UCSI University has one of the highest ratio of academic staff with doctorate degrees, 27% compared to the average 16% in private institutions of higher learning in the country in 2015. 

UCSI’s 120-strong chorale is the first university student choir to perform with the acclaimed Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO). It consists of a combination of the University’s premier chamber and concert choirs. 

The UCSI University Chorale was selected to performGustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, widely known as the Resurrection Symphony, with the MPO and world-renowned conductor Benjamin Zander. 

The Society of Actuaries (SoA) has recognised UCSI University as one of its UCAP (Universities and Colleges with Actuarial Programmes) schools. UCSI is officially recognised as a course provider that prepares students for the all SoA preliminary exams. 

UCSI is one of only two Malaysian Universities in this selective list. UCSI also provides the most comprehensive SoA exam coverage in Malaysia. 

Our MSC Applied Science by Research student, Cheong Ai Mun won the first price for the 9th MIFT Food Science and Technology Seminar held on 21-22 March 2015 with her research into the oil from the kenaf seed plant edging out participants from 13 other public and private universities.