First City University College is a private higher education institution, established by the First Nationwide Group, the owner and developer of the 1000 acres integrated township and commercial district of Bandar Utama in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

First City University College aims to provide higher education in fields such as Business, Computing/IT, Design & Built Environment, Engineering, Hospitality & Tourism and Mass Communication.

First City University College reached a monumental milestone in September 2023 when the institution achieved a "Competitive" rating in the SETARA 2022 assessment, joining the league as one of the top-tiered institutions of higher learning in Malaysia. This achievement signifies the institution's commitment to maintaining high-quality education and standards in Malaysia's higher education landscape.

History

First City University College was established in 1990 as Kolej Swasta Bandar Utama (KSBU) before it was renamed as Kolej Bandar Utama (KBU) in 1993.

In 2002, KBU was renamed for the second time as KBU International College. In 2014, KBU International College received approval from the Ministry of Higher Education to be elevated to University College. On 2 December 2015, KBU International College was officially proclaimed as First City University College ^[1] in a ceremony held on its campus grounds in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya.

Campus & Facilities

First City University College’s campus sits on a 13-acre site in the International Education Hub of Bandar Utama.

The campus offers on-campus student accommodation with 24-hour security and smart card access. Various indoor and outdoor sports and recreational facilities e.g. football field, volleyball courts, futsal, table-tennis, badminton courts and basketball court are also made available for students.

Future Tech Laboratories:

1. Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2. Internet of Things (IoT) & Sensor

Engineering Laboratories:

1. Analogue Laboratory
2. Communication & Signal Processing Laboratory
3. Digital Electronics Laboratory
4. Electronic Computer Aided Design Laboratory
5. Electronic Prototyping Laboratory
6. Engineering Workshop
7. Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
8. IoT & Embedded Systems Laboratory
9. Materials & Advance Manufacturing Process Laboratory
10. Thermodynamics Laboratory

Dedicated IT & Computing Laboratories:

1. CAD Laboratory
2. MAC Laboratory
3. Mobile App Development Laboratory
4. Software Development Laboratory
5. Electronic Computer Aided Design Laboratory

Design Studios & Workshops:

1. Design Studio
2. Drawing Studio
3. Fashion Studio
4. Macintosh Laboratory with Industry-Relevant Software
5. Material Laboratory
6. Photography Studio
7. Precision Prototyping 3D Printer
8. Precision Cutting & Engraving Laser Cutter
9. Print Workshop
10. Vacuum Forming Machine
11. Wood & Metal Workshop

Other facilities include Creative Stove which serves as a commercial outlet to nurture entrepreneurship among students and a project exhibition gallery known as White Canvas.

Hospitality & Tourism Management Facilities:

1. Café De One - Training Restaurant
2. Garde Manger (Cold Kitchen)
3. Hotel De One Front Office
4. Mock Hotel Room
5. Pastry Kitchen
6. Bar Counter
7. Training Kitchen with Individual Stations

Mass Communication Facilities:

1. Broadcasting Studio
2. Photography Studio
3. Recording Studio
4. Audio Editing Laboratory
5. Video Editing Laboratory

Academic Programmes

First City University College offers academic programmes in the fields of Business, Computing/IT, Design & Built Environment, Engineering, Hospitality & Tourism and Mass Communication which are all reputed to be industry-driven. The academic programmes are offered at Foundation, Diploma, Degree and Masters levels. All the programmes are fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency. The University College is structured into the following faculties and centres:

• Faculty of Design & Built Environment
• Faculty of Engineering & Computing
• Faculty of Business, Hospitality & Communication
• Centre for Language & Extension Service
• Centre for General Studies
• Centre for Postgraduate Studies
• Centre for Excellence in Research & Innovation (CERI)

Governance

First City University College is managed by the Senior Management Group, led by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Saw Sor Heoh, who works in tandem with the deans of the faculties and the heads of departments of the institution. The Board of Governors of First City University College comprises the following esteemed members:

• YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Ir. Dr. Teo Chiang Kok (Chairman of the Board of Governors)
• YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Teo Chiang Liang (Director)
• YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Teo Chiang Hong
• Prof. Emeritus Dr. Yong Hoi Sen
• YM. Dr. Raja Lope Bin Raja Shahrome

Academic governance is fulfilled by the Senate, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor and the Senate membership comprises the Registrar, Librarian and all Faculty Deans.

References

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