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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)


with Computer Communications)

(N/482/4/0056)


with Automatic Control)

(N/482/4/0057)

• Diploma in Science (Computer

Science and Statistics)

(N/481/4/0344)


Science and Management

Mathematics) (N/481/4/0347)


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)


Food Science (N/541/6/0019)


in Sports and Exercise Science

(N/813/6/0022)


Applied Physics (Instrumentation)

(N/545/6/0028)


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 )


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)


• 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


Mechanical (N/521/6/0063) 10/2018


Material (N/527/6/0005) 10/2018


Mechatronic (N/523/6/0159) 10/2018


Electronic (Communication)

(N/523/6/0160) 10/2018


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• Bachelor of Business (Honours)

in Human Resource Management

(N/345/6/0426)


in International Business

(N/340/6/0342)


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)


(Honours) in Broadcasting

(N/321/6/0096)


(Honours) in Journalism

(N/321/6/0094)


(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)


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)


(Journalism) (N/321/4/0088)


(Media Studies) (N/321/4/0089)


(Public Relations) (N/342/4/0073)

• Diploma in Social Science

(Counselling) (N/762/4/0010)


For more details on the programmes, please log on to www.tarc.edu.my.

• Diploma in Business Studies

(Accounting) (N/340/4/0286)


(Business Administration)

(N/340/4/0287)


(Marketing) (N/340/4/0292)


(Banking and Finance)

(N/340/4/0288)

• Diploma in Business Studies (Finance

and Investment) (N/340/4/0291)


(Business Economics) (N/340/4/0293)


(Human Resource Management)

(N/340/4/0289)


(International Business)

(N/340/4/0294)


(E-Commerce and Marketing)

(N/340/4/0290)


(Logistics and Supply Chain

Management) (N/340/4/0295)

• Diploma in Business Studies (Retail


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 )



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)

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• 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


(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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th

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?

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICE

TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (KUALA LUMPUR MAIN CAMPUS)

JALAN GENTING KELANG, 53300 SETAPAK, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA.

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www.tarc.edu.my

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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.

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