Mahsa University

MAHSA (Malaysian Allied Health Sciences Academy) was established in 2004 by Senator Professor Tan Sri Dr. Hj. Mohamed Haniffa, a renowned clinical practitioner of Medicine. His vision was to create a center of academic excellence in the South-East Asian region. 

Senator Professor Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Haniffa currently serves as the Pro-Chancellor of MAHSA University and the Executive Chairman of MAHSA Group. Under his leadership, MAHSA University has evolved into a comprehensive Malaysian higher education institution offering a wide range of programs in various fields, including Medicine, Biosciences, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Nursing, Business, Finance, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, and Engineering. These programs are available at the Diploma, Degree, Masters, and Doctoral levels.

The core vision of MAHSA University is to produce qualified and compassionate professionals who can contribute to the country's development, aligning with national goals and government transformation plans in the 21st century.

MAHSA University boasts a diverse student body, with enrollees from 75 different countries, including not only Asian nations but also countries as far-reaching as Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Canada.

MAHSA's educational philosophy extends beyond traditional classroom and textbook learning. Embracing the "BE MORE" maxim, which guides the strategies towards an education that emphasizes the cultivation of professional skills, MAHSA students benefit from a "CAREER PASSPORT" that includes a series of high-quality Masterclasses and internationally recognized professional certifications provided through MAHSA's P.R.I.D.E (Professional, Industry Ready Education) program. The university also offers an IR4.0 curriculum, incorporating state-of-the-art facilities on campus, including an Additive Manufacturing Lab and an AI-based Dental lab.

MAHSA University holds full accreditation from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and has been awarded ONLINE UNIVERSITY status by the Ministry of Education Malaysia. This recognition reflects MAHSA's commitment to adapting to the demands and capabilities of Industry 4.0 (IR4.0). As an online university, MAHSA leverages a dynamic Learning Management System (LMS) to provide borderless education, transcending the limitations of physical classrooms. This approach aligns with MAHSA's mission to redesign the future of academic learning by offering a range of OPEN & DISTANCE LEARNING programs that provide a world of opportunities at students' fingertips.

Our Vision

• To be the centre of excellence in
• Higher Education in the region.

Our Mission

• To ensure the delivery of high-quality learning coupled with hands-on training through qualified, dedicated and experienced educators.
• To produce competent and highly skilled professionals who can prove their worth by contributing to their countries in smart and innovative ways.
• To provide state-of-the-art facilities to ensure the desired standards in education.
• To facilitate and enhance local and international networking for students and staff.
• To enhance and provide research and innovation opportunities at all levels.

MAHSA University is committed to providing quality education that puts our students at the frontiers of knowledge in diverse disciplines through systematic and professional management in line with international industry benchmarks. We inspire innovation through continuous improvement activities to achieve our strategic vision of becoming the Centre of Excellence in Higher Education in the region.

To achieve this, we take the following measures:

• Deliver top-notch education, which meets the expectations of students, industry and society as a whole.
• Excel in education by delivering, developing and improving courses that meet the expectations and requirements of students.
• Plan and offer activities and programmes with total commitment and involvement of our students and staff.
• Continuously upgrade the knowledge and skills of all our employees through planned development of staff for updating content and training in professional skills.
• Maintain a good two-way relationship with sponsors and interested parties.

We will underpin our activities through the Values of equity, diversity and collegiality and a concern for the ethical behaviour and welfare of our staff, students and Malaysian society. We acknowledge our values are shaped by our history, our vision and mission, our success and achievements, global sustainable development goals (SDGs) and the guidance from the Government of Malaysia. 

However, embedded in everything we now do is the need for quality and a drive to achieve:

• Excellence and the maintenance of our Integrity
• Innovation and the desire to be creative
• Professionalism and quality customer service
• Liberal thoughts, equality and freedom of expression
• Strong corporate governance embracing social responsibility
• Teamwork, respect and an opportunity for individuals to maximize their potential