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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Background
HELP University, formerly known as HELP Institute and later HELP University College, is a household name among students in Malaysia seeking to progress their education at a private university. Established in 1986, by Chancellor Paul Chan Tuck Hoong and Chan-Low Kam Yoke, it attained University College status in 2004 and full university status in 2011. If you didn’t already know, HELP stands for Higher Education Learning Philosophy.
HELP was the first institution outside the United Kingdom to offer the University of London External Programme’s Diploma in Economics and among the first to provide A-level studies. The university also pioneered twinning programmes in Malaysia, allowing students to complete part of their curriculum in Malaysia and transfer to partner universities overseas.
HELP University is part of a larger network that includes HELP Academy, HELP International School, Crescendo-HELP International School, and Tunku Putra-HELP International School. The university continues to uphold its commitment to academic excellence, industry partnerships, and global engagement.
Here are some key statistics about HELP University:
| Total student population | 10,000 |
| % of international students | 25% |
| PhD lecturers | 40% depending on faculty |
1.2 HELP Rankings 2025
HELP University ranks within #601-620 on the QS Asian University Rankings and #105 on the QS South East Asia University Rankings.
It is also the first private university in Southeast Asia to be awarded the maximum 5 Stars in all 9 categories of the QS Star Rating System.
HELP was awarded the Premier Digital Tech University status in 2019 by the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), a recognition given to Malaysia’s leading digital tech focused tertiary institutions.
2. Student Life Review & Living Cost
2.1 HELP University Subang 2 Campus Review
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Location and Surrounding Vibe: Also referred to as the Subang Bestari Campus, the flagship campus of HELP is nestled in the fast growing township area of Kwasa Damansara in Shah Alam. Majority of HELP’s courses are offered at this campus.
The campus occupies a large 23 acre site with greenery and tranquillity as the focus of its atmosphere. The campus is spread over 7 blocks that houses learning facilities, sports facilities, faculty and administration areas and is able to accommodate up to 2,500 students at any point of time.
The campus design revolving around the theme of tropical rainforests won awards at the IFLA Asia Pacific Awards 2019, the Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards 2018 and PAM Awards 2017.
Due to its environment and sustainability focused design features, such as open corridors, cross ventilation, rain water harvesting, energy efficient lighting and use of recycled materials throughout the campus, it also earned the Green Building Index (GBI) certification.
Ease of Accessibility to Campus: There are Rapid KL bus services outside the campus with various pick-up points from Kelana Jaya all the way to Subang 2. Both the Subang 2 campus and Damansara Heights campus are connected via the MRT Sungai Buloh to Kajang Line. The closest MRT station to the Subang 2 campus is Kwasa Sentral Station. There are Rapid KL feeder buses that shuttle to and fro from the station to the campus. There are ample parking spaces within the campus grounds.
Student Diversity: 25% of HELP’s student population consist of international students from around the Asian and African region like Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Japan, Sri Lanka, India, Kenya and Tanzania. This is a great mix of exposure for both local and foreign students to learn and share about each other’s culture and experiences.
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2.2 HELP Damansara Heights Campus Review
Location and Surrounding Vibe: The HELP Damansara Heights campus is located in a very strategic area in Kuala Lumpur nearby many public transportation, amenities, food and shopping malls.
The campus is spread out over 3 blocks which are the main campus in Pusat Bandar Damansara (PBD), Wisma HELP building and Kompleks Perdagangan Damansara (KPD). These blocks are not within the same compound but are near one another and are connected via a free shuttle bus for the convenience of the students.
The location is convenient for part-time students who are working as the campus is located just 10 to 15 minutes’ drive away from the heart of KL. Courses offered in this campus are for selected business, communication, hospitality, law, psychology and postgraduate studies.
Ease of Accessibility to Campus: The campus is within walking distance from the Semantan MRT station and has Rapid KL feeder buses stopping outside the campus blocks. There are also nearby shopping malls such as Pavilion Damansara Heights and DC Mall to hang out which are 10 minutes walk away.
