University of Kuala Lumpur

The University of Kuala Lumpur (Malay: Universiti Kuala Lumpur, UniKL) is a multi-campus technical university with its main campus based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is known for its focus on technology and applied sciences, helping students prepare for careers in these important fields.

UniKL has been recognized for its quality, receiving a Tier-5 "Excellent University" rating from the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia in several years, including 2009, 2011, and 2013. In 2016, it was also awarded the Putra Brand Award, showing its strong reputation.

The university has 14 institutes spread across 12 campuses in different parts of Malaysia, including cities like Kuala Lumpur, Gombak, Cheras, Bangi, Kajang, Sepang, Pasir Gudang, Ipoh, Lumut, and Kulim. This wide reach allows many students from across the country to access its programs.

Campuses and institutes

In 2012, the university had about 20,500 students from Malaysia and other countries studying at 11 campuses across the nation.

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Institute of Medical Science Technology (UniKL MESTECH)

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Institute of Medical Science Technology started in July 2008.

Address: Lot No. A1-1, Jalan TKS 1, Taman Kajang Sentral, 43000 Kajang, Selangor

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia France Institute (UniKL MFI)

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia France Institute began in February 1995 as a project between Malaysia and France. The institute, located in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, became part of Universiti Kuala Lumpur in 2003. The courses there were mostly created with help from schools in France.

Address: Seksyen 14, Jalan Teras Jernang, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor

Universiti Kuala Lumpur British Malaysian Institute (UniKL BMI)

Universiti Kuala Lumpur British Malaysian Institute (UniKL BMI) started in 1998 because of a partnership between the Malaysian and British governments. Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), for the Malaysian government, provided buildings and staff while the British government helped through companies such as BAE Systems, British Airways, Standard Chartered Bank (M) Bhd and Rolls-Royce and schools like Wigan & Leigh College and the University of Hertfordshire.

Address: Batu 8 Jalan Sungai Pusu, 53100 Gombak, Selangor

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Spanish Institute (UniKL MSI)

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Spanish Institute (UniKL MSI) started at a temporary campus in August 2002 and moved to its main campus on a 39-acre (160,000 m²) piece of land in Kulim Hi Tech Park, Kedah in December 2003. It is a project between the Malaysian and Spanish governments.

Address: Kulim Hi Tech Park, 09000 Kulim, Kedah

Malaysian Institute of Information Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur City Campus (UniKL MIIT)

Formerly known as Institut Infotech MARA, Malaysian Institute of Information Technology (MIIT) has taught IT since 1982. It began as the Electronic Data Processing School of MARA and aimed to teach computer programming.

Address: 1016, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology (UniKL MIAT)

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology (UniKL MIAT) is Malaysia’s first aviation school and is owned by Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA). It is also the first place in Malaysia approved by the Department of Civil Aviation to teach airplane repair courses.

It started as part of MARA’s training school in Jasin, Malacca, for tasks like fixing airplane metal and electronics. With help from Northrop-Rice U.S.A., it moved to Subang, Selangor. As it grew, it moved again to Jenderam Hulu, Selangor, closer to KLIA. When MARA joined all its schools under Universiti Kuala Lumpur, it became UniKL MIAT. It also has a campus at the Subang airport in Subang, Shah Alam, Selangor.

Address: Lot 2891 Jalan Jenderam Hulu,43800 Dengkil, Selangor.

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology (UniKL MICET)

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology (UniKL MICET) teaches technology related to chemicals. It is located in the Bio Valley of Malaysia.

Address: Bandar Vendor, Lot 1988, 19, 78000 Alor Gajah, Malacca

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology (UniKL MIMET)

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology (UniKL MIMET) was created with help from Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) and International Training Australia (ITA). Its main campus is in Lumut, Perak, known as the home of the Royal Malaysian Navy.

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL RCMP)

UniKL RCMP joined Universiti Kuala Lumpur in 2005. Address: 3, Jalan Greentown, 30450 Ipoh, Perak

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia - Italy Design Institute (UniKL MIDI)

Previously called the Institute of Product Design and Manufacturing (UniKL IPROM). It is located in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.

Address: 119, Jalan 7/91, Taman Shamelin Perkasa, 56100 Kuala Lumpur

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology (UniKL MITEC)

UniKL MITEC, formerly UniKL Pasir Gudang, focuses on subjects like logistics, quality engineering, and oil and gas. The campus, worth RM 196.5 million, was finished in 2010 in Pasir Gudang for up to 2,500 students.

Address: Jln Persiaran Sinaran Ilmu, Bandar Seri Alam, Masai, 81750 Johor Bahru, Johor

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School (UBIS)

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School, formerly UniKL International School of Entrepreneurship (UniKL ISE) started in 2008.

Address: (Gurney Road Campus) Jalan Pesiaran Gurney, Kampung Datuk Keramat, 54000 Kuala Lumpur
(Quill City Mall Campus) Quill City Mall, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bandar Wawasan, 50000 Kuala Lumpur

Rankings

The University of Kuala Lumpur was recognized as a Tier-5 "Excellent University" by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia in several years, including 2009, 2011, and 2013. In 2016, the university also received the Putra Brand Award for its achievements.