Quest International University (QIU)

Institution Overview

Quest International University (QIU) is a comprehensive, res earch-led private university in Ipoh. When QIU was launched in 2011, we had a goal in mind of being more than a degree mill.

Any university can provide its graduates with a degree and an education. But we’re here to produce graduates who change the game. Innovators who leave a legacy in their creations. Leaders who push for positive change. And above all, to produce good people—caring, responsible, respectable individuals who care for their fellow man and the world around them. They are the QIU legacy.

We have made our home in the beautiful state of Perak. Click here to see how we teach, our programmes and our facilities. Or just chat with us.

Vision

The University aspires to be a model research-led private university with global strategic linkages oriented to deliver quality programmes and interdisciplinary research of international standing.

Mission

To offer cutting-edge, market-driven undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Medical and Allied Health Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences, Engineering, Computer Technology, Business and Management, and Social Sciences fields that impact the local and global knowledge-economy.
To promote research and innovation in frontier disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of study in its various programmes with collaborative links to premier universities and centres of excellence.
To promote student-centred learning and impart holistic education through extracurricular activities and soft skills training, including clinical/industrial exposure and technopreneurship training.
To be an outward-looking university that works closely with all segments of community and industry and thereby serve as a geographical focal point for socio-economic development of the State.

Why choose QIU?

No One Left Behind

We’ve implemented multiple strategies and initiatives, ensuring that students master their lessons at their own pace. Our unique brand of education doesn’t leave anyone by the wayside.

Industry Experts

More than half of our academics come from an industry background. They’ve been there and done that in the real world, and they’ll help you do the same.

Teaching – Learning Strategies

Student-centred, Experiential, Active learning Case Studies, Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

Technology & Facilities

QIU provides the latest in technology & facilities to ensure students stay relevant

Creating Global Graduates

English opens windows of opportunity around the world, and it’s used throughout QIU so our graduates have an advantage in the job market. If you’re not confident, we’ll help you get where you want to be.

Fields of Study

QIU's Foundation, Diploma, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate programmes encompass a diverse range of study areas and specialisations that include:

Foundation Programmes

Foundation in Arts
Foundation in Business
Foundation in Science
ACCA Foundation in Accountancy

Undergradute Programmes

Accounting and Finance

Bachelor of Finance (Hons)
Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons)

Business

Diploma in Business Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Teaching of English as a Second Language
Bachelor of Special Needs Education (Honours)

Psychology

Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)

Computing

Diploma in Information Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)
Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial Sciences

Integrated Life Sciences

Diploma in Environmental Technology
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (Honours)
Bachelor of Environmental Technology (Honours)

Engineering

Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering
Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering With Honours

Hospitality

Diploma in Culinary Arts
Diploma in Hotel Management
Bachelor in Culinary Arts (Hons)
Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Honours)

Pharmacy

Pharmacy Bridge Programme – Doctor Of Pharmacy (USA)
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)

Communication

Bachelor of Mass Communication (Honours) Advertising
Bachelor of Mass Communication (Honours) Journalism
Bachelor of Corporate Communication (Hons)

Medical Sciences

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Hons)

Professional Certificates

London Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI Level 4)
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

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Postgradute Programmes

Doctor of Business Administration
Master of Arts in Teaching of English as a Second Language (M.A. TESL)
Master of Business Administration (Blended & Modular)
Master of Business Administration (ODL)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Science
Master of Science (Medical Microbiology)
PhD In Business Administration
PhD In Science

Facilities

Library
The QIU Library is the centre of the University’s academic life, established to play a vital role in supporting the teaching, learning, research and development programmes of the university.

Mock Ward
QIU's medical students have the chance to hone their treatment skills in the real-world atmosphere of a mock hospital ward, guided by our expert educators.

Psychology Lab
Our psychology lab allows students to gain an immersive experience into the amazing realm of the human mind.

Early Childhood Education Simulation Room
The simulation room helps develop our students knowledge, skills, and attitudes of teaching children. It’s an invaluable tool in learning to mitigate ethical tensions and resolve practical dilemmas.

Agri-Research Farm
The latest sustainable farming techniques are tested, refined, and executed at this facility, which grows an array of fruits and vegetables.

Envee Fine-Dining Restaurant
Complete with an incredible kitchen, this elegant restaurant is the ideal place for our students to learn the ins and outs of the culinary arts and hospitality business.

Quest Pharmacy
Licensed by the Ministry of Health, this fully-functioning community pharmacy is run by our Pharmacy academics, who are all qualified pharmacists.

Buzzhub
This studio is designed to expose students to the real-world experience of recording and broadcasting.

Awards and Recognitions

The University’s students and academics are putting our name in lights, as they continue to shine in national and international competitions. These are just some of the achievements that have made us proud:

Champions

Penang Sports Club International Cricket Sixes Tournament champions, beating teams from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Australia, India and Pakistan.
World Sustainable Chemistry Challenge 2019 (WSCC), from a field of 30 local and international universities.

8 Awards

At the Culinaire Malaysia 2019 competition, which attracted more than 1,000 culinary professionals hailing from some of the best hotels in Malaysia and beyond

Winner

Japanese Intellectual Property Award (JIPA) winner for Sustainable Eco-Friendly Plastic Sand Bricks project.

Best Speaker Award

Tang Siew Thung - Best Speaker award at the 6th Malaysian Pharmacy Students Association (MyPSA) National Pharmacy Debate Competition

Local and International Partnerships

Our collaborations with professional bodies, educational institutions, and industrial firms open the door for our students to elevate their academic journeys and career paths. These partnerships provide avenues for the students to gain qualifications, industry insight, and real-world exposure.

QIU is an official Examination Centre for the Northern region of Malaysia for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). International students pursuing their medical studies in Malaysia can secure their residency and practice in the United States.
QIU is The Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) education provider in Ipoh. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Finance (Hons) and Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial Sciences programmes will be automatically granted the Affiliate RFP designation and enjoy an expedited pathway to obtain the RFP professional qualifications with six module exemptions from the total seven modules.
Electronics manufacturing giant Salutica Allied Solutions has signed on to collaborate with QIU on the new industry-based engineering curriculum.
The University is also an official test centre for international English tests like the International English Language Test System (IELTS) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examinations.