UNITAR International University

UNITAR International University was established in 1997 as the first virtual university in Southeast Asia and among the earliest private universities in the country.
It is the first institution in Asia to be awarded a QS 5- Star Rating for the Online Learning category. In alignment with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, UNITAR’s holistic and innovative learning ecosystem provides a comprehensive programme offering for all socio-economic levels whilst developing highly employable and entrepreneurial global citizens.

UNITAR, the first Virtual university in Southeast Asia, has a strong presence with campuses spread throughout the country. We are driven by UNIEC (or UNITAR Education Core) which comprises 3 components of blended-learning; Face to face, online learning and customised learning environment.
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UNITAR’s main campus was first established in 1997 and remains one of our biggest campuses in the country.
UNITAR has an extensive Knowledge Management Centre comprising reading materials in both print and electronic format. We have more than 31,000 printed books which are well-catalogued, for easy access and retrieval. The Knowledge Management Centre subscribes to multi-disciplinary databases which consist of electronic journals, e-books, reports, online theses and plagiarism checker.
Besides, UNITAR’s One Stop Centre is a centralised concept that enables students to take care of matters related to financial aid, fees and billing, payments, disbursements, registration and enrolment in one visit without having to be referred elsewhere, making it convenient and efficient for our students.
The UNITAR Auditorium seats a maximum capacity of between 300 – 350 students comfortably.Student Lounge with WiFi connectivity is a favourite for students to hang out in between classes or as a meeting spot. A warm and inviting cafe where friends can gather over hot drinks and food, this cafe is conveniently situated at Level 2.
The Career Placement Centre is a platform that provides UNITAR students with a holistic exposure beyond academics – to build your employability skills, entrepreneurship skills and get you ready for the world of work.

UNITAR is the first online learning university in Southeast Asia that has been awarded a QS 5-Star Rating for the Online Learning category.
As a result of our top-tier distance learning courses, UNITAR Malaysia proudly holds a consistent rate of over 90% employability for our graduates. We have also been recognised as the “Employer’s Top Choice” by Talentbank in 2021. Apart from our high employability statistics and MQA-certified academic programmes, we also have a dedicated career services centre to provide student support in enhancing employability skills and assisting in career planning.
Moreover, UNITAR university has been accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) for learning and teaching as well as in student welfare, course delivery, management and staff resources, premises health and safety, among others.
We are also recognised as one of the leading institutions in the Education and Learning category under the Putra Brand Awards 2021. Not only does the QS Rating applies to our online education, it further extends to our aspects of teaching, employability, inclusiveness and offering among the best Accounting and Finance courses in Malaysia.
We have exciting partnerships and collaborations with high profile government-linked companies (GLC) and multinational corporations (MNC) within Malaysia and abroad. With the aid of these organisations, UNITAR is able to further enhance the educational experience for our students in terms of training, research and consultancy.

UNITAR's hostel is located at Pacific Place in Ara Damansara, close to the main campus, approximately 4.2km away, with a 15-minute drive. Nearby public amenities include LRT station and shopping mall. It is exclusively offered to undergraduate students.
The hostel offers twin sharing rooms for 2 occupants, middle sharing rooms for 4 occupants, and master sharing rooms for 4 occupants. It is segregated into male and female quarters.
Facilities at the hostel include: swimming pool, multipurpose hall, gym, playground, rooftop garden, and surau.
Room furnishings include: bed, mattress, wardrobe, wall or ceiling fan, chair, study table, and water heater.