Raffles College of Higher Education Sdn Bhd

What Raffles College of Higher Education Sdn Bhd does

Raffles College of Higher Education Sdn Bhd (trading as Raffles Kuala Lumpur or RKL) is a private higher education institution established in 1994 and headquartered at No 1, Lorong Damai 3, Off Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. It operates as a subsidiary of Raffles Education, a diversified education conglomerate with 16 campuses across 9 countries (including Singapore, Milan, Riyadh, Bangkok, India, Cambodia, and Indonesia). The institution employs 89 staff and offers a multi-level portfolio of programmes — certificates, diplomas, and bachelor honours degrees — across four disciplines: Design (Interior, Graphic, Multimedia, Creative New Media Technology, Jewellery), Fashion (Design, Marketing, Styling), Business (Business Studies, E-Commerce, Accountancy), and Psychology, plus Foundation and Advanced English language programmes.

The core product is tuition-based higher education delivered through a single on-campus model in Kuala Lumpur, with no proprietary technology platform, no mobile app of substance, and no AI-driven features. Curriculum is positioned as industry-focused and practical, supported by faculty with industry experience and access to third-party resources such as WGSN (trend forecasting) and the Raffles Library. The institution has built brand recognition through repeated student wins in Malaysian and international design competitions (Cipta 2025, MIID Students' Saturday 2025, Student Kancil Awards 2025) and a visible alumni cohort in fashion and creative industries.

The business model is subscription-style recurring tuition fees collected at the programme level, with go-to-market driven by direct-to-consumer admissions (campus tours, open days, online applications, WhatsApp, education consultants) supplemented by international recruitment agents. Marketing is multi-channel across website, blog, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. The institution is privately held with no public listing, no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no disclosed revenue. Operational compliance includes adherence to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 and Personal Data Protection Act 2010.

Name

Raffles College of Higher Education Sdn Bhd

Legal name

Raffles College of Higher Education Sdn Bhd

Website

https://raffles.edu.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Raffles College of Higher Education Sdn Bhd is a private Kuala Lumpur-based higher education institution and subsidiary of Raffles Education, offering certificate, diploma, and bachelor honours programmes in Design, Fashion, Business, and Psychology to prospective tertiary students in Malaysia and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Advanced Project-Based Learning & Portfolio Mentoring (STEM/arts portfolios, maker projects) (EDANAKAI)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Design education
• Fashion education
• Diploma programmes
• Creative arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Programme Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for diploma, bachelor's degree, and certificate programmes across Design, Fashion, Business, and Psychology disciplines. Programme fees are collected for academic and educational services delivered over the duration of study.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Raffles College of Higher Education Sdn Bhd operates as a private tertiary education institution delivering industry-focused programmes in Design, Fashion, Business, and Psychology at Certificate, Diploma, and Bachelor (Honours) levels. The institution supports students through small class sizes, hands-on practical training, and access to a global network of 16 campuses across 9 countries via inter-school transfer schemes. It also offers English Language programmes (Foundation English and Advanced English) to prepare students for academic study.

