HELP University
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Universiti HELP | |
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Former names | HELP University |
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| Motto | The University of Achievers |
| Established | 1 April 1986 |
| Chancellor | Datuk Dr Paul Chan Tuck Hoong |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Dr Andy Liew Teik Kooi |
| Address | ELM Business School, No. 15, Jalan Sri Semantan 1, Off Jalan Semantan, Bukit Damansara, 50490, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , , |
| Campus | Damansara Heights |
| Website | www |
HELP University (Malay: University HELP; Higher Education Learning Philosophy: formerly known as HELP Institute) is a private university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. HELP was founded on 1 April 1986, by its founding and current Chancellor, Datuk Paul Chan Tuck Hong, and his wife, Datin Chan-Low Kam Yoke.
In 2004, HELP Institute was awarded university college status by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education, leading to the institution's rebranding as HELP University College. It gained full university status status in 2011, becoming HELP University.[1]
HELP Education Group
[edit]HELP University is a member of the HELP Education Group. This consists of HELP University, HELP Academy, HELP International School, Crescendo-HELP International School, and Tunku Putra-HELP International School.
Campuses
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HELP University has two campuses; one in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, and the other in Subang Bestari, Shah Alam, Selangor.
HELP University's Subang 2 campus opened in April 2016, and is the larger of the two campuses.[2]
Faculties and Centres
[edit]HELP University has six academic faculties, a Graduate School, a Centre for Continuing Professional Development, and an Institute for Crime and Criminology.[3]
Faculties
[edit]- Faculty of Behavioural Sciences and Education
- Faculty of Economics, Business, and Accounting
- Faculty of University Foundation Studies
- Faculty of Law and Government
- Faculty of Computing and Digital Technology
- Faculty of Communication, Media and Creative Industries
In November 2022, HELP University established Malaysia's first Centre for Neuropsychology to support teaching, research, and clinical services in the field.[4]
Centres
[edit]On 24 November 2022, HELP University opened Malaysia's first Centre for Neuropsychology.[5]
Notable alumni
[edit]Media and Entertainment
[edit]- Che Puan Sarimah Ibrahim (Psychology) – TV host, radio announcer, former actress and singer.
- Lisa Surihani (Law) – model, actress, and TV host.
- Jane Teoh (Accounting) - model, Miss Universe Malaysia 2018.[6]
- Shwetajeet Kaur Sekhon (Marketing) – model, actress, and Miss Universe Malaysia 2019.[7]
- Chris Cheong - magician, mentalist, and illusionist.
Sports
[edit]- Sara Yap Kim Wen (Psychology) – Taekwondo.[8]
Business
[edit]- Venon Tian (Law & MBA) - COO, Zus Coffee[9]
Awards and rankings
[edit]The World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI)
[edit]HELP University secured 46th place globally in the “Visionary Leadership” category of the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI).[10]
Setara and My Quest
[edit]HELP University and HELP Academy were rated Berdaya Saing (Competitive), the highest category, in the 2022 ratings by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. Institutions were evaluated and classified based on their excellence and whether they met the evaluation criteria set by Malaysia's Higher Education Institutions ratings.[11]
QS rating and ranking
[edit]HELP University was the first university in Southeast Asia to be awarded five stars in eight categories by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Star Rating System in April 2020. The categories include Teaching, Internationalisation, Employability, Academic Development, Facilities, Social Responsibility, Inclusiveness, and Programme Strength for its Master of Business Administration (MBA).[12]
HELP University was ranked No.1 among 650 universities in Asia for the Outbound Student Exchange Program by QS Rankings: Asia 2021.[13]
The university was ranked between 401 and 450 in the QS Asian University Rankings 2021.[14]
Premier Digital Tech University (PDTU Status)
[edit]In 2019, the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) granted HELP University the Premier Digital Tech University (PDTU) status, recognizing it as one of Malaysia's top tertiary institutions specializing in digital technology.
TalentBank National Graduate Employability Index
[edit]HELP University was rated six stars for Human Resource Management, Language Studies, Education, Banking, Psychology, Mathematics and Statistics, Counselling, and Law by TalentBank in the National Graduate Employability Index.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "About HELP - HELP Group". help.edu.my/. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ Services, WebWay E. "HELP University's new Subang 2 campus". StudyMalaysia.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ^ "HELP University". Top Universities. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "HELP University launched Neuropsychology Centre - HELP University". university.help.edu.my/. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ Zairill, Hazique. "Leading the way". www.thesundaily.my. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ "Jane Teoh Crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2018". Archived from the original on 21 December 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ webmaster (7 March 2019). "SHWETA SEKHON IS MISS UNIVERSE MALAYSIA 2019". Miss Universe Malaysia Organization. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Sara prepared to go the distance despite few setbacks". The Star. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ "ZUS COO credits HELP University with his success". thesun.my. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "WURI RANKING 2025". WURI. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ "SENARAI KEPUTUSAN PENARAFAN SETARA 2022". jpt.mohe.gov.my.
- ^ "HELP becomes a 5 Star university of achievers". www.thesundaily.my. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Top for foreign exchange programmes". The Star. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "HELP University". Top Universities. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Highly Employable Courses in Malaysia – National Graduate Employability Index". Retrieved 10 October 2023.[permanent dead link]
