Asian Women’s Leadership University College


Think Deeply. Lead Boldly

Pathways

Foundation Studies

CFS will prepare students for the pathway into various Undergraduate Programmes (UG) offered at AWLUC. Our curriculum will provide students with a wide coverage of skills in the Arts and Humanities during this one-year Foundation Program.

Undergraduate Studies

AWLUC’s curriculum will expose students to a broad range of academic courses in the humanities, mathematics, and natural and social sciences, emphasising critical thinking, social entrepreneurship, ethical commitments, and global engagement skills.

Postgraduate Studies

AWLUC’s Postgraduate Studies which are co-educational, include our signature Master of Arts in Leadership Development. Our programmes offer a range of options to students seeking to advance their professional and academic careers.

Micro-credentials

A micro-credential is assessed learning of a single or a set of courses which are intended to provide learners with skills, knowledge, values, and competencies in a specific area of study and practice.

The First Not-for-Profit Women’s Liberal Arts and Sciences University in Southeast Asia

  • Asian Women's Leadership University College (AWLUC) students will participate in an innovative curriculum based on a transdisciplinary approach tailored for a regional context and supplemented with effective leadership training.

  • Leadership development will be emphasised in all aspects of student experience. The curriculum will foster historical and comparative perspectives, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in various learning environments, including classrooms, residential settings, and internships. AWLUC’s diverse student body will exemplify a common spirit of enterprise and social commitment. Together, the alumnae of AWLUC, as the next generation of leaders, will promote positive change at the community, national, regional, and global levels.

  • Countries and companies now realise that national progress and corporate success can be propelled even further through the inclusion and involvement of well-educated and empowered women. AWLUC’s vision is to equip the next generation of women for these roles through unparalleled opportunities for international exposure and practical experience to prepare them for a life of leadership and service. AWLUC will build on the central characteristics of an internationally diverse and leadership-oriented liberal arts & sciences institution, including the exploration of multiple fields of study, blended learning, smaller class sizes, global immersion, and a residential experience

  • "LIFE-CHANGING"

    Farah Waheeda, Sarawak (Jan 26 Intake)

  • "GLOBAL SKILLS"

    Nafikot Worku, Ethiopia

  • "HOLISTIC LEADER"

    Lee Kooi Hoon, Penang (Jan 2026 Intake)

  • "REAL-WORLD REFLECTION"

    Tan Hoay Shan, Penang (Sept 2025 Intake)

  • "ORGANISATIONAL DECISION-MAKING"

    Haziqah Nasirah, Penang (Sept 2025 Intake)

  • "VALUES-DRIVEN LEADER"

    Sharon Alice Wiessy, Penang (Sept 2025 Intake)

Master of Arts in Leadership Development (MALD)

AWLUC’s Master of Arts in Leadership Development (MALD) programme is designed to nurture knowledgeable, competent, and ethical leaders to address current and future challenges.

Educating Women Leading Change


Research Services

Statistics Clinic

Are you a student or researcher facing challenges in selecting or conducting the appropriate statistical analysis for your study? Our team is here to help.

Early and Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) Mentoring Scheme

AWLUC’s EMCR Mentoring Scheme is established to help researchers connect with established academics/researchers for guidance.

Fireside Chats


News & Events

19/03/2026

Asian Women’s Leadership University College (AWLUC) proudly celebrates a defining milestone as its Vice-Chancellor and CEO, Professor Dr. Sushila Krishnaswamy-Chang, is recognised with the prestigious Tatler Award for Education, a testament to her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing women’s education.


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