The reason I opened this thread is to give brief information on Higher Education Institutions / Skills Institutes to SPM / STPM / STAM / O-Level / A-Level graduates regarding higher education pathway for full time studies and also to working adults who seeks part time studies.

This is a basically continuation to my old thread "Malaysia Higher Education - Universities & University Colleges" posted in CARI Forum which was quite active back in 2009 - 2013 until it was archived by CARI admin.

While I understand there is a similar thread pinned by the mod in this very EE forum, my intention is to be able to provide summaries and update information on higher education industry in Malaysia.

As I am a veteran in the higher education sector for 19 years (8 years of experience in Matriculation College and 11 years in a University specialising in Open Distance Learning), hopefully I'll be able to provide insights for those seeking more information on their higher education pathway.

This thread will listed comprehensively the IPTAs (Public Uni) / IPTS (Private Uni) which of Polytechnic / Teachers' Training Institute / University / University College status and also Skills / Technical Institutes available in Malaysia.

May this thread helps you in making the best choice in deciding your future higher education.

Yours truly,

Protoculture

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ACADEMIC PATHWAY AFTER SPM



What is your pathway after SPM? Hereby are a number of choices to SPM graduates, however it depends on your SPM results.

Public and Private Universities (IPTA / IPTS)

University is the apex achievement for all students. However not all students are eligible to enrol to universities. Those who successfully enroll to public universities after SPM / STPM are with excellent results. Graduates of SPM / STPM / STAM / Diploma level applied directly through UPU online admission to public universities (IPTA) while admission to private universities (IPTS) being done directly with the IPTS concerned. IPTA / IPTS offered Diploma, Foundation or Pre-U studies, Bachelor, Master and PhD programmes.

KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies

KPM Matriculation and Foundation Studies by IPTA offered Science and Arts streams. After completing Matriculation and Foundation studies, students can apply to public universities (IPTA) through UPU. Generally duration for Matriculation / Foundation studies takes around 1-2 years based on the SPM results. KPM Matriculation is administered by Ministry of Education (KPM or MOE) and Foundation Studies is being offered by a certain IPTA such as IIUM Foundation Studies or UM Foundation Studies etc. Advantage of both Matriculation / Foundation is the pathway to bachelor degree level is much shorter as compared to STPM (Form 6). KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies results are only applicable to enrol to bachelor degree programmes in both public and private universities.
Private Universities offered Pre-U Foundation programme as a pathway to bachelor degree programme.

Polytechnic / Politeknik Malaysia

Polytechnic offered technical based academic programmes from pre-diploma / diploma / Bachelor degree level (only offered at Premier Polytechnic). Generally Polytechnics are categorised into Conventional Polytechnic, METrO Polytechnic and Premier Polytechnic. SPM graduates wishing to enroll to diploma programmes will generally choose to apply to Polytechnics.

Teacher Education Institute of Malaysia / Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia (IPGM)

For SPM graduates who wants to be a teacher, the correct choice will be Teacher Education Institute of Malaysia (IPGM). IPGM is an education institute that trained teacher's trainees for both primary and secondary schools alongside administered 27 IPG campuses. IPGM offered programmes such as Bachelor of Education / Teaching (Program Persediaan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan PPISMP), Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Diploma perguruan Lepasan Ijazah - DPLI), Malaysia Teaching Diploma (Diploma Perguruan Malaysia - DPM), Diploma in Teaching for Diploma Graduate (Diploma Perguruan Lepasan Diploma - DPLD), and In-Service Training (Latihan Dalam Perkhidmatan - LDP). Based on the programmes, IPGM offered two modes of learning that are full-time mode and part-time mode. IPGM have student that are sponsored by Ministry of Education (KPM), agencies outside KPM and State Governments. Teacher's trainees will undergo placement to all public schools all over Malaysia after completing their studies.

Form 6 (STPM / STAM)

SPM graduates enroll to Form 6 to sit for STPM / STAM examinations. STPM are divided into two streams namely Arts and Sciences meanwhile STAM is specifically for Islamic Studies stream. STPM system nowadays are using semester based study and CGPA based markings similar to Matriculation / Foundation / Pre-U programmes due to national streamlining of Malaysia education system. STAM used a system as that of Al-Azhar Pre-University programme. STPM / STAM are equivalent to A-Level and recognised globally for admission to various Universities both in Malaysia and internationally. STPM / STAM are recognised as equivalent to Diploma level and can be used for the express purpose of job application in both public and private sectors.

Footnote:
Skills /technical-based institutes are not included as it will be posted in detail in future installment. - Protoculture

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Polytechnic is an effective place to train human capital to fulfill the workforce needs and reduce dependency to foreign workers. Polytechnic and Community College are administered by Ministry of Education (KPM).

Polytechnic has produced around 40,000 diploma graduates each year. As of 2008, there are 27 polytechnics with the population of 85,000 students.

Polytechnic offers Pre Diploma, Diploma, Advance Diploma and Bachelor degree programmes (degree only offered at Premier Polytechnics). Polytechnics graduates generally have a better chances in the job market as compared to university graduates in the industry.

Politeknik Premier

Premier Polytechnic is polytechnic that is of equal status to a University. Enrollment is specifically for students with excellent results in SPM. It offers Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Bachelor degree courses. Admission is via UPU Online and also applicable for full time and part time studies.

1. Politeknik Ungku Omar, Perak (PUO)
2. Politeknik Sutan Salahudin Abdul Aziz Shah, Selangor (PSA)
3. Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan, Johor (PIS)

Politeknik Konvensional

Conventional Polytechnic is normal polytechnic of the yesteryears. Offering placement to SPM school leavers to Pre Diploma and Diploma levels for both fulltime and parttime courses. Application is via UPU Online.

1. Politeknik Sultan Ahmad Shah, Pahang
2. Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah, Kedah
3. Politeknik Kota Bharu, Kelantan
4. Politeknik Kuching, Sarawak
5. Politeknik Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
6. Politeknik Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
7. Politeknik Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang
8. Politeknik Kota, Melaka
9. Politeknik Kota Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
10. Politeknik Sultan Abdul Mizan, Terengganu
11. Politeknik Merlimau, Melaka
12. Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah Bahiyah, Kedah
13. Politeknik Sultan Azlan Shah, Perak
14. Politeknik Sultan Idris Shah, Selangor
15. Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Perlis
16. Politeknik Muadzam Shah, Pahang
17. Politeknik Mukah, Sarawak
18. Politeknik Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang
19. Politeknik Jeli, Kelantan
20. Politeknik Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
21. Politeknik Banting, Selangor
22. Politeknik Mersing, Johor
23. Politeknik Hulu Terengganu, Terengganu
24. Politeknik Sandakan, Sabah

Politeknik METrO

METrO Polytechnic is a type of polytechnic established to fulfill the needs of the socio-economic localised in certain urban areas. Enrollment targets SPM school leavers and working adults that needs upskill and re-skilling. Placing importance in Blended Learning and more towards Open Distance Learning (ODL) via e-learning.

1. Politeknik METrO Kuala Lumpur (PMKL)
2. Politeknik METrO Kuantan (PMKU)
3. Politeknik METrO Johor Bahru (PMJB)
4. Politeknik METrO Betong (PMB)
5. Politeknik METrO Tasek Gelugor (PMTG)

Link (In BM):
http://www.politeknik.edu.my/

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Teacher Education Institute of Malaysia / Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia (IPGM) is a higher education institutions to train teacher's trainees for primary and secondary public schools in Malaysia. All IPGMs is administered by Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia (IPGM KPM) based in Cyberjaya.

IPGM was formerly known as Maktab Perguruan which trained future teachers. The teacher's trainees are mostly those taking Bachelor in Teaching (Program Persediaan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan - PPISMP), Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Diploma perguruan Lepasan Ijazah - DPLI), Malaysia Teaching Diploma (Diploma Perguruan Malaysia - DPM), Diploma in Teaching for Diploma Graduate (Diploma Perguruan Lepasan Diploma - DPLD), and In-Service Training (Latihan Dalam Perkhidmatan - LDP).

Students are chosen by Teacher's Education Department (Bahagian Pendidikan Guru - BPG) for enrollment to IPGM through a series of interviews and tests. Those that passed preliminary level will be offered for placement to Bachelor in Teaching degree programmes (Sarjana Muda Perguruan) at IPGM which are recognised by MQA and Public Service Dept (JPA).

Teacher's trainees will undergo placement to all public schools all over Malaysia after completing their studies.

List of IPGMs:

1. IPG Kampus Sarawak, Miri, Sarawak
2. IPG Kampus Tun Abdul Razak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak
3. IPG Kampus Batu Lintang, Kuching, Sarawak
4. IPG Kampus Kent, Tuaran, Sabah
5. IPG Kampus Gaya, K. Kinabalu, Sabah
6. IPG Kampus Tawau, Sabah
7. IPG Kampus Keningau, Sabah
8. IPG Kampus Bahasa Antarabangsa, Kuala Lumpur
9. IPG Kampus Pendidikan Teknik, Nilai, N. Sembilan
10. IPG Kampus Ilmu Khas, Kuala Lumpur
11. IPG Kampus Bahasa Melayu Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
12. IPG Kampus Sultan Mizan, Besut, Terengganu
13. IPG Kampus Dato' Razali Ismail, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
14. IPG Kampus Perlis, Kangar, Perlis
15. IPG Kampus Tuanku Bainun, Seberang Prai, Penang
16. IPG Kampus Pulau Pinang, Penang
17. IPG Kampus Raja Melewar, Seremban, N. Sembilan
18. IPG Kampus Perempuan Melayu, Melaka
19. IPG Kampus Sultan Abdul Halim, Sg Petani, Kedah
20. IPG Kampus Darul Aman, Jitra, Kedah
21. IPG Kampus Tun Hussein Onn, Batu Pahat, Johor
22. IPG Kampus Temenggong Ibrahim, JB, Johor
23. IPG Kampus Kota Bharu, Kelantan
24. IPG Kampus Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuala Lipis, Pahang
25. IPG Kampus Pendidikan Islam, Bangi, Selangor
26. IPG Kampus Ipoh, Perak
27. IPG Kampus Rajang, Bintangor, Sarawak

Link (In BM):
https://pismp.moe.gov.my/

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MATRICULATION PROGRAMME / PROGRAM MATRIKULASI KPM

Background

The Ministry of Education established the Matriculation Division on 1 September 1998 in order to coordinate all matriculation / foundation programmes previously managed by public institutions of higher learning.

