Built on the principles of audacity, perseverance, integrity and excellence, UCSI University is a leading institution of higher learning with campuses in Kuala Lumpur, Springhill (Port Dickson) and Kuching, Malaysia. Our faculties, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to meet student needs offer a wide spectrum of academic programmes, ranging from Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering and Architecture to Music, Multimedia, Education, Liberal Arts and Hospitality.
UCSI University: 40 years and counting
UCSI University is a vibrant community of learning and scholarship. At present, more than 15,000
students study at the University. Over the years, students from 120 different countries have studied
here, making the campus a melting pot of culture and diversity. As one of Malaysia’s first private
universities, UCSI University has long impacted the national higher education landscape and the
University continues to do so with over 150 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
The University’s academic staff are at the forefront of their disciplines and their views are highly
sought after on major issues; from business to political science. Many of our academics have
extensive experience working overseas and some play advisory roles in public bodies and various
committees. By bringing their experiences into the classroom, our academics cater to an exhilarating
learning environment and learners will thrive as they balance academic mastery with industrial
application.
UCSI University has made significant strides in the global academic landscape. Ranked 269th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, the University is among the top 1% of universities worldwide for the fourth consecutive year. In Asia, UCSI is ranked in the top 30 in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026 exercise. Having climbed 15 spots since 2024, the University is ranked eighth in Southeast Asia, improving its continental rank for nine straight years.
UCSI University also leads the way in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, placing in the world’s top 50 for four subjects – the most among Malaysian universities. The four disciplines in the top 50 are Music (24th), Performing Arts (24th), Art and Design (29th) and Hospitality and Leisure Management (47th). Other ranked subjects include Education (Top 150), Petroleum Engineering (Top 150), Business and Management Studies (Top 200), Computer Science and Information Systems (Top 300), Pharmacy and Pharmacology (Top 400), Chemical Engineering (Top 450), Economics and Econometrics (Top 500), Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Top 500), Mechanical Engineering (Top 575) and Medicine (Top 650).
Furthermore, UCSI University’s strong track record in university-industry engagement has attracted national attention, with the University entrusted to help reshape Malaysia’s tourism and hospitality industry through education.
Building on its domestic standing as a preferred and trusted education provider, the University is also expanding its international reach. Collaborations with foreign universities, research institutes and leading multinational companies continue to enhance opportunities for students and staff in areas such as research and development, mobility programmes and career advancement.
While these developments are encouraging, the true story of the University lies in its students. Many alumni have gone on to achieve remarkable success across business, science and the performing arts. Most remain closely connected to the University, which is proud to have played a role in nurturing the movers and shakers shaping today’s – and tomorrow’s – world.
Since its inception in 1986, UCSI University has remained committed to advancing the discovery and celebration of knowledge. The University’s strength in undergraduate teaching is matched by its progress in research and innovation, reinforcing its position as a true hub of higher education. In its efforts to open doors for students from around the world, UCSI University’s generous financial aid programme ensures that talented students from diverse economic backgrounds can access quality higher education.
The UCSI University Logo
The University Logo is the stylised wing of a bird in flight to symbolise UCSI University's dynamism and visionary aspirations to soar to great heights of achievements.
Vision
To be an intellectually resilient praxis university renowned for its leadership in academic pursuits and engagement with the industry and the community
Mission
To promote transformative education that empowers students from all walks of life to be successful individuals with integrity, professionalism and a desire to contribute to society
To optimise relationships between industry and academia through the provision of education and unparalleled workplace exposure via praxis centres
To spearhead innovation in teaching and learning excellence through unique delivery systems
To foster a sustainable culture of research, value innovation and practice, in partnership with industries and society
To operate ethically at the highest standards of efficiency, while instilling values of diversity and inclusiveness, to sustain the vision for future generations
Built on the principles of audacity, perseverance, integrity and excellence, UCSI University is a leading institution of higher learning with campuses in Kuala Lumpur, Springhill (Port Dickson) and Kuching, Malaysia. Our faculties, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to meet student needs offer a wide spectrum of academic programmes, ranging from Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering and Architecture to Music, Multimedia, Education, Liberal Arts and Hospitality. 
