Taylor's University

Taylor's University
Former name
Taylor's University College (2006)
MottoWisdom, Integrity, Excellence
TypePrivate
Established2006 (2006)
AffiliationTaylor's Education Group
Vice-ChancellorBarry Winn
Location, ,
3°03′53″N 101°36′58″E / 3.06472°N 101.61611°E / 3.06472; 101.61611
CampusLakeside Campus
Colours   Black and Red
Websiteuniversity.taylors.edu.my

Taylor's University (commonly referred to as Taylor's) is a private university in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. It is Malaysia's top private university based on the QS World University Rankings.[1][2]

It was founded in 1969 as a college, was awarded university college status in 2006, and university status in 2010.

Taylor's University is a member of the Taylor's Education Group, which also includes British University Vietnam, Taylor’s College, Garden International School, Nexus International School, Australian International School Malaysia, and Taylor’s International School.

History

In 2006, Taylor’s was granted ‘University College’ status,[3] which resulted in two distinct identities under the tertiary arm of the brand – Taylor’s College and Taylor’s University College.

Work commenced to build the RM450 million Taylor's University Lakeside Campus, in Subang Jaya, in early 2007 and was completed in January 2010.

Officially awarded as a full-fledged university status in September 2010[4] by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, Taylor’s University[5] is now one of the nation’s leading private higher education institutions.[2]

Lakeside Campus

In 2011, Taylor’s received the Special Honour Award from the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia in Category 3: Professional Awards in Landscape Design and Planning.[6] The Lakeside Campus was awarded in all three building categories of Interior Design, Architecture and Landscape.

Faculties and schools

  • School of Architecture, Building, and Design
  • School of Biosciences
  • Taylor's Business School
  • Taylor's Culinary Institute
  • School of Media and Communications
  • School of Computer Science
  • The Design School at Taylor's
  • School of Education
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Hospitality, Tourism, and Events
  • School of Law and Governance
  • School of Liberal Art and Sciences
  • School of General Studies and Languages
  • School of Pharmacy
  • School of Medicine

Reputation and rankings

QS World University Ranking placed Taylor's at number 253 in its 2026 result, making it the 7th top university in Malaysia.[7] Taylor's was also recognized as the world's top 20 university for Hospitality & Leisure Management subject and one of the best in Asian region.[8]

Notable alumni

Business

  • Khalila Mbowe, founder and chief executive officer of Unleashed Africa Company Limited

Sports

Media and entertainment

Others

References

  1. ^ "Taylor's University". Top Universities. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Taylor's takes private university top spot in Malaysia | The Star". www.thestar.com.my. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  3. ^ "University's first chancellor | The Star". www.thestar.com.my. 20 February 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  4. ^ "taylor's university malaysia | Taylors University Malaysia Programs". Study In Malaysia. 6 December 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Taylor's University". Uni Enrol. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  6. ^ "ILAM MLAA Awards Winner Lists 2011". Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  7. ^ "QS World University Rankings 2026: Top global universities". Top Universities. 12 February 2026. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  8. ^ "QS World University Rankings for Hospitality & Leisure Management 2025". Top Universities. 12 February 2026. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
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