INTERNATIONAL S T U D E N T BROCHURE TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
INTERNATIONALS T U D E N TB R O C H U R E
T U N K UA B D U L
R A H M A N
U N I V E R S I T Y
C O L L E G E
WELCOME TO TAR UC
10 REASONS WHY WE STAND OUT FROM THE REST
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) is a Premier Private Institution of Higher Learning providing quality education to all students, regardless of race, gender or nationality. TAR UC has an illustrious history, since its establishment as Tunku Abdul Rahman College in 1969. The institution has graduated many prominent community leaders, successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders, and also eminent professionals who are well-sought after in their field of expertise.
1969
Tunku Abdul Rahman College was founded
& The School of Pre-University Studies
was established
The School of BusinessStudies was established
The School of Technology and School of Arts & Science were
established
The School of Social Science and
Humanities was established
Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research was established
The Centre for Nation Building and Languages
was established
TAR College was upgraded to a
University College
1971 1972 1999 2013 2013 2015
49 YEARSMORE THAN
OF ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
FROMALL OVER THE GLOBE
CAMPUSESACROSS
KUALA LUMPUR, PENANG, JOHOR, PERAK, PAHANG AND SABAH
6 LOCATIONSEMPLOYABILITYHIGH
ROUTE TO AN
UK, USA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND MANY MORE
OVERSEAS DEGREE OVER 100ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
OFFERED
75% OF OUR ACADEMIC TEAM
POSSESSING AT LEAST POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATION
BYMAXIMUM EXEMPTION
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
PURSUING TERTIARY EDUCATION
KUALA LUMPUR
>20,000 STUDENTSIN THE MAIN CAMPUS
OPPORTUNITYDUAL AWARD
WITH USA AND UK UNIVERSITIES
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ENVIRONMENT & FACILITIES
TAR UC is situated within a beautiful and green campus that has a lot to offer. We have a variety of campus facilities, from education and research to sports and recreational facilities that can meet the needs of a diverse student population. Through our numerous and varied facilities, TAR UC strives to provide an ideal and memorable student experience. Below are some of the education and recreational facilities that the Campus has to offer.
Laboratory & Workshops• Computer Labs• Cyber Centre• Training Kitchen & Restaurant• Psychology & Counselling Labs• Fashion Studios• Graphic Workshops• Electronic Systems Lab• Power System Lab• Signal Processing Lab• Communication Systems Lab• Materials characterisation & Processing
Lab
• Mechatronics Engineering Lab• CAM & Automation Workshop• Mechanical Engineering Lab• Metallurgical Workshop• Building Material Lab• Building Workshop• Classroom in the Park• Model Making Workshop• Site Surveying Lab• Structural Lab
• Chemistry & Biology Labs• Broadcast Mini Studio, Video Lab & Audio Lab• Engineering General Workshop• Software, Mobile Apps,Web, Interactive Software
Labs and Multimedia Development Labs• ERP & Data Analytics Labs• Networking, Digital Forensic & CyberSecurity Labs• Computational Intelligence Research Lab• General Workshop• Materials Testing Lab• Architecture Gallery & Studio• Microelectronic & Physics Labs• Sports & Exercise Labs
VIBR ANT C AMPUS LIFE
Recreational & Sports Facilities• Futsal Courts• Squash Courts• Badminton Courts• Track & Field Facilities
• Volleyball Courts• Football Field
• Roof- top Tennis Courts• Olympic- sized Swimming Pool• Gymnasiums• Basketball Courts
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Off-Campus Accommodation
TAR UC is located about 30 minutes by car from Kuala Lumpur City Centre. The campus is surrounded by a hub of facilities, including a variety of food outlets and restaurants, shopping malls, convenience stores, banking facilities, residential housing areas, and medical clinics and hospitals.
