THE University of Cyberjaya invites you to Step In and Step Up with its latest scholarship offering, which widens access to both a diploma and an undergraduate qualification in the fields of Business, Psychology, Occupational Safety and Health, Accounting and Finance, and Information Technology.
The Step-Up Scholarship is in line with the university’s aspirations to widen access to quality education and provide a clear well-defined pathway to a bachelor's degree for SPM students at reduced tuition fees.
Students who enter selected diploma programmes are offered a 25% scholarship when they progress to its corresponding undergraduate programme. Those who enter into Diploma in Business Administration, for instance, will receive a 25% scholarship for the Bachelor in International Business Management. Additionally, University of Cyberjaya is also offering a 50% scholarship for its MBA programme when students enrol and complete its Bachelor’s in Business programme through the same scholarship scheme.
This would enable more students to enter the university and experience its nurturing and holistic learning environment.
“Education at the University of Cyberjaya prioritises students to become well-rounded in classrooms and in the field. With our competitive scholarships, more deserving applicants will be able to explore endless opportunities to grow and thrive academically and beyond,” said vice chancellor, Emeritus Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Abd Razak.
Understanding the student experience and improving student satisfaction is also important to the university. Year 2 Bachelor of Psychology Student, Mohashini Ganesan said, “The University of Cyberjaya is a great platform for my educational journey; I started my studies in Foundation in Science and I’m very glad to continue my degree here.”
“The best part of studying here is the diversity of faculty and students – I met new friends from around the world. All my lecturers gave me invaluable support as well as limitless patience and it would not have been possible to complete my Master's without their guidance,” said Muhannad Khadro, a Master’s in Business Administration graduate.
Expanding its resources, the University of Cyberjaya recently introduced newly accredited programmes in Accounting and Finance as well as Information Technology.
The Accounting and Finance programmes are also accredited by CIMA. Aside from discovering a widespread area of business subjects, students can also expect to be exposed to real world- inspired projects with industry partners.
In the medical and health line, the university sees the need to nurture and produce holistic doctors with passion to care.
The Faculty of Medicine is headed by Maj Gen (Rtd) Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Zin Bidin, a former senior medical officer who served with the Navy and Air Force.
As the country faces a shortage of specialists, the University of Cyberjaya helps medical students find their calling with various courses and programmes. Students are exposed to a disaster management course, an outdoor training exercise in a simulated disaster situation.
They are exposed to humanitarian programmes that benefited rural areas in Pahang, Langkawi and more. These programmes are not limited to local vicinities and have in the past, brought them to earthquake and flash flood zones in Nepal, Vietnam, Laos, Bangladesh and Indonesia.
Students at Hospital Putrajaya during their visit to the surgical ward in Year 1 with Chok at the leftmost.
Year 3 medical student Sarah Chok Min Huey said, “One thing I like most about the University of Cyberjaya is that we have the opportunity to give back to society. At the end of the year, each batch of medical students conducts a programme to visit rural areas and provide minor medical procedure services for local villagers.”
A community health event at a rural area in Dengkil required the team to ensure a steady water and electrical supply to sterilise surgical equipment, lay out and prepare the proper area for operations and more.
Holistic learning does not stop with medical students. Each faculty instils this approach to foster well-rounded students. For instance, former Student Council vice president, Muhamad Amirul Hakim recently volunteered at the 360 Setia Ecohill vaccination centre during his semester break.
Proceeds donated to Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak-anak Yatim dan Miskin Sungai Pinang aided by Kelab Penyayang.
Giving back to society has always been a big part of student life at the university. During the pandemic, its Kelab Penyayang found ways to reach out and contribute to the needy. In less than three weeks, it was able to raise monetary and essential item donations of over RM10,000 thanks to non-governmental organisations, religious institutions and members of the public.
The supportive nature of the university towards students’ campaigns is what landed it the five-star highly competitive rating by the Higher Education Ministry’s Setara (Rating System for Malaysian Higher Education Institutions) for the categories of Teaching, Employability, Inclusiveness and Facilities.
The university is also ranked 601-800 by Times Higher Education (THE), the publishers of the World University Rankings. It was assessed under six individual Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - No Poverty (Top 200), Zero Hunger (Top 400), Good Health and Well-being (Top 300), Quality Education (Top 800), Gender Equality (Top 600) and Partnerships for the Goals (Top 600).
To find out more about the Step Up Scholarship at the University of Cyberjaya and to hear more from alumni, professors and current students on how they are moving forward in their careers while giving back to society, visit cyberjaya.edu.my/scholarships, WhatsApp 011-1112 3344 or email inquiry@cyberjaya.edu.my.
