Established in 1990, it was the first non-profit institute of higher education in Malaysia, which provided affordable learning for high school leavers.
Formerly known as Southern College, the Southern University College upgraded its status in 2012.
With a vision to build an international premier university with multi-cultural community while influencing the future of various careet pathways, the university college provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance their academic development.
They currently offer a broad range of programmes in the fields of business and management, art and design, engineering and information technology, Chinese medicine, education and public welfare.
The university college emphasises on the importance of modern and innovative research; Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Research Institute of Chinese Ethnicity & Culture, Asian Renaissance and Literature Lyceum, and Research Institute of Malay Language and Culture.
With immense goals ahead, the university is on a mission to elevate its status as a full-fledged university by 2021 and become an internationally-recognised university by 2030.
The first institute of higher education in Malaysia receive a sponsorship from ""One Asia Foundation""
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Campuses
Southern University College's main campus is Skudai.
Studying in Skudai(Main)
- Location: Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
- Nearby : Close to Skudai town amenities; located in the Iskandar Malaysia development corridor; surrounded by greenery; scenic campus donated by philanthropists; near residential neighbourhoods and local commercial areas.
- Getting here : Accessible by major roads via Jalan Skudai; approximate distance 15 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport info is limited; likely reliant on car/taxi/Grab for commuting. On-campus residence available.
- Faculties / Schools : Humanities & Social Sciences; Business & Management; Art & Design; Engineering & Information Technology; Chinese Medicine; Chinese Studies; plus foundation studies, technical education, professional & continuing education.
- Campus size around 33 acres; offers student residences on campus; facilities include labs, lecture theatres, library, student activity centre, sports courts etc.; non-profit institution with a strong local reputation; established in 1990, upgraded to university college status; certified with ISO 9001.
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Scholarships
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SUC SPM On the Spot Merit Rebates
Fee Waiver Up to 100%
Requirements
- Open to students holding SPM 2025 results only
- Must have at least 3As
Awards Details
- Fee waiver details are as follows:
- Diploma programme: Up to RM 5,000 (RM 1,000 from Semester 2 onwards)
- Foundation programme: Up to 100%
As includes A- unless specified
As includes A- unless specified
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