Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UNIKL)

  • Date March 18, 2023

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) is a technical university with its main campus located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA), UniKL has 14 institutes spread across 12 campuses throughout Malaysia. In 2009, 2011, 2013, it was rated as a Tier-5 “Excellent University” by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and was awarded the Putra Brand Award in 2016.

UniKL offers professional certificate, diploma, degree, and postgraduate programs in a range of fields such as medical science and technology, automation, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, air-conditioning, machine building, and metal fabrication, among others. The university also provides foundation programs to prepare students for degree studies. Students with only Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or O-level equivalent can apply to do diploma programs. Students who have a recognized diploma may apply for entry into the degree programs with credit transfer.

Each institute under UniKL specializes in a particular field of study. The educational programs of UniKL are designed to meet the needs of various industries and employers in Malaysia and globally.

UniKL has several campuses, including:

  • Universiti Kuala Lumpur Institute of Medical Science Technology (UniKL MESTECH) in Kajang, Selangor, which offers diploma and bachelor programs in medical science technology, such as medical laboratory technology, environmental health, and biomedical science.
  • Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia France Institute (UniKL MFI) in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, which offers technical programs in industrial automation, robotics, mechatronics, automotive and industrial maintenance, metal fabrication, and refrigeration/air conditioning. The institute also prepares students for further studies in France at degree and master levels.
  • Universiti Kuala Lumpur British Malaysian Institute (UniKL BMI) in Gombak, Selangor, which specializes in electrical, electronics, medical electronics, and telecommunication technology. The institute was set up as a partnership between the Malaysian and British governments.
  • Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Spanish Institute (UniKL MSI) in Kulim Hi Tech Park, Kedah, which offers automotive manufacturing engineering programs with a combination of theoretical training and practical application.
  • Malaysian Institute of Information Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur City Campus (UniKL MIIT), formerly known as Institut Infotech MARA, in Kuala Lumpur, which provides IT education and facilities such as a sick bay, gym, and a library area with an IT resource center.

With its diverse programs and specialist institutes, UniKL is a significant contributor to Malaysia’s higher education landscape and its workforce development.

 

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