Taylor's University
Private university in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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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]
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Former name | Taylor's University College (2006) |
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| Motto | Wisdom, Integrity, Excellence |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2006 |
| Affiliation | Taylor's Education Group |
| Vice-Chancellor | Barry Winn |
| Location | , , 3°03′53″N 101°36′58″E |
| Campus | Lakeside Campus |
| Colours | Black and Red |
| Website | university |
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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
- Syakilla Salni Jefry Krisnan, gold medalist, 2014 Asian Games
Media and entertainment
- Vanessa Tevi Kumares, Miss Universe Malaysia 2015
- Charmaine Chew, Miss Universe Malaysia 2018 finalist, Miss International 2019 finalist
- Darius Shu, cinematographer and filmmaker
- Serene Lim Shyi Yee (zh), actor
Others
- Ainan Celeste Cawley, Singaporean child prodigy