ENVIRONMENT & FACILITIES
LIFE OFF- C AMPUS
On-Campus Accommodation
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• Diploma in Science (Chemistry and
Biology) (N/421/4/0015)
• Diploma in Food Science
(N/541/4/0021)
• Diploma in Sport and Exercise
Science (N/813/4/0021)
• Diploma in Science (Microelectronics
and Physics) (N/441/4/0004)
• Diploma in Science (Microelectronics
with Computer Communications)
(N/482/4/0056)
• Diploma in Science (Microelectronics
with Automatic Control)
(N/482/4/0057)
• Diploma in Science (Computer
Science and Statistics)
(N/481/4/0344)
• Diploma in Science (Computer
Science and Management
Mathematics) (N/481/4/0347)
• Diploma in Science (Computer
Science and Computer Mathematics)
(N/481/4/0345)
• Diploma in Science (Information
Systems Engineering) (N/481/4/0348)
• Diploma in Science (Business
Information Systems) (N/481/4/0346)
• Diploma in Science (Internet
Technology) (N/482/4/0055)
• Diploma in Interactive Software
Technology (N/481/4/0349)
PROGR AMMES OF STUDY
F A C U LT Y O F A P P L I E D S C I E N C E S
( F O A S )
F A C U LT Y O F C O M P U T I N G & I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y
( F O C S )
D I P L O M A ( 2 Y E A R S ) D I P L O M A ( 2 Y E A R S )
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in
Analytical Chemistry (N/442/6/0004)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
in Bioscience with Chemistry
(N/421/6/0017)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in
Food Science (N/541/6/0019)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
in Sports and Exercise Science
(N/813/6/0022)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in
Applied Physics (Instrumentation)
(N/545/6/0028)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
in Microelectronics (Embedded
Technology) (N/523/6/0155)
B A C H E L O R D E G R E E ( 3 Y E A R S )
• Master of Science (MSc)
(N/440/7/0027)
• Master of Science (MSc) Life Science
(N/420/7/0006)
P O S T G R A D U A T E ( 2 Y E A R S )
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in
Management Mathematics with
Computing (N/461/6/0004)
• Bachelor of Computer Science
(Honours) in Software Engineering
(N/481/6/0375)
• Bachelor of Computer Science
(Honours) in Interactive Software
Technology (N/481/6/0374)
• Bachelor of Information Systems
(Honours) in Enterprise Information
Systems (N/481/6/0376)
• Bachelor of Information Technology
(Honours) in Software Systems
Development (N/481/6/0379)
• Bachelor of Information Technology
(Honours) in Internet Technology
(N/481/6/0377)
B A C H E L O R D E G R E E ( 3 Y E A R S )
• Diploma in Technology (Electronic
Engineering) (N/523/4/0138)
• Diploma in Technology (Mechanical
and Manufacturing Engineering)
(N/521/4/0061)
• Diploma in Technology (Materials
and Manufacturing Engineering)
(N/527/4/0003)
• Diploma in Technology
(Mechatronics) (N/523/4/0139)
F A C U LT Y O F
E N G I N E E R I N G ( F O E N )
D I P L O M A ( 2 Y E A R S )
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Electrical and Electronics
(N/523/6/0158) 10/2018
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Mechanical (N/521/6/0063) 10/2018
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Material (N/527/6/0005) 10/2018
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Mechatronic (N/523/6/0159) 10/2018
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Electronic (Communication)
(N/523/6/0160) 10/2018
B A C H E L O R D E G R E E ( 4 Y E A R S )
04
• Bachelor of Business (Honours)
in Human Resource Management
(N/345/6/0426)
• Bachelor of Business (Honours)
in International Business
(N/340/6/0342)
• Bachelor of Business (Honours)
in Logistics and Supply Chain
Management (N/345/6/0427)
• Bachelor of Business (Honours) in
Marketing (N/342/6/0083)
• Bachelor of Retail Management
(Honours) (N/341/6/0026)
• Bachelor of Business Administration
(Honours) (N/340/6/0341)
• Bachelor of Corporate Administration
(Honours) (N/345/6/0428)
• Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
(N/314/6/0016)
• Bachelor of Communication
(Honours) in Advertising
(N/321/6/0097)
• Bachelor of Communication
(Honours) in Broadcasting
(N/321/6/0096)
• Bachelor of Communication
(Honours) in Journalism
(N/321/6/0094)
• Bachelor of Communication
(Honours) in Media Studies
(N/321/6/0095)
• Bachelor of Public Relations
(Honours) (N/321/6/0101)
• Bachelor of Design (Honours) in
Graphic Design (N/213/6/0146)
• Bachelor of Design (Honours) in
Fashion Design (N/214/6/0096)
• Bachelor of Creative Multimedia
(Honours) (N/213/6/0147)
• Bachelor of Hospitality Management
(Honours) (N/811/6/0177)
• Bachelor of Tourism Management
(Honours) (N/812/6/0059)
• Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)
in Psychology (N/311/6/0036)
• Diploma in Hospitality Management
(Hotel Management) (N/811/4/0149)
• Diploma in Hospitality Management
(Tourism) (N/811/4/0150)
• Diploma in Fashion Design
(N/214/4/0089)
• Diploma in Multimedia Design
(N/213/4/0138)
• Diploma in Graphic Design
(N/213/4/0139)
B A C H E L O R D E G R E E ( 3 Y E A R S )
F A C U LT Y O F S O C I A L S C I E N C E ,
A R T S & H U M A N I T I E S ( F S A H )
• Diploma in Mass Communication
(Advertising) (N/342/4/0072)
• Diploma in Mass
Communication (Broadcast
Communication) (N/321/4/0087)
• Diploma in Mass Communication
(Journalism) (N/321/4/0088)
• Diploma in Mass Communication
(Media Studies) (N/321/4/0089)
• Diploma in Mass Communication
(Public Relations) (N/342/4/0073)
• Diploma in Social Science
(Counselling) (N/762/4/0010)
D I P L O M A ( 2 Y E A R S )
For more details on the programmes, please log on to www.tarc.edu.my.
