ALFA University College
Six Faculties, Every Level from Foundation to Doctorate
About ALFA University College
ALFA University College offers 61 programs across six faculties and every study level, from Foundation and Diploma through Bachelor, Graduate Certificate and Diploma, Master, and Doctorate. Subject coverage is unusually broad for a single institution, spanning business and accountancy, information technology and artificial intelligence, graphic and multimedia design, early childhood education and TESL, hospitality and culinary arts, pharmacy and healthcare management, architecture and interior design, law enforcement, and music. Several programs are offered by Open Distance Learning (ODL) or Work-Based Learning (WBL), and international students are supported through the EMGS Student Pass process from application to arrival.
Malaysia
6
61
English
Foundation to PhD
2026 Intake
Our Programs
English-taught programs available
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
Faculty of Business, Management, Technology & Accounting
A three-year honours degree covering software development, networks, systems, and data. ALFA also offers a specialised Bachelor in Computer Science (Cyber Security and Networks) within the same faculty for students who want to focus on security.
Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence
Faculty of Business, Management, Technology & Accounting
One of ALFA's newest honours degrees, built for students targeting careers in machine learning, automation, and intelligent systems. It sits alongside the college's Information Technology and Computer Science degrees in the same faculty.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Administration
Faculty of Business, Management, Technology & Accounting
ALFA's flagship business degree, also available by Open Distance Learning (ODL) for students who need to study remotely. The faculty additionally offers E-Business, Human Resource Management, and Law Enforcement at honours level.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture
Faculty of Built Environment
The Built Environment faculty runs architecture at both diploma and honours degree level, so students can enter at diploma stage and progress. This is the highest-fee undergraduate program at the college, reflecting its studio and technical requirements.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Hospitality Management
Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management
A three-year honours degree in a faculty that also offers diplomas in Culinary Arts, Tourism Management, Hotel Management, Event Management, and Tourism Hajj and Umrah, several delivered through Work-Based Learning (WBL).
Diploma in Pharmacy
Faculty of Healthcare
A three-year diploma within ALFA's Healthcare faculty, which also offers a Diploma in Health Care Management. Pharmacy is one of the longer diploma programs at the college and a common route into Malaysia's healthcare sector.
Master of Business Administration (Coursework)
Faculty of Business, Management, Technology & Accounting
A coursework MBA completed in under a year and a half, also available by ODL and in specialised International Business and Oil and Gas Management variants. The faculty runs fifteen master programs in total across coursework and research routes.
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Faculty of Business, Management, Technology & Accounting
A three-year professional doctorate for senior practitioners. ALFA also offers seven PhD routes in Management, Social Sciences, Information Technology, Education, Art and Design, Performing Art, and Sport Science at RM 39,500 total.
2026 International Fee Structure
All fees are subject to 6% SST
RM 14,700
1 year, Arts and Design or Business
RM 30,500 - 48,500
2.5 to 4 years, 20 programs
RM 34,000 - 59,000
3 years, 13 programs
RM 27,500 - 47,500
1 year 3 months to 3 years
RM 39,500
3 years, DBA is RM 45,000
RM 10,500
EMGS and visa, registration, student fee
New international students pay the first year tuition with 6% SST plus all initial fees in full upon approval from EMGS or e-VAL. All payments are non-refundable, and EMGS and visa renewal costs RM 1,000. Promotional rates apply to students from South and South East Asia (except China), Central Asia, Africa (except Nigeria), and the Middle East.
Application Process
Simple and guided admission steps
Document Submission
Students are required to submit clear scanned copies of their academic transcripts, certificates, passport, and supporting documents. We check the full set before it goes to the university.
Application & Offer Letter
Your application is submitted to ALFA University College. Once approved, you receive an offer letter confirming your place and the exact fee structure for your chosen program.
EMGS Student Pass Application
Your Student Pass is processed through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), which usually takes four to six weeks and includes a medical screening.
Fee Payment on Approval
On approval from EMGS or e-VAL, new international students pay the first year tuition with 6% SST plus all initial fees in full. Payment is by bank transfer or the official Flywire portal.
Arrival & Enrollment
Complete your post-arrival medical check, collect your Student Pass endorsement, and enroll. Note that all payments are non-refundable and EMGS and visa renewal costs RM 1,000 per year.