2.3 Learning Resources
Faculty Learning Resources & Facilities: The HELP Subang 2 Campus has a plethora of facilities to stimulate learning such as the Bloomberg Finance Lab for business and finance students and the Electroencephalogram (EEG) Psychology Lab for psychology students to conduct research.
General Learning Resources & Facilities: Both campuses are well equipped with complete facilities and amenities for an inviting learning environment.
2.4 Recreational Facilities
There is a Sports Hub at the HELP Subang 2 campus which includes gyms, indoor and outdoor courts, a swimming pool, and fields for sporting activities.
2.5 Student Activities
There are over 100 clubs and societies to join and every year various masterclasses and workshops are open to all students to attend to help them level up in hard and soft skills or to simply meet new friends.
Some of the interesting masterclasses include learning italian food cooking, muay thai, ultimate frisbee, lego handicraft, k-pop dance workshop, podcasting, stand-up comedies, movie editing, vocal workshop and cosplay workshops. Of course there are also plenty of conventional life skill workshops such as financial literacy, public speaking, psychology crash courses and more.
There are also ongoing inter-departmental tertiary level competitions as a way to foster stronger bonds among faculties. Debates, board games, sports, singing competitions, amazing race, and e-sports are just a few examples of the rich experience you can experience in your university life
The campus will throw cultural celebrations and other events such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Korean Carnival, International Food and Culture Festival, Indian Gala Night, Halloween and Christmas.
You can check out all the activities (masterclass, competitions, events etc) that will be happening throughout the year from the Student Life Calendar in your student portal.
2.6 Student Services
Being a university renowned for its psychology studies and research, HELP’s Centre for Psychological and Counselling Services (CPCS) is well prepared to support students facing any form of personal and mental challenges.
Students will gain free counselling support and can also book and pay for more advanced therapy sessions conducted by a professional practitioner on-campus.
CAREERsense is a career support service to equip and empower students and graduates in charting their career success. Students can receive job seeking skills and networking opportunities through internship or job placements.
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2.7 HELP Subang 2 Student Accommodation
Off-Campus: There are no on-campus accommodations. However, HELP works with accommodation operators to provide options for off-campus housing. These are nearby apartments and landed properties comprising Atria Residences, Damai Apartments and HP Villa. Free shuttle buses are provided to commute to the campus.
Accommodation Costs: Rooms come with all the basic amenities as well as air-conditioning and fan. Rental ranges from RM450 to RM800 per room per month depending on triple, double sharing or single occupancy.
Living Cost: General cost of living, excluding accommodation, for students studying in the area ranges between RM800 and RM1,200 per month. This would cover expenses like food, transportation, books, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Please note, these are estimates and actual costs may vary based on individual lifestyle and choices.
2.8 HELP Damansara Heights Student Accommodation
Off-Campus: There are several accommodations spread out in the vicinity of the campus, consisting of a premium condominium, low rise co-living buildings, bungalows and terraces. They are Twins@Damansara Heights, VW Bungalow, VW Residence, and VW Terrace. Free shuttle is available.
Accommodation Costs: Monthly per room rental are as follows. Price differs based on room sizes and sharing or single
- Twins@Damansara Heights – RM1,000 – RM1,600
- VW Bungalow – RM600 – RM1,000
- VW Residence – RM900 – RM1,400
- VW Terrace – RM550 – RM850
Living Cost: Damansara Heights is an upscale suburb area and living costs can be RM1,000 to RM1200 per month (excluding accommodation costs). This would cover expenses like food, transportation, books, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Please note, these are estimates and actual costs may vary based on individual lifestyle and choices.
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3. Courses Review, Fees & Scholarships
3.1 Courses You Can Study At HELP Subang 2
These are the well known areas of study and courses offered at HELP Subang 2 campus. Click the respective area of study below to see all courses offered:
 Foundation Foundation in Arts and Science |  Business Business Analytics, Marketing, Economics, Human Resource |
 Accounting and Finance Accounting, Finance |  Computing and IT Computer Science, Data Analytics Information Technology |
 Education Early Childhood Education, Education |  Language and Social Studies Psychology, Business Psychology |
The campus offers Foundation, Diploma and Degree courses.
