Pre-University Studies (CPUS), formerly known as the School of Pre-University Studies was established in 1969 and offers Malaysian Qualifications Agency accredited programmes in: Foundation in Science Foundation in Arts Foundation in Accounting Foundation in Business Foundation in Computing Foundation in Engineering Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research (CPSR) The CPSR was founded in October 2013 to provide infrastructure and support to TAR UC to conduct postgraduate-level programmes and assist academic staff to pursue scholarly research. The centre is tasked with the admission of the college's postgraduate students (those studying for master's, PhD and other graduate qualifications). The centre manages the college's research grants. In 2014, the college secured three Fundamental Research Grant Scheme grants from the Ministry of Education (totaling RM376,400) for 2014–2016. CPSR currently offers the following postgraduate and doctorate programmes: Main Campus Facilities The campus covers 186 acres of land and surrounded by hilly greenery Global Academic Partnerships Afghanistan Australia Bangladesh Bhutan Brunei Cambodia China Cyprus France Gambia Ghana India Indonesia Iran Ireland Japan Kazakhstan Korea Laos Mali Myanmar Nepal Nigeria Pakistan Palestine Philippines Poland South Africa Sri Lanka Switzerland Thailand Tunisia Turkey United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Vietnam Notable alumni Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang (2018–Present) Chong Eng, Penang State Executive Councillor (2013–Present) Teresa Kok, Member of Parliament of Seputeh (1999–Present) Teo Kok Seong, Negeri Sembilan State Executive Councillor (2018–Present) Liow Cai Tung, Johor State Executive Councillor (2018–2020) Gan Mei Yan, actress & host Karen Kong Cheng Tshe (龚柯允), singer Wayne Chua Poi Suan (蔡佩璇), actress Roger Tan Kor Mee, lawyer References External links 1969 establishments in Malaysia Architecture schools in Malaysia Business schools in Malaysia Cambridge schools in Malaysia Colleges in Malaysia Design schools in Malaysia Journalism schools in Malaysia Educational institutions established in 1969 Engineering universities and colleges in Malaysia Hospitality schools in Malaysia Information technology schools in Malaysia Private universities and colleges in Malaysia Universities and colleges in Kuala Lumpur Information technology institutes Malaysian Chinese Association Malaysian educational websites