KLIU
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Private Est. 2001
Kuala Lumpur International University
Large private university in central Kuala Lumpur with business, computing and engineering degrees, six intakes a year and a substantial international cohort.
- Founded
- 2001
- Students
- 11,200
- International
- 38%
- Intakes
- 6 per year
- Tuition / yr
- RM 22,000 – RM 42,000
- Intakes
- January, March
- Programmes
- 8
Overview
About KLIU
Kuala Lumpur International University is one of the larger private universities in the capital, with around 38% of its students coming from outside Malaysia. Its programme range is broad — business, computing, engineering, communication and psychology — and it operates up to six intakes per year, which is a practical advantage for students who cannot align with a single September start.
All programmes are MQA accredited and taught in English. The university also runs foundation and diploma routes that feed into its degrees with credit transfer.
- MQA accredited
- Registered with Education Malaysia Global Services
Programmes accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Strengths
Why choose KLIU
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Frequent intakes
Up to six entry points a year, so less waiting between finishing school and starting.
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02
Foundation and diploma routes
Structured entry paths with credit transfer into the degree.
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03
Central KL location
On the rail network, close to the business district and to internship employers.
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04
Large international cohort
Around 38% of students come from outside Malaysia.
Available programmes
Programmes at KLIU
Fees are indicative annual figures and are confirmed in your offer letter.
Foundation 1 programme
Bachelor's 4 programmes
Featured
Featured
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electrical and Electronic
Bachelor's
4 years
Tuition / year RM 34,000
Master's 1 programme
MBA / Professional 1 programme
Pathway Programme 1 programme
Admissions
Entry requirements
Foundation entry requires completed secondary education. Bachelor's entry requires a pre-university qualification meeting the stated grades, or completion of a recognised foundation or diploma. Master's entry requires a relevant bachelor's degree with the stated minimum CGPA.
English language requirements
IELTS 5.5–6.0 or TOEFL iBT 60–80 depending on level. Applicants who completed prior study in English may be exempt, and an internal placement test is available.
Costs
Tuition fees and scholarships
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RM 22,000 – RM 42,000
Tuition per year
Indicative, confirmed in the offer letter
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January · March · May · July · September · October
Intakes
Deadlines differ by programme
Scholarships
Merit scholarships of 15–50% of tuition based on academic results, plus sibling and alumni discounts. Awards are confirmed in the offer letter.
Scholarship awards are decided by the university on the basis of your application. No agency can promise one in advance.
On campus
Campus and student life
A multi-block city campus with computing and engineering laboratories, a broadcast studio, library, sports facilities and on-campus residences. Directly connected to public rail transport.
Student life
More than sixty clubs and societies, an international student association, sports leagues and an orientation programme for each intake. Kuala Lumpur's cost of living makes an active social life affordable.
Applying
What your application needs
We prepare and check every item against the university's current published requirements before submission.
- Application form
- Certified academic certificates and transcripts
- Clear scans of all passport pages
- English evidence
- EMGS-specification photographs (white background)
- Health declaration form
- Pre-arrival medical report
Student outcomes
Students we placed here
Aisha Ndiaye
Master of Science in Data Science
Kuala Lumpur International University
May 2024 intakeI was working full time. The May intake let me finish my notice period properly instead of resigning in a hurry.
Malaysia
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International branch campus in Penang awarding the home university's degree, with transfer options to the home campus during the programme.
- Foundation
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Tuition / year
- RM 32,000 – RM 55,000
- Intakes
- January, March
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Affordable Selangor school specialising in hospitality, culinary arts and business management, with industry placements built into every degree.
- Foundation
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- Bachelor's
- +1 more
- Tuition / year
- RM 15,000 – RM 28,000
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Next step
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