3.2 Courses You Can Study At HELP Damansara Heights
These are the well known areas of study and courses offered at HELP Damansara Heights. Click the respective area of study below to see all courses offered:
Foundation Foundation in Arts and Science | Business Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Economics, Human Resource |
Accounting and Finance Accounting, Finance | Computing and IT Data Analytics |
Education Master in Education |  Hospitality and Services Hospitality, Tourism |
Language and Social Studies Master in Counselling |  Law Law L.L.B. |
The campus offers Foundation, Diploma, Degree and Masters courses.
3.3 Course Fees At HELP University
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3.4 HELP University Scholarships
These are some of the popular scholarships offered by HELP. Click here to see the full list of scholarships:
| Scholarships | Details |
| HELP Distinction Award (Degree) | Between 30% to 100% of Year 1 tuition fees based on academic results. |
| HELP Distinction Award (Foundation) | Between RM6,000 and RM12,000 based on academic results. |
| Chinese Independent School Bursary | 20% of tuition fees in Year 1 degree and another 20% in Year 2 for minimum of CGPA 3.25. |
| School Achievers Scholarship Awards | 100% for Year 1 of Foundation or Degree. For high achievers in sports, talent or leadership roles. |
| Fee Waivers | Sibling Waiver – 20% off Year 1 fees. Sibling still studying at HELP. Alumni Waiver – 20% off Year 1 for postgraduate studies. Diploma to Degree progression – 20% off Year 1 fees. Diploma Waiver – 20% off Year 1 fees. |
PTPTN Financial Aids
Malaysian students can apply for the National Higher Education Fund or PTPTN which is responsible for giving loans to students pursuing tertiary education. PTPTN falls under the purview of the Ministry of Higher Education.
You can borrow from RM3,400 to a maximum RM50,000 per annum depending on the level and type of course you are taking. PTPTN only charges an annual interest rate of about 1%.
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3.5 Popular Courses Review At HELP University
Psychology
Psychology is a must highlight as HELP’s reputation has been built on its pioneering track record of building awareness about psychology studies in Malaysia and producing thousands of psychology graduates for more than 20 years.
At any one point the Faculty of Behavioural Science supports more than 1,000 students under the care and tutelage of over 50 lecturers and graduate tutors.
HELP’s Bachelor of Psychology is one of, if not the most comprehensive psychology degree in the country with over 20 psychology electives taught by specialists in various fields. These diverse and interesting elective options include Conflict Theory and Resolution, Forensic Psychology, Human Motivation, Music Therapy, Learning Disabilities and Gender Studies.
On top of this, graduating students can progress their education towards Master of Clinical Psychology, Masters in Counselling, or Master of Philosophy (Psychology) and subsequently PhD in Psychology.
Being at the forefront of psychology research, the faculty uses the latest technology such as EEG Lab where students and/or research participants put on Virtual Reality headsets so that researchers can measure brainwave activities.
Just like most of its undergraduate courses, students have the choice to transfer to over 20 partner universities in the UK, USA, Australia and New Zealand such as University of South Australia, Curtin University, Otago University and University of Maine.
Psychology studies at HELP University extends beyond the classroom where students get many opportunities and exposure to apply their knowledge:
- Academic Research Training Programme – undergraduate students can participate in this mentorship programme to work on research and consulting projects with organizations and agencies such as UNICEF, the Ministry of Women and Community and the Ministry of Education Child Sexual Abuse research and Bullying in Schools. Other organisations include World Vision, Rotary Club, Malaysian Mental Health Association and more.
