Petaling Jaya (Selangor), Malaysia
A multi-campus Petaling Jaya / Kuala Lumpur university built around Business, IT and the Built Environment.
City University Malaysia is an urban, multi-campus private university spanning Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur, with career-oriented courses in Business, Information Technology, Architecture and the Built Environment, and Education. Petaling Jaya is well connected to the wider KL area, though housing options and costs vary noticeably by campus, so families should confirm the exact teaching site. International tuition typically runs RM25,000–RM60,000+ a year. It suits students prioritising course accreditation and employer relevance over a single ranked reputation.
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BBB (A Level) · IB 26
Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
RM15,000–RM30,000/yr
mid tier for Malaysia — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
English
city campus, Petaling Jaya (Selangor)
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or City University Malaysia's financial aid office.
Malaysian government scholarships are almost entirely restricted to Malaysian citizens. For international students, the main route is university-level merit scholarships or fee rebates, especially common at private and branch-campus universities.
Public university (UM, USM, UKM, UPM, UTM) scholarship access for international students is much more limited than at private/branch-campus universities — check directly before assuming availability.
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Business
⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university
Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended
Information Technology
⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university
Typical entry: Mathematics recommended
Architecture & Built Environment
⏱️ Typical duration: Often longer than a standard Bachelor's — commonly a 3-year Bachelor's plus a further 2-year Master's for full professional accreditation
Typical entry: Portfolio
Education
⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university
Durations are typical for Malaysia — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.0 overall
Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
A deeper walkthrough of applying to City University Malaysia for international IGCSE / A Level / IB students.
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Build my Malaysia shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to City University Malaysia as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, City University Malaysia expects around BBB at A Level or 26 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for City University Malaysia's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on City University Malaysia's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at City University Malaysia typically falls in the RM15,000–RM30,000/yr range (mid tier for Malaysia). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not City University Malaysia's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
City University Malaysia follows Malaysia's typical intake calendar: February, September, with applications generally due rolling — apply 3–6 months ahead of your intended intake. Always verify the exact date on City University Malaysia's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
Malaysia universities, including City University Malaysia, typically ask international applicants for 6.0 overall. Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
A multi-campus Petaling Jaya / Kuala Lumpur university built around Business, IT and the Built Environment. City University Malaysia is an urban, multi-campus private university spanning Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur, with career-oriented courses in Business, Information Technology, Architecture and the Built Environment, and Education. Petaling Jaya is well connected to the wider KL area, though housing options and costs vary noticeably by campus, so families should confirm the exact teaching site. International tuition typically runs RM25,000–RM60,000+ a year. It suits students prioritising course accreditation and employer relevance over a single ranked reputation.
Yes — City University Malaysia accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Malaysia University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against City University Malaysia and every other Malaysia university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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