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UCSI
UCSI
University
UCSI University has three campuses in three
different states, with state-of-the-art
facilities to meet student needs.
UCSI faculties offer academic programmes,
ranging from :
Medicine,
Pharmacy and Nursing
Music,
Multimedia,
Liberal Arts
English Language.
HISTORY
UCSI University began as the Canada
Institute of Computer Science, a
computer-based training centre located in
SS2, Petaling Jaya, after which it became
known as Sedaya College, when it was
accorded College status in 1989. In 2001, it
evolved into Sedaya International College,
reflecting its increasing international
focus. It was accorded university college
status in 2003 and received university
status in 2008, becoming UCSI University.
Kuala Lumpur Campus
Situated on a 19-acre piece of land, the
campus is located in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.
There is convenient access to numerous
facilities including banks, restaurants,
transportation services, entertainment, and
accommodation. The campus is fully wireless,
and is equipped with the latest cutting-edge
technology to access the world of e-learning
and e-resources.
Sporting facilities in this campus include:
basketball, badminton and squash courts as
well as a gymnasium, a football field and a
swimming pool. Other facilities include the
four-level library, auditorium, recital
hall, multi-purpose halls, computer
laboratories, residential halls and
cafeterias. Faculty-centric facilities
include: the Anatomy & Pathology Museum,
clinical skills laboratories, Petrochemical
Laboratory, Physiology & Pharmacology
Laboratory, Molecular Biology Laboratory,
Microbiology Laboratory, fashion design
workshops, Psychology Laboratory as well as,
drafting and design studios.
Due to its rapid expansion, an additional
48-storey building will be built on at the
existing campus. The new building will house
administrative offices, hostel rooms, hotel
suites, restaurants, a ballroom and also a
clubhouse.
Terengganu Campus
The Terengganu campus in Bukit Khor, Marang
(Terengganu), Malaysia, opened its doors in
2007 to medical students undergoing their
clinical studies at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah
Hospital of Kuala Terengganu. The 56 acres
campus also houses the Faculty of Industrial
Business and Faculty of Education which
offers the Bachelor of Business
Administration (Oil and Gas Management), and
the Faculty of Education which offers the
Foundation in General Studies. A Faculty of
Science and Technology is soon to be added,
with more programmes for each faculty in the
offing.
Sarawak Campus
Situated in Kuching, Sarawak, this campus
provides a dynamic and stimulating
environment in which to study hospitality,
tourism, events management, retailing,
industrial relations and international
business. The Sarawak campus is strongly
linked with the industry's best such as Four
Points by Sheraton of Starwood Hotels and
Resort Worldwide, Borneo Convention Centre
Kuching, Sarawak Tourism Board and many
more. This is to ensure that courses remain
highly relevant to today’s demands of the
hospitality industry, and allowing for the
development of skills that guarantee these
graduates employment worldwide.
In support of the rapidly developing
hospitality and tourism industry in the
state, UCSI University Sarawak's own
expansion plans are already underway to
build a campus and hotel at the mega Kuching
Isthmus development site. The UCSI Education
Precinct and the UCSI City Island Hotel will
be built on 25.5 acres of land, all within
the vicinity of the famed Borneo Convention
Centre.
Future Development in Negeri Sembilan
In February 2008, UCSI University entered
into an agreement with West Synergy Sdn. Bhd.
(a member of The MUI Group) for the
establishment of an education township.
Covering some 160-acres, it is situated at
Bandar Springhill, Negeri Sembilan. The
first phase of this township involves the
setting up of a brand new state-of-the-art
private teaching hospital which would
initially have 400 beds, but, would on
completion, be able to accommodate 800 beds.
The first phase includes the construction of
a new building for the University's Faculty
of Medical Sciences.
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