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 / 3.06472°N 101.61611°E |
| Campus | Lakeside Campus |
| Colours | Black and Red |
| Website | university |
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 edit
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 is now one of the nation’s leading private higher education institutions.[2]
Lakeside Campus edit
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.[5] The Lakeside Campus was awarded in all three building categories of Interior Design, Architecture and Landscape.
Notable alumni edit
Business edit
- Khalila Mbowe, founder and chief executive officer of Unleashed Africa Company Limited
Sports edit
- Syakilla Salni Jefry Krisnan, gold medalist, 2014 Asian Games
Media and entertainment edit
- 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 edit
- Ainan Celeste Cawley, Singaporean child prodigy
References edit
- ^ "Taylor's University". Top Universities. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Taylor's takes private university top spot in Malaysia | The Star". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- ^ "University's first chancellor | The Star". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "taylor's university malaysia | Taylors University Malaysia Programs". Study In Malaysia. 6 December 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "ILAM MLAA Awards Winner Lists 2011". Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia. Retrieved 12 February 2019.