In the 1999/2000 session, the Matriculation Division of the Ministry of Education started the Matriculation Programme for students who sat for the 1998 SPM examination.

Starting from the 2000/2001 session, all matriculation programmes except those by the International Islamic University and Centre for Foundation Studies in Science of the University of Malaya were managed fully by the Matriculation Division.

Concept

The Ministry of Education Matriculation Programme is a preparatory programme for bumiputera students with Malaysian Certificate of Education to qualify them for degree courses in science, technology and the professional arts in public and private universities.

Pre-university studies take two (2) semesters. The programme curriculum focuses on the academic aspect without neglecting the co-curricular aspect.

The students produced are knowledgeable and competent, as well as have exemplary personal qualities and leadership capabilities.

All students in this programme follow the same syllabus and undergo the same evaluation method. The selection of students to enter university is made only after they have passed the Matriculation Programme.

Colleges

Starting from the 2003/2004 session, the Matriculation Programme is conducted at matriculation colleges and MARA Colleges only. The list of Ministry of Education Matriculation Colleges as follows:

1. Kolej Matrikulasi Melaka
2. Kolej Matrikulasi Negeri Sembilan
3. Kolej Matrikulasi Pulau Pinang
4. Kolej Matrikulasi Perlis
5. Kolej Matrikulasi Labuan
6. Kolej Matrikulasi Johor
7. Kolej Matrikulasi Perak
8. Kolej Matrikulasi Kedah
9. Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang
10. Kolej Matrikulasi Teknikal Kedah
11. Kolej Matrikulasi Teknikal Pahang
12. Kolej Matrikulasi Teknikal Johor
13. Kolej Matrikulasi Kelantan
14. Kolej Matrikulasi Sarawak
15. Kolej MARA Kulim, Kedah
16. Kolej MARA Kuala Nerang, Kedah

Link (in BM):
https://matrikulasi.moe.gov.my/

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JABATAN TENAGA MANUSIA

Formerly known as Jabatan Tenaga Rakyat (JTR), Jabatan Tenaga Manusia (JTM) or the Manpower Department was established in 1967. The shift in name, which took place in early 2000, was due to the switch of the department's current primary function, which is to provide skills training programmes. In contrast, JTR functioned not only to produce trained skilled work force, but also to carry out job placements based on gathered data.

Now, JTM has produced and is producing skilled workforce for the nation from the certificate right up to the advanced diploma level; and to meet the demands for skilled labour and changes brought about by the rapid advancements in Science and Technology, JTM has set up Industrial Training Colleges nationwide.

INSTITUT LATIHAN PERINDUSTRIAN (ILP)

ILP is an institute under JTM counducting skills based and technical programmes offered by Malaysian Skills Certificate from level 1-3. There are 22 ILPs all over Malaysia offering various skill based courses.

List of ILPs in Malaysia:

- ILP Kuala Lumpur
- ILP Kuala Langat
- ILP Selandar
- ILP Bukit Katil
- ILP Ledang
- ILP Pasir Gudang
- ILP Mersing
- ILP Pedas
- ILP Ipoh
- ILP Kuantan
- ILP Kangar
- ILP Jitra
- ILP Arumugam Pillai
- ILP Perai
- ILP Kepala Batas
- ILP Kuala Terengganu
- ILP Kota Bharu
- ILP Kota Kinabalu
- ILP Sandakan
- ILP Labuan
- ILP Kota Samarahan
- ILP Miri
- ILP Marang

PUSAT LATIHAN TEKNOLOGI TINGGI (ADTEC)

ADTEC is a skills and training institute under JTM offering skill based and technical courses such as Malaysian Skills Diploma and Malaysian Skills Advanced Diploma from level 4-5 in various fields.

List of ADTECs in Malaysia:

- ADTEC Shah Alam
- ADTEC Batu Pahat
- ADTEC Kulim
- ADTEC Melaka
- ADTEC Taiping
- ADTEC Kemaman
- ADTEC BINTULU
- ADTEC Jerantut



JAPAN-MALAYSIA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (JMTi)

Japan-Malaysia Technical Institute (JMTi) was proposed by Economic Planning Unit of the Prime Minister's Office in 1994. JMTI is officially established in 1998 as a result of technical cooperation with Japan and administered under Manpower Department (JTM). JMTi offers technical programmes ranging from Malaysia Skills Certificate up to Diploma and Advance Diploma level.

JMTi offers technical programmes to meet the demands of skilled workforce in Malaysia to realised the Vision 2020 which targeted 50% of Malaysian workforce with advanced skill level. Programmes offered are in line with current industrial needs and the usage of high technological workshop tools in teaching processes.

There are 5 programmes offered mainly Electronic Engineering Technology Programme, Computer Engineering Technology Programme, Mechatronic Engineering Technology Programme, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Programme, and Precision Machining Technology Programme. The Institute also offers short courses and Malaysian Skills Certificate programmes.

JMTi has received many recognition in prepping up its graduates to enter the employment opportunities or continuing their education to the higher level.

Links:
Jabatan Tenaga Manusia: http://www.jtm.gov.my/
Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran: https://www.dsd.gov.my/
Japan-Malaysian Technical Institute (JMTi): http://www.jmti.gov.my/

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Previously known as the Skills Bureau under the Youth Development Division, the reshuffling of the Ministry of Youth and Sports saw the upgrade of this subdivision to Youth Skills Development Division (BPKB). Since 2001, the Division Director was placed under the authority of the Deputy Chief Secretary (Operations).The reshuffling of BPKB was required due to the increase of planning and regulation of skill training programs through new approaches such as:

• All institutes were united under the ILKBS banner.
• ILKBS was further branched to IKBN, IKTBN and AKBG.
• Full time training courses at IKTBN/IKBN Model Development Courses for youths (leadership, entrepreneurship, discipline)
• Short term Skills Courses which are customised for youths
• Skills Courses at private institutions (sponsored programs)

INSTITUT KEMAHIRAN BELIA NEGARA (IKBN)

IKBN is one of Public Skills Institute under Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia, offering skills based programmes to the youths and school leavers. IKBN was set up to prep and run various skills programmes by Malaysian Skills Certificate from Level 1-3.

List of IKBNs in Malaysia:

- IKBN Miri
- IKBN Jitra
- IKBN Kinarut
- IKBN Peretak
- IKBN Wakaf Tapai
- IKBN Bandar Penawar
- IKBN Seri Iskandar
- IKBN Pekan
- IKBN Naka
- IKBN Kemasik
- IKBN Kuala Langat
- IKBN Kuala Perlis

INSTITUT KEMAHIRAN TINGGI BELIA NEGARA (IKTBN)

IKTBN is one of Public Skills Institute under Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia, offering skills based programmes to the youths and school leavers. IKTBN was set up to prep and run various skills programmes by Malaysian Skills Certificate from Level 1-3 and Technology Advanced Certificate by IKBN.

List of IKTBNs in Malaysia:

- IKTBN Sepang
- IKTBN Chembong
- IKTBN Dusun Tua
- IKTBN Bachok
- IKTBN Temerloh
- IKTBN Pagoh
- IKTBN Alor Gajah
- IKTBN Bukit Mertajam

Links:
Institut Kemahiran Belia dan Sukan: http://kemahiran.kbs.gov.my/
Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran: https://www.dsd.gov.my/

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KOLEJ KOMUNITI / COMMUNITY COLLEGE

In 5th July 2011, Malaysian Cabinet has reviewed Memorandum No 398/2225/00 as proposed by Minister of Education regarding the concept of establishment of Community Colleges in every Parliamentary areas.

Community Colleges under Malaysia Education Ministry will become institutions that offers the training and skills needs from all level and provide education opportunities to high school leavers before they enter the employment market or continue their higher education studies.

Around 10 pioneer Community Colleges started operations in mid June 2001 and two more by end of December 2001. Until July 2007, around 35 Community Colleges have become operational throughout Malaysia. By 2008, two additional colleges have been operational making a total of 37 Community Colleges till now.

More Community Colleges are in the planning to be build in phases in 9th Malaysian Plan to open more opportunities to local communities to enhance their knowledge and skills in lieu with the objective of the establishment of Community College.

Community College offers skills based modular programmes and academic courses such as Community College Certificate and Community College Diploma.

Link:
http://www.jpkk.edu.my/

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KOLEJ PROFESIONAL MARA (KPM)

MARA Professional Colleges (KPM) are public colleges managed by MARA. Previously known as MARA Business Institute (IPM), the first institutions is established back in May 1977 in Kuala Lumpur. Currently there are six KPM campuses throughout Malaysia.

KPM offers Pearson Higher National Diploma (BTEC HND) in the field of:

1. HND in Computing (System Development) [HND SYD]
2. HND in Business (Marketing) [HND BMk]
3. HND in Business and ICT [HND BICT]

KPM also offers several Diploma programmes ranging from business management, agro science, science computing amongst others.

