Taylor's University
One of Malaysia's highest-ranked private universities (QS 2027: 272nd), on a lakeside campus in Subang Jaya with three degree intakes a year.
- Tuition
- MYR 50,729
- From · 2026-27 (September 2026 intake schedules)
- Founded
- 1969
- QS World Ranking
- #272
- 2027 edition
- Campus
- Suburban
- 27 acres (11 ha), around a 5.5-acre lake
About Taylor's
Taylor's University traces its roots to Taylor's College, opened in Kuala Lumpur in 1969 so Malaysian students could take Australian pre-university qualifications at home. It became a university college in 2006 and gained full university status in September 2010, the year it moved into its purpose-built Lakeside Campus in Subang Jaya, a 27-acre site around a 5.5-acre artificial lake. It is part of Taylor's Education Group, and Taylor's College's pre-university programmes now share the same campus.
Taylor's is a private, teaching-focused university organised into schools covering business, computing, engineering, medicine, pharmacy, biosciences, architecture, design, law, media, education, liberal arts, and hospitality, tourism and culinary arts. Hospitality is its standout international strength, ranked in the world's top 30 by QS. Many degrees are dual awards with partner universities: the Bachelor of Computer Science, for example, is awarded jointly with the University of the West of England, and computing students can finish their degree at partner universities in Australia or the UK.
Admission is by published minimum entry requirements rather than a competitive exam, with three undergraduate intakes a year (February, April and September). Taylor's suits students who want an industry-connected, English-taught degree in a modern campus setting near Kuala Lumpur, and who are comfortable with private-university fees.
Wisdom, Integrity, Excellence
University motto
Why students choose Taylor's
Ranked 272nd in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with 20 subjects in the QS subject rankings 2026, which Taylor's says is the most of any private university in Malaysia or Southeast Asia.
Taylor's reports a world top-30 QS subject ranking for hospitality and management, making the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events its best-known school.
Dual awards and articulation: the Bachelor of Computer Science is a dual award with the University of the West of England, with options to complete the degree in Australia or the UK.
Final-year tracks in computing let you choose an internship, a full year of work-based learning, or building a startup (Technopreneurship).
Admissions
2027 intakes (February, April and September 2027)
Selectivity
Taylor's does not publish an acceptance rate. Admission is based on minimum entry requirements for each programme; some programmes, such as Computer Science, note limited seats per intake.
Typical entry requirements
| A-levels (Computer Science) | Pass with minimum DD, plus SPM/O-level (or equivalent) with 5 credits including Additional Mathematics |
|---|---|
| IB Diploma (Computer Science) | Minimum 24 points in 6 subjects |
| Australian Matriculation (SACEi) | Minimum ATAR 55 (Computer Science) |
| UEC | Pass with at least 5 Bs including Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics (Computer Science) |
| Foundation / pre-university | Pass a recognised foundation with minimum CGPA 2.00, e.g. Monash University Foundation Year overall 50% (Computer Science) |
| English language | IELTS 5.5 International students need IELTS 5.5 for the Bachelor of Computer Science, or a completed pre-university/diploma taught in English. Requirements vary by programme; Taylor's also offers intensive English courses. |
Deadlines
- February 2027 intake Non-bindingRolling; apply well before the intake
Undergraduate degree intake.
- April 2027 intake Non-bindingRolling; apply well before the intake
Undergraduate degree intake.
- September 2027 intake Non-bindingRolling; apply well before the intake
Main undergraduate intake; the fee schedules are built around September starts.
Taylor's lists February, April and September intakes for its bachelor's degrees but does not publish fixed application deadlines. International students should allow time for the EMGS student pass. Merit Scholarship deadlines for 2026 were set per intake, e.g. 13 September 2026 for the September 2026 degree intake.
How to apply
Choose a programme and check its entry requirements with a Taylor's education counsellor, then apply online through Taylor's Online Programme Application System (TOPAS). Upload a photo, passport or ID, and certified transcripts and certificates from O-level (or equivalent) onwards, with official English translations where needed, and pay the enrolment fee through Taylor's Pay. Once documents and payment are complete, Taylor's issues a Letter of Acceptance, and international students then apply for a student pass through EMGS.
What admissions looks for
- Meeting the programme's minimum entry qualification, such as A-level DD or IB 24 points for Computer Science.
- Required subject credits at SPM/O-level, especially Additional Mathematics for computing programmes.
- Adequate English, typically IELTS 5.5 for international students, or prior study in English.
- For scholarships, strong grades plus achievements and leadership in clubs, competitions and events, assessed through an online psychometric test and interview.
Tips for applying to Taylor's
- 1 Check whether you need Reinforcement Mathematics: computing applicants without Additional Mathematics may have to take it, adding credits to the degree.
- 2 Read the international (USD) fee schedule, not the local (MYR) one: international students pay extra charges and 6% service tax on most fees.
- 3 If you want to finish abroad, ask about articulation to partner universities in Australia or the UK when you choose your programme.
