HELP University

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

6

Ranking

+10K

Students

40

Programs

– Founded: 1 April 1986 as HELP Institute; became a full university in 2011
– Campuses: Damansara Heights (KL city) & Subang Bestari (Shah Alam)
– Students: ~10,000 with ~25% international representation
– Accreditations & Ratings: QS 5-star in 8 categories; QS SEA rank #105; SETARA “Competitive”

Starting From

2122$

About

HELP University

HELP (Higher Education Learning Philosophy) University is a leading private institution in Malaysia, established in 1986. It pioneered psychology and UK twinning programmes outside the UK, offering globally credible education with strong international linkages.
The university houses six academic faculties, a graduate school, a CPD centre, and a criminology institute.
– Global Pathways: Guaranteed transfers to 30+ top universities in Australia, the UK, US & NZ
– Graduate Success: Rated 6 Stars in employability; 1000+ employers hire HELP grads
– Holistic Education: Emphasizes EQ, resilience, digital agility, moral courage, social intelligence, and more
– Active Campus Culture: Over 100 societies; 25+ cultural events per year; vibrant student life with peer support
Pre-University/Foundation
– Completion of SPM/STPM/A-level/IB
– Foundation in Arts & Science available
Undergraduate
– High school diploma (12 yrs) or equivalent (A‑Levels, IB)
– Program-specific prerequisites
– English proficiency: IELTS 6.0–6.5 or TOEFL equivalent; exemptions for anglophone backgrounds
Postgraduate – A relevant bachelor’s with minimum CGPA 2.5
– English proficiency: IELTS 5.5–6.0 or TOEFL equivalent
City campus with Learning Resource Centre, Student & Sky lounges
Moot court for law students
Close to Bangsar with public transport links
– First private SE Asian uni to earn 5-star ratings in 8 QS categories (Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Internationalisation, etc.)
– QS Asia University Ranking: QS SEA: #105
– Premier Digital Tech University by MDEC (2019)

Available

Programs

Foundation Year
Diploma
Bachelor
Master
Doctorate

Faculty:

ACCOUNTING, BANKING, FINANCE
ART, DESIGN, MULTIMEDIA
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING
COMPUTER SCIENCE, IT
EDUCATION, PSYCHOLOGY
HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & EVENTS
LAW