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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Background
UNITAR International University in Malaysia is one of the best destinations for affordable higher education. One of its well known appeal is its accessibility through 13 locations including the main campus in Selangor and satellite branches in multiple states across Malaysia. UNITAR is also known for its option to complete its courses fully online or hybrid mode. There are also options for part-time studies and post-graduate for working adults.
Established in 1997, UNITAR t is the first institution in Asia to be awarded a QS 5- Star Rating for the Online Learning category. In alignment with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals for access to quality education, UNITAR’s holistic learning ecosystem provides a comprehensive programme offering for all socio-economic levels.
It offers core business courses such as business administration, finance, accounting and logistics. It also has design courses in information technology, game art design and fashion design. But it is most known for its early childhood education, general education and psychology studies.
Here are some key statistics about UNITAR:
- Total student population of 8,000
- Graduate employability rate of 91% (6 months from graduation)
2. Student Life Review & Living Cost
2.1 UNITAR Kelana Jaya Campus Review
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Location and Surrounding Vibe: Although the university has campuses in several other areas, the main one is located in the suburb of Kelana Jaya and the town of Petaling Jaya (Selangor). The UNITAR campus is a standalone 15-storey building that houses all the various faculties and facilities. As the university is located in a suburban area, it has the convenience of all kinds of amenities and transportation while not being in a location that is relatively quiet and suitable for studies.
Ease of Accessibility to Campus: The main campus is near the Kelana Jaya LRT train station, although not within walking distance. However, you can take a quick bus ride that will stop right outside the campus. There are many eateries, grocery stores and other shops within a 5-minute walking distance from the campus. There is also a nearby mall, Paradigm Mall, that is only a 5-minute drive away for some unwinding and shopping.
2.2 UNITAR Other campuses
Besides the main campus, UNITAR maintains a presence in other states and locations. However, these are what is known as regional centres which serve as a physical space for students who are taking courses online and to sit for their examinations.
UNITAR’s regional centres are in these cities:
- Alor Setar, Kedah
- Sungai Petani, Kedah
- Ipoh, Perak
- Johor Bharu, Johor
- Seri Alam, Johor
- Kota Bharu, Kelantan
- Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
- Kuantan, Pahang
- Kuching, Sarawak
- Melaka City, Melaka
- Butterworth, Pulau Pinang
2.3 Learning Resources
Faculty Learning Resources & Facilities
There are specialised facilities used in certain faculties, for example:
- The School of Media, Art & Design uses specialised software licenses for and computer hardware to allow smooth illustration and design learning for students. A physical workshop is available for fashion design.
- The Faculty of Education and Humanities on the other hand has a fully furnished Early Childhood Education Lab, which is a simulated pre-school classroom within the campus for students to role-play and use developmental tools to conduct classroom settings with young children.
- School of Information Technology enjoys refreshed computer labs that allow the faculty to implement different innovative teaching techniques.
Read more in Section 3.2 below on UNITAR’s popular courses.
General Learning Resources & Facilities
UNITAR has not just the common facilities but a few unique resources:
- UNIEC Tab – All students will receive a tablet equipped with learning enablers such as e-books, courseware, a Campus Management System and customised mobile apps.
- Language Lab – is tech-enabled and equipped with advanced facilities to help students improve their language skills, in particular the English Language.
- Library – There are more than 31,000 printed books and electronic journals, e-books, reports, online theses and plagiarism checker subscriptions.
- Auditorium – UNITAR Auditorium has a capacity to hold over 300 students. It is a place where events are hosted regularly.
- Workshops and Seminars – Take advantage of internal and external workshops and seminars organised by UNITAR to level up your skills and knowledge.
An interesting approach UNITAR takes in its Pedagogy is the “flipped classroom” concept of teaching, where students review learning materials before the start of a class in order to use class time for hands-on activities with lecturers.
2.4 Recreational Facilities
The UNITAR main campus is a self-contained building complex and does not have indoor sports facilities. However, there are football/hockey fields and open fields near the campus where students can head to for sports.
Besides this, there are plenty of lounge areas and a cafeteria for you to relax and recharge.
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2.5 Student Activities
There are recreational and sports clubs you can look forward to join:
- Student Representative Council
- Unitar Muslim Society
- UNITAR Indian Society
- UNITAR International Student Society
- UNITAR Chinese Society
- Borneo Student Society
- Kelab Bahasa Melayu
- KMC Buddies Club
- UNITAR Recreational & Adventure Club
- Duta Budaya Tari
- El’Harmonique Club
- UNITAR Peers Club
- UNITAR IT and Technopreneurship Club
- Sweet Potato Club (Arts For Young Children)
- Football & Futsal Club
- Chess Club
- Netball Club
- Badminton Club
- Volleyball Club
2.6 Student Services
Services For Special Needs Students
UNITAR provides special services to students with physical disabilities, mental impairments and medical conditions. There are professional counsellors to help with counselling sessions for students, who have some disabilities. Accessibility is also oriented to suit their needs as well as designated car park bays.