Here are the list of KPM in Malaysia:

- KPM Beranang, Selangor
Link: http://www.kpmb.edu.my/

- KPM Bandar Melaka, Melaka
Link: http://www.kpmbm.edu.my/

- KPM Ayer Molek, Melaka
Link: http://www.kpmam.edu.my/

- KPM Indera Mahkota, Pahang
Link: http://www.kpmim.edu.my/

- KPM Seri Iskandar, Perak
Link: http://www.kpmsi.edu.my/

- KPM Bandar Penawar, Johor
Link: http://www.kpmbp.edu.my/

MARA COLLEGES

Generally, MARA Colleges started as the MARA Junior Science Colleges (MRSM) and has been transformed into a MARA Institute of Higher Learning (IPMa) offering international pre-U programmes such as Cambridge GCE A-Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma alongside MOE (Ministry of Education) Matriculation and Foundation programmes for University of Kuala Lumpur (UniKL). This preparatory institution offers the best for the best, for them to be able to achieve their dreams.



MARA College Seremban offers Cambridge GCE A-Levels programme and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma programme.

Link: http://www.kmseremban.edu.my/



MARA College Kulim offers MoE's Matriculation programme and Science Entrepreneurship Preparatory Program by University of Malaysia, Kelantan (PPKS UMK).

Link: http://www.kmkulim.edu.my/



Since 1990, MARA College Banting has received recognition from the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) to conduct the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and is now one of the IB World Schools. In 2003, Kolej MARA Banting started offering only IBDP and today, Kolej MARA Banting is one of the largest IB World School which offers the IBDP in terms of student intake.

Pautan / Link: http://www.kmb.edu.my/



MARA College Kuala Nerang runs 6 distinct pre-University foundation programmes upon which a few are pre-U programmes to overseas studies. The programmes offered are:

1. Program Matrikulasi Kementerian Pendidikan / MoE's Matriculation
2. Foundation in Science (FSc) UniKL - United Kingdom
3. Foundation in Science (FSc) UniKL - RCMP (Royal College of Medicine, Perak)
4. Foundation in Science (FSc) UniKL - Australia / New Zealand
5. Foundation in Science (FSc) UniKL - Vinayaka Missions University (India)
6. Foundation in Science & Technology (FIST) UniKL

Link: http://www.kmkn.edu.my/


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GIATMARA

GIATMARA specifically formed to provide technical and vocational training skills in Malaysia. GIATMARA Training Centre Programme started on the 5th Malaysian Plan (1986) in Jitra, Kedah. Until the 8th Malaysia Plan, the Government has approved 176 GIATMARA Centres throughout Malaysia. As of the year 2005 there are 170 GIATMARA Centres in operation with an expected total of 231 centres to be established by end of 10th Malaysia Plan. GIATMARA centres provide short term single-skill specialist training courses (full time) in relation to the fields of building technology, furniture craftsmanship, automotive and many more.

GIATMARA provides Lifelong Learning courses to current students and interested individuals through its various short courses programme. The concept of Lifelong Learning was introduced 4 years ago in GIATMARA to give value added skills to their students in order to be more competitive in the ever changing job market requirements. GIATMARA has taken the initiative to promote the concept of Lifelong Learning to surrounding communities such as Tailoring, House Building, Electrical and other relevant skills to cater to individual needs and requirements.




MARA SKILLS TRAINING INSTITUTE (IKM) & MARA SKILLS TRAINING COLLEGE (KKTM)

The Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), through its ‘MARA Skills Training Programme’, offers various commercial and skill training programmes. These programmes aim at increasing the number of highly trained Bumiputra youth in the fields of business, industry, manufacturing, high technology and entrepreneurship.

Bahagian Kemahiran MARA, one of the units under the MARA Education Sector, is responsible for the management of the ‘MARA Skills Training Programme’ as well as serving as the coordinator in administering the MARA institutes namely MARA Skills Training Institutes (IKM) / MARA Skills Training Colleges (KKTM).

MARA Skills Training Institutes (Institut Kemahiran MARA, IKM) were first established in the year 1968 to conduct training for Bumiputera candidates in various technical fields and offer qualifications in business and industry. From the year 1968 to 2003, there was a total enrolment of 80,954 trainees. In 2003, the intake to IKM was 10,037 trainees.

There are various IKMs located throughout the country offering Certificate and Diploma level programmes. However, the status of some IKMs has been upgraded to college level offering higher end technological programmes and they are known as MARA Skills Training Colleges(Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi MARA, KKTM).



MARA JAPAN INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE (MJII)

MARA Japan Industrial Institute (MJII) begins as KKTM Beranang is a highly skilled college under management and Technical Skills Division (BKT) MARA. KKTM Beranang starts in 2004 with an area of 22 acres. KKTM Beranang began operations in June 2008 and the start of the academic session in January 2009. On 19 September 2012, the Cabinet has agreed to change the name KKTM Beranang to MARA Japan Industrial Institute (MJII).

MJII is established to produce skilled Bumiputera youths in various technical fields and the skills to put themselves served in the trade sector, industrial companies and in addition to producing potential entrepreneurs.

In line with skilled manpower needs of the country, the existence of MJII provides differentiation from other centers where programs are engineered with a focus on the latest technology. Besides studying Japanese as a second language, work ethics and culture of Japan also carried out among students and staff. This makes MJII more robust in producing graduates who are competent and competitive.

Links:

GIATMARA: http://www.giatmara.edu.my/
IKM & KKTM: http://www.ekemahiran.edu.my/
List of IKMs / KKTMs in Malaysia: http://www.mara.gov.my/senarai-kktm
MARA Japan Industrial Institute: http://www.mjii.edu.my/


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PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING / UNIVERSITIES (IPTA)

Growth of IPTA

To realised the nation's objective as the centre of excellence for higher education and the spreading of knowledge in the region by the year 2020, various efforts has been initiated. With the establishment of Malaya University, the era for expansion of knowledge in Malaysia has begun.

IPTA / Public Universities establishment in Malaysia

The Universities that become the pioneers to the establishment of IPTAs in Malaysia:

Universiti Malaya (UM) / Malaya University
Established in 1962 as the result of the Carr-Saunders Commission proposal in which to create a public centre where all students from all races, religion and economic status could be together.

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) / University of Science, Malaysia
Establishment of USM in 1969 begins with the motion passed in Penang State Assembly on the resolution to established a University College in the state.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) / National University of Malaysia
Establishment of UKM in 1970 proven that Malay Language can become medium of teaching and learning at University level as evidenced by several achievements attained by the University.

Development and Recognition of IPTA in Malaysia

Recently, the spreading of knowledge happened in a blink of an eye. Thus the Government has taken several steps by establishing several public universities and new academic fields to prepare professionals parallel with the industry development in the nation.

Public Universities in Malaysia has been categorised to 3 groupings namely:

- Research University
- Comprehensive University
- Focused University

These categories mirrored the main academic fields offered by the Universities to their respective students.

Apart from that, with the international recognition given to Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) / University of Science, Malaysia as Apex Universiti is a greatest achievement given to IPTA in Malaysia. With this recognition, Malaysia has taken step to become centre of excellence for higher education and the spreading of knowledge in the region by the year 2020.

With the rapid establishment of private universities / IPTS have made public universities to be able to compete to develop human capital that are competent and knowledge driven to assist in raising the economy and development of the country in tandem with 4 Cores in Malaysia Higher Edecation Strategic Plan ie Strengthening Higher Education.

Link (in BM):
http://jpt.mohe.gov.my/index.php/ipta/inst...universiti-awam

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UNIVERSITI MALAYA (UM) / UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA

University of Malaya, or UM, Malaysia's oldest university, is situated on a 750 acre (309 hectare) campus in the southwest of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.

It was established on 8th October 1949 in Singapore with the merger of the King Edward VII College of Medicine (founded in 1905) and Raffles College (founded in 1928).

The University of Malaya derives its name from the term 'Malaya' as the country was then known. The Carr-Saunders Commission on University Education in Malaya, which recommended the setting up of the university, noted in its Report in 1948: "The University of Malaya would provide for the first time a common centre where varieties of race, religion and economic interest could mingle in joint endeavour ... For a University of Malaya must inevitably realise that it is a university for Malaya."

The growth of the University was very rapid during the first decade of its establishment and this resulted in the setting up of two autonomous Divisions on 15 January 1959, one located in Singapore and the other in Kuala Lumpur. In 1960, the government of the two territories indicated their desire to change the status of the Divisions into that of a national university. Legislation was passed in 1961 and the University of Malaya was established on 1st January 1962.

On June 16th 1962, University of Malaya celebrated the installation of its first Chancellor, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, who was also the country's first prime minister. The first Vice-Chancellor was Professor Oppenheim, a world-renowned Mathematician.

Currently, His Royal Highness The Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah is the Chancellor of the University of Malaya.

Link:
http://www.um.edu.my/

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UM CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION (UMCCED)

UMCCed was established in 1998 as a centre under the University of Malaya Chancellery with the purview of offering training and education programmes at Diploma and Certificate level, and short courses in various fields. UMCCed is the only centre in a public university pioneering in coaching and training services which are offered specifically to executives, administrative officers, entrepreneurs, trainers as well as professional consultants as an effective method in increasing productivity and attaining organisation as excellence.

Industry Driven Programme

All programmes at UMCCed are designed to meet the needs of a rapidly developing country such as ours, providing it with a defined competitive edge by having well-trained workers. The programmes are designed based on several factors. These include the relevance of programmes to the needs of the country and types of human resource required, marketability the programmes or in light of current and future developments, and how functional the programmes are.

The courses offered reflect the focus of UMCCed on industry driven programmes. It keeps abreast of developments in industry and the community and stresses extensive synergistic links with both sectors in the teaching and research domains. All curricula and teaching materials are developed under the supervision of well-qualified lecturers and practitioners in the respective fields. The continuous interaction between the academics and the professionals provides invaluable input to all programmes developed and implemented by UMCCed. On completion of the programmes, students are prepared for employment in their respective fields.