- Partake in various centres for Psychology – There are many branches of centres established over the years to look into different scope of psychology and students can participate in attaining hands-on experience as many of these centres open their services to students, staff and the general public. These are the list of centres
- Centre for Psychological and Counselling Services
- Centre for Work Psychology and Leadership
- Centre for Creative Therapy
- Centre for Existential Humanistic Psychology
- Centre for Self, Mattering and Social Behaviour
- Centre for Family & Developmental Psychology
- Centre for Emotions and Positive Psychology
- Centre for Clinical Neuropsychology
- Hosting Annual Convention – The Psychology School Convention is hosted by the HELP Department of Psychology and attracts close to 1,000 participants each year to share new discoveries and innovative ideas from industry specialists and researchers from all over the world.
- Colloquium, Seminars and Workshops – There are also smaller congregation settings where students get to learn and apply their knowledge from guest lecturers and practitioners. An annual colloquium is held for students to present their research findings.
- Research Grants – HELP provides research funds for its students to conduct research and to be presented at local and international psychology conferences. Since its introduction, hundreds of students have received this privilege.
Business Analytics, Data Analytics and Finance Courses
The popular business related courses students choose at HELP are Business Analytics and Finance. The business faculty has over 40% of educators with a PhD qualification.
In 2019, HELP opened one of the largest Bloomberg Finance Lab which is housed within the RM25 million Business Analytics Technology and Innovation Centre (BATIC) of the HELP Subang 2 campus. With this resource, students are able to immerse in financial analysis & advisory using real-time data from the financial markets.
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Business Analytics (Hons), graduates will receive the SAS-HELP University joint certificate and digital badge in Business Analytics. SAS is a global statistical and analytics software company with revenues of more than $3 billion annually.
The Bachelor of Business (Finance) (Hons) incorporates more than 70% of the syllabus from CFA making it easier for students who intend to pursue a CFA certification.
Under the Faculty of Computing and Digital Technology, HELP also offers the Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) (Data Analytics) as the software and data analytics market will be a huge market.
The BATIC was set up to train students in Big Data Analytics and the university also tied up with Mobius Group, a Data Science expert service and programme provider to review the course content and develop new micro-credential courses, which will be endorsed by industry players.
Law & Criminology Courses
HELP provides studies for Law and also has an interesting Master course for Crime Management.
HELP was also one of the pioneering private universities to introduce the UK Degree Transfer Programme (Law). Partners include Cardiff University, University of Liverpool, University of Leeds, and other reputable names.
The Bachelor of Laws (Hons) is recognised by the Malaysian Legal Profession Qualifying Board (MLPQB). The teaching faculty is composed of former practising lawyers who are now full-time academia.
Interested students can also take a 4-months Polygraph Examiner’s Course course and consider advancing their studies into HELP’s Master of Science in Economic Crime Management. It is the first programme in Asia-Pacific that earned full accreditation from the Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA), an independent quality assurance and accreditation body supported by Bank Negara Malaysia and Securities Commission Malaysia.
The Masters course equips graduates with the knowledge and know-how on competencies in managing corporate and advanced technological resources to combat economic crime.
Early Childhood Education
The Diploma and Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) offered at HELP is also enrolled by many students annually due to its long standing reputation for its robust and comprehensive training.
The programme has an established partnership with HELP International School which provides an opportunity for all students to observe and directly experience learning in an international school setting through interactions with the teaching faculty of the school and participating in research projects involving the school and the Department of ECE.
Due to this direct exposure, graduates also get the opportunity to land an employment at the HELP International School.
3.4 Industry Partners
Being established for close to 40 years, HELP University has formed many industry partners to ensure students receive relevant perspectives from the industry.
3.5 University Partners
HELP University’s unique proposition is its many overseas university partners which students can choose from to transfer and complete their degree studies abroad in Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Ireland, China and USA.
Australia | University of Queensland, University of Melbourne, Australian National University, UNSW, Macquarie University, etc |
United Kingdom | Cardiff University, University of Essex, University of the West of England, The University of Manchester, University of Portsmouth, etc |
New Zealand | Massey University, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington, Eastern Institute of Technology, etc |
Ireland | Dublin Business School |
China | Dongbei University of Finance and Economics |
USA | University of Maine |
The university also facilitates student exchange programmes such as the Korean Exchange Programme for up to 2 semesters, Short Term Mobility Programme akin to a short study tour up to 4 weeks.
