8 Top Private Universities And Colleges In Sarawak 2025

Here are our Top 8 best universities and colleges in Sarawak you should consider studying. Uni Enrol is the official partner and can tailor our recommendations to your preferences!

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#1 Curtin University Malaysia

Since 1999, Curtin University Malaysia has been one of the top private universities. Curtin University is a public university based in Perth, Australia and is the largest university in the state of Western Australia with close to 60,000 students on the Australian campuses and globally. 

Here’s some information about Curtin University Malaysia:

Total student population	2,000 students
% of international students	15% from over 40 countries
Teaching faculty-to-student ratio	1:13 which is a healthy ratio

Why Should You Study At Curtin University Malaysia?

• Curtin University has risen consistently in ranks to secure its highest ranking of #174 globally in 2025.

• Under the “One Curtin” model, the Malaysia campus is operated directly under Curtin University and certifications are conferred by Curtin University from Australia.

• If you want a serene study environment surrounded by lush greenery, man-made lakes and wildlife that flourish in the area.

• Sarawak being an oil & gas powered state complements Curtin University’s strength in engineering studies, for example, its Energy Engineering course.

• Beyond engineering, it has quite a lot of disciplines East Malaysian students can choose from such as Business, HR, Marketing, Accounting, Cybersecurity, Systems Network, Tourism, Occupational Health & Safety, Media Studies and more.

Curtin Malaysia popular courses:

• Engineering Studies
• Construction Management
• Business, Accounting, Finance
• Management, HR, Marketing
• Computer Science, Cybersecurity
• Hospitality & Tourism

Thinking of experiencing campus life in East Malaysia? Read our Complete Guide about Curtin Malaysia.

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#2 Swinburne University Of Technology (Malaysia)

Another institution in Sarawak that gives students a taste of the Aussie curriculum is Swinburne University of Technology. It offers the same quality education as its Australian origins.

Established in 2000, the Malaysia campus is the only foreign branch campus of Swinburne aside from its 3 other campuses within Melbourne, Australia.

Here’s some information about Swinburne University Malaysia:

Total student population	3,000 students
% of international students	15% from over 60 countries
Teaching faculty-to-student ratio	1:20 which is an acceptable ratio
Graduate employability rate %	93%-95%, 6 months after graduation

Why Should You Study At Swinburne University Malaysia?

• Swinburne University has risen consistently in ranks to secure its highest ranking of #291 globally according to the QS World University Rankings.

• Top ranked for engineering studies including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics but also offers many types of disciplines.

• For Engineering degrees, that students can extend 1 more year to obtain an additional major in Computer Science or Business

• Focus on Computing courses and improving on facilities such as the dedicated labs with high performance GPUs and networking devices set up on campus such as the Artificial Intelligence Lab, Internet of Things Lab, Cyber Security Lab and Cisco Networking Lab.

• Spacious and well designed campus environment combined with the quintessential small town vibe of Kuching.

• So many nature excursions you can explore in Sarawak. You can create unforgettable memories you cannot replicate from a city campus.

Swinburne Malaysia popular courses:

• Engineering Studies
• Computing & IT Studies
• Business, Accounting, Finance
• Media Communications
• Multimedia Design

Comparing with Curtin University Malaysia? Well, read our Complete Guide first.

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#3 University of Technology Sarawak (UTS)

Founded in 2013, UTS is the only university which is wholly owned by the Sarawak State Government. Located in the heart of Borneo, UTS offers a broad range of professional and industry-linked academic courses that are relevant to the unique requirements of Sarawak in particular and Malaysia in general.

The UTS campus is beautifully designed and maintains an open-space concept and is landscaped intentfully with a lot of greenery. The campus was also awarded with the Green Building Index (GBI) certification.

Why Should You Study At UTS?

• The beautiful campus comes with many facilities and support that put students in the most conducive learning environment.

• The university may not have an extensive list of courses but it provides learning options that have good career prospects such as Computer Science, Mobile Game Development, Electrical Engineering, Accounting, Digital Creative Media, and Architecture.

• UTS has invested heavily in teaching-learning facilities, state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, ICT infrastructure, and other resources for R&D. R&D activities are very closely linked with industry partners and government agencies.

