Founded in 1986, UCSI University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kuala Lumpur (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Kuching, Marang. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia), UCSI University (UCSI) is a small coeducational Malaysian higher education institution. UCSI University (UCSI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 36 years old Malaysian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCSI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.