UMCCed has proven its excellence as a centre for continuing education in Malaysia by successfully producing more than 17,000 graduates which consist of both the Diploma and Certificate levels in various fields.

Link:
http://www.umcced.edu.my/


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UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM) / UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE, MALAYSIA

Established as the second university in the country in 1969, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was first known as Universiti Pulau Pinang. In 1971, USM moved from its temporary premises at the Malayan Teachers’ Training College, Bukit Gelugor to the present 416.6 hectare site at Minden, approximately 9.7 km from Georgetown.

USM offers courses ranging from Natural Sciences, Applied Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences to Building Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education. These are available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to approximately 30,000 students at its 17 Academic Schools on the main campus in the island of Penang; 6 Schools at the Engineering Campus in Nibong Tebal (approximately 50km from the main campus); and 3 at the Health Campus in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan (approximately 300km from the main campus).

USM also has 17 dedicated research centres for a wide range of specialisations which include archaeology, medicine and dentistry, molecular medicine, science and technology, Islamic development and management studies, and policy research and international studies. It also provides consultancy, testing, and advisory services to the industry under the ambit of USAINS Holdings Sdn Bhd, the University’s commercial arm.

Since the beginning, USM has adopted the School system rather than the traditional Faculty system to ensure that its students are multi-disciplined from their exposure to other areas of study by other Schools. It also encourages students to be active in extra-curricular activities given the myriad of clubs and societies available.

As a Research Intensive University recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) in 2007, USM offers educational and research opportunities to students and staff. In 2008, USM also became the first university in the country to be selected by the Malaysian government to participate in the Accelerated Programme for Excellence (APEX), a fast-track programme that helps tertiary institutions achieve world-class status.

Link:
http://www.usm.my/

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UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA (UKM) / NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA

National University of Malaysia (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; UKM) is a public university located in Bangi, Selangor which is about 35 km south of Kuala Lumpur. Its teaching hospital, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC) Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (PPUKM) is located in Cheras and also has a branch campus in Kuala Lumpur.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, the national university of Malaysia was born from the aspirations of the nationalists to uphold the Malay Language as a language of knowledge. The quest for a national university was suggested in 1923 by the writer Abdul Kadir Adabi as a move against British colonisation. This nationalist tide galvanised Malay intellectuals of the time but met British suppression. The nationalists never wavered and in 1969 the movement again blossomed. A Sponsoring Committee chaired by Syed Nasir Ismail, a Malay intellectual, was set up to prepare a report recommending the establishment of UKM. Other prominent members of this committee include Dr. Mahathir Mohamed (Tun), Malaysia's 4th Prime Minister who was then the Education Minister, and Dr. Mohd Rashdan Haji Baba, who later became UKM's first Vice-Chancellor.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia opened its doors on 18 May 1970 to 192 undergraduate students in Jalan Pantai Baru, Kuala Lumpur, a temporary campus housing three main faculties. In October 1977, UKM moved to its present premises which form the main campus in Bangi. The campus has a size of 1,096 hectares, situated in the metropolis encompassing the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur, the main commercial centre, and Putrajaya, the administrative capital.

UKM is one of five research universities in the country. It was ranked number 259th in the world by QS World University Rankings in 2014. It is ranked 98th place in the 100 best new universities established within the last 50 years in the world. It is the only university from Malaysia that made it in the 2012 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Top 50 Universities Under 50 Years Old list ranked in the 31st place. It placed 56th and 56th in the QS Top 500 Asian University Rankings in 2014 and 2015 respectively.

Link:
http://www.ukm.my/

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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA (UTM) / UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MALAYSIA

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is a public research University in Malaysia and a research-intensive university in engineering, science and technology . It is located in Johor Bahru, the southern city in Iskandar Malaysia and its branch campus in Jalan Semarak, Kuala Lumpur.

UTM is a graduate-focused university with 56% of its student population consisting of postgraduate students, the highest in Malaysia. As at 2015, UTM has more than 5,000 international students from more than 60 countries, the highest among research universities in Malaysia.

The history of UTM began in 1904 when a technical school began operation on Weld Road (now Jalan Raja Chulan) to teach Technical Assistants for the Federated Malay States Departments of Railways, Survey and Public Works. The school was known as Treacher Technical School , named after Sir William Treacher, the Resident General. Students took classes on part-time basis; they worked and trained according to the technical needs of their employment.

In 1941 the Advisory Committee of Technical Schools recommended that the school be elevated to college status and proposed that a new technical college be constructed. The new college was to be built on a 47-acre piece of government land in Gurney Road (now Jalan Semarak), Kuala Lumpur. In the early years, the technical college conducted engineering courses at diploma level in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Radio Engineering, Land Surveying, Building Architecture and Quality Surveying, while a special in Automobile Engineering was offered for the transportation enforcement officers. The enrolment for the 1958/1959 academic session was 320 students.

In 1960 the college began a new era by upgrading its engineering courses to the degree level. Student following courses at the college sat for professional examinations conducted by the Institution of Civil Engineers and Institution of Mechanical Engineers, United Kingdom & the Royal Institute of British Architects, as well as the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. On March 14, 1972, Malaysia’s Ruler, DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Dipertuan Agong proclaimed the formation of Institut Teknologi Kebangsaan (ITK) under section 6(1) of the University & University College Act 1971.

On 1 April 1975, the journey from school to university was completed when the institution became Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).

In 1976, the government approved the university constitution and the university Senate and Council were established.

As of the 1975/1976 academic year, the UTM Faculty of Engineering split into the faculties of Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Faculties. The three faculties together with the Faculty of Built Environment and Faculty of Surveying, plus the Centre for Science for Science Students and Centre for Humanities Students became the precursors of most academic programmes in UTM today. By 1976, the student population had reached 2,593 with 1,745 pursuing diploma level studies, 607 in the degree programmes, and 241 in the integrated programmes.

On December 3, 1977, UTM witnessed its first group of 65 graduates being conferred their degrees in the inaugural convocation ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, graced by the Royal Highness Almarhum Sultan Ismail Ibni Almarhum Sultan Ibrahim, the first Chancellor of UTM.

The university moved to a new campus located on 2,400 acres of land in Skudai, Johor. Construction works had begun in 1978 and the campus opened on September 16, 1985 by His Majesty Sultan Iskandar Ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail, then the Yang di Pertuan Agong, in his capacity as his capacity as the second Chancellor of UTM.

UTM is one of the few public universities in Malaysia that has attained research university status, opening avenues for research and industrial collaboration through government research grants. On 8 January 2012, the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education declared UTM to be the first Malaysian university to attain full autonomy from the government. This allows the university to select the best of the regional students, as well as handle most of the management internally for a more efficient administration.

Link:
http://www.utm.my/


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KOLEJ SPACE

Kolej SPACE is a private learning institution governed by UTMSPACE Services Sdn. Bhd (USSB), an entirely owned company of UTMSPACE, a corporate entity under the administration of the renowned local university in Malaysia, The School of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). It is situated in the heart of the city, the golden triangle of Kuala Lumpur.

Kolej SPACE offers its own homegrown programmes which are accredited by MQA and tailored to the current trends of industrial needs. The programmes that are currently offered here are Diploma in Facilities Management, Diploma in Management and Diploma in Computer Science.

Link:
http://www.kolejspace.edu.my/

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INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA (IIUM)

The International Islamic University Malaysia (Arabic: الجامعة الإسلامية العالمية بماليزيا; Malay: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia), also known as IIUM or UIAM, is a Public Institution of Higher Education (PIHE) in Malaysia. Its main campus is located in Gombak, Selangor with its Centre for Foundation Studies situated in Petaling Jaya and Gambang, Pahang and its medical-centric branch in Kuantan, Pahang. IIUM also has two city campuses in Kuala Lumpur. The university is sponsored by eight governments from the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC).

The university was established on the 23rd of May 1983 and founded upon Islamic principles. Islamic values are inculcated into all disciplines. IIUM offers bachelor, master's degree and PhD courses at its 14 faculties, also known as kulliyyah.

The university's language of instruction are English and Arabic, and many of its students come from overseas. IIUM became the first international university and the first university in Malaysia to use English as the medium of instruction and administration.

The university operates under the supervision of the Board of Governors, which is composed of representatives of the OIC as well as the eight sponsoring governments, namely; Malaysia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Libya, Maldives, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The Constitutional Head, President and Rector of this university are all Malaysians.

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http://www.iium.edu.my/


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INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC COLLEGE (IIC)

International Islamic College (IIC) is one of the private higher education institutions in Malaysia. As a subsidiary wholly owned by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), IIC draws inspiration from IIUM's vision and mission to become an educational institution concerned with comprehensive excellence which encompasses academic quality as well as spiritual piety. It aspires to educate young men and women to reach their full potentials and help them achieve their dreams in life. With emphasis on inculcation of values in its teaching and learning activities, the college envisages that its graduates would bring positive impact to the society through their contributions in various aspects of societal development. IIC has grown significantly since its establishment in year 2000. Now, with more than 11,000 alumni, the college is currently a 'home' to 4,200 students studying for certificates, diplomas and degrees in its vibrant campus in the Batu district of Kuala Lumpur.

Link:
http://www.iic.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA (UUM) / NORTHERN UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA

Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), which was officially established on 16 February 1984, is the sixth Malaysian public university. It is the only university that was set up to specialise solely in management education from the very beginning of its establishment.

The planning of the construction of this sixth university began in August 1983 when the Ministry of Education Malaysia began to give form, in earnest, to the idea of setting up this university. On 19th October 1983, the Cabinet gave its official approval for this project in Kedah. At that time, the project was called “The Sixth University Project”. Several months later, the temporary office of the sixth university, officially named Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), was officially opened on 15th February 1984 in Jitra, Kedah.