• UTS also has a Transfer Degree Programme with 5 reputable foreign universities, which means students can complete their courses overseas and be awarded from these universities. These are for engineering degrees and business degrees:
  • University of Essex, the UK
  • University of Canterbury, NZ
  • Murdoch University, Australia
  • University of Birmingham, the UK

UTS popular courses:

• Engineering
• Business
• Accounting
• Architecture
• Computer Science

#4 UCSI University

Established in 1986, UCSI University started as Sedaya College and later received university college status in 2003 and full-fledged university status in 2008, becoming Malaysia’s second private university and renamed as UCSI University.

Its diverse array of courses are taught through its 3 campuses – the flagship Cheras Campus being located in the heart of Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, the second in Kuching, Sarawak and the third in Springhill (Seremban), Negeri Sembilan.

The Kuching Campus offers study options focusing on Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Accounting, Marketing, and Foundation studies.

Why Should You Study At UCSI?

• UCSI is the 2nd highest ranking private university in Malaysia based on its ranking position of #265 globally on the QS World University Rankings and #9 among top universities in Southeast Asia. It is the 2nd highest ranking private Malaysian university based on QS Rankings.

• If you are studying at UCSI Kuching, you can continue your Degree at the UCSI’s larger campuses after completing your Foundation or Diploma. UCSI offers various Foundation courses in Kuching which are meant to get you ready for engineering, medicine, actuarial science, architecture and more to continue at the KL campus or the Springhill campus.

• Believe it or not, UCSI ranks #32 on the QS ranking for the subject category of Performing Arts, owing to its established Music faculty that offers Contemporary Music and Classical Music courses.

• UCSI opened a new flagship campus in the township of Springhill Seremban which focuses on healthcare courses such as Medicine and Nursing. It also offers Optometry, Pharmacy and Nutrition at its KL campus.

• Extensive facilities for every faculty such as Hospitality where an entire building on campus is dedicated as a learning ground and an actual hotel named Le Quadri Hotel (Kl Campus) and UCSI Hotel Kuching. Students undergoing the degree in hospitality will receive a dual award from UCSI and HTMI Switzerland which is ranked #19 globally under the QS Subject rankings.

UCSI University popular courses:

• Medicine
• Optometry
• Pharmacy
• Music Studies
• Hospitality
• Business
• Accounting & Finance
• Design Studies
• Engineering

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#5 SEGI University

SEGI started in 1977 with the vision to make education accessible and affordable to all students. With that in mind, the university has flourished to 6 different campuses across key states and locations in Malaysia.

SEGI Sarawak campus is quite established with several offerings in Accounting, Education, Law, Business, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, OSH, and Multimedia. You can also opt for dual-award degrees from the University of Greenwich UK and the University of London International, UK.

Here are some key statistics about SEGI:

Total student population	20,000 on-campus and online
% of international students	40% from over 90 countries
Teaching faculty-to-student ratio	1:30, a healthy ratio
Employability Rate %	85% hired after 6 months from graduating

Why Should You Study At SEGI?

• Ranks within #451-460 on the QS Asian University Rankings and #78 on the QS South East Asia University Rankings.

• Highly accessible through its flagship university campus in Kota Damansara (Selangor), its other college building in the same area of Kota Damansara, its Subang college campus, its Kuala Lumpur college campus and colleges in other states including Penang and Sarawak.

• SEGI is one of the most affordable private universities in Malaysia including its courses in healthcare such as MBBS and Dentistry.

• It also offers many types of study disciplines from Business, Built Environment, Communication, Creative Media, Music, Education, Engineering, Law, Hospitality, Medicine, Dentistry, Allied Health Sciences and more.

• Through a scheme called PTPTN X’tra, SEGI partners with PTPTN and key education lending providers to enable B40 students to secure additional financial aid on top of the PTPTN amount that they qualify.

SEGI popular courses:

• Healthcare (MBBS, Dentistry, Pharmacy)
• Psychology
• Early Childhood Education
• Creative Media and Design
• Business
• Human Resource
• Marketing

If you have been thinking about SEGI, here’s our Complete Guide to get more insights.

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#6 Sunway University

Sunway University is regarded by many as one of their top private university choices in Malaysia too. In Johor, Sunway College provides Foundation, Diploma, and limited Degree courses.

Established in 1987, it has since grown into one of the largest and most reputable higher learning institutions and is operated as a non-profit under the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation.

The Sarawak campus offers basic courses such as Accounting and Business Administration.

