City University Malaysia

PROFILE CITY UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

locationMalaysia

Ranked #=558

QS Asian University Rankings 2026

Established in 1984

Year of Establishment

City University Malaysia is a private university in Malaysia with campuses in Petaling Jaya and Cyberjaya, and it also states it has campuses in Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu. It offers academic programmes from foundation and diploma to bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels across multiple fields, including business, creative industries, education, engineering, hospitality, information technology, and health related areas. For international students, the university publishes an international application process and notes an application fee plus EMGS student visa processing fee as part of onboarding.

ACHIEVEMENTS

City University Malaysia publishes institution level recognitions and milestones such as ratings under QS Stars and internal announcements of “first” achievements for specific programme areas, plus public updates about institutional events and partnerships.

  1. Awarded 5 Star (Excellent) ratings in multiple categories under QS Stars, as published by the university.
  2. Published claim of being the first university to achieve a 5 Star rating in Occupational Safety and Health.
  3. Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ASEANACA and 14 partner universities from Indonesia at its Cyberjaya campus (published 3 September 2025).

FACILITIES

City University Malaysia describes campus life facilities beyond classrooms and lecture halls, including academic and specialised learning spaces to support teaching and student activities. It also operates library services across its campuses. These facilities are presented as part of the university’s student life environment

LOCATION

Petaling Jaya Campus

Menara City U, No. 8, Jalan 51A/223, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Cyberjaya Campus

3500, Jalan Teknokrat 3, Cyber 4, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

Johor Bahru Campus

G-01, Ground Floor, Menara Selia, Persiaran Southkey 1, Kota Southkey, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Kota Kinabalu Campus

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

Programmes

List of all diploma programmes

  1. Diploma in Management
  2. Diploma in Accounting
  3. Diploma in Human Resource Management
  4. Diploma in Business Management
  5. Diploma in Office Management
  6. Diploma in Islamic Banking
  7. Diploma in Corporate Communication
  8. Diploma in Fashion Design
  9. Diploma in Early Childhood Education, ODL
  10. Diploma in Civil Engineering
  11. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  12. Diploma in Culinary Arts

List of all foundation programmes

  1. Foundation in Arts (With Games Development)
  2. Foundation in Arts (With Animation Design)
  3. Foundation in Business
  4. Foundation in Information Technology
  5. Foundation in Arts (With Built Environment)
  6. Foundation in Arts (With Graphic Design and Multimedia)
  7. Foundation in Arts (With Fashion Design)
  8. Foundation in Arts (With Communication)
  9. Foundation in Arts (With English)

List of all undergraduate programmes

  1. Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours)
  2. Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Accounting and Finance)
  3. Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours), ODL
  4. Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
  5. Bachelor of Mass Communication (Honours)
  6. Bachelor of Graphic Design (Honours)
  7. Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Corporate Communication
  8. Bachelor of Multimedia (Honours)
  9. Bachelor of Fashion Design (Honours)
  10. Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
  11. Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) Honours
  12. Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

List of all programmes

  1. Master of Business Administration
  2. Master of Science in Business Administration, by research
  3. Master of Business Administration, ODL
  4. Master of Accountancy
  5. Master of Creative Industries and Communication
  6. Master of Education
  7. Master of Sport Studies, by research
  8. Doctor of Business Administration
  9. Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration)
  10. Doctor of Philosophy in Design
  11. Doctor of Philosophy in Performing Arts
  12. Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  13. Doctor of Education

List of other programmes

  1. Language Courses and Executive Programmes,
  2. Micro Credential Courses
  3. Online Distance Learning (ODL) programmes: Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours), Master of Business Administration

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

RM3,810

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

NA

NA

NA

Living Cost

approximately RM1,250 per month

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
Rental Units

For international students, the university states that off campus accommodation and transportation assistance may be requested and arranged by informing the request at least one month before arrival.

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