10 Top Private Universities And Colleges In Selangor 2025

Here are our Top 10 best universities and colleges in Selangor you should consider studying. Uni Enrol is the official partner and can tailor our recommendations to your preferences!

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#1 Monash University Malaysia

Monash University started its journey in Malaysia in 1998 when the Malaysian Ministry of Education invited Monash to establish a campus here in collaboration with the Sunway Group.

Here are some key statistics about Monash University Malaysia:

Total student population	9,700
% of international students	30% from 70+ countries
Student-to-academic staff ratio	18:1
Graduate employability rate	#66 Global University Graduate Employability (QS World University Ranking)

Why Should You Study At Monash University in Malaysia?

• Monash University is ranked #37 in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

• Ranked #4 in the world under QS Subject Category for Pharmacy and Pharmacology. Business studies, accounting, finance, economics, psychology, engineering, and computer science are all in the Top 100.

• Monash is a recognisable brand worldwide as it is one of the Group of Eight universities in Australia.

• You will find student diversity on campus from countries such as China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and more.

• You have transfer options to its 6 Australian campuses depending on what you’re studying.

• Unmatched research endeavours especially in Health Sciences.

Monash University Malaysia popular courses:

• Business and Commerce
• Medical Health Science
• Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical Science
• Nutrition
• Engineering
• Data Science
• Food Science
• Nutrition
• Bioscience

Interested to learn more? Read our Complete Guide.

The Complete Review Of Monash University Malaysia

#2 Taylor’s University

Established in 1969, Taylor’s University has grown from a humble college into a renowned international university. Not only is it ranked on QS but many of the fields of study it offers are recognised on the QS Subject Ranking list as well.

Here’s key statistics about Taylor’s University:

Total student population	13,000
% of international students	25%-30% coming from over 80 different countries
Student-teacher-ratio	16:1 which is a very healthy ratio
% of teaching faculty with a PhD	80%-95% depending on faculty
Graduate employability rate	99% testament to the graduate quality and career support

Why Should You Study At Taylor’s University?

• According to the 2025 QS World University Rankings, Taylor’s University ranks #251 globally and ranked #36 among top universities in Asia.

• It is known for its exciting multi-cultural student community with so many activities happening on campus.

• Everyone falls in love with its lakeside campus, its expansive 4-storey library, its unique Me-reka 3D printing makerspace to fulfil your creativity and its open spacious design.

• The Taylor’s Curriculum Framework (TCF) gives you more flexibility to mix and match modules compared to other universities.

• Huge variety of fields of study to choose from such as Business, Accounting, Finance, Fintech, Architecture, Quantity Survey, Actuarial Science, Creative Media, Performing Arts, Fashion, Education, Psychology, Law, MBBS, Pharmacy, Biotech, Food Science and loads more.

Taylor’s University popular courses:

• SACE pre-university
• Business, Accounting and Finance
• Communications and Media Studies
• Creative Media
• Hospitality and Culinology
• Architecture and Interior Architecture
• Computing & IT

Read all about Taylor’s University in our Complete Guide!

The Complete Guide To Taylor’s University

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#3 Sunway University

Sunway University is regarded by many as one of their top private university choices in Malaysia too.

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.

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.

• 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

Read our Complete Guide to learn more.

The Complete Review Of Sunway University

#4 Multimedia University (MMU)

Multimedia University (MMU), one of Malaysia’s leading educational institutions, was born out of a strategic move by the Malaysian government to spearhead the nation into the digital age. It was established in 1997 as the first private university in Malaysia by Telekom Malaysia Berhad.

MMU has 2 vibrant campuses – in Cyberjaya (Selangor) and Melaka – each offering a unique range of disciplines and specialisations.

MMU key snapshot statistics:

Total student population	30,000
% of international students	1,000 from 60+ countries
Graduate employability rate	97%

Why Should You Study At MMU?

• According to QS World University Ranking, MMU ranks within the top best #1000-1200 universities in the world. It is also ranked #54 among all reputable universities in Southeast Asia ranked by QS.

• MMU holds a SETARA 5-Star Rating by the Ministry of Higher Education and also the status of Premier Digital Tech Institution by MDEC.

