Nilai University

Institution Overview

Background of Institution

Chronologically, Nilai University was established as Nilai College in 1998 and upgraded to a university college in 2007. Then, in 2012, The Ministry of Higher Education approved Nilai University College to be a full-fledged university.

Nilai University operates from a full-fledged university campus with various amenities and facilities. Teaching facilities such as lecture halls, labs, workshops and an aircraft hangar are within walking distance to the on-campus accommodation buildings as well as sporting facilities that include fields, courts and the Sports Focus Centre for Fencing.

Located in the lush, peaceful suburb of Putra Nilai, Nilai University is just a 15-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and 35 minutes from Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Sited on a 105- acre campus, it is just a stone throw away from its sister companies; Nilai International School, Nilai Springs Golf and Country Resort and the Nilai Springs Resort Hotel.

Faculties and Programmes

Nilai University has two faculties, namely: Faculty of Business, Hospitality & Humanities, and the Faculty of Engineering, Science &Technology. These two faculties consists of ten schools in both Science and Business related fields.

The Centre for Postgraduate Studies offers a variety of taught and research programmes for which it collaborates with the Centre for Research and Postgraduate Studies. The Centre for Foundation Studies offers two internationally recognised foundation level programmes that permit progression to all the degree programmes offered at the university. The University currently offers 2 Foundation, 13 Diploma and Advanced Diploma, 15 Degree, 7 Master’s and 3 PhD programmes.

Designed with input from advisory panels comprising of industry partners and academic experts Nilai University’s programmes give students a solid foundation in the core fields. The curriculum is upgraded continuously with regular input from industry partners to ensure that our graduates are equipped with the latest requirements for the workforce.

All diploma and degree programmes include an internship or on-the-job-training module that allows students to gain hands-on experience during their studies. The inclusion gives students a comparative advantage to graduates from other institutions.

Embedded in the programmes are opportunities for students to earn further certifications from various professional bodies and organisations. Nilai University has also designed certain programmes with professional examinations in mind including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) licensing examinations.

Since Nilai University’s motto is ‘Enrichment for Life’, numerous electives such as Dale Carnegie Skills for Success, Outward Bound, Personal Branding by Chapter One Asia and even a module on Theatre and Acting have been introduced to help broaden students’ perspectives. Often, students have ample opportunities to learn through activities via the co-curriculum module which aims to develop students, both personally and professionally.

Nilai University is committed to ensuring that every student enrolled in the various programmes receives guidance and tutorship to excel holistically as a future-ready workforce.