About UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College

UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College is a private college founded in the year 1991 and is established under UOW Global Enterprise, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wollongong University Australia. Nestled in Jalan Anson in Georgetown, Penang, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang is a popular choice for students in the northern region.

UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College offers Certificate, Pre-University, Diploma and Degree programmes. It has a broad range of internationally recognised academic programmes such as Business, Mass Communication, Engineering and Hospitality & Culinary Arts courses, just to name a few. All programmes are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.

The university college is also affiliated with top universities across the world such as University of Lincoln and Northumbria University, United Kingdom as well as the International Management Institute, (IMI) Switzerland.

UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College Ranking & Reputation

UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College is part of University of Wollongong Australia’s global network. The University of Wollongong is among the world's top universities, ranking #167 in the world and 12th in Australia based on the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Why Study at UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College

International Partners
Courses are internationally affiliated with top universities, including Keele & Northumbria University, UK

Outstanding Facilities
Equipped with great facilities, including 5-star kitchens & al-fresco cafes for their culinary course

Popular Choice
It is one of the most popular choices for tertiary education in the northern region

Campus Location

Located at Jalan Anson, Georgetown, a hotspot for tourists, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College is also a popular choice among students for private education in the northern region.

Its prime location (only 12 minutes from Komtar) makes it easy for students to access various amenities in the city centre, such as eateries (Gurney Drive Hawker Centre), banks and shopping malls (Prangin Mall, First Avenue, Penang Time Square).

Courses Offered

UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College offers a wide range of courses from various fields such as business, health sciences, culinary arts, social sciences and more. The institution also provides various pre-university programmes as well as professional certificates such as ACCA. Check out the full programme list here.

Featured programmes at UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College

UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College

George Town, Pulau Pinang

Foundation in Science

Intake

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM15,000

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• Campus
• Scholarships
• Duration

• George Town: RM15,000
• Batu Kawan: RM15,000

SPM:

• 8(A+/A/A-): RM8,000 tuition fee waiver
• 6(A+/A/A-): RM5,000 tuition fee waiver
• 4(A+/A/A-): RM3,000 tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

• 8(A*/A): RM8,000 tuition fee waiver
• 6(A*/A): RM5,000 tuition fee waiver
• 4(A*/A): RM3,000 tuition fee waiver

• Duration: 1 year

Campus

• George Town: RM15,000
• Batu Kawan: RM15,000

Scholarships

SPM:

• 8(A+/A/A-): RM8,000 tuition fee waiver
• 6(A+/A/A-): RM5,000 tuition fee waiver
• 4(A+/A/A-): RM3,000 tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

• 8(A*/A): RM8,000 tuition fee waiver
• 6(A*/A): RM5,000 tuition fee waiver
• 4(A*/A): RM3,000 tuition fee waiver

Duration

• Duration: 1 year

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UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College

George Town, Pulau Pinang

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Intake

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM29,014

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• Campus
• Duration

• Glenmarie: RM41,605
• George Town: RM29,014

• Duration: 2.5 years

Campus

• Glenmarie: RM41,605
• George Town: RM29,014

Duration

• Duration: 2.5 years

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UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College

George Town, Pulau Pinang

Diploma in Business

Intake

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM30,500

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• Campus
• Duration

• George Town: RM30,500
• Batu Kawan: RM30,500

• Duration: 2 years

Campus

• George Town: RM30,500
• Batu Kawan: RM30,500

Duration

• Duration: 2 years

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UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College

George Town, Pulau Pinang

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Hotel & Tourism Management

Intake

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM49,234

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• Highlights
• Campus
• Duration

• Dual-award from UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College and IMI International Management Institute
• Designed for you to be able to take on senior management roles in the hotel and tourism industries
• Taught by experts from the hotel, tourism and culinary fields — Master Chefs, Celebrity Chefs, F&B specialists and Tourism Researchers
• Intern at UOW's wide network of top 5-star establishments locally and internationally, including pathways from internship to management traineeship in global hotel groups

• George Town: RM49,234

• Duration: 3 years

Highlights

• Dual-award from UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College and IMI International Management Institute
• Designed for you to be able to take on senior management roles in the hotel and tourism industries
• Taught by experts from the hotel, tourism and culinary fields — Master Chefs, Celebrity Chefs, F&B specialists and Tourism Researchers
• Intern at UOW's wide network of top 5-star establishments locally and internationally, including pathways from internship to management traineeship in global hotel groups

Campus

• George Town: RM49,234

Duration

• Duration: 3 years

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UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College

George Town, Pulau Pinang

Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons)

Intake

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM57,825

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• Campus
• Duration

• George Town: RM57,825

• Duration: 3.5 years

Campus

• George Town: RM57,825

Duration

• Duration: 3.5 years

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Scholarships

UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College offers up to 100% scholarship for students interested in pursuing any programmes at the institution. Check out the full scholarship listing here.

UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College

George Town, Pulau Pinang

UOW Malaysia Excellence Award Scholarship

Amount

100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree

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• Highlights

• For those demonstrate outstanding leadership quality, self-motivation and positive attributes, on top of academic achievement
• For Foundation and Diploma, minimum of 9A+ in SPM or 9A* in O Level
• For Degree, minimum of AAAB in A Level, CGPA 3.75 in STPM, or equivalent
• Scholarship is based on actual examination results only
• Interview required

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UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College

George Town, Pulau Pinang

High Achiever Scholarship

Amount

Up to RM8,000 tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree

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• Highlights

• Scholarship amount is tiered and based on academic results
• For Foundation and Diploma programmes, minimum of 4As in SPM for Foundation and Diploma programmes
• For Degree programmes, minimum of CGPA 3.00 in STPM, BBC / BCC / BBD in A Level, CGPA 3.35 in Foundation, or equivalent
• No interview/assessment required

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UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College

George Town, Pulau Pinang

Hope Bursary

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree

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• Highlights

• For those with family income below RM60,000 per annum
• Interview required

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