Here are some key statistics about Sunway University:

Total student population	25,000
% of international students	10%-30% based on faculty from 90+ countries
Teaching faculty-to-student ratio	1:70 (~360 academic staff)
% of international academic staff	5% -25% based on faculty
Graduate employability rate	87% – 98% based on fields of study

Why Should You Study At Sunway University?

• Ranked at #539 globally in 2025 by the QS World University Ranking and also ranked #22 among the top universities in Asia.

• Vibrant campus life (main campus), located near attractions such as Sunway Pyramid Mall and Sunway Lagoon theme park.

• Good accessibility via its other college campus branches at Sunway Kuala Lumpur, Sunway Ipoh, Sunway Johor Bahru and Sunway Kuching which offers pre-university and diploma courses.

• If you are taking your Diploma at the Sarawak Campus, you can continue your Degree at the main campus in Sunway, Selangor and begin in the second year.

• Wide variety of fields of study to choose from Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Actuarial Science, Interior Design, Fashion, Animation, Multimedia, Communications, Computer Science, Engineering, Hospitality, Culinary, Science and many more.

Sunway University popular courses:

• AUSMAT pre-university
• Business Studies
• Supply Chain Management
• Accounting and Finance
• Media and Communications
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Hospitality and Culinary
• Nursing

It should be noted that the Johor campus does not offer all the above courses. Alternatively, students can study Foundation or Diploma in Johor before transferring to the Selangor campus for Degree.

Read our Complete Guide to learn more about Sunway University.

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#7 University Of Cyberjaya (UOC)

UOC was established in 2005 and is located in Cyberjaya. Over RM200 million was invested to provide students with a sleek and welcoming campus architecture that makes coming to classes an experience to look forward to.

UOC also has a college branch campus in Kuching, Sarawak. It offers Allied Healthcare diploma courses such as Physiotherapy, Environmental Health and Medical Laboratory Technology. Also diploma in Accounting, Business and Early Childhood Education. Students who intend to advance to a Degree course can also take the Foundation course here first.

Here’s some information about UOC:

Total student population	7,000
% of international students	10%
Student-to-teacher ratio	20:1, an acceptable ratio (about 300 academics)

Why Should You Study At UOC?

• UOC is ranked #108 on the QS South East Asia University Ranking out of 148 Southeast Asia institutions that are ranked on the list. SEA alone has hundreds of universities that are not ranked on QS. It is also ranked #621-640 on the QS Asian University Rankings.

• UOC offers over 60 courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate-taught and postgraduate-research programmes across a wide set of disciplines. However, it is well known and popular for its medical and healthcare courses like MBBS, Pharmacy, Cosmetics Science, Homeopathic Medical, Safety & Health, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, and Nursing.

• If you start at the Kuching branch, you can easily transition to your degree at the Cyberjaya campus after completing a foundation or diploma course.

• UOC offers a 100% fee waiver for its Foundation in Arts / Science if you progress to a degree at UOC.

• Unique courses that you won’t find at other institutions such as Diploma in Cosmetics and Bachelor in Homeopathic Medical Science.

UOC popular courses:

• Healthcare (MBBS, Pharmacy, Nursing)
• Creative Design
• Business and Accounting
• Psychology
• Early Childhood Education

Get a closer look at UOC with our review guide and let us take you on our Campus Unboxing ride:

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#8 UNITAR International University

UNITAR is one of the best destinations for affordable higher education. One of its appeal is its accessibility through 13 locations including the main campus in Selangor and satellite branches in multiple states across Malaysia including Sarawak.

The Sarawak campus offers studies in Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, and Graphic Design.

Why Should You Study At UNITAR?

• The first institution in Asia to be awarded a QS 5-Star Rating for Online Learning.

• Highly affordable courses relative to many other private colleges and universities.

• Highly accessible as UNITAR provides many course varieties, it has many campus or satellite campus locations in almost every state, and best of all many of its courses can be completed fully online.

• One of the few private universities where you can obtain a PTPTN loan for Foundation courses.

• You can take your Foundation or Diploma in Sarawak and continue your Degree at the main campus in Selangor which offers much more options.

• Various scholarship schemes to help B40 students and students with disabilities.

UNITAR popular courses:

• Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Business and Accounting
• Creative Media and Design
• Computing & IT

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