• Despite ranking in the #1000+ tier, based on the QS Subject Category, MMU ranks high for these areas of study on a global scale!
  • Art and Design – #201-260
  • Engineering – Electrical and Electronic – #351-401
  • Computer Science and Information Systems – #451-500
  • Business and Management Studies – #451-500

• MMU’s law degree is in high demand because, in December 2012, the Legal Profession Qualifying Board (LPQB) of Malaysia declared that MMU graduates with a Bachelor of Law (Hons.) are exempted from the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) examination.

• Students who are taking the Accounting degree at MMU can take an additional fourth year to gain accreditation by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) as a Chartered Accountant in Malaysia without having to take additional professional accounting papers.

MMU popular courses:

• Law LL.B
• Accounting
• Multimedia Design
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Cyber Security and AI

More about MMU and its courses in our review guide:

The Complete Review Of Multimedia University (MMU)

#5 MAHSA University

MAHSA was established in 2004 by Senator Professor Tan Sri Dr. Hj. Mohamed Haniffa, a renowned clinical practitioner of Medicine.

MAHSA University has evolved into a comprehensive Malaysian higher education institution offering a wide range of courses in Medicine, Biosciences, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Nursing, Business, Finance, Hospitality Management, Computing and Engineering from Diploma to Doctoral.

The campus is located on a 48-acre campus in Bandar Saujana Putra (Selangor), with students from over 50 different countries from Asia, Africa, Australia, the UK, the US and Canada. MAHSA’s alumni now stand at 10,000 members.

Why Should You Study At MAHSA?

• One of the leading universities for medical and healthcare studies in Malaysia. MAHSA has produced thousands of graduates who are working in the healthcare profession.

• MAHSA has invested millions into its healthcare facilities so that students like yourself get sufficient learning exposure. For example, each student is allocated one dental chair.

• Over the years MAHSA has expanded its study offerings to include popular courses such as Business, Accounting, Engineering and more. Some of the degrees come with dual awards from partners such as Anglia Ruskin University (Australia) and the University of East London UK.

• The student community at MAHSA is very diverse and balanced between local and international students. You get opportunities to network and expand your horizon with students from other countries.

• There are Student Exchange and Mobility programmes available for students to get attached for 3 weeks or up to a semester with university partners from over 50 countries.

MAHSA popular courses:

• MBBS, Medicine
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Business
• Accounting

Hey we’ve created a full review on MAHSA and went on a campus tour to learn more!

The Complete Review Of MAHSA University

#6 Xiamen University (Malaysia)

Xiamen University from China was established in 1921 by Tan Kah Kee, a prominent philanthropist and educator in Malaysia. Almost a century later, in 2016, the university added to its global network a branch campus in Malaysia – Xiamen University Malaysia.

The campus is built on an area of 150 acres with a planned total floor space of 470,000 square meters. It provides many study options at affordable fees. With the exception of Chinese Studies and Traditional Chinese Medicine, the medium of instruction for all other programmes is English.

Here are some key statistics:

Total student population	6,000+
% of international students	15% from 30+ countries
Student-teacher-ratio	15:1
Teaching staff who holds PhD	80% of our academic staff
% of international academic staff	30% of professors from Xiamen University in China

Why Should You Study At Xiamen University Malaysia?

• Xiamen University is ranked #362 globally in the QS World University Rankings. It is ranked #50 among East Asia Universities based on QS.

• The university offers Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) studies. You will also gain hands-on experience through regular attachment at TCM providers. In the final 5th year, you will complete your course with an internship abroad in China for 48 weeks.

• Xiamen University even co-designed a journalism joint programme with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the USA.

• As far as Engineering studies, there are many teaching and research collaborators under this programme including Australian National University, University of Cincinnati and National University of Singapore, and major industry players including EDRA ENERGY, +Plus Solar, Infineon, Petronas, China Southern Power Grid and Zhejiang Electric Power Construction Co. Ltd.

• For example, Xiamen Malaysia’s Chemical Engineering faculty is the first in Malaysia to have a Simulation Integrated Process Plant (SIPP) facility for the training of chemical engineering students especially in the fields of process safety, control and instrumentation Accreditated by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) Malaysia and the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

Xiamen University Malaysia popular courses:

• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Communications and Media
• Business and Accounting
• Engineering

Our team toured Xiamen Malaysia’s beautiful campus at Sepang, Selangor. See the video in this full review guide:

The Complete Review Of Xiamen University Malaysia

#7 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.

