Study graphic design in Malaysia: UCSI University's BA (Hons) Graphic Design
UCSI University's BA (Hons) Graphic Design is a three-year, full-time degree in Kuala Lumpur with a portfolio check, an industry placement and a year-by-year studio curriculum. Here is the approximate fee in rupees, the entry routes, the English scores and what you study. We work with 34 partner universities, and our Calicut team guides students into Malaysia every intake.
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The degree at a glance
Malaysia graphic design at UCSI: a studio degree you apply to with a portfolio
The BA (Hons) Graphic Design at UCSI University is a three-year, full-time programme in Kuala Lumpur, accredited as (R2/0211/6/0060) with approval to April 2029 and MQA reference MQA/FA3857. UCSI says the course respects the lineage of design while preparing students for tomorrow's industry, with a focus on conceptual problem-solving, creativity, formal design and multimedia.
Applicants are asked for a portfolio of at least six pieces of artwork. If you are still building yours, tell us early and we will plan the timeline with you.
What you actually study
The Malaysia graphic design curriculum, year by year
UCSI publishes the unit list for all three years, with one elective in each year. Malaysian general studies (MPU) units are compulsory for every student, and international students take Philosophy and Contemporary Issues and Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3.
Year 1: design foundations
- Art History
- Life Drawing
- Graphic and Image Editing
- Packaging and Display Design
- Visual Communication
- Typography 1
- Basic Photography
- Brand Design and Campaign
- Introduction to Multimedia
- Elective: Film Studies, Introduction to Advertising, Public Speaking or Fundamentals of Marketing
Year 2: applied practice
- Design and Layout
- Typography 2
- Web Design
- Information and Environmental Design
- Multimedia Design 1
- Design for Industry
- Proposal Writing
- Digital Visual Presentation
- Practical Training
- Elective: Post-Production, Customer Communication, E-Marketing or Entrepreneurship
Year 3: major project
- Multimedia Design 2
- Design Major Project 1 and 2
- Research Project
- Intellectual Properties
- Portfolio
- Industry Placement
- Elective: Design for Motion Graphic, Branding, Media Planning and Management or Integrated Marketing Communications
From the UCSI University programme page. Unit lists can change, so check the page for your intake. UCSI also offers international degree pathways for this subject with Middlesex University, the University of Huddersfield and the University of Hertfordshire in the UK, as listed on its page.
Published approximate total, converted
Malaysia tuition for UCSI graphic design, in ringgit and rupees
UCSI publishes an approximate total fee for the whole programme: RM119,911 for international students and RM89,923 for Malaysian students. UCSI says it is an estimate, because visa processing and administrative charges differ by country. Rupee figures use the Bank Negara Malaysia interbank rate of INR100 = RM4.3023 on 6 November 2026.
International students, approximate total
≈ Rs27.87 lakh for the programme
Approximate total for the full three-year programme as published by UCSI, not an annual fee and not a quote. UCSI says to ask your regional counsellor for the detailed breakdown.Malaysian students, approximate total
Domestic fee
Shown only for comparison. International students are charged on the international schedule.Admission from India
Malaysia entry routes for UCSI graphic design from India
UCSI publishes entry routes by qualification and does not name Indian Class 12 boards on this programme page. It does accept other qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government case by case, and it asks for a portfolio.
Indian boards
Source: UCSI University programme page, checked 11 November 2026.
Other common routes
Source: UCSI University programme page, checked 11 November 2026.
Class 12 applicants. UCSI lists other qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government on a case-by-case basis. Send us your marks sheet and subjects and we will ask UCSI how it would assess them, and we help you prepare the portfolio of at least six pieces.
English evidence
Malaysia English requirement for UCSI graphic design
UCSI's programme page lists MUET Band 3, TOEFL iBT 33, TOEFL Essentials 6.5 and Cambridge CPE 147. It also lists SPM English, UEC English, IELTS Academic and Pearson Test of English among accepted evidence, without printing a score for those on the page. We confirm the IELTS score with UCSI for your intake before you apply. If you do not meet the requirement, UCSI says international applicants can enrol in its English for Tertiary Education programme to reach the required band.
Source: UCSI University programme page, checked 11 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for UCSI graphic design: January, May, September
UCSI lists January, May and September starts. A student with results in the spring has a realistic May or September start, depending on the portfolio, English evidence and the EMGS student pass timeline.
The degree runs three years full-time. Year 2 includes practical training and year 3 ends with an industry placement and a major project, as UCSI publishes.
After the degree
Malaysia design careers after UCSI graphic design
UCSI lists advertising agencies, multimedia labs, design studios, desktop publishers, photography studios, corporate art departments, television network stations and packaging companies as areas graduates can work in.
Your portfolio matters as much as the certificate in this field. Year 3 includes a Portfolio unit and two major design projects, so you finish with work to show.
Funding scope
Malaysia scholarship routes at UCSI University
The UCSI programme page does not publish a scholarship amount for this degree. UCSI offers scholarships through its own channels with separate criteria.
Tell us your results and portfolio and we will check which awards you can apply for with your admission application.
Questions families ask us
Malaysia graphic design at UCSI: questions we hear
Do I need a portfolio?
Yes. UCSI asks for a minimum of six pieces of artwork for portfolio assessment. We help you choose and present them before you apply.
Is the RM119,911 the yearly fee?
No. UCSI publishes it as an approximate total for the whole programme, for international students. It is an estimate and your offer letter decides the final figures.
Which campus is it taught on?
UCSI lists Kuala Lumpur as the location. Confirm the exact campus and facilities with us before you apply.
Can I start in January?
Yes. UCSI lists January, May and September intakes for this programme.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- UCSI University: BA (Hons) Graphic Design - accreditation, intakes, duration, location, entry routes, portfolio, curriculum, careers, approximate fees, service tax. Checked 11 November 2026.
- Rupee conversion at Bank Negara Malaysia interbank rate of INR100 = RM4.3023 on 6 November 2026 (bnm.gov.my). Hero photo: *angys* on Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plan your Malaysia graphic design degree with us.
Your Malaysia study plan, with our Calicut team. We work with 34 partner universities: bring your qualification, subject marks, portfolio, intended intake and budget.
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