The permanent UUM campus, referred to as the Sintok Campus, commenced operations on 15 September 1990. The RM 580 million Sintok Campus was officially opened on 17 February 2004 by the Royal Chancellor, His Royal Highness Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah. An area encompassing 107 hectares of forest has been developed into various facilities both to attract tourists to the northern region and to satisfy the recreational needs of the members of the campus community. Among these facilities are a picnic area, a nine-hole golf course, a go-kart circuit, a shooting and archery range, an equestrian site, and many others that are fast gaining popularity among tourists and the members of the campus community alike.

In January 2008, a restructuring of the university academic system was undertaken with the express purpose of preparing a strong structure that would enable the increase in the number of postgraduate students and the hoisting of the UUM flag in the international academic arena. In this restructuring exercise, 13 faculties were merged and streamed into 3 main Academic Colleges, namely UUM COB (UUM College of Business), UUM CAS (UUM College of Arts and Sciences), and UUM COLGIS (UUM College of Law, Government and International Studies).

To emblazon the name of UUM in the annals of academic excellence as an Eminent Management University and as a Research University in the Social Sciences, a UUM Transformation Plan was launched by the Vice-Chancellor of UUM, Professor Dato’ Dr. Mohamed Mustafa Ishak, in conjunction with his 2011 New Year’s Message on 1st January 2011 at the Mua’adzam Shah Hall.

The UUM Transformation Plan, which is essentially a roadmap for the future pursuits and endeavours of UUM, is divided into two phases. Phase One, which is from 2011 till 2015, is focused on unequivocally placing UUM on the local academic map in a systematic and planned manner. During this period, greater emphasis will be given to ensuring the successful achievement of the objectives of the First Phase while, at the same time, being mindful of the imperatives of the Second Phase of the Transformation Plan, which will be from 2016 till 2020.

Link:
http://www.uum.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA (UPM) / PUTRA UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA

Universiti Putra Malaysia was first established as the School of Agriculture in 1931. The school was located on a 22-acre piece of land in Serdang and offered two programmes - a three-year diploma programme and a one-year certificate course in Agriculture. In 1947, the school was declared the College of Agriculture Malaya by Sir Edward Gent, the then Governor of the Malayan Union. The establishment of Universiti Pertanian Malaysia came about when the College of Agriculture in Serdang merged with the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Malaya. Dr. Mohd. Rashdan bin Haji Baba, the then principal of the College of Agriculture Malaya, was appointed as the first Vice-Chancellor by virtue of the provisions of Section 18 of the Universities and University Colleges Act, 1971.

With the first intake of 1,559 students, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia had its first academic session in July 1973 in the three central faculties and one basic division: the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture, and a Division of Foundation Studies. In the early 80s, UPM extended its area of studies to include the field of Science and Technology (S&T). In 1997, the name Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was changed to Universiti Putra Malaysia by former Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad, as a strategic gesture to portray the status of UPM as a centre of higher education capable of providing various fields of studies, especially in science and information technology, which facilitate national development in the new millennium.

The university has two branch campuses which are the main campus at Serdang, Selangor offering bachelor to Master and PHD level and the branch campus located in Bintulu, Sarawak offering diploma programmes. UPM is one of the five research based universities in Malaysia.

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http://www.upm.edu.my/


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PUTRA BUSINESS SCHOOL

Established in 1997, the Putra Business School (Formerly known as the Graduate School Management), a subsidiary of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is one of the nation’s top business schools and a graduate business school of international repute. PBS is the first graduate business school in Malaysia to earn accreditation by AACSB- the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. PBS is also accredited by ABEST21 (The Alliance on Business Education and Scholarship for Tomorrow, a 21st Century Organisation).

Putra Business School (PBS) is not like any business school. PBS’ fundamental approach to the purpose of business is as enablers to the betterment of society. Currently offering post graduate programme ranging from Masters to PhD on part-time and full time basis for local Malaysians and international students.

Link:
http://putrabusinessschool.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SARAWAK (UNIMAS) / UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA, SARAWAK

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (University of Malaysia, Sarawak) or UNIMAS was officially incorporated on 24 December 1992. UNIMAS is Malaysia's eighth University, established just after the declaration of Vision 2020. Recently, UNIMAS has been ranked at 165th in Asian University Rankings 2011 by QS World University Rankings.

The University took in its first students numbering 118 in 1993 with the opening of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Resource Science and Technology. These students were temporarily located at Kolej Latihan Telekom, Simpang Tiga, Kuching until in 1994 the University moved to its East Campus in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. The University’s East Campus at Kota Samarahan was officially launched by the Prime Minister, YAB Dato’Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on Independence Day, 31 August 1993.

The opening of the new West Campus by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi on 18 April 2006 was witnessed by 10,000 students, staff and members of the public.

At present, the University consists of eight Faculties, three Institutes and seven Centres.

UNIMAS was awarded MS ISO 9001: 2008 quality certificate by SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. and IQNet on 13 May 2010 for its core management process at Undergraduate Studies Division (BPPs) and Centre for Academic Information Services (CAIS).

UNIMAS has implemented and maintains an Information Security Management System(ISMS) which fulfills the requirement of ISO/IEC 27001:2005 and MS ISO/IEC 27001:2007 standards. The scope covers the areas for the management of UNIMAS Data Centre covering equipment, system software, database and operating systems for the university's critical applications. The certification was issued to UNIMAS on 27 September 2013.

UNIMAS commitment to research has already been recognised by the stakeholders and partners in industry by the provision of endowments for the establishment of eight research chairs; these include the Tun Zaidi Chair for Medicinal Chemistry, the Tun Openg Chair for Sago Technology, the Shell Chair for Environmental Studies, and the Sapura Chair for ICT.

Link:
http://www.unimas.my/

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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH (UMS) / UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA, SABAH

(UMS) is an institution of higher education that produces human resources, experts and professionals in a variety of fields with the focus on the quality of graduates, quality of institutions, and quality of the overall system. With the vision to strive to be an innovative university of global standing, UMS strives to achieve academic excellence and international recognition through its attention to learning and teaching, research and publications, social services and balance in knowledge specialization.

The university also prioritizes the personal growth of its students, resulting in greater innovation and productivity for the benefit of society and the nation as a whole. UMS is committed to education transformation to fulfill the core aspirations outlined in the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015–2025 (Higher Education) in preparing Malaysia’s youth to thrive in the complex and ever-changing future.

UMS employs a holistic approach towards teaching and learning, where both theory and practice are equally emphasized to get the best out of students’ academic development. Our teaching and learning modules and niche areas of research are designed to impart knowledge of current issues and modern perspectives. UMS has committed to harness the power of online learning to widen access to good quality content and enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

UMS with a total of ten faculties offers 64 bachelor programs in science, engineering, medical, food science, agriculture, forestry, arts, humanities, business, accounting and economics. Under the Ministry of Higher Education Star Rating project (MyMOHES), our university has achieved 5 star ranking (98%) and is currently second in the comprehensive university category. UMS is also ranked fourth in the top choice universities among Malaysia’s STPM/Matriculation/Foundation leavers. At present, UMS has more than 15,000 students enrolled in undergraduate programs and more than 2700 postgraduate students at the Masters and PhD levels.

UMS is one of the most beautiful university campuses in the country, with fascinating landscape, lush greeneries and impressive structures. Indeed, UMS is the only University in Malaysia with its own beach and jetty. Ever since its establishment, UMS has made consistent efforts to develop modern infrastructures while conserving the existing biota. Various academic and non-academic facilities such as highly-resourced libraries, high end teaching and research instruments and laboratories, multimedia laboratories, WiFi, internet and online facilities, sport centers and outdoor facilities, students’ centers and hostels are available to enrich the students’ varsity life. Several supporting offices and centers are established with efficient management to provide effective services and safe environment to students for a better and memorable campus life while enhancing effective learning experiences.

UMS is also among the key-player in contributing to the growth of learned and skilled human capital in the nation. So far, UMS graduates are more than 53,000 including international students from various countries such as China, Brunei, Iraq and Indonesia. Our alumni are working in many renowned organizations or as entrepreneur. UMS has inspired them by providing the needed environment for them to plan their career and equip themselves with the required knowledge and skills such as communication skills, critical thinking skills and language proficiency before entering the working world. In addition, our alumni had been taught to be ethically and morally upright, spiritually grounded and able to work across cultures.

Link:
http://www.ums.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS (UPSI) / SULTAN IDRIS EDUCATION UNIVERSITY

Sultan Idris Education University (University Pendidikan Sultan Idris) UPSI is a public university in the town of Tanjung Malim, Perak in Malaysia. First established in 1922 as a teachers college, it is one of the oldest functioning institutions of higher learning in Malaysia.

The first teacher training center in Malaya was originally located in Taiping and was known as the Matang Teacher Training College. Opened in 1913, the house of the Malay noble of Taiping, Ngah Ibrahim served as the first teacher training college in Malaya until it was shifted to Tanjung Malim nine years later and given the name of the Sultan of Perak at that time. The history of UPSI as we know it today dates to 1922 when the university was then known as the Sultan Idris Training College (SITC). It was set mooted by the then deputy director of Malay schools, R.O. Winstedt as a training college for Malay teachers. Named after the late Sultan Idris Murshidul Azam Shah, the 28th Sultan of Perak, the college was opened on 29 November 1922 by the chief secretary of the Federated Malay States, Sir George Maxwell.

