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International University College of Arts and Science (I-UCAS)

University College in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

At a Glance

International University College of Arts and Science (I-UCAS) is a private university college located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The institution operates under Malaysian Qualifications Agency registration reference 582 and is registered with the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education as a private university college under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996. The institutional name reflects the university college's positioning as an arts and science institution covering programmes across both academic streams. Programme delivery covers Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor, and where applicable postgraduate qualifications, with specific accreditation references published on the Malaysian Qualifications Agency public register.

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University Information

Institution Type
University College
State
Selangor
City
Petaling Jaya
MQA Reference
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About International University College of Arts and Science (I-UCAS)

International University College of Arts and Science (I-UCAS) is a private university college in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, registered with the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996. The institution holds Malaysian Qualifications Agency registration reference IDAkrIPTS=582.

The institutional name reflects the dual programme stream covering both arts (humanities, creative arts, communication, business and applied social sciences) and science (applied science, IT, computing, and the broader scientific disciplines). The “International” designation reflects the institution’s positioning as an internationally-oriented private university college.

I-UCAS operates within the broader Petaling Jaya higher education cluster, which is one of the principal Malaysian private higher education concentrations alongside the central Kuala Lumpur cluster and the Subang Jaya/Cyberjaya cluster. The PJ location provides access to the broader Klang Valley educational and corporate network.

Location of I-UCAS in Petaling Jaya

I-UCAS is located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Petaling Jaya is one of the principal townships of the Klang Valley, with road access via the LDP Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong, the Federal Highway, the New Klang Valley Expressway, and the broader Klang Valley road network. Public transport access uses the multiple LRT, MRT, and KTM Komuter stations serving the broader PJ area, providing rapid transit connectivity to central Kuala Lumpur and the broader Klang Valley.

The PJ location places I-UCAS within commuting distance of the broader Klang Valley higher education cluster (including the established private universities at Taylor’s Subang Jaya, Sunway Bandar Sunway, HELP central KL, UCSI Cheras, and the broader cluster), the central Kuala Lumpur business district, and the Cyberjaya digital corridor.

Programmes at I-UCAS

I-UCAS offers programme delivery across the standard Malaysian private higher education programme stack at Foundation, Diploma, and Bachelor levels. The institution’s arts-and-science positioning supports a programme portfolio spanning both academic streams.

Specific programme listings, intake start dates, and MQA accreditation references should be confirmed directly with the institution and via the Malaysian Qualifications Agency public register under the institutional entry IDAkrIPTS=582. The MQA register is the authoritative reference for accredited programme availability before enrolment.

Fees, Admissions, and Accreditation

I-UCAS’s fee positioning typically falls in the affordable to mid-tier range of the Malaysian private higher education market. Specific 2026 fee figures should be requested directly from the institutional admissions office.

Entry to Foundation and Diploma programmes requires SPM, O-Level, or equivalent qualifications with the relevant subject passes. Entry to Bachelor programmes requires the appropriate pre-university qualification (STPM, A-Level, accepted Foundation, or equivalent Diploma).

International applicants should plan for the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) student visa pass.

I-UCAS operates under Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education registration corresponding to its university college status. The institution is listed on the Malaysian Qualifications Agency public register under IDAkrIPTS=582.

Contacting I-UCAS

For programme details, current fee schedules, intake timelines, and application requirements, the authoritative reference is the institution’s own published materials and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency public register at mqa.gov.my under the International University College of Arts and Science (I-UCAS) entry.

Questions about International University College of Arts and Science (I-UCAS)

Where is I-UCAS located?

International University College of Arts and Science (I-UCAS) is located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Petaling Jaya is one of the principal townships of the Klang Valley, accessible via the LDP Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong, the Federal Highway, and the broader Klang Valley road network. The Petaling Jaya location places I-UCAS within the broader PJ educational and commercial cluster, with proximity to the multiple Klang Valley LRT and MRT stations serving the area.

Is I-UCAS recognised by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education?

Yes. I-UCAS operates under Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education registration corresponding to its university college status under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996. The institution is listed on the Malaysian Qualifications Agency public register under reference IDAkrIPTS=582, with individual programmes carrying their own MQA accreditation references. Prospective students can verify the live institutional and programme accreditation status on the MQA register at mqa.gov.my under the I-UCAS entry.

What is the meaning of the I-UCAS institutional name?

I-UCAS stands for International University College of Arts and Science. The institutional name reflects the dual programme stream covering both arts (humanities, creative arts, communication, business and applied social sciences) and science (applied science, IT, computing, and the broader scientific disciplines). The 'International' designation reflects the institution's positioning as an internationally-oriented private university college serving both Malaysian and international students.

What programme levels does I-UCAS offer?

I-UCAS offers programme delivery across Foundation, Diploma, and Bachelor levels, with selected postgraduate offerings where applicable. Specific programme listings, intake start dates, and accreditation references should be confirmed via the Malaysian Qualifications Agency public register under the institutional entry IDAkrIPTS=582 and via the institution's own published materials.

How does I-UCAS compare with other Petaling Jaya private university colleges?

Petaling Jaya hosts a substantial cluster of private university colleges spanning a range of programme specialisms and institutional positioning. I-UCAS sits within this cluster as one of the smaller specialist institutions, distinct from the larger Klang Valley private universities (Taylor's, Sunway, HELP, UCSI) and the broader business-and-applied-programme university colleges. The choice between Petaling Jaya private institutions typically comes down to the specific programme specialism availability, institutional culture preference, and the cost-of-study calculation.

What is the typical fee range at I-UCAS?

I-UCAS does not publish a consolidated public fee schedule across all programmes. The institutional fee positioning typically falls in the affordable to mid-tier range of the Malaysian private higher education market. For benchmarking, Foundation programmes at the Malaysian private institution level typically fall in the RM 10,000 to RM 25,000 per year range, Diploma programmes typically fall in the RM 12,000 to RM 25,000 per year range, and Bachelor programmes typically fall in the RM 18,000 to RM 50,000 per year range. Specific 2026 figures should be requested directly from the I-UCAS admissions office.

Can international students study at I-UCAS?

Yes. As an MQA-accredited Malaysian private university college, I-UCAS is open to international student applications subject to the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) student visa pass workflow. International applicants should plan for the four-to-eight-week EMGS processing window separately from the institution's internal admissions decision, and should confirm international fee schedules and admissions documentation requirements directly with the institution.

International University College of Arts and Science (I-UCAS) is one of 139 private universities and university colleges in Malaysia registered with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). For other options in Selangor, see private universities in Selangor. The national directory covers foreign branch campuses, sixth-form colleges, and university colleges across 14 states.

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