University College Shahputra (UCSA) traces its origins to the Institut Fitra started in December 1997. In 2011, the institution was granted University status and a new permanent campus started functioning at Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan. Programmes are offered at the diploma level and undergraduate level and Foundation programmes are offered in Business and Science as well. The Bachelor in Information Technology programme is extremely popular among applicants. In addition to these programmes, UCSA offers the integrated five-year MBBS programme designed for those aspiring to become a doctor.