Product overview

Raffles College of Higher Education (Kuala Lumpur) offers a comprehensive portfolio of higher education programmes across four main disciplines: Design (Interior Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Creative New Media Technology, Jewellery Design), Fashion (Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Styling), Business (Business Studies, E-Commerce), and Psychology. The institution provides programmes at multiple credential levels including Bachelor Honours degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates, along with English Language programmes. The educational offering is structured as a multi-level portfolio spanning certificate through honours degree levels, designed to prepare students for careers in creative industries, business, and psychology through industry-focused, hands-on learning experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) An undergraduate honours degree programme focusing on interior design principles, spatial planning, and design implementation for residential and commercial environments, intended for students pursuing professional interior design careers.
• Bachelor in Fashion Design (Honours) An honours degree programme developing skills in fashion design, garment construction, fashion illustration, and the business aspects of the fashion industry, for students aiming to become fashion designers or industry professionals.
• Bachelor in Graphic Design (Honours) An honours degree programme covering visual communication design, branding, digital media, and advertising design principles, intended for students pursuing careers in graphic design and visual communication.
• Bachelor in Multimedia Design (Honours) An honours degree programme focusing on multimedia design, digital content creation, animation, and interactive media production, for students aiming to work in digital media and interactive content industries.
• Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) An honours degree programme studying human behaviour, cognitive processes, mental health, and psychological research methods, for students pursuing careers in psychology and related fields.
• Diploma in Fashion Design A diploma programme providing foundational and practical skills in fashion design, pattern making, and garment production, for students seeking entry-level fashion industry roles.
• Diploma in Fashion Marketing A diploma programme focusing on fashion marketing strategies, retail management, brand development, and visual merchandising, for students targeting fashion business and retail careers.
• Diploma in Fashion Styling A diploma programme developing skills in fashion styling, editorial creation, and personal styling for various media platforms, for students pursuing fashion styling and editorial careers.
• Diploma in Interior Design A diploma programme teaching interior design fundamentals, space planning, materials, and computer-aided design (CAD) for residential and commercial interiors, for students entering the interior design industry.
• Diploma in Jewellery Design A diploma programme covering jewellery design techniques, gemology, metalwork, and jewellery manufacturing processes, for students aiming to enter the jewellery design and manufacturing industry.
• Diploma in Creative New Media Technology A diploma programme focusing on digital media design, game development, 3D modeling, and new media technology applications, for students pursuing digital media and new media technology careers.
• Diploma in Business Studies A diploma programme providing foundational knowledge in business management, entrepreneurship, and organisational operations, for students seeking entry-level business careers.
• Diploma in E-Commerce A diploma programme covering electronic commerce, digital marketing, online retail operations, and e-business strategies, for students targeting digital commerce and online retail careers.
• Diploma in Psychology A diploma programme introducing fundamental concepts in psychology, human development, and behavioural sciences, for students pursuing further study or entry-level roles in psychology.
• Certificate in Business A certificate programme providing introductory business knowledge and skills for those seeking foundational business education.
• Certificate in Design A certificate programme offering foundational design skills and creative principles for beginners in design disciplines.
• Foundation English An English language programme designed to build foundational English language skills for academic and professional purposes, for students preparing for English-medium tertiary study.
• Advanced English An advanced English language programme targeting proficiency enhancement for academic and professional communication, for students seeking to strengthen their English language capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistent student achievement in local and international design competitions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Raffles Global Network (16 campuses)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Raffles Education's global network with 16 campuses across 9 countries including Singapore, Milan, Riyadh, Bangkok, India, Cambodia, and Malaysia. Students benefit from flexible inter-school transfer scheme enabling study in multiple countries, international perspectives, and cross-cultural networking opportunities.
• WGSNsupportTechnology or IntegrationWGSN (fashion trend forecasting platform) available as library resource for students, providing access to industry-leading trend analysis and market intelligence.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• University of the Arts London (UAL): Large UK-based specialist arts institution encompassing London College of Fashion, Central Saint Martins, and others — a globally recognised incumbent in design and fashion higher education and aspirational benchmark for portfolio-based creative programmes.

Direct peers

• INTI International University: Malaysian private higher education provider with multiple campuses and programmes in design, business, and technology, targeting similar domestic and international student segments.
• Multimedia University (MMU): Malaysian private university with a multimedia and creative technology focus; particularly comparable to Raffles' Multimedia Design and Creative New Media Technology programmes.
• Taylor's University: Malaysian private university offering design, architecture, and creative programmes alongside business studies. Directly competes for the same prospective student segments in Kuala Lumpur and surrounds.
• SEGi University: Malaysian private university with multiple campuses and broad programme portfolio including design, business, and psychology — comparable scale and target demographic.
• UCSI University: Malaysian private university offering a range of undergraduate programmes including creative arts, business, and social sciences — competing for the same Malaysian student pool.
• Asia Pacific University (APU): Malaysian private technology-focused university with design, multimedia, and business programmes, serving a similar digital-creative student segment.
• Limkokwing University of Creative Technology: Malaysian private university with a strong creative-industries focus spanning design, fashion, multimedia, and innovation. Most direct competitor in the Malaysian private creative-higher-education market segment.

Regional players

• Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA): Singapore-based fine arts and design school; comparable in creative-arts curriculum orientation and in operating within the broader Raffles Education competitor set in the region.
• LASALLE College of the Arts: Singapore-based creative arts institution with strong design and fashion programmes; comparable curriculum focus but primarily serves Singaporean market, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/RafflesKualaLumpur1994
• Facebookfacebook.com/RafflesKualaLumpur
• Instagraminstagram.com/raffleskualalumpur
• TikToktiktok.com/@raffleskualalumpur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/raffles-college-of-higher-education-sdn-bhd

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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