Overview:
Southern University & College (commonly known as Southern UC) is a non-profit private institution of higher education in Malaysia, offering diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across multiple faculties. Located in Skudai, Johor Bahru, within the Iskandar Malaysia economic zone, it provides a multicultural campus environment rooted in Chinese heritage while welcoming students of all backgrounds.
History:
The institution traces its origins back to 1975 as an advanced studies programme under Foon Yew High School in Johor Bahru. In 1990, it was approved by Malaysia¡¯s Ministry of Education as Southern College ¡ª the first non-profit private higher-education institute in Malaysia. In 2012 the institution was upgraded to university college status and became Southern University & College.
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Location:
The campus is situated in Skudai, Johor Bahru (Johor State, Malaysia), within the Iskandar Malaysia economic zone. The land for the campus (around 24¨C33 acres) was largely donated by philanthropist Mr. Seow Wan Heong.
