MAHSA University

What MAHSA University does

MAHSA University is a private Malaysian higher education institution founded in 2005 (originally as MAHSA College) and headquartered in Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor, with additional campuses in Kuala Lumpur and Sabah. It is part of the family-controlled MAHSA Group led by Founder and Chairman Professor Tan Sri Datuk Dr Mohamed Haniffa bin Abdullah, with Managing Director Dato' Dr Shahril Haniffa and Executive Director Dato' Sharon bin Haniffa. The university operates eight faculties spanning Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Engineering and IT, Business, Pre-University Studies, and Hospitality and Tourism, delivering programmes from Foundation through PhD.

The institution runs on a multi-modal delivery model combining traditional on-campus education with Open Distance Learning (ODL) programmes and a proprietary e-Learn LMS. Adjacent to the main campus, MAHSA Specialist Hospital — a 230-bed facility — is under construction with expected completion in 2023, intended to provide clinical training, internship pipelines, and graduate employment. The Group also operates MAHSA Academy Solutions (MACS) for corporate and government training (e.g., Ministry of Defense Malaysia COVID-19 training), and a Quality Verification Centre that validates stand-alone micro-credentials (SAMCs) in alignment with MQA guidelines, positioning MAHSA as both educator and informal credentialing authority.

MAHSA generates the bulk of its revenue from tuition across diversified health-science and professional programmes, supplemented by corporate training, micro-credential verification services, and — upon completion — hospital services. It recruits students through direct online portals, education fairs, virtual open days, school outreach, social media (TikTok, Facebook), and partnerships with scholarship providers including JPA (Public Service Department). International student recruitment is supported through MoUs with partner universities in Indonesia, India, China, Switzerland, and the United States. The university holds MQA accreditations, CPA Australia recognition for accounting, Sri Lanka Medical Council recognition for MBBS, ISO 9001:2015, and GLP certification, collectively forming a layered regulatory moat.

Name

MAHSA University

Legal name

MAHSA University

Website

https://mahsa.edu.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

MAHSA University is a Malaysian private higher education institution offering programmes from Foundation to PhD across eight faculties, with a primary focus on medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and health sciences, serving domestic and international students through on-campus and Open Distance Learning formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Health sciences education
• Medical university programs
• Distance learning programs
• Professional training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jenjarom

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: MAHSA University generates primary revenue from tuition fees charged for its diverse range of programs including Medicine (MBBS), Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Engineering, Business, and Pre-University studies. Fees vary by program level from Foundation certificates to PhD degrees.
2. Professional Services and Training: MAHSA Academy Solutions (MACS) provides training services including COVID-19 disinfection services, professional development programs, and customized corporate training for organizations like Ministry of Defense Malaysia.
3. Micro-Credential Verification Services: The Quality Verification Centre charges fees for verifying stand-alone micro-credentials (SAMCs) submitted by external providers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MAHSA University is a private Malaysian higher education institution that delivers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes across eight faculties including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Engineering, Business, Hospitality, and Pre-University Studies. The university provides accredited qualifications with clinical and practical training, supplemented by Open Distance Learning (ODL) formats, an e-Learn platform, and a Quality Verification Centre for micro-credentials. It also offers corporate training and professional development services through MAHSA Academy Solutions (MACS).

Product overview

MAHSA University is a Malaysian higher education institution offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across eight faculties: Medicine/Bioscience/Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Business/Hospitality/Finance, Engineering/IT, Pre-University Studies, and Hospitality/Tourism Management. The university operates on a platform-plus-services model, combining traditional on-campus education with digital learning through its proprietary e-Learn platform and Open Distance Learning (ODL) programs. Additional offerings include micro-credential programs verified by the Quality Verification Centre, student services through STAR, and the upcoming MAHSA Specialist Hospital for clinical training and healthcare services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAHSA University: Main university brand offering higher education programmes across multiple faculties.

Products and services

• Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience & Nursing Programmes Offers medical and health science programmes including MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery), Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences, Bachelor of Science Biotechnology, Bachelor of Nursing, and related diploma programmes for prospective students pursuing healthcare careers.
• Faculty of Dentistry Programmes Provides dental surgery programmes including Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor in Restorative Dentistry, Master of Orofacial Sciences, and diploma programmes in dental technology and dental surgery assistance.
• Faculty of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences Programmes Offers pharmacy programmes including Bachelor of Pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology, and diploma in pharmacy for students pursuing pharmaceutical sciences careers.
• Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing, and Education Programmes Provides health science programmes including physiotherapy, medical imaging, environmental health, nursing, and paramedical sciences at diploma and degree levels, including the first ODL Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Malaysia.
• Faculty of Business, Accounting, Finance, Law & Humanity Programmes Offers business administration, accounting, finance, hospitality management, marketing, and law programmes at diploma, degree, and master's levels, with CPA Australia accreditation for the accounting degree.
• Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology Programmes Provides engineering programmes including electrical, electronic, civil, and mechanical engineering, as well as information technology and architectural technology courses. Includes additive manufacturing (3D printing) training covering FDM, SLA, and Flash Forged technologies.
• Centre for Pre-University Studies (Foundation Programmes) Offers Foundation in Science and Foundation in Business programmes to prepare post-secondary students for undergraduate degree programmes.
• Centre for Hospitality and Tourism Management Programmes Provides hospitality management, hotel management, and restaurant management programmes at certificate, diploma, and degree levels, with international academic collaboration through MoU with International Management Institute Switzerland (IMI).
• Micro-Credentials Programme Stand-alone micro-credential courses for lifelong learning and professional development, verified through MAHSA's Quality Verification Centre.
• Quality Verification Centre (QVC) Service Centre for verifying the quality of stand-alone micro-credentials (SAMCs) ensuring transparency, credibility, and pathways to higher education qualifications through MQA listing, with structured assessment and monitoring processes.
• Open Distance Learning (ODL) Programmes Flexible online distance learning programmes offered across various disciplines including Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Medical Imaging, and MBA programmes for working professionals and remote learners.
• MAHSA Academy Solutions (MACS) Corporate Training Professional training services including COVID-19 disinfection services, professional development programmes, and customized corporate training for organizations such as the Ministry of Defense Malaysia (MINDEF).