• Diploma in Business Studies
(Accounting) (N/340/4/0286)
• Diploma in Business Studies
(Business Administration)
(N/340/4/0287)
• Diploma in Business Studies
(Marketing) (N/340/4/0292)
• Diploma in Business Studies
(Banking and Finance)
(N/340/4/0288)
• Diploma in Business Studies (Finance
and Investment) (N/340/4/0291)
• Diploma in Business Studies
(Business Economics) (N/340/4/0293)
• Diploma in Business Studies
(Human Resource Management)
(N/340/4/0289)
• Diploma in Business Studies
(International Business)
(N/340/4/0294)
• Diploma in Business Studies
(E-Commerce and Marketing)
(N/340/4/0290)
• Diploma in Business Studies
(Logistics and Supply Chain
Management) (N/340/4/0295)
• Diploma in Business Studies (Retail
Management) (N/340/4/0296)
F A C U LT Y O F A C C O U N T A N C Y,
F I N A N C E & B U S I N E S S ( F A F B )
D I P L O M A ( 2 Y E A R S )
B A C H E L O R D E G R E E ( 3 Y E A R S )
P O S T G R A D U A T E ( 1 . 5 Y E A R S )
• Bachelor of Accounting (Honours)
(N/344/6/0190) (4 years)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
(N/344/6/0205)
• Bachelor of Banking and Finance
(Honours) (N/340/6/0340)
• Bachelor of Finance and Investment
(Honours) (N/340/6/0339)
• Bachelor of Business (Honours) in
Entrepreneurship (N/340/6/0343)
• Master of Business Administration
(MBA) (N/340/7/0643)
05
• Cambridge GCE A Level (Arts)
(N/010/3/0172)
• Cambridge GCE A Level (Science)
(N/010/3/0171)
• Diploma in Technology (Building)
(N/526/4/0039) (2 years)
• Diploma in Technology (Property
Management) (N/341/4/0025)
(2 years 4 months)
• Diploma in Technology (Quantity
Surveying) (N/526/4/0038) (2.5 years)
C A M B R I D G E G C E A L E V E L ( 1 . 5 Y E A R S )
• Foundation in Arts (N/010/3/0184)
• Foundation in Science
(N/010/3/0185)
F O U N D A T I O N ( 1 Y E A R )
F A C U LT Y O F B U I LT
E N V I R O N M E N T ( F O B E )
D I P L O M A
• Bachelor of Construction
Management and Economics
(Honours) (N/582/6/0008) (3 years)
• Bachelor of Estate Management
(Honours) (N/341/6/0029)
(October Intake Only) (3.5 years)
• Bachelor of Quantity Surveying
(Honours) (N/526/6/0054) (08/2018)
(4 years)
B A C H E L O R D E G R E E
C E N T R E F O R P R E - U N I V E R S I T Y
S T U D I E S ( C P U S )
For more details on the programmes, please log on to www.tarc.edu.my.
TAR UCSTUDENT TESTIMONIALS
BACHELOR OF HOSPITALITY
MANAGEMENT (HONOURS)
CRISTY EVANJELITA
“ The people at TAR UC, be it staff or students are very friendly and helpful. I truely feel welcome here”
BACHELOR OF DESIGN
(HONOURS) IN FASHION DESIGN
BAZOUNE NOUR
Algeria
Papua New Guinea
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Indonesia
“ I’m glad I chose TAR UC. The lecturers are professional, the staff are very helpful and the facilities cover every student’s needs.”