Counselling Unit
UNITEN provides counselling services to support students in these areas
- Individual/Group Counselling Session
- Self-Help Consultation and Academic Advising
- Career and Psychological Testing
- Awareness Talks and Training
Career Placement Unit
- Career advising, profiling, and counselling
- Career preparatory skills
- Networking events
- On-campus / virtual recruiting
- On-campus / virtual interviews
- Internships, work study program and research by industry)
- Job placement through MyFutureJobs portal
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The financial aids allow students to continue their academic journeys without a hassle. There is a Special Fee Bursary – Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah scheme for students who belong to B40 categories. The financial aids are intended only for Malaysian Citizens.
2.6 UNITAR Kelana Jaya Campus Student Accommodation
Off-Campus
The UNITAR main campus does not have on-campus accommodation but does provide off-campus managed accommodation at:
Pacific Place @ Ara Damansara
Pacific Place is located in Ara Damansara suburbs and UNITAR provides free transportation to and fro from the Kelana Jaya campus.
You can choose from twin or quad sharing. Rental rate is RM300 to RM430 per month per room depending on room configuration and amenities such as having air-conditioning or none.
Hostel Kelana Putera & Kelana Puteri
The Kelana Putera and Kelana Puteri apartments located near the campus is only a 10 minutes drive to the campus.
You can choose from single to triple sharing. Rental rate is RM350 to RM400 per month per room. This accommodation however do not have air-conditoning. You will be provided with ceiling fans and standing fans.
Living Costs Around Kelana Jaya
General cost of living, excluding accommodation, for students living in the suburbs of Petaling jaya will cost 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.
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3. Courses Review, Fees & Scholarships
3.1 Courses You Can Study At UNITAR Campuses
These are the well known areas of study and courses offered at UNITAR’s Kelana Jaya Campus. Click the respective area of study below to see all courses offered:
 Foundation Foundation in Management, Foundation in IT |  Business Business Admin, Management, Supply Chain |
 Accounting and Finance Accounting, Finance |  Architecture and Built Environment Interior Design |
 Communication and Media Studies Animation Design, Game Art |  Computing and IT Information Technology |
 Creative Arts and Design Fashion Design |  Education Early Child Education, Education |
3.2 Course Fees At UNITAR
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3.3 UNITAR Scholarships
These are some of the popular scholarships offered by UNITAR. Click here to see the full list of scholarships:
| Scholarships | Details |
| UNITAR Merit Scholarship | 20%-100% based on results based on maintenance of performance every semester. |
| UNITAR Leadership/Talent Scholarship | Up to 100% fee waiver for high achiever in academic or non-academic pursuits. |
| UNITAR Sports Scholarship | Up to 100% fee waiver for state or national representative. |
| UNITAR School Teacher Award | Allows 10%-20% fee waiver for school teacher signing up for a course or their children. |
| UNITAR Family Loyalty Award | 10% for students whose spouse, children or siblings are enrolling into UNITAR. |
| UNITAR Disability Financial Aid | Up to 30% fee waiver. |
| UNITAr B40 Special Bursaries | Various amounts up to RM9,600 in fee waiver depending on level of studies. |
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%.
For UNITAR, students can borrow for Foundation courses as well which is generally not an available option for most private universities.
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3.4 Popular Courses Review At UNITAR
The most popular courses at the UNITAR university are-
Business Courses
Under UNITAR’s business degree offerings, there are 6 specialisations to choose from such as Human Resource Management, Logistics, Finance, Management, International Business and Marketing. There are also Diploma level courses for the same area of studies.
UNITAR also has a standalone degree that focuses on Financial Technology through its Bachelor of Finance (Fintech). You will also receive a micro-credential in Business Analytics as a complimentary addition.
Students can also opt to take these courses online which makes it accessible to anyone living far from UNITAR’s physical campus.
Being the first university in Southeast Asia to be awarded a QS 5-star rating for the online learning category, you can be well assured of getting quality online education here at UNITAR.
Education Courses
Education is one of UNITAR’s hallmark field of study offered ranging from micro-credential courses, Diploma, Degree, Master and PhD.
Its Early Childhood Education course cover different curriculum references including Kurikulum Standard Prasekolah Kebangsaan (KSPK) and PERMATA in Malaysian context.
Apart from lectures and classroom learning, students get the opportunity to do activities in the simulation room which provides real experience. This could include storytelling skills, puppel movement and role play. A special needs module is also powered by industry partners like Toddler Town.
