History of City University College of Science and Technology

City University College of Science and Technology (City UC) (or formerly known as Unity College International) was founded in April 1984 by a group of scholars with extensive experience in both local public universities and reputable oversea universities. Registered with the Ministry of Higher Education under the former Education Act 1961, City UC was known then as the Petaling Jaya Community College (PJCC). It was established at a time when there was a growing awareness that it was neccessary for the private sector to complement the national education effort. Its aim item was to equip high school leavers with extensive academic exposure to the American degree system moderated by the Consortium of American Universities and Colleges (CAUC). This was done through a biennial meeting in the United States. Since 1984, PJCC has successfully transferred over 20 batches of students to more than 100 universities and colleges throughout the United States, with many gaining places into the Ivy League universities for degrees in engineering (electrical, civil, mechanical and computer), journalism, business administration, finance, banking, accounting, marketing, insurance, economics, information systems, computer science, psychology, pharmacy, music and TESL. Although there were several private higher institutions in Malaysia, PJCC was the pioneer in the field for preparing students for transfer to the American universities. The University College was acquired by the Bumihiway Group in 1998 as part of the company’s desire to be a responsible corporate citizen. Under the new management, City UC extended its international education cooperation with universities from England, Scotland, Wales, Australia, United States, Indonesia and several Malaysian public universities to cater for the expanding demand for higher education.

City UC Today

City UC is a private university college that offers various undergraduate and postgraduate academic courses as well as Human Resource Training and Development. The mission of the University College is to contribute to society through programmes of education excellence, lifelong learning and research by:

Our Aspirations

“Veritas et virtus” or “Truth and Excellence” is the educational and corporate philosophy of City UC that represents the combined effort of the staff at City UC in preparing students for the employment market. Students are not only equipped with theoretical knowledge but also the necessary living skills. Combined with general education elements, this creates a more holistic and student driven learning approach.

The success of City UC is represented by the growing breadth of high-quality yet affordable programmes, now offered by its set of local and international lecturers. In what has become the tradition of the University College, all academic staff have the appropriate academic qualifications and credentials to provide high quality and stimulating education. The achievements of City UC can also be measured in part by the recognition it has received from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) in its academic programmes. City UC is also proud that this recognition includes distinguished universities around the world that it has links or accreditation arrangements with.

The growth and progress of City UC as a vibrant learning and cultural institution has been in tandem with the Malaysian Government’s vision to establish the country as a Regional Centre for Educational Excellence. With its track record and reputation for excellence, City UC is dedicated towards ensuring the students have a rich and creative learning experience in their higher education, in one of the country’s proven educational institutions.