4. Entry Requirements & Intake Dates
4.1 HELP University Entry Requirements 2025
Minimum entry requirements for Foundation:
- SPM – 5 credits
- IGCSE – 5 credits
(Including credit for Maths and English)
Minimum entry requirements for Diploma:
- SPM – 3 credits
- IGCSE – 3 credits
(Including pass for Maths and English)
Minimum entry requirements for Degree:
- UEC – 5B
- STPM – CGPA of 2.00
- A-Level – 2C
- SACE/WACE – ATAR 50
- IB Diploma – 26
- Foundation – CGPA 2.50
- Diploma – CGPA 2.50
Please note that the entry requirements may vary depending on the chosen field of study as certain courses may have higher or specific qualifying conditions.
4.2 HELP University Intake Periods For 2025
The intake periods for HELP in 2025 are as follows:
- Foundation – Jan, May, Jul, Sep
- Diploma – Jan, Feb, Jun, Aug, Sep
- Degree – Jan, Feb, Jun, Aug, Sep
- Postgraduate – Jan, Feb, Jun, Aug, Sep
Please note that the intake periods may vary depending on the courses. For specific intake periods and dates, consult Uni Enrol’s counsellors.
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5. Student Testimonials & Alumni
There are a number of notable and successful alumni from HELP University over the years along with 20,000 other graduates who have gone on to succeed in various fields.
FREDA LIU
• Accomplished Speaker, Author, Broadcast Journalist, Emcee, Moderator and Trainer with over 5,000 interviews under her belt. Prominent radio host on BFM.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business majoring in Marketing HELP University and transferring to University of Southern Queensland, Australia.
• Advice to students – harness the power of social media effectively, recognising that everyone has a platform to influence change.
Aaron Sarma
• Graduated in International Business with HELP University.
• Founded startup Touristly and was acquired by AirAsia and served in the Group as the Founding Director and COO of AirAsia Superapp.
• Later as General Partner at ScaleUp Malaysia, a venture fund investing and nurturing promising startups.
• His message to students “Success is never a straight path. Embrace challenges, adapt, and don’t fear failure. It’s an integral part of the journey.’’
Azwin Andy
• Studied Business Administration with HELP University.
• A drummer in a local band with life lessons that lead him towards his position as the Head of Product Marketing and Sustainability for Touch ‘n Go eWallet.
• Championing sustainability through Mission GreenPossible project, a donation drive to plant more trees in Malaysia, bringing in government and corporate support.
His advice – Live life without regrets.
6. Summary Review
No time to spare? No problem! Just read our takeaways below.
Background, Status and Ranking: HELP University, founded in 1986, has steadily built a strong academic reputation. It is ranked #105 in Southeast Asia by QS World University Ranking and holds 5 Stars across all 9 QS Star Rating categories, a testament to its quality, especially in digital tech where it holds Premier Digital Tech University status.
Student Life: The Subang 2 campus offers a refreshing blend of modern architecture and eco-conscious design, creating a calm and productive learning environment. The facilities are thoughtfully laid out across a lush 23-acre space, enhancing the student experience both academically and socially. A minor downside is its distance from outside food and entertainment options but nevertheless many conveniences are available on campus.
Courses Offered: HELP stands out for its forward-thinking curriculum across a wide spectrum of fields. From traditional strengths like Psychology and Business to emerging areas like Data Analytics, FinTech, and Artificial Intelligence, the university has positioned itself to meet both academic and industry needs. Many courses include pathways to overseas universities and strong industry linkages, giving students global exposure.
Popular Courses: Psychology is undoubtedly HELP’s flagship programme, widely regarded as one of the best in Malaysia, supported by a dedicated faculty and long-standing academic leadership. Business-related programs (Accounting, Finance, Marketing) are also highly sought after, while newer offerings in Data Science, IT, and FinTech reflect HELP’s focus on tech-driven careers. These courses benefit from updated content and real-world relevance, preparing students for rapidly evolving job markets.
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