Nurturing all-rounded students
FIRST City University College, formerly known as KBU International College, is a well-rounded institution of higher learning in Malaysia offering holistic tertiary education.
The university college has been in the education industry for almost 30 years. Since its inception, it has produced a vast number of highly employable graduates and successful entrepreneurs through its foundation, diploma, degree and postgraduate programmes.
In line with its vision of empowering students to be globally competitive, the university college has expanded its postgraduate programmes through two newly introduced master’s degree programmes which will commence in May – Master in Software Engineering and Master in Engineering Management.
First City University College has a dedicated teaching team. Apart from being highly qualified in their respective fields, the lecturers have extensive knowledge and experience in the industry.
The university college harnesses the best of British and Swiss education and contextualises it to local needs and expectations through its long-term education partnerships with foreign partner universities from the UK and Switzerland.
With the aspiration to provide a conducive and safe learning environment for its students, First City University College’s eco-friendly urban campus is well equipped with a wide array of state-of-the-art learning, teaching, recreational and sports facilities.
A graduate at the recent 2018 graduation, Mah Wey Sen Winson, who received a First Class Award from the BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme shared, “The engineering laboratories at First City University College are modern and updated, which eased my learning process.”
Students from the Faculty of Business, Hospitality and Communication Studies are also ensured of an enriched learning experience with a host of facilities that provide hands-on experience for them.
Postgraduate students at First City University College will also get to enjoy all of the facilities on campus. In addition, the Centre for Postgraduate Studies is a dedicated space for the postgraduate students comprising modern lecture halls, classrooms, lounge and spacious discussion areas.
Other facilities offered at First City University College include IT labs comprising the E-Info, Multimedia, Macintosh, and CAD laboratories.
Apart from that, spacious lecture rooms and theatres, state-of-the-art video conferencing facilities, ISOcertified library, multipurpose hall and multimedia room are also available.
Students have various places to hold discussions such as at the Common Room, Music Room, Cafeteria, Atrium, Link Corridor or Student Lounge.
The university college promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing indoor sports facilities as well as a large outdoor football field.
First City University College is ideally located in the modern township of Bandar Utama. It is highly accessible by public transport such as the Sungai BulohKajang MRT and Kelana Jaya LRT. Shuttle bus services for Petaling Jaya, Subang and Kepong routes are available for free.
First City University College is one of the few private education institutions in Malaysia that has its own on campus accommodation. All rooms are air-conditioned with en-suite bathrooms. Students have the option of renting a single room or a twin-sharing room.
Each residential floor has a designated pantry and discussion areas for students’ convenience.
Meanwhile, the off-campus accommodation is located across the road from the campus and is part of Centrepoint Bandar Utama, a neighbourhood convenience centre. Eateries, convenience stores, and medical and dental clinics are among the services available at the centre.
These hostels are accessed by Smart Card and monitored by 24-hour CCTV surveillance while the compound is patrolled by the Bandar Utama Auxilary Police Force personnel. A live-in warden and resident assistants are available for help or advice. The accommodation block is located next to the university college’s indoor sports facilities.
First City University College is open every day for registration. Don’t miss the chance to meet First City UC deans for a one-to-one session to plan your education pathway during Campus Open Day every weekend in March. Take a personality test on career planning at no cost too.
The April intake is in progress for foundation and diploma programmes. Register by March 31 to be entitled to a special 50% off tuition fee offer.
■ For more details on the programmes, scholarships and incentives offered at First City University College, contact 03-7727 3200 for queries or visit www.firstcity.edu. my
Students are also welcome to visit the campus and follow updates on its Facebook page (@firstcityuc) and Instagram (@firstcity.uc).