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,665 graduates conferred degrees in 2021 alone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universitas IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2020MAHSA University and Universitas Indonesia signed MoU and AoI for student mobility programme between Faculty of Public Health (UI) and Faculty of Health Sciences (MAHSA), focusing on Environmental Health and Occupational Safety and Health. Universitas Indonesia is a public university ranked top in Indonesia with 14 faculties and almost 50,000 students.
• International Management Institute Switzerland (IMI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2020MoU signed between MAHSA's School of Hospitality Management and IMI Switzerland for international academic collaboration, student learning outcomes, and faculty exchange. IMI is a renowned hospitality management institute.
• Sriwijaya UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with reciprocal student mobility programme for Environmental Health between MAHSA and Sriwijaya University, Indonesia.
• ChongQing UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with ChongQing University for academic exchange and joint programmes.
• Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University for academic partnerships and student exchange.
• Cleveland Clinic, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration with Cleveland Clinic, USA. Dr. Pallav Sengupta and Dr. Sulagna Dutta selected as International Faculties and Research Mentors at American Center for Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Sengupta conducted research internship at Cleveland Clinic.
• T.P.C. TS Terna Dental CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed for academic collaboration and student exchange in dental education.
• Rawalpindi Medical UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU between Rawalpindi Medical University and MAHSA University for academic collaboration.
• Kursk State Medical UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed for medical education collaboration with Kursk State Medical University.
• Malaysia Industry Robot AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed for industry-academia partnership in robotics and automation for engineering students.
• Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed between FOEIT and IEM for engineering education advancement and professional development.
• AbbVie, Nova Laboratories, Vitacare PharmacyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOUs signed with pharmaceutical companies AbbVie, Nova Laboratories, and Vitacare Pharmacy for pharmacy programme support and industry exposure.
• LazadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMoU signed to cultivate entrepreneurial spirit among students through e-commerce platform partnership.
• Public Service Department (JPA) MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with JPA for scholarship students pursuing MBBS and Dental Surgery. MAHSA hosts JPA scholarship students and conducts official meetings to honour sponsorship recipients.
• NIOSH MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIOSH (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) consulted for curriculum design of Diploma in Paramedical Science programme.
• Hospital Panel (Various Malaysian Hospitals)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partnerships with panel of hospitals throughout Malaysia for student practical training in medical and health programmes.
• Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar (UNISHMUH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelegation visit and academic collaboration discussions with Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Indonesia.
• Sun Yat-Sen University, ChinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelegates from Sun Yat-Sen University visited MAHSA University for potential collaboration.
• Airlangga UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent Mobility Programme established with Airlangga University, Indonesia for dental and health sciences students.
• Manubhai Patel Dental College, IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInbound Student Mobility from Manubhai Patel Dental College, India.
• Shanghai University of TCMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunching of Shanghai University of TCM International Education Collaboration & Clinical Training Center at MAHSA.
• Vinayaka Missions Research FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration with Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation for academic research initiatives.
• Kancil Science MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndorsed by Ministry of Education Malaysia, Kancil Science Competition organized for primary, secondary, and pre-university students.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SEGi University: Large Malaysian private university group with multiple campuses offering Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Allied Health programmes plus Open Distance Learning; competes for the same SPM leaver and adult learner segments.
• Taylor's University: Top-ranked Malaysian private university with Medicine, Pharmacy, and Health Sciences programmes; competes for the same SPM and international student pool with comparable brand investment.
• UCSI University: Large Malaysian private university with Medical, Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering, and Business faculties; broader scale but overlapping programme mix and target segments.
• AIMST University: Private Malaysian university offering Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, and Business; comparable mid-sized private university competing in similar faculties and Malaysian student market.
• Lincoln University College: Malaysian private university offering Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and allied health programmes; comparable portfolio depth and international student recruitment strategy.
• International Medical University (IMU): Malaysia's largest private medical and health sciences university offering similar programmes in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Health Sciences; directly comparable in product mix and target student segments.
• Manipal University College (formerly Melaka-Manipal): Malaysian private institution with significant international student base offering Medicine, Dentistry, and Allied Health programmes; directly comparable in international student recruitment model.
• Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed): Malaysian branch campus of UK Newcastle University offering MBBS and biomedical sciences; comparable medical programme targeting Malaysian and international students.
• Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences (CUCMS): Malaysian private university focused on medical and health sciences with MBBS, Pharmacy, and allied health offerings; directly matches MAHSA's health sciences positioning and student demographics.

Emerging players

• KPJ Healthcare University College (now KPJUC): Smaller Malaysian private health sciences university linked to KPJ Healthcare hospital network; comparable niche focus on nursing, allied health, and medicine with a hospital-anchored model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MAHSAUniversity
• TikTokvt.tiktok.com/ZSJC4n8YX
• Xx.com/mahsaedu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mahsa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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