Private university · Malaysia · since 1984
A private university just outside Kuala Lumpur: four campuses, more than 80 programmes from Foundation to PhD and students of 60 nationalities. We help you choose a programme, apply and get your student visa.
TAS
Tashkent
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Key facts
A private university with roots going back to 1984. Its programmes are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), and it holds a five-star QS Stars rating.
1984year founded
Opened as Petaling Jaya Community College; university status since 2016.
4campuses
Petaling Jaya, Cyberjaya, Johor Bahru and a regional centre in Kota Kinabalu.
80+programmes
Foundation, diploma, bachelor’s, master’s and PhD.
40,000graduates
And more than 10,000 students studying today.
60nationalities
An international community from day one, where overseas students are nothing unusual.
3intakes a year
January, May and September, so there is no need to wait a whole year to start.
QS Stars
5 stars
A five-star QS rating, including for teaching and graduate employability.
SETARA 2022
Competitive
Rating by Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education.
QS Asia 2026
558th
QS Asia University Rankings.
MQA
Accredited
The accreditation number is listed for every programme.
Campuses
Four locations in different parts of the country. The main campus is Menara City U in Petaling Jaya, a city right next to Kuala Lumpur.
Main campus
Menara City U, No. 8, Jalan 51A/223, Selangor. Public transport, shopping centres and residential neighbourhoods are close by.
New campus
A newly opened, modern campus in Malaysia’s technology hub south of Kuala Lumpur.
Campus
In southern Malaysia, near the border with Singapore. The BBA, for example, is also taught here.
Regional centre
A regional centre in Sabah, on the island of Borneo.
The campus depends on the programme. We will tell you where you will study when we shortlist programmes.
Programmes
Five levels of study, from Foundation to PhD. For school leavers from Uzbekistan the usual route is Foundation → bachelor’s: the university’s Foundation programmes are designed to lead into its own degrees.
12 months
Foundation
After school (grade 11). Streams: business, IT, arts and design, communication, English, science.
28–36 months
Diploma
A hands-on qualification; diploma holders can progress to a bachelor’s degree.
3–4 years
Bachelor’s
Most degrees take 3 years; nursing, biomedical sciences and engineering take 4.
1–2 years
Master’s
MBA, IT, architecture, education and more.
3 years
PhD and DBA
Doctorates in business, IT, design, education and the built environment.
Faculties and popular programmes
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Honours)
Bachelor’s · 3 years
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Accounting and Finance)
Bachelor’s · 3 years
Diploma in Business Management
Diploma · 3 years
Master of Business Administration
Master’s · 1 year
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Doctorate · 3 years
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
Bachelor’s · 3 years
Bachelor in Software Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor’s · 3 years
Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (Honours)
Bachelor’s · 3 years
Master of Information Technology
Master’s · 1 year
Master of Artificial Intelligence
Master’s · 1 year
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours
Bachelor’s · 4 years
Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours
Bachelor’s · 4 years
Master of Mechanical Engineering
Master’s · 1 year
Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Architectural Design)
Bachelor’s · 3 years
Bachelor of Interior Design (Hons)
Bachelor’s · 3 years
Master of Architecture
Master’s · 2 years
Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons)
Bachelor’s · 3 years
Bachelor of Graphic Design (Hons)
Bachelor’s · 3 years
Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons)
Bachelor’s · 3 years
Bachelor of Fashion Design (Honours)
Bachelor’s · 3 years
Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)
Bachelor’s · 4 years
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Hons)
Bachelor’s · 4 years
Bachelor of Occupational Safety and Health (Hons)
Bachelor’s · 4 years
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Bachelor’s · 3 years
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) Honours
Bachelor’s · 3 years
Master of Education
Master’s · 1 year
Bachelor in Hospitality Management (Hons)
Bachelor’s · 3 years
Diploma in Culinary Arts
Diploma · 3 years
Diploma in Hotel Management
Diploma · 3 years
City University Malaysia does not offer medicine (MBBS) or dentistry. If you want to become a doctor, see studying medicine in Malaysia.
Costs
The university does not publish its international tuition fees online: the current fee schedule comes from its international office. We request it for your programme and work out the full budget. Here is what that budget is made of.
Pay the university only
Under City University Malaysia’s rules, tuition fees are paid directly to the university, through Flywire or by bank transfer. We will explain how to pay from Uzbekistan.
Scholarships
The university awards up to RM20 million in scholarships every year. A scholarship reduces your tuition fees; the university decides the amount, and each award runs for one year.
Pro-Chancellor Scholarship
Bachelor’s · Academic results
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship
Bachelor’s · Academic results
CityU Scholarship for Outstanding Student
Bachelor’s · Academic results
Leadership Excellence Scholarship
Bachelor’s · Leadership and activities
CityU Industry Scholarship
Bachelor’s · Industry experience
Sports Scholarship
Bachelor’s · Sporting achievement
Post Graduate Research Scholarship
Master’s and PhD · Research
The High Achiever, Foundation to Degree and National Grant Bursary awards are for Malaysian citizens only. Terms change from intake to intake, so we check the current list before you apply.
Admission
What you need to apply to City University Malaysia from Uzbekistan depends on the level of study.
After school
Foundation (12 months) or a diploma. After Foundation you move on to a bachelor’s degree.
After Foundation or college
A bachelor’s degree. The BBA, for example, accepts a Foundation qualification with a CGPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.
With a bachelor’s degree
A master’s, including the MBA. Postgraduate applicants also send a CV and a letter from their employer.
English
Requirements depend on the programme: the BBA asks for CEFR B2 or equivalent. If your English is not at that level yet, start with the General-Intensive English Programme at City Language Centre: 3 months per level, starting in January, April, July and October.
To enter Malaysia your passport must have at least 18 months of validity left, so check it early.
Step-by-step guide: how to apply to a university in Malaysia
Student life
What students and parents should know before the move.
Students of 60 nationalities, clubs and societies, sports and a student council.
University hostels are reserved for Malaysian students. International students can ask the university for help with off-campus housing and transport at least a month before arrival. We can suggest options too.
Up to 20 hours a week, only during breaks longer than 7 days and with Immigration approval.
To renew the Student Pass you need at least 95% attendance for the first renewal, 80% after that, and a CGPA of 2.00 or higher.
For example, you can start hospitality studies in Malaysia and finish them in Lucerne through the pathway with IMI Switzerland. In 2026 the university also signed a partnership agreement with the University of Bedfordshire (UK).
Around 28 °C during the day all year and high humidity, so pack light cotton clothes.
How we help
Six steps from Tashkent to campus. We handle every stage, and your family always knows what is done and what comes next.
We discuss your goals, budget and English level, shortlist a programme and campus, and request the current fees.
We help collect and translate documents and submit the application to the university’s international office.
The university checks your documents and issues an offer letter (Letter of Acceptance).
The university files your visa application with EMGS and puts the processing time at 6–8 weeks.
Once the university receives your fees, the Visa Approval Letter follows. We notify the university at least 7 working days before you fly.
University staff meet students at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, and our team stays in touch.
FAQ
TAS KUL
We will shortlist programmes, request current fees and explain intakes, scholarships and the visa. Leave your number and a consultant will contact you within one working day.
