HELP University
Universiti HELP | |
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Former names | HELP Institute, HELP University College |
|---|---|
| Motto | The University of Achievers |
| Established | 1 April 1986 |
| Chancellor | Datuk Dr. Paul Chan Tuck Hoong |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Dr. Andy Liew Teik Kooi |
| Address | ELM Business School, No. 15, Jalan Sri Semantan 1, Off Jalan Semantan, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , , |
| Campus | Damansara Heights |
| Website | www |
HELP University (Malay: Universiti HELP; formerly known as HELP Institute) is a private university located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was founded on 1 April 1986 by its current chancellor, Datuk Dr. Paul Chan Tuck Hoong, and his wife, Datin Chan-Low Kam Yoke.
History
[edit]The HELP Education Group was founded on 1 April, 1986, by husband-and-wife Datuk Dr. Paul Chan Tuck Hoong and Datin Chan-Low Kam Yoke with a budget of RM 25,000. Originally, the campus was based in a shop lot in Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur. At time, the library was in a garage, and the campus only had 8 teachers and 30 students, offering University of London external degree programs.[1] In 1989, the HELP Instite relocated to a new Jalan Ipoh campus. In 1991, the institute relocated to a newer and larger campus located in Pusat Bandar Damansara, which received significant expansion overtime.[2]
In 2004, HELP Institute was granted university college status by the Ministry of Higher Education (Malaysia), prompting its rebranding as HELP University College. In 2005, the HELP Academy was established aimed at offering programs from partner universities, and HELP International Corporation Bernard was publicly listed on Bursa Malaysia by 2007. In 2011, it was awarded full university status and renamed HELP University.[3] On 24 November 2022, HELP University established Malaysia's first Centre for Neuropsychology to support teaching, research, and clinical services in the field.[4][5]
HELP University is a member of the HELP Education Group. This consists of HELP University, HELP Academy, HELP International School, Crescendo-HELP International School, and Tunku Putra-HELP International School.
Facilities
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HELP University has two campuses, one located in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur and the other located in Subang Bestari, Shah Alam, Selangor. HELP University's Subang campus opened in April 2016, and is the largest of the two campuses.[6]
HELP University has multiple faculties and centers, a Graduate School, a Centre for Continuing Professional Development, and an Institute for Crime and Criminology. These faculties include Faculty of Behavioral 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, and the Media and Creative Industries.[7]
Notable Alumni
[edit]Media and Entertainment
[edit]- Che Puan Sarimah Ibrahim (Psychology) – TV host, radio announcer, former actress and singer.
- Lisa Surihani (Law) – model, actress, and TV host.
- Jane Teoh (Accounting) - model, Miss Universe Malaysia 2018.[8]
- Shwetajeet Kaur Sekhon (Marketing) – model, actress, and Miss Universe Malaysia 2019.[9]
- Chris Cheong - magician, mentalist, and illusionist.
Sports
[edit]- Sara Yap Kim Wen (Psychology) – Bronze Medalist in Taekwondo at the 2018 Asian Games.[10]
Business
[edit]- Venon Tian (Law & MBA) - COO, Zus Coffee[11]
Awards and rankings
[edit]The following lists all of the awards and rankings of the HELP University:
- HELP University secured 46th place globally in the “Visionary Leadership” category of the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI).[12]
- 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 were evaluated upon criteria set by Malaysia's Higher Education Institutions ratings.[13]
- HELP University was the first university in Southeast Asia to be awarded five stars in eight categories by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Star Rating System in April 2020. The categories include Teaching, Internationalisation, Employability, Academic Development, Facilities, Social Responsibility, Inclusiveness, and Programme Strength for its Master of Business Administration (MBA).[14]
- HELP University was ranked No.1 among 650 universities in Asia for the Outbound Student Exchange Program by QS Rankings: Asia 2021.[15]
- The university was ranked between 401 and 450 in the QS Asian University Rankings 2021.[16]
- In 2019, the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) granted HELP University the Premier Digital Tech University (PDTU) status, recognizing it as one of Malaysia's top tertiary institutions specializing in digital technology.[17]
- HELP University was rated six stars for Human Resource Management, Language Studies, Education, Banking, Psychology, Mathematics and Statistics, Counselling, and Law by TalentBank in the National Graduate Employability Index.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ "The evolution of HELP in 25 years". The Edge Malaysia. 18 April 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
- ^ "HELP History – About HELP University". HELP University. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
- ^ "About HELP - HELP Group". HELP University. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ "HELP University launched Neuropsychology Centre - HELP University". university.help.edu.my/. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ Zairill, Hazique. "Leading the way". www.thesundaily.my. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ Services, WebWay E. "HELP University's new Subang 2 campus". StudyMalaysia.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ^ "HELP University". Top Universities. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Jane Teoh Crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2018". Archived from the original on 21 December 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ webmaster (7 March 2019). "SHWETA SEKHON IS MISS UNIVERSE MALAYSIA 2019". Miss Universe Malaysia Organization. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "Sara prepared to go the distance despite few setbacks". The Star. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ "ZUS COO credits HELP University with his success". thesun.my. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "WURI RANKING 2025". WURI. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ "SENARAI KEPUTUSAN PENARAFAN SETARA 2022". jpt.mohe.gov.my.
- ^ "HELP becomes a 5 Star university of achievers". www.thesundaily.my. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Top for foreign exchange programmes". The Star. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "HELP University". Top Universities. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Premier tech status for Malaysian universities". OpenGovAsia. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
- ^ "Highly Employable Courses in Malaysia – National Graduate Employability Index". Retrieved 10 October 2023.[permanent dead link]
