UCSI University (Terengganu Campus)
Private University in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
UCSI University Terengganu Campus is the East Coast peninsular campus of [UCSI University](/universities/), located at Bukit Khor, PT 11065, Mukim Rusila, 21600 Marang, Terengganu. The campus operates under MQA registration reference 553 and serves the East Coast peninsular Malaysian student community alongside the broader UCSI institutional network. The Marang location places UCSI Terengganu within the East Coast peninsular geographic context, distinct from the central Klang Valley UCSI Cheras main campus and the Negeri Sembilan UCSI Springhill specialist medical campus. Programme delivery covers Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering and Architecture, Music, Multimedia, Education, Liberal Arts, and Hospitality, providing East Coast-resident students with broad UCSI programme access without requiring relocation to the Klang Valley or Negeri Sembilan campuses.
UCSI University (Terengganu Campus) Fees 2026
UCSI University (Terengganu Campus) fees are estimated at RM 15,000 - RM 46,000/year per year.
University Information
- Institution Type
- Private University
- State
- Terengganu
- City
- Kuala Terengganu
- Website
- www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my
- Fee Range
- RM 15,000 - RM 46,000/year
- Founded
- 1986 (40 years)
- MQA Reference
- View on MQA Register
About UCSI University Terengganu Campus
UCSI University Terengganu Campus is the East Coast peninsular campus of UCSI University, providing the institution’s geographic presence in the Terengganu state and the broader East Coast peninsular Malaysian region. The campus is located at Bukit Khor, PT 11065, Mukim Rusila, 21600 Marang, Terengganu and operates under MQA registration reference IDAkrIPTS=553.
The institutional positioning fills a specific role within the broader UCSI three-campus structure. The principal Cheras Kuala Lumpur main campus houses the broader UCSI programme portfolio across business, hospitality, music, applied sciences, and the broader academic disciplines. The UCSI Bandar Springhill Campus in Negeri Sembilan is the medicine and health sciences specialist campus integrated with UCSI Hospital. The Terengganu Campus serves the East Coast peninsular catchment with a broad programme portfolio that complements the central peninsular operations.
The Marang location places UCSI Terengganu in the southern Terengganu coastal area, approximately 20 minutes by road from Kuala Terengganu (the state capital) along the East Coast. Access to the campus is via the East Coast Expressway (LPT) from the Klang Valley and via Sultan Mahmud Airport in Kuala Terengganu for air access.
Programmes at UCSI Terengganu
The UCSI Terengganu Campus offers a broad programme portfolio spanning multiple academic disciplines:
Medicine programmes prepare graduates for medical practitioner registration with the Malaysian Medical Council, subject to standard MMC recognition requirements.
Pharmacy programmes prepare graduates for pharmacist registration with the Pharmacy Board Malaysia.
Nursing programmes prepare graduates for nursing professional pathway with Nursing Board Malaysia recognition.
Engineering and Architecture programmes cover engineering disciplines and architecture, supporting graduates pursuing engineering and built environment professional roles.
Music programmes leverage UCSI’s broader institutional strength in music education (the principal UCSI music programme is one of the recognised Malaysian university music programmes).
Multimedia programmes cover digital media, design, and the broader creative multimedia specialisms.
Education programmes prepare teachers and education professionals.
Liberal Arts programmes provide humanities and social sciences content.
Hospitality programmes prepare graduates for the hospitality and tourism industry workforce.
The programme breadth at UCSI Terengganu reflects UCSI’s institutional positioning as a comprehensive university, with the East Coast campus providing geographic accessibility for East Coast peninsular students.
Fees, Admissions, and Accreditation
UCSI Terengganu Campus fees follow the broader UCSI fee framework. Specific 2026 fee figures should be requested directly from the UCSI admissions office, with reference to the chosen programme and the Terengganu campus location.
Entry requirements vary by programme. Medical programmes require strong science subject grades and the standard MMC-recognised medical school admissions criteria. Pharmacy and Nursing programmes require the appropriate science-stream pre-university qualification. Other programmes follow the standard UCSI entry requirements.
The UCSI Terengganu Campus operates under the broader UCSI University institutional registration with the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. The campus is listed on the Malaysian Qualifications Agency public register under IDAkrIPTS=553.