“ The facilities in TAR UC are excellent which provide students with a vibrant campus lifestyle.”
BACHELOR OF CORPORATE
ADMINISTRATION ( HONOURS)
NOGA JEFFERY CLAYTON VIORA
BACHELOR OF DESIGN
(HONOURS) IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
KEUNG TSZ TUNG
“ The best thing I like about TAR UC is the numerous clubs and societies available for students to take part in.”
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
(HONOURS) IN BIOSCIENCE WITH
CHEMISTRY
KELVIN
“ Campus life in TAR UC is not all about academics but interactions between students in the society through many dynamic activities.”
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INTAKES
BACHELOR DEGREE
POSTGRADUATE
DIPLOMA
FOUNDATIONJANUARY & MAY INTAKES
MAY INTAKE ONLY
MARCH, MAY & OCTOBER INTAKES
MAY AND/OR OCTOBER INTAKES
CAMBRIDGE GCE A LEVEL
GENER AL PROGRESSION ROUTE
O LE
VEL/
EQUI
VALE
NT
FOUNDATION1 year
GCE A LEVEL1.5 years
BACHELOR (HONS) DEGREE @ TAR UC
3 to 4 years
* BACHELOR (HONS) DEGREE @ OVERSEAS UNIVERSITIES
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES@ TAR UC
DIPLOMA2 to 2.5 years
* Dual Award opportunities available to study one Semester abroad (UK University) to gain international exposure and overseas learning experience.
GENER AL ENTRY REQUIREMENTSBACHELOR DEGREE MBA MSCDIPLOMAFOUNDATIONCAMBRIDGE GCE A LEVEL
O Levels/ IGCSE with mininum 5 GRADE C which
must include ENGLISH LANGUAGE and 4 relevant subjects/ other equivalent
qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.*
O Levels/ IGCSE with mininum 5 GRADE C which
must include ENGLISH LANGUAGE and 4 other
specific subjects required by the Bachelor Degree that
would be progress to thereafter/ other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.*
O Levels/ IGCSE with mininum 5 good passes in the relevant
subjects/ other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.*
A Level with mininum 2 good passes in the relevant subjects/ other equivalent qualifications
recognised by the Malaysian Government.*
A Bachelor’s Degree with minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent qualifications as
accepted by the Senate;or
A Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA below 2.50 or its equivalent
qualifications can be accepted, subject to a minimum of 5
years of working experience in relevant field.
A Bachelor’s Degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or its equivalent qualifications as
accepted by the Senate;or
A Bachelor’s Degree not meeting CGPA of 2.75 but
above 2.50 can be accepted, subject to rigorous assessment which is approved by Senate;
orA Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA
lower than 2.50 with 5 years working experience in the field of study which is approved by
the Senate.
* Log on to www.mqa.gov.my to view the list of foreign qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
ENGLISH L ANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSTOEFL ( PAPER-BASED )IELTS ( ACADEMIC ) TOEFL ( INTERNET-BASED ) PTE ( ACADEMIC )
POSTGRADUATE
DIPLOMA
CAMBRIDGE GCE A LEVEL
525 69 43
OR any other qualifications which is of equivalent level
as determined by the Senate of TAR UC.
Band 5.0
NOTE:1. IELTS, TOEFL and PTE results must be less than two years old.2. Some programmes require higher English Language requirements (ie. IELTS Band 6.0/ equivalent).3. Programmes with UK Dual Award arrangements require IELTS Band 6.0 overall with no component less than 6.0 Application form can be downloaded @ www.tarc.edu.my/international/index.jsp
Please note that applications are to be submitted 3 months prior to the respective intake. 07
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Band 5.5
FOUNDATION
DIPLOMA
BACHELOR DEGREE
GR ADUATE WITH AGR ADUATE WITH
GLOBAL RECOGNITION
AWARD & INDUSTRY LINKS
TAR UCTAR UC has carved a strong niche in professional education for over 40 years and is well-known for its quality teaching and high passing rates in the following professional examinations:- ACCA - CPA (Australia)- CIMA - CIM- ICAEW
Maximum exemptions are awarded to the following TAR UC graduates of the respective programmes listed below:-
TAR UC IS CIMA’s Learning Quality Partner
The FIRST university in Malaysia to gain recognition for the Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Marketing degree from CIM as a Graduate Gateway degree.