The initial instructional regime required students to complete a three-year course of training where traditional skills and arithmetic were taught. With the adoption of the Education Ordinance 1957 based on the recommendations of the 1956 Education Committee Report (better known as the Razak Report), the training course was extended to five years and new subjects were introduced. SITC also came to be officially known by its Malay name, Maktab Perguruan Sultan Idris (Sultan Idris Teachers College) or MPSI.

In 1976, MPSI became co-educational with the admission of the first batch of 150 female students. In 1987, MPSI was upgraded and renamed Institut Perguruan Sultan Idris (Sultan Idris Teachers Institute) or IPSI and new courses were made available leading to a degree conferred by Universiti Pertanian Malaysia (today known as Universiti Putra Malaysia).

IPSI was upgraded to a full university bearing its current name on 1 May 1997 in line with the plans by Malaysia to increase the number of graduate teachers in primary and secondary schools.

Link:
http://www.upsi.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA (UiTM) / MARA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

UiTM begins its genesis as RIDA (Rural & Industrial Development Authority) Training Centre was the inspiration of Dato' Onn Ja'afar, the founder and former president of United Malays National Organisation (UMNO). The idea was conceived as a result of a study visit to Ceylon in 1951 (now Sri Lanka) to look into its rural development programme in 1951. A resulting working paper outlined the establishment of RIDA (Rural and Industrial Development Authority) and its objectives of rebuilding the rural society, as well as improving rural the community's economy.There were two centres under the auspices of RIDA : Taman Asuhan RIDA (Kuala Lumpur) and Dewan Latehan RIDA (Petaling Jaya). Dewan Latehan RIDA began operations in November 1956 under its first principal, Tuan Syed Alwi bin Syed Sheikh Alhadi. It was officially opened by Dr Ismail bin Dato' Abdul Rahman, the Minister for Trade and Industry on 14 February 1957. Dewan Latehan RIDA became known as Maktab MARA or MARA College, in June 1965.The name change also meant that the college no longer operated under RIDA, instead became the most important unit of the MARA Training Division.

MARA Institute Of Technology 1967 - 1999 (ITM)

MARA College was officially renamed Institut Teknologi MARA on 14 October 1967. Its establishment came as a response to a crucial need in the country for trained manpower at professional and semi-professional levels, especially among bumiputeras. This shortage was identified through a manpower survey conducted by the government in 1965 collaboration with the United Nations.

ITM's rapid development during those years had come about with the expansion of its educational programmes, which were in line with the requirements of an increasingly demanding job market. Many courses were internationally affiliated and the institute offered advanced diploma courses, which were the equivalent to general degrees.

ITM's development is best seen from three phases that spanned a period of 32 years. The first phase (1967-1976) came with the declaration of the institute as an autonomous body with its own 300-acre campus in Shah Alam, and was placed under the Ministry of Rural Development.

The second phase (1976-1996) saw ITM rapidly harnessing its potential as an institution of higher learning. It led to the passing of the ITM Act of 1976 that placed the institute directly under the Ministry of Education.

The third phase (1996-1999) came about as a result of an amendment to the 1976 Act which put ITM on par with all the universities in the country. For functional purposes, ITM was granted all the powers of a university. But its historical name was retained until August 26, 1999.

MARA University of Technology (UiTM)- August 26, 1999

In August 1999, the then Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad announced the change in name of ITM to Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). With such acknowledgement from the government, a major restructuring exercise was carried out in order to consolidate the University's resources for optimum productivity.

UiTM aspires to be world class in all its endeavours and forges ahead in a direction that is in tandem with the latest developments in the world. As UiTM moves forward, it remains focused on academic excellence, innovation, socio-economic goals, worldwide accreditation, globalisation and new technologies in order to contribute to industry and national development.

Act 173 was drafted in conjunction with the establishment of UiTM. It is deemed essential as the Act provides guidelines for maintenance and smooth administration as well as other pertaining matters. The Act also serves as an acknowledgement of the institution’s transition from an institute to a university, and the authority bestowed upon it to function like any other university. This includes the offering of courses of studies and the conferment of degrees at all levels.

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http://www.uitm.edu.my/


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INTEC EDUCATION COLLEGE

INTEC Education College (formerly known as the Centre for Preparatory Studies or Pusat Pendidikan Persediaan (PPP) goes back to 1983 when UiTM (the then ITM) was given the task of preparing overseas bound students with the necessary academic skills and knowledge before continuing their studies abroad. To date, thousands of students who began their studies at this campus had successfully completed their university education studies at prestigious universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Japan, Korea and the Middle-East.

In the year 2000, the college changed its name to Overseas Preparatory Programme (OPP) or Program Persediaan Luar Negeri (PPLN). In 2001, it was known as the International Education Centre (INTEC). This name was used for 9 years until in 2010, the college was known as International Education College (INTEC), instead of ‘Centre’. As it developed, INTEC has received the mandate to operate as a private institution and was rebranding to INTEC Education College. These changes have reflected on its visions in promoting international education.

INTEC now offers overseas preparatory programmes that include American Degree Foundation Programme (ADFP), American Credit Transfer Programme (ACTP), A-Level, A-Level German (ALG), SACE International programme (formerly known as AUSMAT), Look-East Policy Japan Programme, Look-East Policy Korean Programme, INTEC Foundation Studies: France and INTEC Foundation Studies: Middle-East. In 2014 after INTEC received the license to operate as a private tertiary institution, it introduced Diploma programmes for SPM leavers. INTEC has become the centre for Professional Accountancy Programme. INTEC offers courses like Certified Accounting Technicians (CAT) and The Association of Charted Certified Accountants (ACCA).

On top of all, INTEC provides excellent learning facilities including well-equipped computer labs, science and language labs, sophisticated library with adequate references, sports and recreational facilities, counselling services, support for comprehensive student activities as well as multi-purpose halls. INTEC objective is to prepare well rounded students who are not only excellent in academic but also in soft skills management. Students are guided physically, mentally and spiritually in order to face the future challenges through various activities conducted at INTEC Education College.

Link:
http://www.intec.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI SAINS ISLAM MALAYSIA (USIM) / ISLAMIC SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA

OVERVIEW

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) is an emerging Islamic university which is fully owned and funded by the Malaysian Government. Being the 12th Public Institution of Higher learning, it aims to spearhead knowledge and be the global reference centre for Islamic Science.

USIM adopts a balanced approach between the physical and spiritual aspects, not only in the academic programmes offered, but is also widely practised throughout the university including administration and management levels. Against this backdrop, USIM embraces a holistic approach towards the delivery of knowledge, which unites revelational sciences (Naqli knowledge) and the rational sciences (Aqli knowledge).

USIM thus offers a unique model to Islamic Higher Education setting it apart from other Islamic universities worldwide. The integration of religious sciences together with the social and physical sciences in all its programmes provides a comprehensive understanding of current global problems and offers a fresh alternative in solving them.

INTEGRATION OF NAQLI AND AQLI KNOWLEDGE

The education paradigm at USIM is based on the basic principle that integrating religious sciences with social and physical sciences will not only provide a more comprehensive understanding of current global challenges, but also offer a fresh alternative in approaching and solving them. This is because of the universal nature of Islamic values, and history has proven that these values can be shared by all humankind; living together harmoniously with mutual respect and tolerance. It is also an effort towards reviving the scientific and technological feats of Muslim scholars in the past and moving it forward. USIM graduates are moulded within this ethos, so that they are not only able to function as professionals in their respective disciplines effectively, but at the same time are ready to contribute and make a difference to the society in the Islamic tradition.

USIM is committed to be excellent in three tracks in terms of its academic programmes and research. The tracks are;

- Islamic Studies, Quran and Sunnah
- Islamic Science, Technology and Engineering
- Islamic Arts, Social Science and Humanities

The three tracks are supported by the five (5) Centres of Excellence which are responsible for enhancing the research environment.

Link:
http://www.usim.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA TERENGGANU (UMT) / UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA, TERENGGANU

UMT began as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia's Centre for Fisheries and Marine Science, located at Mengabang Telipot, Kuala Terengganu. It provided facilities for both students and lecturers from the Fisheries and Marine Science programmes to conduct their practical sessions and also research.

Eventually, the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science of Universiti Pertanian Malaysia (UPM) in Serdang was transferred to Kuala Terengganu, and the Centre transformed into a branch campus, being renamed Universiti Pertanian Malaysia Terengganu (UPMT) in June 1996. The name of the faculty was also changed to the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology. Also formed were the Faculty of Science and Professional Literature and the Matriculation Centre.

Later on, the Cabinet of Malaysia had approved the establishment of Terengganu University College (KUT) on 5 May 1999 as an associate campus of UPM. Then Terengganu University College was given autonomy on 1 May 2001 and was renamed the Malaysian Science and Technology University College (KUSTEM) on 20 June 2001.

On 1 February 2007, KUSTEM was given the status of a full-fledged university, and with that elevation, it was renamed again and remain to this very day as Universiti Malaysia Terengganu / University of Malaysia, Terengganu.

Link:
http://www.umt.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI TUN HUSSEIN ONN MALAYSIA (UTHM) / UNIVERSITY OF TUN HUSSEIN ONN MALAYSIA

The establishment history of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia / UTHM started off on September 16, 1993. The university was formerly known as Pusat Latihan Staf Politeknik (PLSP). The core business of PLSP then was to train and produce polytechnics academic staff to become knowledgeable and skilful in various engineering fields. The training institute was jointly administered by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and the Ministry of Education Malaysia.

Three years later, PLSP was upgraded to Institut Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (ITTHO). Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak who was then the Minister of Education made the official announcement of the new status on April 12, 1996. This promotion is an acknowledgment to the institution that has excelled in producing human resources for technical education.

On September 27, 2000, the institute achieved another milestone when the Malaysian government agreed to award a university-college status to the institute. This was to recognise its contributions in science and technology-based development as well as in helping the nation to achieve its aspiration. With the new status, the institution was known as Kolej Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (KUiTTHO) and the official announcement was made by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Musa bin Mohamed, the then Minister of Education.

