SEGi University and Colleges embarked on its journey in 1977 as a Systematic College in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's commercial district, which offered internationally recognized professional qualifications. Now, it has been transformed into one of the largest private higher education providers in Malaysia, which now serves 16,000 students through five major campuses located in Kota Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya, Penang, and Sarawak. This university has officially earned a spot among the world's best universities, placing in the 731-740 band as cited in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Why choose SEGi University?
- Employability-based education
- Innovative technologies and student-centric learning techniques
- Inclusive learning experience
- Students from diverse backgrounds
- Doing things differently
- Diverse research opportunities
- Globally respected degree
- Access to global networks
Global Rankings & Achievement
- Among the top 1.5% universities in the world
- 8th in the world for student diversity
- 13th in the world for international students
- 100th in the world for faculty-student ratio
- 179th in the world for international faculty
- 1st in Malaysia for student diversity
- 1st in Malaysia for international students
- 5th in Malaysia for international faculty
- 9th in Malaysia for employment outcomes
Campuses
SEGi University has five campuses in Kota Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya, Penang, and Sarawak.
Partner Universities
- University of Central Lancashire
- University of Greenwich
- University of London
- Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Switzerland (HTMi)
- HEI Schools
Foundation Programs
| Program Name | Duration | Academic Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation in Science | 1 year | O-Levels- at least 5 Credits, including Mathematics and 2 Science subjects. |
| Foundation in Business | 1 year | SSC/O-Levels or equivalent–minimum 5 credits. |
| Foundation in Arts | 1 year | SSC/O-Levels or equivalent–minimum 5 credits. |
Bachelor Programs
| Program/Course Name | Duration | Academic Requirements | English Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) in Psychology | 3 years | HSC with at least 2.50 | IELTS score of 5.0, or TOEFL PBT (410-413), or TOEFL iBT (34) |
| BSc (Hons) Computing | 3 years | A-Level with passes in 2 subjects/ O-Level or equivalent and min CGPA 2.50 | |
| BA (Hons) Advertising and Digital Marketing Communications (University of Greenwich) | 3 years | A-Level with passes in 2 subjects; or
HSC with grade B in 2 subjects |
IELTS 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 46 |
| BA (Hons) Human Resource Management (University of Greenwich) | 3 years | A-Level with passes in 2 subjects; or
HSC with grade B in 2 subjects |
IELTS 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 46 |
| BA (Hons) Early Years Education (University of Greenwich) | 3 years | A-Level with passes in 3 subjects; or HSC with grade B in 3 subjects | IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 46 |
| BA (Hons) Business Management (University of Greenwich) | 3 years | A-Level with passes in 2 subjects; or
HSC with grade B in 2 subjects |
IELTS 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 46 |
| Bachelor of Computer Science (Honors) | 3 years | A-Level – pass with 2 principals and credit in Add Maths for O-Level | IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 46 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) | 3 years | A-Level – pass with 2 principals and credit in Mathematics for O-Level | IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 46 |
| Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Hons) | 3 years | A-Level with passes in 2 subjects | IELTS 5.5 |
| Bachelor of Business Management (Hons) | 3 years | A-Level with passes in 2 subjects | IELTS 5.5 |
| Bachelor of International Business (Hons) | 3 years | A-Level with passes in 2 subjects; or
HSC with grade B in 2 subjects |
Minimum IELTS 5.5 |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) Architecture | 3 years | Pass in A-Level in at least 2 subjects and obtained a credit in Mathematics in O-Level or equivalent | TOEFL with a minimum score of 500 or IELTS with minimum score of 5.0 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Hons) | 3 years | HSC – GPA 3.00 in any of the two following subjects:
Biology Physics/Mathematics Chemistry |
IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 550, or MUET 3 |
| Bachelor of Mass Communication | 3 years | HSC – with a minimum of grade B in any 2 subjects and a credit in English at SSC level | TOEFL score of 500 or IELTS score of 5.0 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
Multimedia Design |
3 years | HSC – with a minimum of grade B in any 2 subjects | IELTS 5.5 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Visual Communication Design | 3 years | HSC – with a minimum of grade B in any 2 subjects | IELTS 5.5 |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | 5 Years | A high academic attainment is required, accounting for 70% or above in SSC and HSC | |
| Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English and Public Relations | 3 years | HSC – with a minimum of grade B in any 2 subjects and a credit in English at the SSC level | TOEFL score 500 or IELTS score 6.0. |
| Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours | A-Level – 2 principal passes including Mathematics and 1 relevant Natural Science subject. Or HSC – 2 principal passes, including Mathematics and 1 relevant Natural Science subject | IELTS 5.0, or TOEFL iBT 40 | |
| Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering with Honours | 4 years | A-Level – 2 principal passes including Mathematics and 1 relevant Natural Science subject. Or HSC – 2 principal passes, including Mathematics and 1 relevant Natural Science subject | IELTS 5.0, or TOEFL iBT 40 |
| Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Honours | 4 years | A-Level – 2 principal passes including Mathematics and 1 relevant Natural Science subject. Or HSC – 2 principal passes, including Mathematics and 1 relevant Natural Science subject | IELTS 5.0, or TOEFL iBT 40 |
| Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours | 4 years | A-Level – 2 principal passes including Mathematics and 1 relevant Natural Science subject. Or HSC – 2 principal passes, including Mathematics and 1 relevant Natural Science subject | IELTS 5.0, or TOEFL iBT 40 |
| Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours | 4 years | A-Level – 2 principal passes including Mathematics and 1 relevant Natural Science subject. Or HSC – 2 principal passes, including Mathematics and 1 relevant Natural Science subject | IELTS 5.0, or TOEFL iBT 40 |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management | 3 years | A-Levels/HSC minimum 2 principal passes | IELTS 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 46 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture | 3 years | Pass in A-Level in 2 subjects | TOEFL with a minimum score of 500 or IELTS with a minimum score of 5.0 |
| Bachelor of Law ( University of London, UK | 3 years | A-Level with passes in 2 subjects, or HSC with grade B in 2 subjects | MUET band 4 |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | 5 years | GCE A-Levels: grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics | |
| Bachelor in Nursing with Honours in Collaboration with Universiti Sains Malaysia | 4 years | HSC – a GPA of 3.10, or
Pass ‘A’ Level minimum Grade C in three (3) other subjects |
Note: Some bachelor's degrees are awarded by its partner universities, which are mentioned alongside the program's name.
Postgraduate programs
| Program/Course Name | Duration | Academic Requirements | English Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc (Vision Science) by Research | 2 years | Bachelor’s in Optometry with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Bachelor’s in a related Science with Honours with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and 2 years of working experience in the relevant field. Any other equivalent qualifications | IELTS 5.0 |
| Master of Science in Environmental Sustainability with Artificial Intelligence | 3 years | Bachelor’s in a relevant science field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; CGPA 2.00–2.49 accepted with a minimum of 5 years relevant working experience and internal assessment. Candidates without a related qualification may be required to take prerequisite courses. Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia | |
| Master of Science in Information Technology | 1 year | A Bachelor’s in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; or a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous assessment. A Bachelor’s in a Non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted, subject to appropriate prerequisite courses; or other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s. | IELTS 6.0 |
| MSc (Information Technology) by Research | 2 years | A Bachelor’s in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; or a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 3.00 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous assessment. A Bachelor’s in a Non-Computing field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to appropriate prerequisite courses; or other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree. | IELTS 6.0 |
| MSc (Management) by Research | 2 years | Non-related field with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and relevant working experience, subject to rigorous assessment; a minimum CGPA of 2.0 & 5 years working experience & rigorous assessment; a CGPA of 2.0 without working experience – Prerequisite courses are required. Bachelor’s in a business-related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; or not meeting the CGPA of 2.75 but above the CGPA of 2.50, subject to rigorous internal assessment; or CGPA below 2.50, subject to a minimum of 5 years of working experience in a relevant field & rigorous assessment | IELTS 6.0 |
| MSc (Engineering) by Research | 2 years | A bachelor’s in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; or a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment. Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses and meet the minimum CGPA | IELTS score of 5.0 |
| MSc (Pharmaceutical Sciences) by Research | 2 years | Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with Honours or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA 2.75 or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree in Science or its equivalent in a related field of study with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent. | IELTS 6.0 |
| Master of Financial Planning | 1 year | Bachelor’s Degree – in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; or less than 2.75 but above 2.50 or its equivalent, subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field | IELTS 6.5 |
| Master of Business Administration (Marketing) | 1 year | Bachelor’s Degree in a related field – with a minimum CGPA of 2.5.
Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field with a minimum of CGPA 2.0 – requires relevant work experience & rigorous assessment, and without work experience, requires prerequisite courses |
IELTS 6.0 |
| Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management) | 1 year | Bachelor’s Degree in a related field – with a minimum CGPA of 2.5.
Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field with a minimum of CGPA 2.0 – requires relevant work experience & rigorous assessment, and without work experience, requires prerequisite courses |
IELTS 6.0 |
| Master of Business Administration ( Global Business) | 1 year | Bachelor’s Degree in a related field – with a minimum CGPA of 2.5.
Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field with a minimum of CGPA 2.0 – requires relevant work experience & rigorous assessment, and without work experience, requires prerequisite courses. |
IELTS 6.0 |
| Master of Business Administration (General Management) | 1 year | Bachelor’s Degree in a related field – with a minimum CGPA of 2.5.
Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field with a minimum of CGPA 2.0 – requires relevant work experience & rigorous assessment, and without work experience, requires prerequisite courses |
IELTS 6.0 |
| Master of Business Administration | 1 year | Bachelor’s Degree in a related field – with a minimum CGPA of 2.5.
Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field with a minimum of CGPA 2.0 – requires relevant work experience & rigorous assessment, and without work experience, requires prerequisite courses |
IELTS 6.0, or MUET band 4 |
| Master of Business Administration (Finance) | 1 year | Bachelor’s Degree in a related field – with a minimum CGPA of 2.5.
Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field with a minimum of CGPA 2.0 – requires relevant work experience & rigorous assessment, and without work experience, requires prerequisite courses |
IELTS 6.0 |
| Master of Laws (LL.M) in Advanced Legal Practice | 1 year | A bachelor’s degree in law or Shariah with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; or a CGPA below 2.50 or its equivalent qualification can be accepted, subject to a minimum of 5 years’ working experience | |
| Master of Education | 1 year | A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; or
a bachelor’s, not meeting the CGPA of 2.50, is subjected to a minimum of five (5) years of working experience in a relevant field; or a bachelor’s, not meeting the CGPA of 2.50, and does not have five (5) years of relevant working experience, shall undergo appropriate prerequisite courses. |
IELTS 5.0 |
| Master of Education by Research | 2 years | A Bachelor’s degree in education field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; or a minimum CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or a minimum CGPA of 2.00, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 3 years working experience in the education field and rigorous internal assessment; and non-related bachelor’s degrees will also be considered with relevant work experience and prerequisite courses | IELTS 5.0 |
| Master of Arts in Corporate Communications | 1.5 years | Bachelor’s in Media & Communication with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; a minimum CGPA of 2.0 – subject to rigorous assessment. Bachelor Non-Media & Communication with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 – rigorous assessment. Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Media & Communication or related field – subject to rigorous assessment | IELTS 6.0 |
| Master of Social Science in Psychology | 1 year | A Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; or a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (non-psychology) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 with a minimum 45 credits of prerequisites modules; or a Bachelor’s degree (non-psychology) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and a Master’s degree in Psychology with a minimum 45 credits of prerequisites modules in Psychology; or a graduate diploma in Psychology; or other equivalent qualifications | |
| Master of Accountancy | 1 year | Bachelor – non-accounting with min. CGPA 2.50 – rigorous to identify the prerequisite that is equivalent to work experience or 5 years of work experience. Bachelor’s in accounting or related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; or not meeting CGPA of 2.75 but above CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to the rigorous internal assessment. Relevant professional accounting qualifications and other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75. A Bachelor’s in accounting or a related field with a CGPA of less than 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience | IELTS 5.5 |
| Master of Medical Science | 1 year | A Bachelor’s in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, allied health sciences, or a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; or CGPA between 2.50 – 2.74, subject to rigorous internal assessment; or CGPA between 2.00 – 2.49 with a minimum of 5 years working experience and internal assessment | IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 550 / Degree completed in English |
| Master of Creative Design Management | 1 year | Bachelor’s in Art & Design or related field with CGPA ≥ 2.67. or CGPA 2.50–2.66 with 3 years of experience (field-related). Or Other equivalent qualifications | IELTS 5.0 or equivalent |
PhD Programs
- Doctor of Philosophy (Education) by Research
- Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) by Research
- Doctor of Philosophy (Management) by Research
- Doctor of Business Administration
- PhD (Management)
Scholarships
SEGi University offers various scholarships and funding to students to make their journey easier and hassle-free. Below, I mention some types of scholarship:
| Name of Scholarships | Eligibility | Amount or others |
|---|---|---|
| SEGi Early Bird Rebate | All students who enroll with SEGi before the intake and have paid the registration fee will get the rebate | RM 500 rebate |
| SEGi Event Day/ Week Rebate |
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All students who enroll with SEGi on our event day will receive a RM 500 rebate. |
| SEGi Full Payment Discount | Applicable to all students who settle the full amount of
Tuition fees upon enrollment. The discount will be void in the event of programme withdrawal. |
5% discount on tuition fees |
| SEGi Returning Start of Class Rebate | Applicable to the students who have completed one stage in SEGi and are now intended to start the next stage.