- 4 Merit scholarships have strict intake deadlines and need a Letter of Offer at the point of application, so apply for admission early.
Costs & financial aid
2026-27 (September 2026 intake schedules) · figures in MYR
Taylor's offers Merit, Talent, Sports and Community scholarships, but its Merit Scholarship is for Malaysian students, and for international students only from Taylor's Education Group schools. Scholarship assessment includes grades (e.g. IB 30 points or A-level 15 points for Merit), co-curricular achievements, an online psychometric test and an interview. Malaysian students can also use PTPTN study loans.
- Enrolment RM2,800, international student charge RM3,000, annual fee RM2,500, EMGS visa RM2,920, security deposit RM3,000, insurance RM644
- International student charges in first semester (Computer Science example)
- RM1,700 to RM3,400 per month, six months paid in advance
- On-campus rooms (U Residence and Ruemz)
Academics
Academic calendar: Semesters, including short semesters; degree intakes in February, April and September
Hospitality and tourism degrees
Taylor's reports a world top-30 QS subject ranking for hospitality and management.
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
A 3-year dual award with UWE, with Data Science, Cyber Security, AI or Mobile Computing specialisations and a choice of final-year track.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
A 5-year programme that Taylor's says complies with Malaysian Medical Council guidelines.
Bachelor of Business (Honours)
From a business school Taylor's describes as Malaysia's leader for dual awards with UWE and QUT; its MBA is ranked first in Malaysia by QS 2027.
Research
- Research centres include the Centre for Sustainable Societies, the Centre for Asian Modernisation, the Centre for the Future of Work, the Centre for Intelligent Innovations and the Centre for Active Living.
- Taylor's Impact Labs and the Taylor's Centre for Family Business link research with industry and community projects.
- 20 subjects ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
Schools & faculties
- Taylor's Business School
- School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events
- Taylor's Culinary Institute
- School of Computer Science
- School of Engineering
- School of Medicine
- School of Pharmacy
- School of Biosciences
- School of Architecture, Building and Design
- The Design School
- School of Law and Governance
- School of Media and Communication
Student life
Everything happens on the Lakeside Campus: teaching buildings, the library, the BizPod startup space, a makerspace, an extended reality lab, and on-campus residences such as the 888-bed U Residence and the smaller Ruemz block, with shops and food outlets underneath. Student clubs run events like the CNS Festival and the TLMUN Model United Nations conference, and Taylor's sports teams compete in Malaysian university games. Daily shuttle buses connect the campus to Sunway Pyramid mall and local train stations.
- The TLMUN Conference, an annual Model United Nations event that brings together hundreds of participants.
- Clubs and Societies Festival (CNS Fest) to find student groups at the start of term.
- Team Taylor's won 7 gold, 18 silver and 9 bronze medals at SUKIPT 2024.
- BizPod startup incubator and Taylor's Makerspace on campus.
Housing. On-campus options are U Residence (888 beds) and Ruemz, with en-suite rooms from RM1,700 (twin sharing) to RM3,400 (single) a month and six months' rent paid in advance; off-campus partner residences are also available nearby.
Location
Subang Jaya is a busy suburb of Greater Kuala Lumpur in Selangor, with malls, food courts and rail links into the city. The campus is linked by shuttle to Sunway Pyramid and to LRT and KTM stations, making central Kuala Lumpur easy to reach without a car. Students can live on campus or in off-campus accommodation in the surrounding neighbourhoods, which Taylor's lists alongside its own residences.
Nearest airport: Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang (SZB); Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) for most international flights
Notable alumni
- VT Vanessa Tevi KumaresMiss Universe Malaysia 2015
- SS Syakilla Salni Jefry KrisnanKarate gold medallist at the 2014 Asian Games
- KM Khalila MboweFounder and CEO of Unleashed Africa
- DS Darius ShuCinematographer and filmmaker
Frequently asked questions
How much does Taylor's University cost for international students?
Taylor's publishes whole-programme fee schedules. For the September 2026 intake, the 3-year Bachelor of Computer Science totals RM152,187 including international charges and 6% service tax (about RM50,700 a year; tuition alone RM124,080), and the 5-year MBBS totals RM512,760 (about RM102,550 a year).
What are Taylor's University intakes?
Most bachelor's degrees take students in February, April and September.
What IELTS score does Taylor's require?
IELTS 5.5 for international students on programmes such as Computer Science, or a completed pre-university or diploma taught in English. Some programmes may set their own levels.
Can international students get a Taylor's scholarship?
The Merit Scholarship is for Malaysian students, and for international students only if they come from Taylor's Education Group schools. Check other awards such as Talent and Sports scholarships for their own criteria.
What A-level results do I need for Taylor's University?
Requirements are modest: for Computer Science, a pass with at least DD at A-level, or 24 IB points, plus SPM/O-level credits including Additional Mathematics.
Sources & methodology
Figures on this page were checked against official university publications, national application services and ranking publishers in September 2026. Each number is shown with the year or admissions cycle it describes. Always confirm deadlines and fees on the university's own website before applying.
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