KUiTTHO continued to grow and progress, producing graduates who were skilful, knowledgeable and competitive. Consequently, the Malaysian government, on September 20, 2006, agreed to award the university-college a full university status and changed its name to Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. On February 1, 2007, Datuk Mustapha Mohamed, the Minister of Higher Education officially announced the change of status. Subsequently, Dato’ Seri Hishamuddin Tun Hussein Onn then made the official declaration of the change of name on March 2, 2007.

Link:
http://www.uthm.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA (UTeM) / TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA, MALACCA

Established on 1st December 2000 as the 1st Technical Public University in Malaysia.

THE CAMPUS

Located in the UNESCO world heritage city of Malacca, Set within 766 acres of lush verdant landscape boasting state-of-the art facilities in all its seven faculties.

ACADEMICS

As a Focus University, UTeM boasts strengths in technical fields – namely Engineering, IT, and Management Technology. UTeM has cemented a reputation of being a source of high-quality engineering graduates with the capability of meeting the requirements of high-tech industries. UTeM also has research competencies in areas that it has identified as being key to enhancing the University’s unique proposition and also contributes to the nation such as Green Technology, Systems Engineering, Human-Technology Interaction, and Emerging Technology.

UTeM admits not only local but also international students and this includes students from Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Chad, Syria, Pakistan, Cameroon, Bangladesh, Tanzania, India, Somalia, Singapore, Qatar, Palestine, Libya, Iraq, Iran, Ghana, France, Yemen, Nigeria and Jordan.

UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS

Specifically assigned by the government to collaborate and work closely with the industrial sector. To be one of the worlds’s leading innovative technical schools, producing graduates that meet the current demands of the industry and able to handle the future needs as well. In order to ensure that UTeM is able to produce engineers and technologists who are technically-competent, UTeM has invested in the following:

- Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC):
Set up to promote high technology and precision manufacturing facilities for the purpose of Contract R&D, Contract Manufacturing and in-house industrial on-the-job training.

- CEO Roundtable:
Gathering captains of industry both locally and regionally to provide advice to UTeM including sharing of experiences and providing feedbacks to improve UTeM’s academic programmes, infrastructure and graduate employability as well as creating entrepreneurial leaders.

- Industrial Environment Campus:
Current developments in UTeM are focused on the establishment of training centers that will cater to the needs of the industry as well as providing industrial environment and exposure to the students.

EXCELLENCE IN FOCUSED RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

UTeM has identified critical FOCUSED areas that are the most important for the university’s unique strengths. UTeM has chosen Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) as its niche area, which requires synergistic commitment of all faculties in UTeM and underpinned by four Thrust Areas as follows:

- Green Technology
- Systems Engineering
- Human - Technology Interaction
- Emerging Technology

- UTeM’s thrust areas are multidisciplinary in nature, which includes and draws on the strengths of existing faculties, research centres, institute and laboratories within the university.

Link:
http://www.utem.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PAHANG (UMP) / UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA, PAHANG

UMP was established by the Government of Malaysia on February 16, 2002. UMP was set up as a competency based technical university which specialises in the fields of engineering and technology.

UMP is located on the east coast state of Pahang, the biggest state in Peninsular Malaysia with vast areas of rainforest endowed with a wide range of biodiversities and natural resources.

The campus is also strategically located in the East Coast Industrial Belt of Peninsular Malaysia which hosts a large number of multinational corporations (MNCS) in the chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing, automotive and biotechnology industries.

UMP offers a wide range of skills-based tertiary education programmes and practical-based tertiary education in engineering and technology to produce competent engineers. Its application oriented curriculum integrates theory and practise in the concept of a teaching factory, emphasizing experiental and action learning, task oriented and problem solving.

As for research, UMP focuses on applied research and industrial projects to enrich the teaching and learning processes as well as to promote the commercialization of research products, thus exposing students to the latest research and development activities in the industries.

The university’s campuses are fully equipped with the latest information and communication technology (ICT) systems, including wireless broadband internet connections to facilitate the university’s electronic based e-Learning and e-Management activities.

UMP is committed to the development of human capital and technology to fulfill the needs of industries as well as to contribute to the country’s overall development.

Pekan Campus

Pekan Campus, 50km away from Gambang Campus, is set to be the main campus of UMP after its full completion in 2015 tentatively. Upon its completion, the permanent campus will be able to accommodate a total number of 10,000 students and 2,000 staff. The location is in the vicinity of ever growing industrial zone especially automotive industry which
acts as a catalyst for research collaboration and academic proliferation. Currently, three (3) faculties, namely Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering and Faculty of Electrical & Electronics Engineering have made their way to the campus which is surrounded by sea breeze of the South China Sea.

Gambang Campus

The campus is currently operating in an industrial estate about 30km from the city of Kuantan and it is a 2 and a half hours’ drive from Kuala Lumpur, via the East Coast Expressway. Strategically located in the East Coast Industrial Belt of Peninsular Malaysia which hosts a number of multinational corporations (MNCs) in the chemical, petro-chemical, manufacturing, automotive and biotechnology industries, UMP students have been exposed extensively to the latest development in the fields of engineering and technology.

Link:
http://www.ump.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PERLIS (UniMAP) / UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA, PERLIS

UniMAP is Malaysia's 17th public institution of higher learning. It was approved by the Malaysian Cabinet on May 2001. Originally known as Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraa Utara Malaysia (KUKUM), or Northern Malaysia University College of Engineering, it was renamed as Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) in February 2007. The first intake consisted of 116 engineering students who started classes on June 2002. Currently, UniMAP has approximately 13,488 students and a workforce of more than 2,193 academic and non-academic staff members. It offers 25 undergraduate programmes that lead to Bachelor in Engineering, 13 undergraduate programmes that leads to an Engineering Technology degree and two undergraduate programmes that lead to a Bachelor in Business. We also offers six Diploma in Engineering programmes and 39 postgraduate programmes that lead to Masters and PhD degrees.

UniMAP graduates are nurtured to become competent practitioners in their area of specialization and to have the confidence to explore entrepreneurial possibilities upon graduation. They are expected to not only exhibit excellence in the knowledge and skills that are directly related to their specialized fields of study, but also to demonstrate outstanding proficiency in both communication and ICT skills, as well as possess unsurpassed traits of professionalism and patriotism.

Most of the engineering programmes at UniMAP have an electronic-based focus. However, both basic and applied studies on other fields of engineering and technology that support the advancement of engineering are also actively pursued here. In addition, International Business, Engineering Entrepreneurship and an MBA in Engineering Management are also on offer. The International Business programme is designed to produce global-business leaders who could function and compete effectively in the globalized market place. The Engineering Entrepreneursip programme aims to equip today's generation of 'technopreneurs' with an excellent entrepreneurial knowledge on managing industrial and technology-based businesses, whilst the MBA in Engineering Management is designed to produce competent managers for the engineering and technology sectors.

Link:
http://www.unimap.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI SULTAN ZAINAL ABIDIN (UniSZA) / SULTAN ZAINAL ABIDIN UNIVERSITY

Terengganu, Malaysia has long been known for its scholarly tradition. Sultan Zainal Abidin III, who reigned from 1881 to 1918, made the Terengganu Palace a centre of Islamic knowledge and is considered by many to have been one of the state’s most pious rulers. Today, Sultan Zainal Abidin University (UniSZA) continues this tradition. First established as an Islamic college in 1980, UniSZA has expanded rapidly over the years, becoming a public university in 2006.

UniSZA takes great pride in continuing the legacy of providing excellence in education to all. Fast growing and dynamic, UniSZA offers a comprehensive array of programmes for study including language, design arts and engineering technology, Islamic studies, law, international relations and accounting, business and economics, bioresources, food technology, information technology, social sciences as well as medicine and health sciences.

The University operates four campuses, each with its own area of specialisation. The Gong Badak Campus located just north of Kuala Terengganu is the main campus for the university, accommodating over 7,000 students and housing seven faculties on over 140 hectares of land. The Medical Campus, found in the centre of Kuala Terengganu, is where the Faculty of Medicine operates. It is located directly opposite Terengganu’s largest hospital, Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah. With a seaside location, Tembila Campus has over 385 hectares of land. It currently operates two faculties, the Faculty of Bioresources and Food Industry as well as the Faculty of Informatics and Computing. Tembila is UniSZA’s newest campus and is situated in the northern part of Terengganu. The university also has a campus in Kuala Lumpur, UniSZA International Campus, designed to cater for executive programmes and graduate studies.

At the moment UniSZA has 10 faculties, each offering various levels of study from diploma to degree, and master to doctorate. In addition there are sixCentres of Excellence focusing on research and graduate studies. These centres include The Research Institute for Islamic Products and Civilization (INSPIRE), the East Coast Environmental Research Institute (ESERI), AGROPOLIS UniSZA which focuses on agriculture and food innovation, the Institute for Community Development and Quality of Life (i-CODE), ASEAN and International Research Institute (IAIS) and Darul Iman Institute (IDAMAN) . UniSZA has 46 undergraduate programmes and 25 postgraduate degrees offering hundreds of areas of specialisation.

UniSZA has long striven to broaden its area of operation, constantly seeking to establish new and active relations with institutions throughout the world. In addition to having over 60 active Memorandum of Understanding with universities, private industry, and government agencies both local and abroad, the university actively encourages international students to join our academic programmes. This is in line with our vision, to be ‘A Globally Acclaimed Preferred University’.

The university has defined its mission to inspire refined individuals, proficient in management technology through academic excellence and community engagement. This is done by adhering to our nine core values; to be ethical and moral, competent and skilled, professional, collaborative, creative and innovative, customer focused, responsible, caring with a sense of belonging, as well as being reliable.

