Milestones

From Vision to Success

A journey of academic growth, global partnerships, and institutional excellence from 2011 to the present day.

Milestone 1
Health Sciences University
  • Setting up of Perdana University under Prime Minister's Department
  • Partnership with Johns Hopkins University (USA) & Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
  • Collaboration with Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU)
1
2011
2
2015
Milestone 2
R&D & Recognition
  • 1st cohort of medical graduates (government scholars) successfully graduated
  • Ministry of Higher Education's SETARA recognition
  • Collaborations with University of San Diego, Bezmialem Vakif University & Anglia Ruskin University
Milestone 3
Comprehensive University
  • Established sciences and social sciences programmes
  • Multiple faculties launched: business, IT, and liberal arts
  • Established postgraduate programmes and MyRA recognition
  • Won BrandLaureate — Brand Leadership Award
3
2018
4
2022
Milestone 4
5-Year University Blueprint
  • European Centre for Peace and Development (ECPD) partnership
  • First university blueprint established
  • Launched Education programmes and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
Milestone 5
Restructuring of Organisational & Academic Structure
  • Introduction of 28 new programmes and ODL programmes
  • MyRA 5-Star Rating and SETARA Rating (Berdaya Saing)
  • University philosophy, shared values, and revised vision/mission introduced
5
2023
6
2024
Milestone 6
Expanding Horizons
  • Established Perdana University MBBS Programme
  • Won The BrandLaureate — Most Sustainable Brand in Higher Education
  • Successfully obtained approval for 62 programmes
Milestone 7
Global Excellence
  • Ranked 2nd in Asia for Faculty–Student Ratio — QS Asian University Rankings 2026
  • MOA with ECPD / University for Peace (est. by United Nations) for MBA Leadership & Global Strategy (ODL)
2025