UNITAR International University
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    UNITAR International University
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    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Website

    UNITAR International University

    Industry

    Education, Training & Professional Development

    Specialities

    QS 5-Star Rating, First Virtual University in Southeast Asia, Professional Development, Malaysian Qualifications Agency Accreditation, Continuous Learning Opportunities, High-Performance Culture, Comprehensive Benefits, Diversity and Inclusion

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    3-01A, Level 2, Tierra Crest, Jalan SS6/3, Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
    In 1997, UNITAR International University was established as the first virtual university in Southeast Asia and one of the earliest private universities in Malaysia. The university achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first institution in Asia to receive a QS 5-Star Rating in the Online Learning category. This recognition underscores UNITAR's commitment to innovative and accessible education.UNITAR Education Group fosters a high-performance culture rooted in its commitment to academic and professional excellence. This culture is evident through its rigorous standards, continuous improvement efforts, and dedication to producing industry-ready graduates.

    Our mission statement

    To provide accessible, quality education and foster continuous learning.

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    Reviews overview

    3.436 ratings in total
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    75%
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    64%
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    What’s it like working at UNITAR International University?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    UNITAR International University offers several positive aspects that employees appreciate, including a supportive colleague network that fosters teamwork and creates a positive atmosphere. The institution provides good benefits packages including medical coverage and parking facilities, while also offering professional development opportunities, particularly for fresh graduates. The physical environment is modern with good accessibility to public transport.

    However, employees face certain challenges in their roles. The frequency of management changes can lead to shifting priorities and inconsistent direction. Workload management can be demanding with tight deadlines and last-minute changes. There are also concerns about unclear procedures and system inefficiencies, while maintaining work-life balance can be challenging due to extended working hours and weekend work requirements.

    Recent reviews

    2.0
    Instructional Designer
    Mar 2026
    Kelana Jaya Selangor1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Colleagues are friendly, but poor management causes stress and bad work-life balance.
    The good thingsThe colleagues are friendly, supportive, and easy to work with. They create a positive atmosphere and make the daily work experience more enjoyable despite the challenges from management. Having a good team can make tasks more manageable and foster collaboration.
    The challengesManagement is poor and often creates a stressful work environment. Staff are frequently given unreasonable workloads that are difficult to complete within the time frame. The boss tends to consider herself always right and perfect, often dismissing the efforts of others and making it hard for employees to feel their work is valued. Instructions are often mixed, redundant, and constantly changing, which can lead to confusion and mistakes. If tasks are not carefully noted, employees risk being blamed for errors. Work-life balance is difficult to maintain because of excessive demands, frequent last-minute changes, and unclear priorities.
    2.0
    Lecturer
    Aug 2025
    Petaling Jaya SelangorLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    The management seemed very chaotic and inexperienced. Management also does not communicate expectations and SOP as well as they should. Which is a major problem when you are dealing with part time lecturers as we have actual full time jobs.
    The good thingsNot much. The campus looks fancy.
    The challengesWhen came in as a part time lecturer there wasn't much in terms of briefing and expectation setting. I wasn't even informed when my fee will be paid. After a few months sudden documentation and SOP was set to me without prior notice. They were also given with a short deadline. Suddenly they started slowing down payment and eventually refuse to make my final month payment after I hand in my resignation even when I followed the procedure in my contract. Until now over a year later I have not receive my payment for the final month I was teaching as a part timer there.
    2.0
    Elearning Designer
    Aug 2025
    Kelana Jaya Selangor1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    If you are passionate about working for a university that relies on AI for most of their work and restrict their students' freedom of expression, UNITAR is just the right place for you.
    The good thingsBenefits of parking, medical insurance and steady salary every month. Events at the company and team building were also perks.
    The challengesThe work environment where you cannot have privacy and sometimes you need to work off the work hours. In terms of relationship with staff, you will be excluded if you don't act like your own race and religion. If you wear something against the code of conduct, you will be reported. Those who have the company's favour will have better chance. Also, with the rise of AI, most of the notes for external students were prompts and very messy. No matter what prompts your superior demands of you to do, results will be sloppy. Unrealistic deadlines, where if you have CHATGPT, they expect you to produce more within a day instead of a week.
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