The Degree in Education is aimed to create high calibre educators of the future. The programme is designed to specialise in teaching Mathematics, Teaching English as Second Language (TESL) or Bahasa Melayu, and teaching for Special Needs.
The UNITAR TESL course is partnered with UPSI to offer Dual-Degree Programme, you will gain 2 certificates upon graduation, which offer you a higher chance to teach in government schools.
Assessment for all courses will involve projects that will include fieldwork in groups or individually and final examinations. Students will also undergo internships in national secondary schools and government preschool centres, and private/ international preschool centres such as Genius Aulad, Q-Dees, Little Caliphs, and Smart Readers.
Some of the highlights about the faculty is that they comprise of experienced lecturers who are Senior Educators from the Ministry of Education, Licensed Counsellors with LKM (Lembaga Kaunseling Malaysia), Research Fellows at University Malaya, and Directors of Preschools such as Genius Aulad and Smart Kids and English Language Teaching Centre.
Students can enrol in the courses by conducting them fully online.
Animation Design With Game Art
The proliferation of casual games have blown up since the invention of mobile phones and its advancements in graphics capabilities. Therefore the need for game art conceptualisation has also increased.
UNITAR’s course in animation design is end-to-end teaching you so many skills including visual communication, storytelling, web animation, creative thinking, audio-visual technique, 2D/3D animation, motion graphic, game production / visualisation, UI/UX game design, music and sound effects.
Training is 100% coursework using solid equipment and facilities. In projects you may be assigned clients to collaborate with on producing comprehensive industry-standard output. There will also be industry placements.
Fashion Design With Marketing
Designed not just to develop hands-on skills in fashion design and fabrication, but also covering the basic of business like entrepreneurship, management and marketing. You will also learn about the textile and fashion industry.
Whether taken in Diploma or Degree, it is 100% project-based work and hands-on learning. Students will enjoy the 10 design studios covering 11,895 sqft of state-of-the-art facilities.
You will be using tools like CLO Virtual Fashion Software, a Green Screen recording studio, a 32-channel Digital Mixer, KONWA Cloth Cutting Table, Biobase Oven, Max Software 3D Studio, and more.
UNITAR MBA Course – Physical or Online
UNITAR’s MBA (Master of Business Administration) is very popular, especially among working adults. As it can also be conducted fully online, you can take advantage of this flexibility to level-up your qualification.
What you can expect from this course:
- Emphasis on work-based projects.
- Focus on practical experience and problem-solving scenarios.
- Engagement with industry leaders to gain insights, business models and strategies.
- Industry speakers are also invited to help relate academia to industry practice.
With sufficient years of work experience, you can enrol into this programme even without a degree. Employers can claim HRDF to cover the tuition fees or you can withdraw from your EPF.
3.3 Industry Partners
UNITAR has formed industry partnerships with over 120 multinational corporations and government-linked corporations and is continuously expanding its industry partnerships to ensure the syllabi receive ample updated and contextual content.
4. Entry Requirements & Intake Dates
4.1 UNITAR 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 2.33
- A-Level – 2E
- SACE/WACE – ATAR 55
- IB Diploma – 24
- Foundation – CGPA 2.00
- Diploma – CGPA 2.00
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 UNITAR Intake Periods For 2025
The intake periods for UNITAR in 2025 are as follows:
- Foundation – Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
- Diploma – Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
- Degree – Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
- Postgraduate – Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
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
Hear about UNITAR from some of their alumni!
Anthony Sia – Business Administration Degree
Gunasilan Sivakumar – Management Degree and Masters in Business Administration
Meiza Shafieza – Media Studies
Caitlyn Chew – Early Childhood Education
6. Summary Review
Background, Status and Ranking: Established in 1997, UNITAR International University stands out as a pioneer in accessible, affordable higher education in Malaysia. It was the first institution in Asia to receive a QS 5-Star Rating for Online Learning, reflecting its commitment to flexible, quality education. With a student population of approximately 8,000 and a graduate employability rate of 91% within 6 months, UNITAR demonstrates a strong focus on student outcomes.
Student Life: The main campus, located in Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, offers a conducive study environment with easy access to amenities such as eateries, grocery stores, and Paradigm Mall. Although not within walking distance to the Kelana Jaya LRT station, a short bus ride connects students directly to the campus. UNITAR also operates 13 regional centres across Malaysia, providing flexibility for students pursuing online or hybrid learning modes.
Courses Offered: UNITAR offers a diverse range of courses, including Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Information Technology, Game Art Design, Fashion Design, Early Childhood Education, General Education, and Psychology. The university provides options for full-time, part-time, and online studies, catering to various student needs.
Popular Courses: UNITAR is particularly renowned for its programs in Early Childhood Education, General Education, and Psychology. These courses are designed to equip students with practical skills and knowledge, aligning with industry demands and enhancing employability.
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