About ALFA University College
Introduction to ALFA University College, Malaysia
Malaysia’s ALFA University College (ALFA University College), referred to as AUC, was established on June 3, 1999, named Alif Creative Academy (Alif Creative Academy). Its purpose is to provide a place for learning for Malaysian students who love art. Chairman is Dr. Shaharuddin Bin Mohd Satha. In December 2009, it was officially renamed to ALFA University College. The new school site is only 8 kilometers away from KLCC, the center of Kuala Lumpur. This is the famous university district in Kuala Lumpur.
ALFA University College is famous for its art majors and occupies a pivotal position in Malaysia. In 2015, ALFA University College obtained ISO international quality certification. The employment rate of ALFA University’s graduates is 95%. The art major ranks among the top five in Malaysia. It ranks second in the certification list of the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange of the Ministry of Education of China. All majors have passed MQA Certification from Malaysia Ministry of Higher Education which complies with Malaysia and international standards, ALFA University College is also one of Malaysia’s five-star universities.
The Vice-Chancellor of ALFA University College is Professor Dr. Nurliza Binti Musllim, appointed on 1st August. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Economics, obtained in 1987, a Master’s degree from UPM in 1997, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Houston in 2000. With over 35 years of experience in the education industry, she began her career as a teacher in 1989 and joined the university as a lecturer in 2002. Over the years, she has held various key roles, including Dean, Director of Quality, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, and Director of APEL. Additionally, she is active in community work, with her latest commitment being her involvement in PERKIM Kebangsaan.
ALFA University College has 5 colleges and 1 language center, with 68 full-time diploma, undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, respectively
Vision
ALFA is leading leader as a knowledge provider
Mission
ALFA provides a conducive educational affiliation with local and foreigner universities in shaping Amazing Learning for Advancement.
PILC Language Center
Professional International Language Centre
The Language Center of ALFA University College receives nearly 3,000 students from all over the world every year. Through the training of the PLIC Language Center, they enter various universities in Malaysia. PLIC also undertakes the PEP language preparatory course of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Students who pass the PEP language course can directly study in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia without submitting IELTS scores.

Doctoral programs include:
- PhD in Art and Design
- PhD in Music
- PhD in Dancing
- PhD in Sports Science
- PhD in Education
- PhD in Language and Linguistics
- PhD in Media Study
- PhD in Management
- PhD in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science)
Why Choose ALFA
Affordability
Our financial aid program makes ALFA affordable for every family through the community.
Academics
An education at ALFA has limitless possibilities. Our programmes are taught by esteemed faculty members.
Inspiring Student Life
Our campus system creates more opportunities for learning with peers and lectures from different backgrounds.

2024 Times Higher Education (THE)
Top 5 Private University in Malaysia on Quality Education
Top 13 Overall University in Malaysia on Quality Education
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