CUCMS - Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences

Rankings:

5 SETARA 2013

Campus setting	Urban
Living cost	RM 1,800 per month
Student population	Medium (1,001 to 10,000)
International students	10%
Institution type	Private

About University of Cyberjaya (UoC) (formerly known as Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences)

Established on 23 October 2005, Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences (CUCMS) is a registered and accredited private university located in Cyberjaya, Malaysia's first smart-city. In its mission to be a distinctive institution of international repute that produces competent healthcare professionals who are intellectually, emotionally and spiritually-balanced, CUCMS has been accorded a 5-star (Excellent) rating by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.

There are now more than 20 programmes offered at CUCMS - with undergraduate and postgradraduate degrees as well as research courses avaliable in a number of disciplines, including medical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, psychology, physiotherapy, homeopathic medical sciences, occupational safety and health. With a focus on healthcare-related disciplines, most of the University's teaching is conducted through 7 faculties:

Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Faculty of Safety & Health
Faculty of Traditional & Complementary Medicine
Faculty of Business & Management
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

On top of that, CUCMS also provides pre-university, bridging and other training programmes through 5 academic centres:

Centre for Foundation Studies
Centre for Graduate Studies
Centre for Languages and General Studies
Executive Centre for Lifelong Learning (EXCELL)
Halal Science Centre

Campus information

CUCMS has moved to its new campus in mid-2018. With over 60% increase in floor space and the integration of innovative, modular, multi-purpose principles, this campus will be able to accommodate approximately 8,000 students and prepare the University for its next phase of growth.

Equipped with the latest technology in educational delivery, a 18,000 sq. ft. library with a collection of over 50,000 books as well as multiple spaces for learning and recreation, the campus is built to promote student engagement and interaction, supporting and enhancing their overall experience at CUCMS.

Other facilities and amenities include:

1,500-seater Grand Hall
720-seater Auditorium
30 basic and specialised laboratories
800 covered parking bays
500-seater cafeteria
30-person gym
4 different student congregation areas
5,000 sq. ft. of green garden space

Accommodation

The CUCMS Vasity Lodge is a 1,500 capacity residential hostel/apartment that provides students with a University Shuttle Bus service for them to travel back and forth between the campus and their lodging. It is located next to a mall and comes complete with:

swimming pool
tennis and basketball court
gymnasium
laundry mart
cafeteria
security office
24-hour CCTV surveillance

Every unit is designed to be occupied by 8 students - that is, 2 students per room. The size of each apartment floor is approximately 1180 sq. ft., consisting of 4 rooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 shared living room and kitchen area.

Satellite accommodation options are also available for students with clinical attachment in Seri Manjung, Perak; Nilai, Negeri Sembilan; and Terendak, Melaka.