Here are some key statistics about SEGI:

Total student population	20,000 on-campus and online
% of international students	40% from over 90 countries
Student-teacher-ratio	30:1, 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.

The Complete Review Of SEGI University

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#8 HELP University

HELP University has been providing tertiary education in Malaysia since 1986 and was first known for its many overseas transfer options and focused on providing quality psychology courses on which it has built its reputation.

Here are some key statistics about HELP University:

Total student population	10,000
% of international students	25%
PhD lecturers	40% depending on faculty

Why Should You Study At HELP University?

• Ranks within #601-620 on the QS Asian University Rankings and #105 on the QS South East Asia University Rankings.

• If you seek to study Psychology, you can’t go wrong with choosing HELP as it has the largest academic faculty in Malaysia and an accomplished research track record.

• Invested heavily in Business Data Analytics capabilities by opening one of the largest Bloomberg Finance Lab which is housed within its RM25 million Business Analytics Technology and Innovation Centre (BATIC)

• Great campus environment in its flagship campus at Subang 2. The campus is one of the first private universities in Malaysia awarded with a Green Building Index (GBI) certification.

HELP University popular courses:

• Psychology
• Business Psychology
• Business Marketing
• Accounting and Finance
• Data Analytics
• Early Childhood Education

We’ve prepared a comprehensive write-up about HELP in our Complete Guide.

The Complete Review Of HELP University

#9 University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia

UOW Malaysia (formerly known as KDU University College) is part of the University of Wollongong Australia’s global network and has a long history of providing quality tertiary education to Malaysia. UOW also has campuses in Dubai and Hong Kong.

Here’s some key information about UOW Malaysia:

Total student population	6,000 across 3 campuses
% of international students	15% comprising students from SEA and beyond
Teaching faculty-to-student ratio	1 to 30 which is an acceptable ratio

Why Should You Study At UOW Malaysia?

• UOW has been steadily rising in its ranking and is currently ranked #167 globally in 2025 based on QS World University Rankings.

• 2 awesome flagship campuses located in Glenmarie (Selangor) and Batu Kawan (Penang) are certified as compliant with GBI (Green Building Index)

• One of the best game development courses in Malaysia as it has the full spectrum of specialisation from Game Art, Game Development to Game Technology.

• UOW is also popular and recognised for its Hospitality and Culinary courses with many of its students winning prestigious international competitions.

• The university is a Platinum seal ACCA Approved Learning Partners (ALP), the highest and most prestigious level of approval for universities and colleges globally.

UOW Malaysia popular courses:

• Hospitality
• Culinary Arts
• Game Development
• Business
• Accounting / ACCA
• Nursing
• Communications

There’s more to learn about UOW. Our Complete Guide has everything down pat.

The Complete Review Of University Of Wollongong In Malaysia (UOW Malaysia)

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#10 Universiti Tenaga Malaysia (UNITEN)

UNITEN is a subsidiary of Malaysia’s electric power company, Tenaga National Berhad. UNITEN’s Putrajaya campus (technically in Kajang, Selangor) officially started in 1997 and its branch campus in Pahang known as Campus Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah opened in 2001. The university had the privilege of being inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia at the time.

It goes without saying that UNITEN is famous for engineering and technology studies due to its association with Tenaga Nasional.

Here are some key statistics about UNITEN:

Total student population	7,000
% of international students	10% from 30+ countries over the years
Student-to-teacher ratio	15:1, there are about 500+ academic staff
Graduate employability rate	96.8% within 6 months from graduation

Why Should You Study At UNITEN?

• UNITEN ranks #641-650 globally on the QS World University Rankings. It also ranks #36 on the QS Southeast Asia University Rankings.

• Its strength is also reflected in the global ranking of its courses relating to Electrical Engineering (#351-#400), Mechanical Engineering (#501-#575) and Computer Science (#551-#700) on the QS Subjects Ranking.

• UNITEN’s main campus spreads across a wide area of 483 acres (imagine the size of 200 over football fields) and provides a thriving and well-rounded student life with world-class facilities, emphasizing both academic excellence and a holistic living experience. 

UNITEN popular courses:

• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Systems Networking
• Business, Accounting

We gave UNITEN a visit and a tour in our signature Campus Unboxing. Check out in the full review!

The Complete Review Of Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)

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