Quest International University (QIU) has reaffirmed that it operates only one campus in the world, located in Ipoh, North Central Malaysia, and has no physical presence or satellite offices in Nigeria or any other country.
This clarification was made by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Zita Mohd Fahmi, during a media tour of the QIU campus by eight West African journalists invited to Malaysia by QNET.
The tour coincided with V-Malaysia, the annual direct selling convention and exhibition of the QI Group, under which both QIU and QNET operate.
Professor Zita’s comments come amid growing concerns in West Africa over fraudulent individuals and groups falsely claiming affiliations with QIU to deceive prospective students and members of the public.
These scammers reportedly issue fake admission letters and scholarship offers, often demanding payment in return.
She stressed that QIU does not offer any form of “transactional scholarship” and warned potential applicants to ignore any unsolicited scholarship offers sent via email or social media, particularly those requesting upfront payments. “We do not have a campus in Nigeria, Africa, the Americas, or even Kuala Lumpur. This is our only campus,” she emphasized.
The Vice Chancellor explained that all legitimate scholarships at QIU are merit-based and awarded only after applicants are successfully admitted and have gone through a rigorous selection process. Importantly, she noted that the university does not charge any extra fees for scholarship applications.
Addressing the broader mission of the university, Prof. Zita revealed that QIU is actively working to reduce its reliance on tuition fees by investing in high-impact, commercially viable research.
She disclosed that the institution has already achieved a 30 percent reduction in tuition dependence and aims to achieve between 70 to 100 percent within the next five years.
This strategy, she said, aligns with the founder’s vision of making world-class, affordable education accessible to all. “Our fees are reasonable, and we encourage students from different countries to join our diverse academic community. We are committed to inclusive and quality education,” she said.
During the visit, the journalists observed several ongoing research projects in QIU’s laboratories. These include innovations in stem cell science, plant tissue engineering, and sustainable agri-farming.
In one notable project, the university is cultivating ginger and bamboo from tissue culture, which are then distributed to farmers for commercial cultivation.
QIU continues to promote itself as a centre of excellence in education and research, with a strong focus on student welfare, innovation, and partnerships that drive practical solutions for global challenges.