Contacting UCSI Terengganu
- Address: Bukit Khor, PT 11065, Mukim Rusila, 21600 Marang, Terengganu, Malaysia
- Phone: +609-628 1880 / +609-628 1889
- Website: ucsiuniversity.edu.my (Terengganu campus pages)
- MQA Reference: IDAkrIPTS=553
- Parent Institution: UCSI University
- Programme Areas: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering and Architecture, Music, Multimedia, Education, Liberal Arts, Hospitality
For programme details, current fee schedules, intake timelines, and application requirements, the authoritative reference is the institution’s own published materials at ucsiuniversity.edu.my and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency public register at mqa.gov.my under the UCSI Terengganu Campus entry.
Questions about UCSI University (Terengganu Campus)
Where is the UCSI Terengganu Campus located?
UCSI University Terengganu Campus is located at Bukit Khor, PT 11065, Mukim Rusila, 21600 Marang, Terengganu. Marang is a coastal town in Terengganu state, approximately 20 minutes south of Kuala Terengganu (the Terengganu state capital) along the East Coast. Access to the campus is via the East Coast Expressway (LPT) from the Klang Valley (approximately 4-5 hours by road) and via Sultan Mahmud Airport in Kuala Terengganu.
What programmes does the UCSI Terengganu Campus offer?
UCSI Terengganu Campus offers a broad programme portfolio spanning Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering and Architecture, Music, Multimedia, Education, Liberal Arts, and Hospitality. The breadth of programmes reflects UCSI's institutional positioning as a comprehensive university with the East Coast campus providing programme access for East Coast peninsular students who prefer to study closer to their home base. Specific programme listings, accreditation references, and intake start dates are published on the UCSI institutional website and on the Malaysian Qualifications Agency public register.
How does the UCSI Terengganu Campus differ from the UCSI main campus and Springhill Campus?
UCSI University operates a multi-campus structure with three principal campuses. The UCSI main campus in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur is the principal urban campus housing the broader institutional programme portfolio. The [UCSI Bandar Springhill Campus](/university/ucsi-university-bandar-springhill-campus/) in Negeri Sembilan is the medicine and health sciences specialist campus integrated with UCSI Hospital. The UCSI Terengganu Campus serves the East Coast peninsular catchment with a broad programme portfolio spanning medicine, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, music, multimedia, education, liberal arts, and hospitality. The Terengganu Campus distinctive role is the East Coast geographic accessibility for students who prefer to study in Terengganu rather than relocating to the Klang Valley or Negeri Sembilan.
Does the UCSI Terengganu Campus offer medical programmes?
Yes. UCSI Terengganu Campus offers medical programmes alongside pharmacy and nursing within its programme portfolio. The medical programmes are subject to Malaysian Medical Council professional body recognition for the medical practitioner registration pathway. Pharmacy programmes carry Pharmacy Board Malaysia recognition, and nursing programmes carry Nursing Board Malaysia recognition. Prospective applicants should verify the current programme accreditation and professional body recognition status of any specific programme intake directly with both UCSI and the relevant professional regulator before enrolment.
What is the East Coast peninsular educational context for UCSI Terengganu?
The East Coast peninsular Malaysia educational cluster includes Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT, the principal Terengganu state public university), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA, the Islamic-aligned public university in Terengganu), [University College TATI (UC TATI)](/university/university-college-tati-uc-tati/) in Kemaman (the state-owned TVET institution), and the Sabah branches of various federal public universities. The UCSI Terengganu Campus operates as the principal private university campus presence in Terengganu, providing private university programme access alongside the public institutional cluster.
Is UCSI Terengganu Campus recognised by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education?
Yes. The UCSI Terengganu Campus operates under the broader [UCSI University](/universities/) institutional registration with the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. The campus is listed on the Malaysian Qualifications Agency public register under reference IDAkrIPTS=553, with individual programmes carrying their own MQA accreditation references. Healthcare programmes additionally carry the relevant Malaysian healthcare professional body recognition through the Malaysian Medical Council, the Pharmacy Board Malaysia, and the Nursing Board Malaysia where applicable.
UCSI University (Terengganu Campus) is one of 139 private universities and university colleges in Malaysia registered with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). For other options in Terengganu, see private universities in Terengganu. The national directory covers foreign branch campuses, sixth-form colleges, and university colleges across 14 states.