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'{{Short description|University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia}} {{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}}|collapsed=yes|section=y}} {{Infobox university | name = HELP University 精英大学 | 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 = Datuk Dr Paul Chan Tuck Hoong | president = | vice-president = | superintendent = | provost = | vice_chancellor = Professor Dr Andy Liew Teik Kooi | 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) is a private university in [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Malaysia]]. HELP is an acronym for Higher Education Learning Philosophy. It was founded on 1 April 1986 by its Chancellor, Paul Chan Tuck Hoong, and his wife, Chan-Low Kam Yoke. HELP Institute was awarded the University College status in 2004 by the [[Ministry of Higher Education (Malaysia)|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> and was awarded full university status in 2011.<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 Institute as it was formerly known was the first institution outside of the United Kingdom to offer the University of London External Programme's Diploma in Economics. When HELP was first founded, it offered programmes from the University of London External Programmes, and A-levels. HELP University was the pioneer of twinning programmes, in which students can complete one or two years of the curriculum of the partner universities in Malaysia, then transfer to the overseas institution to complete their degrees. HELP University in the past offered twinning programmes from the [[University of Glamorgan]], [[Wales]], [[United Kingdom]], and the [[University of Southern Queensland]], [[Australia]], [https://www.csu.edu.au/ Charles Sturt University], Australia, University of Hull, and the [https://uel.ac.uk/ University of East London], United Kingdom. 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. == Logo == HELP University, HELP Academy, and several of their subsidiaries share a common corporate logo featuring two hands: one extended in assistance, symbolizing a helping hand reaching out to support the other. == Campuses == [[File:Persiaran Cakerawala 2.jpg|thumb|HELP University Subang 2.]] 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|archive-date=6 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006114419/https://studymalaysia.com.my/education/news/1463723479|url-status=dead}}</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 and Centres == 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/|access-date=2021-07-29|website=Top Universities|language=en}}</ref> '''Faculties''' * 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 '''Centres''' On 24 November 2022, HELP University established and opened the first [https://university.help.edu.my/neuropsychology/ Centre for Neuropsychology] in Malaysia.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zairill |first=Hazique |title=Leading the way |url=https://www.thesundaily.my/style-life/leading-the-way-GC10303894 |access-date=2022-12-21 |website=www.thesundaily.my |language=en-MY}}</ref> == [https://academy.help.edu.my HELP Academy] == HELP Academy, a sister company of HELP University provides programmes in collaboration with partner universities. It offers twinning programmes from the University of Derby, United Kingdom. HELP Academy also offers its own Certificate and Diploma programmes. ==Notable alumni== ===Media and Entertainment=== * [[Sarimah Ibrahim|Che Puan Sarimah Ibrahim]] (psychology graduate) – TV host, radio announcer, former actress and singer. * [[Lisa Surihani]] (law graduate) – model, actress and TV host. * [[Jane Teoh]], model, Miss Universe Malaysia 2018<ref>{{cite web | url=http://youth.bernama.com/v2/news.php?id=1363007&c=4 | title=Jane Teoh Crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2018 }}</ref> * [[Shweta Sekhon|Shwetajeet Kaur Sekhon]] – model, actress and [[Miss Universe Malaysia 2019]]. * [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefredaliu/?originalSubdomain=my Freda Liu] - Lead Producer and Presenter, BFM * Alexis Sue Ann Seow, Miss World Malaysia 2019/2020 * [[Chris Cheong]] - Magician, mentalist & illusionist ===Sports=== * [[Yap Khim Wen|Sara Yap Kim Wen]] (psychology graduate) – Taekwondo.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sara prepared to go the distance despite few setbacks |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/other-sport/2018/06/05/xx-sara-prepared-to-go-the-distance-despite-few-setbacks |access-date=2022-12-21 |website=The Star |language=en}}</ref> * Tan Fu Jie, Gymnastics * Soniia Cheah, Badminton * Anderson Wong, Waterpolo === Business === * Venon Tian, COO, Zus Coffee<ref>{{Cite web |title=ZUS COO credits HELP University with his success |url=https://thesun.my/spotlight/zus-coo-credits-help-university-with-his-success-JD12002209 |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=thesun.my |language=en-MY}}</ref> * Tan Chung Liang, Red Red Botak Head Cafe * Eugene Tham, Co-Founder of Craftiviti * Aaron Sarma, Entrepreneur === Politics === * [[Kim Jong Un]], (Honorary Diploma) Supreme Leader of [[North Korea]] == Awards & Rankings == === Setara and My Quest === 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 rated competitive have the capability to compete at a higher level. Institutions were evaluated and classified based on their excellence and meeting the evaluation criteria set by Malaysia's Higher Education Institutions ratings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SENARAI KEPUTUSAN PENARAFAN SETARA 2022 |url=https://jpt.mohe.gov.my/portal/index.php/doclink/senarai-keputusan-penarafan-setara-2022/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJzZW5hcmFpLWtlcHV0dXNhbi1wZW5hcmFmYW4tc2V0YXJhLTIwMjIiLCJpYXQiOjE2OTM1MzQwODIsImV4cCI6MTY5MzYyMDQ4Mn0.PGB3h4AvpVUzxhiLfxknxaqcRhzNkq4ZT6Cb__l40e0 |url-status= |website=jpt.mohe.gov.my}}</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 and 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> === 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 |date=26 June 2019 |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> === TalentBank National Graduate Employability Index === HELP University was rated 6 Stars for Human Resource Management, Language Studies, Education, Banking, Psychology, Mathematics and Statistics, Counselling and Law by Talentbank in the National Graduate Employability Index.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Highly Employable Courses in Malaysia – National Graduate Employability Index |url=https://www.unirecommend.com/ratings/ |access-date=2023-10-10 |language=en-US}}</ref> ==References== <references /> ==External links== * {{Official website|https://university.help.edu.my/}} {{Private universities in Malaysia}} {{Authority control}} [[Category:Universities and colleges in Kuala Lumpur]] [[Category:Universities and colleges established in 1986]] [[Category:1986 establishments in Malaysia]] [[Category:Private universities and colleges in Malaysia]]'