UCSI University

UCSI University is a private university in Malaysia with primary campuses located at Cheras, Kuala Lumpur; Marang, Terengganu and Kuching, Sarawak. The campuses combined host a student population of 8,000. It also has a daughter campus, Perdana College of Malaysia, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. UCSI has an international focus, collaborating with universities in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and Canada. 38% of its student population is international.

History

Originally the Canadian Institute of Computer Studies, the school has evolved with accreditation. In 1990, it became Sedaya College, later Sedaya International College. In 2003 it became University College Sedaya International (UCSI), and in 2008 when it became a full university was retermed UCSI University.

Co-Operative Education Training Programme

UCSI's Co-Operative Education Training Programme, established in 2004, collaborates with over 700 employer organisations to provide work experience to students during their years of education. For each year at UCSI, students work for two months.

Academic programmes

UCSI has ten faculties offering degrees in a variety of programmes. The faculties include:

• The Faculty of Medical Sciences
• The Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Built Environment
• The Faculty of Industrial Business
• The Faculty of Information Technology and Management
• The Faculty of Hospitality and Management
• The Faculty of Applied Sciences
• The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• The Faculty of Music, Social Science and Design
• The Faculty of Science and Technology
• The Faculty of Education

References

External links

• Official UCSI University Website

See also

• List of universities in Malaysia