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'{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2015}} {{EngvarB|date=February 2015}} {{Multiple issues| {{peacock|date=January 2016}} {{more citations needed|date=August 2017}} {{Advert|date=February 2011}} }} {{Infobox university | name = HELP University | native_name = Universiti HELP | image = HELP University Logo.png | image_size = | caption = | latin_name = | motto = The University of Achievers | tagline = | established = 1986 | closed = | vision = | type = | affiliation = | calendar = | endowment = | debt = | rector = | officer_in_charge = | chairman = | chancellor = Dato' Paul Leong | president = | vice-president = | superintendent = | provost = | vice_chancellor = Datuk Dr Paul Chan Tuck Hoong | principal = | dean = | director = | head_label = | head = | faculty = | administrative_staff = | students = | undergrad = | postgrad = | doctoral = | divinity = | residents = | other = | profess = | alumni = | city = [[Kuala Lumpur]] | state = | province = | country = [[Malaysia]] | address = ELM Business School, No. 15, Jalan Sri Semantan 1, Off Jalan Semantan, Bukit Damansara, 50490, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | coor = | campus = [[Damansara Heights]] | former_names = HELP University | free_label = | free = | sports = | colours = | nickname = | mascot = | fightsong = | athletics = | affiliations = | nobel_laureates = | website = {{URL|http://www.help.edu.my}} | logo = | publictransit = | footnotes = }} '''HELP University''' ({{lang-ms|Universiti HELP}}; formerly known as HELP Institute, and subsequently as HELP University College) is a private university in [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Malaysia]]. It was founded in 1986 by its President and Vice-Chancellor, Datuk Dr Paul Chan Tuck Hoong, and CEO Datin Chan-Low Kam Yoke. HELP Institute was awarded the University College status in 2004 by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-06-06|title=HELP University College (HUC) in Pusat Bandar Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia|url=http://www.malaysiacentral.com/education-directory/help-university-college-huc-in-pusat-bandar-damansara-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/|access-date=2021-07-29|website=MALAYSIA CENTRAL (ED)|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2011, it was awarded full university status.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Services|first=WebWay E.|title=Profile HELP University - ELM Business School - Where To Study|url=https://studymalaysia.com/where/profile.php?code=help|access-date=2021-07-29|website=StudyMalaysia.com}}</ref> HELP is an acronym for Higher Education Learning Philosophy. HELP first offered the University of London External Programmes and the twinning programmes with the [[University of Glamorgan]], [[Wales]], [[United Kingdom]], and the [[University of Southern Queensland]], [[Australia]]. It has partnerships with universities in the [[United Kingdom]], [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], the [[United States]], [[Canada]], [[Indonesia]], [[Vietnam]], [[China]], and in [[Europe]]. HELP University is a member of the HELP Education Group. The HELP Education Group consists of HELP University, HELP Academy, HELP International School, Crescendo-HELP International School, and Tunku Putra-HELP International School. == Campuses == HELP University has two campuses. One located in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, and the other in Subang Bestari, Shah Alam, Selangor. HELP University's Subang 2 campus opened its doors in April 2016 and is the larger campus of the two.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Services|first=WebWay E.|title=HELP University’s new Subang 2 campus|url=https://studymalaysia.com.my/education/news/1463723479|access-date=2021-08-24|website=StudyMalaysia.com}}</ref> The campus won the IFLA Asia Pacific Awards 2019, Honorable Mention; and the Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards MLAA 2018, Honour, Landscape Design Award Professional Category. Both awards were won by Verona Landscape Architecture that designed the Subang 2 landscape.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Verona Design - Landscape Architecture|url=https://www.verona.my/help|access-date=2021-07-29|website=verona|language=en}}</ref> The Subang 2 campus which was designed by GDP Architect, also won the PAM Awards 2017, Education (Commendation).<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-24|title=HELP University (Phase 1) - GDP|url=https://www.gdparchitects.com/help-university-phase-1/|access-date=2021-07-29|language=en-US}}</ref> == Faculties == HELP University has 6 academic faculties, a Graduate School, a Centre for Continuing Professional Development, and an Institute for Crime and Criminology.<ref>{{Cite web|title=HELP University|url=https://university.help.edu.my/faculties/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-29|website=Top Universities|language=en}}</ref> The six academic faculties are: * Faculty of Behavioural Sciences, Education, and Languages * Faculty of Economics, Business, and Accounting * Faculty of University Foundation Studies * Faculty of Law and Government * Faculty of Computing and Digital Technology * Faculty of Arts and Communication HELP Academy houses the following departments: * Department of A-Levels * Department of Management * University of London Programmes ==Notable alumni== ===Business=== * Dymitrah Jothiahnantham - Co-Founder @ Supplimentary.com ===Media & Entertainment=== * Jezabel Roberts - Model (Miss Grand Malaysia 2020) == Awards == === Premier Digital Tech University (PDTU Status) === The university was awarded the Premier Digital Tech University (PDTU) status in 2019 by the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), a recognition given to Malaysia's leading digital tech focused tertiary institutions.<ref>{{cite web|title=MDEC|url=https://mdec.my/digital-economy-initiatives/for-the-people/talent-development/tech-talent-at-institute-of-higher-learning/|website=MDEC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Three additions to the Premier Digital Tech Institutions lineup|url=https://www.thesundaily.my/supplement/graduate/three-additions-to-the-premier-digital-tech-institutions-lineup-NG1019906|access-date=2020-02-28|website=www.thesundaily.my|language=en}}</ref> === QS Rating and Ranking === HELP University was the first university in Southeast Asia to be awarded 5 stars in 8 categories by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Star Rating System in April 2020. The 8 categories are Teaching, Internationalisation, Employability, Academic Development, Facilities, Social Responsibility, Inclusiveness, and Programme Strength for its Masters in Business Administration (MBA).<ref>{{Cite web|title=HELP becomes a 5 Star university of achievers|url=https://www.thesundaily.my/supplement/education/help-becomes-a-5-star-university-of-achievers-GN2294091|access-date=2021-07-29|website=www.thesundaily.my|language=en}}</ref> HELP University was ranked No1 among 650 universities in Asia for Outbound Student Exchange Programme by QS Rankings: Asia 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Top for foreign exchange programmes|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2020/12/06/top-for-foreign-exchange-programmes|access-date=2021-07-29|website=The Star|language=en}}</ref> The university was rated between 401-450 in the Asian University Rankings 2021 by QS Rankings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=HELP University|url=https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/help-university|access-date=2021-07-29|website=Top Universities|language=en}}</ref> == Relationship with Kim Jong-Un == In 2013, HELP University awarded North Korean leader [[Kim Jong-un|Kim Jong-Un]] with an honorary doctorate.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2013/10/23/help-uni-kim-jong-un-phd/|title=HELP University awards honorary doctorate to Kim Jong-Un - Nation {{!}} The Star Online|last=Murad|first=Dina|website=www.thestar.com.my|access-date=2019-07-06}}</ref> This move generated negative press at the time, but the president of the university stating that he hopes such a 'soft constructive' approach would help improve things in North Korea.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/244866|title=Helping Kim Jong-un is HELP's bad mistake|website=Malaysiakini|language=en|access-date=2019-07-06}}</ref> ==References== <references /> ==External links== * {{Official website|http://www.help.edu.my/}} {{Private universities in Malaysia}} {{Authority control}} [[Category:Universities and colleges in Kuala Lumpur]] [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1986]] [[Category:1986 establishments in Malaysia]] [[Category:Private universities and colleges in Malaysia]]'