Taylor's University
Experience a Truly Asian melting pot where culture, history and nature collide
Quick facts
City: Subang Jaya
University Type: Campus
City Size: Slightly bigger than Norwich
Climate: Tropical rainforest climate, with both heavy rainfall and high temperature.
Cost of living: Lower than Norwich
Local Language: Malay
Be Inspired: Read the Harmony Silk Factory by Tash Aw to get a glimpse into Malaysia's recent history
What's Unique: Climb the rainbow steps to the Batu Caves and visit the many Hindu temples and shrines, and glimpse the 140ft tall statue of the Hindu god Murugan
Did you know: Malaysia's national animal is the Malayan Tiger, a critically endangered species with fewer than 150 alive today with 8 living at Zoo Negara in Ampang
Sustainability: Led by their Environmental, Social and Governance Committee, Taylor's University is committed to embedding sustainability across the entire university. The student-led Nature Club gets students across the university involved in sustainable activities and helping promote environmental issues across Malaysia. With shuttle buses, dedicated car parks for car-pooling, and bicycle lanes on campus, Taylor's aims to encourage more sustainable methods of transport in and around the local area. Taylor's also offers a number of sustainability-related programmes and modules from Nature and Architecture to Sustainable Development in Engineering to Ethical and Sustainable Fashion. With the campus set among swathes of rich nature, Taylor's aims to weave the natural and constructed in sustainable ways.
Why choose Taylor's
As Malaysia's highest ranked private university, Taylor's University offers inbound exchange students a high-class educational experience in a culturally rich and diverse country. The Lakeside campus, set close to the Klang River, boasts many modern and stylish facilities from students to enjoy, including the Enhanced Breakout Areas at Arcadia and Bellevue, where students can relax and work collaboratively in a green space. Students can keep themselves busy at Taylor's with a number of clubs, socieities and sports to get involved with: from flying high and diving deep with the title-winning Python Cheerleading Club and Team Taylor's Swimming Club to lively debates with Taylor's Lakeside Model United Nations and Student Council.
A safe and relatively cheap destination, Malaysia is both a great place for students to live and study in, and also a gateway to exploring wider South-East Asia. With plenty of jungles and caves to explore, a diverse population with a rich cultural heritage to share, and great spicy food at a very affordable price, students will find plenty to keep themselves busy with in the heart of SEA. For students seeking some peace, they can head to the Sri Subramaniar Hindu temple and meditate at the entrance of the Batu caves.
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