Top 5% of ACCA tuition providers in the world
ACCA’s Platinum Approved Learning Partner
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TAR UC BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMME
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Bachelor of Accounting (Honours)
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing
ACCA
CIM
ACCACIMA
ICAEWCPA AUSTRALIA
PROFESSIONAL BODY
DREAM NO MORE, GO GLOBAL WITH DUAL AWARD QUALIFIC ATIONS.. .
Founded in 1887, Campbell University isa private university located in Buies Creek, North Carolina, USA. The institution is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) of USA, and its recent accolades include being named as one of the best regional universities in the South by US News & World Reports (2017 edition of Best
Colleges) and selected as one of the best colleges in the Southeast by the Princeton Review (“2017
Best Colleges: Region by Region”)
The Unique partnership between TAR UC and Campbell University has benefited over 14,000
TAR UC students in obtaining an American degree since the graduation of its first batch of students in 1981. Now, it has evolved into the Dual Award
collaboration and the areas covered are chemistry, bioscience, sports and exercise science, computer
science, microelectronics, ICT and food science.
Sheffield Hallam University is one of the largest and most popular universities in the UK and is
located in Sheffield, a welcoming, multicultural city with a rich and proud history. It is a safe,
friendly and inexpensive place to live, which is why it’s the study destination of choice for more
than 60,000 students.
Founded in 1964, Edinburgh NapierUniversity is a public-funded university
that is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Edinburgh Napier University has nearly 20,000
students from more than 140 countries studying across three campuses in Edinburgh
and through transnational education overseas. In the recent QS Stars international ranking, the quality of Edinburgh Napier University
teaching, internationalisation and employability were all officially recognized, with the university
scoring five stars in each category.
TAR UC and Sheffield Hallam Universityhave been in partnership for almost 20 years and
more than 10,000 TAR UC students have graduated with a Sheffield Hallam degree.
A qualification from Sheffield Hallam will be recognised and valued all over the world. The
dual award programme is offered in a wide range of disciplines including accounting, construction management and economics, marketing, media, public relations, psychology, retail management
and tourism and hospitality management.
Edinburgh Napier University is rankedby THE WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKING YEAR
2018 in top 5% of world universities in terms of ‘international outlook’. The partnership
between TAR UC and Edinburgh Napier University allows students to obtain a UK MBA award in
addition to TAR UC MBA. Students will attend a compulsory 2-weeks residential study at Edinburgh
Napier University in UK. Students can opt to enroll in TAR UC MBA
programme either by full-time or part-time study.
Ranked 12 top university in the UK by the Guardian University Guide for 2018, and GOLD
for its teaching excellence in 2017, Coventry is a highly-acclaimed university both in the UK and
internationally. With a strong focus on providing a practical, hands-on education with
an international perspective, it’s no surprise that 97% of Coventry University graduates found
employment or were in further study within 6 months of graduating
(DLHE 2015-16).
Our partnership allows you to study a Coventry programme at TAR UC and to gain a degree certificate from both institutions in the areas of finance, management, business, media and english. The semester Study Abroad optionenables you to spend time studying alongside Coventry’s students in the UK. The University is
located in Coventry City in the heart of the UK - England’s 11th largest city. Its cultural heritage, friendliness and affordability hascontributed to Coventry being voted the
5th best UK city for students, and 39th best student city in the world!
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The University of QueenslandUniversity of South Australia (UniSA)University of Tasmania (UTAS) University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)
Birmingham City University (BCU)Coventry UniversityEdinburgh Napier UniversityManchester Metropolitan UniversityQueen’s University BelfastSheffield Hallam UniversityTeesside UniversityUniversity College BirminghamUniversity of BrightonUniversity of Plymouth
Chengdu UniversityChengdu Normal University
GuangXi University for NationalitiesSouthwest Minzu University
Tsinghua UniversityXihua University
Athlone Institute of TechnologyCork Institute of Technology (CIT)
Dublin City University (DCU)Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)
Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT)Galway- Mayo Institute of Technology
Griffith CollegeInstitute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB)
Institute of Technology Sligo (ITS)Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT)National College of Ireland
Shannon College of Hotel ManagementUniversity College Dublin
Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT)
IMI International Management Institute Switzerland
Campbell University (United States, dual award in TAR UC) Lincoln University
GLOBAL RECOGNITION
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UNITED STATES CHINA
UNITED KINGDOM NEW ZEALAND
SWITZERLAND IRELAND
AUSTRALIA
WHERE TO FIND US?
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All information is correct at the time of printing (JANUARY 2018)The University College reserves the right to amend the information without prior notice.