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    Company overview

    Industry

    Education, Training & Professional Development

    Company size

    51-100

    Primary location

    PTD 64888, 15KM, Jalan Skudai, P.O. Box 76, 81300 Skudai, Johor.
    Southern University College (Southern UC), previously known as Southern College, was established in 1990. It is the first non-profit higher education institute in Malaysia. The establishment of Southern College was to provide alternative tertiary education for high school graduates to pursue higher qualifications in home country. Foon Yew Advanced Studies Programme was first set up in 1975 at Southern College and later Foon Yew Board of Directors made an application to the Ministry of Education for setting up Foon Yew College and then Southern College. Through twenty-two years of management and support from the Chinese community, the Ministry of Higher Education finally approved Southern College to be upgraded to Southern University College in 2012. Southern UC aims to become a well-known International University by 2030.The 33 acres of Southern University College campus, mainly donated by the philanthropist, Mr. Seow Wan Heong is located at Skudai, Johor Bahru. The campus reflects a fusion of Chinese and multicultural traditions of Malaysians.Southern University College consists of:Faculty of Humanities and Social SciencesFaculty of Business and ManagementFaculty of Art and DesignFaculty of Engineering and Information TechnologyFaculty of Chinese MedicineFaculty of Education and PsychologySchool of Foundation StudiesSouthern Institute of Technical EducationSchool of Professional & Continuing EducationInstitute of Graduate Studies and ResearchResearch Institute of Chinese Ethnicity & CultureResearch Institute of Malay Language and Culture.

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    at Southern University College
    Johor Bahru, Johor
    Support education excellence. Competitive salary, generous leave, professional development & family tuition discounts.
    Support education excellence. Competitive salary, generous leave, professional development & family tuition discounts.
    classification: Administration & Office SupportAdministration & Office Support
    4d ago
    4d ago

    at Southern University College
    Johor Bahru, Johor
    Support university excellence. Collaborative culture. Organised administrator wanted.
    Support university excellence. Collaborative culture. Organised administrator wanted.
    classification: Administration & Office SupportAdministration & Office Support
    13d ago
    13d ago

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    What’s it like working at Southern University College?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Southern University College offers a positive working environment characterised by friendly and supportive colleagues across departments. Staff appreciate the work-life balance with good working hours and numerous public holidays, as well as the pleasant campus environment with sports facilities.

    However, employees face certain challenges, including managing demanding student and parent interactions and working within a system that could benefit from improved efficiency. The institution's top-down management approach requires significant self-motivation, while some staff members note limitations in career advancement opportunities and salary benefits.

    Recent reviews

    4.0
    Administration Executive
    Oct 2025
    Johor Bahru JohorLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    can keep a network with well know education and industry player
    The good thingsnice colleagues in same department
    The challengesstudent and parent inquiry
    4.0
    Residential Advisor
    Sep 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Challenging between management, student's parent and student.
    The good thingsNice colleagues at all, we will help each other when we work together.
    The challengesvexatious parents, students without common sense
    5.0
    Assistant Executive IT
    Dec 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good for fresh graduates to gain job experience
    The good thingsThe working culture is not so packed. There is more holiday compared to other private company. All the colleagues are kind.
    The challengesThe working efficiency is low. A lot of improvement can be made. The college working culture is less initiative.
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