Raffles University, Malaysia Campus

About Raffles University, Malaysia Campus

Raffles University, Malaysia, emerged as a strategic joint venture between Raffles Education Corporation (Singapore) and Education@Iskandar Sdn Bhd, under the governance of the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. Since its inception in 2011, it has steadily advanced to become one of the foremost Universities in Malaysia, earning a prestigious QS Star University rating. The main campus is situated in Medini, Iskandar Puteri, which is an emerging education hub within EduCity. It offers a vibrant urban-suburban setting with excellent access to transit, commercial areas, and cultural centres. As a modest-sized University, it fosters a close-knit and collaborative academic community. To study at Raffles University, Malaysia, award-winning structured programs are offered across five faculties. Academic pathways include courses accredited by Malaysia’s MOHE and recognised by professional bodies such as ACCA and Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia. Anchored in its vision to be ‘a world leader in design-centric, tertiary education', its mission supports lifelong learning, professional excellence, analytical thinking, creativity, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility. The University’s signature ‘FutureU’ approach of ‘Doing while Learning, Learning while Doing’ ensures real-world, data-driven education, including generative AI and cross-disciplinary collaboration. On the research front, RU established the Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research Excellence (IPSRE) in 2020 to steer advanced research and Postgraduate development. Additionally, the AI Research Institute (AIRI) drives prominent projects. Impressively, the University’s employability outcomes reflect that its graduates are career ready. The alumni network, launched in 2018, spans diverse industries and supports ongoing connection and mentorship via the RU Alumni Association.

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