This discount is applicable to all programs, excluding Health Sciences, SEGi University Digital (Online), Short-Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificate programs. |
RM 2,000 rebate |
| SEGi ACE (A`) Rebate | Based on students’ academic excellence in O-Level, A-Levels, SSC and HSC, they will be eligible for exciting rebates | Per “A” in their examinations at O-Levels or equivalency, students are eligible to receive RM 500.
At A-Levels or equivalency, students will receive RM 1000 per “A” |
| SEGi Health Science Scholarship (H.S.S) | All are eligible who have completed their SEGi University Foundation in Science program and are returning to a program of Health Sciences.
A minimum CGPA of 3.7 is required for the Foundation in Science at SEGi. Eligible only for those students who have started their foundation studies with SEGi from year 2024 onwards |
20% waiver on the First year’s Tuition Fees |
| SEGi Sports/ Clubs/ Societies Scholarship | All applicants are automatically in the running for SEGi’s Sports/Clubs/Societies Scholarship upon application.
Applicants are required to maintain satisfactory results throughout their standard program duration. This scholarship is applicable for all programs except Health Sciences, Weekend Programs, and SEGi University Digital Online/Certificate programs |
15% to 100% discount on Tuition Fees |
Intakes
SEGi University offers multiple intakes for all programs, such as:
- Foundation Program- February, June, and September.
- Undergraduate Degree- January, June, and September.
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Optometry, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)- May, September.
- Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Dental Surgery- September.
- Postgraduate Degree- January, May, September.
- Diploma – January, May, September
- Master of Education (by Coursework) – February, June, and October.
- Online programs- January, March, May, June ( Bachelor, Diploma), July, August (Diploma), September.
How to Apply from Bangladesh
The application process is easy and understandable for all students. First of all, a student should search for the desired course on SEGi University's website. Then, one should check the entry requirements to find whether he/she is eligible or not. Subsequently, follow the steps listed below-
- Submit relevant documents (Application Form, Academic Transcripts/Certificates, Full Passport Copy, White-Background Photographs, Medical and laboratory Report, Certified copy of English proficiency -if applicable, Accommodation Details, and Application Form – if applicable)
- Counselors submit necessary academic transcripts for assessment to the University.
- Registry assesses and evaluates students based on minimum entry requirements to determine eligibility for the preferred program.
- Counselors notify eligible students to proceed with payment and the next steps of the application.
- Students must pay admission and international student Visa application fees of RM 3,150 (subject to change). The registry prepares an offer letter for students who accept and submit completed documents.
All the fees may be telegraph transferred/wired to the bank account below:
Beneficiary Name: SEGi University SDN BHD
Bank Name: OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
Beneficiary Account No: 7071059595
Bank Address: Damansara Uptown (Uptown Branch), Selangor, Malaysia
Swift Code: OCBCMYKL
Beneficiary Contact: 603-6145 1777 /2777
Note: Students should avoid transferring the tuition fees or application fees to another party. Any loss caused by such transactions will not be covered by the university.
- SEGi International Office will submit a completed set of documents to EMGS for the visa application and handle visa matters.
Conclusion
SEGi University could be an ideal destination for higher education in Malaysia as it is committed to ensuring excellent education, job readiness for graduates, a culturally diverse presence, and scholarship opportunities for international students.