With the broad range of programmes offered by the faculties and research centres, UniSZA’s niche is ‘Human Civilisation and Management Technology’ with its motto: ‘Knowledge for the Benefit of Humanity’.

Link:
https://www.unisza.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA KELANTAN (UMK) / UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA, KELANTAN

In line with the government’s vision to propel the country to become a high-income nation, UMK aspires to help perpetuating this noble intention by making headway in proliferating the human capital so as to spur on the country’s development. Since its inception in 2007, UMK has been steadily instrumental in championing entrepreneurship education in Malaysia in order to produce multitalented graduates.

Centralising on the concept, “Entrepreneurship is Our Thrust”, efforts in upholding entrepreneurship education would be unavailing without efficient and effective manpower. Advancing on the platform of excellence, YBhg. Prof. Dato' Dr. Mortaza Bin Mohamed, the Vice Chancellor, at the head of the university together with staunch supports from the top management as well as the stalwarts of academicians, they have all prepared UMK to become a reputable institution of higher learning in offering programmes of high quality that meet market demand. Starting off with only four programmes (Creative Technology, Heritage, Entrepreneurship & Business and Applied Science – Agricultural Technology Entreprenuership), now UMK offers twenty-seven diversed programmes at five different faculties in conjunction with the current demand and development of the industry.

In preparation for a further solid development on the human capital, assistance is sought from a steadfast support system so as to meet the demand of the stakeholders. The indefatigable support staff and efficient ecosystem have contributed in providing a conducive and consilient learning environment for students. In tandem with modern advancement, UMK is now ready to explore all the possibilites.

Link:
http://www.umk.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITI PERTAHANAN NASIONAL MALAYSIA (UPNM) / NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA

UPNM was formerly known as Akedemi Tentera Malaysia (ATMA) or the Malaysian Armed Forces Academy which was established on June 1, 1995. The institution was also branded as the sole organization responsible in upgrading the knowledge and academic status of the armed forces by offering bachelor degree courses in fields of engineering, sciences and managements while not neglecting the basic requirements of military training.

The bachelor degree courses were accredited and awarded by University Teknologi Malaysia in the beginning. Lecturers – some from within the armed forces, some hired by the academy and the rest deputised by UTM where all were fully committed to changing the face of the Malaysian armed forces.

In November 10, 2006, ATMA’s responsibility was recognized and further given a boost when it was upgraded to university status creating the current UPNM. The establishment of the university was announced by our former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi during the Budget 2007 reading at the Malaysian Parliament. The setting of the university cost was RM500 million and was fully borne by the Government of Malaysia.

The university’s first intake of students was for the 2007/2008 session which amid new changes having admission the first intake of civilian undergrads. Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia prepares the Malaysian military and civilian leaders to better address national and international security challenges through multi-disciplinary educational programmes, research, professional exchanges and outreach.

Though the university was not too long ago established, it has already chalked up over 11 years of experience in education and training since 1995 with over 1000 graduates in the fields of engineering, computer science and management. These graduates have all been successfully inducted and now suit as full officers in the Malaysian Army, Royal Malaysian Navy, Royal Malaysian Air Force, also in other Government Sectors and Non Government Sectors.

Link:
http://www.upnm.edu.my/

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Update Status:

- Updating links for IPTAs.
- Added additional info on private colleges (wholly owned by IPTA) that are administered by public Universities on each respective IPTAs' posts ie IIC by IIUM, Kolej SPACE by UTM and INSTEC Education College by UiTM.
- Added additional info on JMTi in JTM and Skills Malaysia's post as part of ILP and ADTEC.
- New posts on MARA affliated skills institutions and colleges.

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PUBLIC SERVICE QUALIFICATION RECOGNITION SYSTEM - E-SISRAF

A recognized qualification or an equivalent qualification is to become one of the main conditions for appointment in the Malaysian Public Service as specified in the schemes of public service. Article 17 of the Regulations of the Public Officers (Appointment, Promotion and Termination of Service) Regulations 2012 states:



Public Service Department (JPA) has issued Circular No. 8 of 2002, entitled "List of Qualifications Recognised by Government To Be Used In Appointment to the Public Service" . The circular inform the Appointing Authority (AA) should check the status of the recognition of the qualifications of candidates for appointment to positions in the Public Service as required in the schemes of service.

Recognition of qualifications from higher education institutions within and outside of Malaysia are only involved tertiary studies at Certificate, Diploma and First Degree levels.

Link to E-SISRAF :
http://www2.mqa.gov.my/esisraf/

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MALAYSIA QUALIFICATIONS REGISTER - MALAYSIA QUALIFICATION AGENCY (MQA)

Introduction

Section 81 of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency Act 2007 (Act 679) provides that the Agency shall establish and maintain a national register known as the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR), containing programmes, qualifications and higher education providers accredited under the Act.

The MQR is the reference point for accredited programmes awarded by higher education providers. These programmes or qualifications (i.e. certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, or degree) must conform to the Malaysian Qualifications Framework.

Objective

The objectives of the MQR are :

(i) to provide information on accredited programmes and qualifications;
(ii) to enable stakeholders to know, understand and make comparison on the features of a qualification and its relationship with other qualifications;
(iii) to facilitate the credit transfer process.

Introduction : Provisional Accreditation

Provisional Accreditation is a “candidacy assessment” to determine the strength of the curriculum to be offered and the readiness of its delivery support system before it is offered to the public.

Provisional Accreditation is granted with a validity period to a particular programme. The programme is required to undergo a Full Accreditation exercise prior to the expiry of the validity period.

Link to Malaysia Qualifications Register MQA :
http://www2.mqa.gov.my/MQR/

Link to Provisional Accreditation Register MQA :
http://www2.mqa.gov.my/pasp/

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MALAYSIA SKILLS QUALIFICATION REGISTER

Skills qualifications listed are administered under the purview of the Skill Development Department (JPK), Ministry of Human Resources. JPK is responsible for the evaluation and accreditation is the in full accordance with the provisions of the National Skills Development Act 2006 (Act 652).

Skills qualifications accredited and listed are in line with the enforcement of Malaysian Qualifications Agency Act 2007 (Act 679).

Link to Malaysia Skills Qualifications Register (JPK):
http://apps.dsd.gov.my/webjpk2/JPK_program...rian_negeri.php

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Foreign Universities' Branch Campuses and Institution of Higher Learning owned jointly by Malaysia and foreign institutions

As per topic above, the national higher education policy stated the Malaysian citizens must received quality higher education, competitive and internationally recognised. Malaysia has invited several foreign Universities from United Kingdom (UK), Ireland, Australia, Japan, China and India to open their branch campuses in Malaysia in which has transformed Malaysia into a higher education hub in ASEAN and Asian region in general.

In addition, several strategic partnership between Malaysia with foreign countries such as UK, Germany and Saudi Arabia enabled private Universities set up by collaboration of both parties in which the international syllabuses are based on the respective education / industrial landscape of the said foreign country.

List of Foreign Universities Branch Campuses from United Kingdom:

- University of Nottingham - Malaysia Campus
- Newcastle University Medicine - Malaysia
- Heriot-Watt University - Malaysia
- University of Southampton - Malaysia Campus
- University of Reading - Malaysia
- International University of Malaya-Wales (jointly owned by University of Malaya & University of Wales - Trinity Saint David)

List of Foreign Universities Branch Campuses from Ireland:

- Royal College of Surgeons In Ireland & University College Dublin - Malaysia Campus

List of Foreign Universities Branch Campuses from Australia:

- Monash University - Malaysia
- Curtin University - Sarawak Malaysia
- Swinburne University of Technology - Sarawak Campus

Lis of Foreign University Branch Campus:

- Tsukuba University - Malaysia Campus

List of Foreign University Branch Campus from China:

- Xiamen University - Malaysia Campus

List of Foreign University Branch Campus from India:

- Manipal International University - Malaysia

Strategic partnership University jointly owned by Malaysia and Saudi Arabia:

- Al-Madinah International University

Strategic partnership institute of higher learning jointly owned by Malaysia & Germany:

- German-Malaysian Institute (GMI)

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UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM - MALAYSIA CAMPUS

Malaysia Campus History

Following an invitation from Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Malaysia’s then Education Minister and current Prime Minister, to establish an overseas campus, a partnership between Boustead Holdings Berhad, YTL Corporation Berhad and The University of Nottingham was formally announced in 1998.

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus opened in September 2000. This development was a fundamental part of Nottingham's vision to become a truly global university for the 21st century and beyond. It was the first ever branch campus of a British University established outside of the UK and this innovative concept earned the University the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the field of international achievement – the first time such an award had been bestowed on an academic institution.

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) welcomed its first students in September 2000.

Semenyih Campus

In September 2005, the Malaysia Campus moved to its new purpose-built campus at Semenyih, 30km south of Kuala Lumpur city centre. Occupying a scenic position overlooking green hills on a 101-acre site, and designed to mirror the attributes of University Park in the UK, the campus is a self-contained and self-sufficient neighbourhood village in a garden environment with over 4500 students. It combines a high-quality living environment with state-of-the-art learning, teaching and research facilities. Other campus amenities include:

- residential accommodation
- a purpose-built sports centre and swimming pool
- a students' association complex
- shops
- library
- Transport is available from the campus to the nearest bus and rail stations providing easy access to Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding region.

International outlook

The Malaysia Campus is an integral part of The University of Nottingham, UK and offers students the Nottingham experience in a setting that's truly Asia.

It is part of a global institution serving an international community of students, yet firmly rooted in all that is distinctive about UK education - innovative teaching and assessment methods, which encourage independent, creative thinking.

The student profile at UNMC also reflects Nottingham's status as a global university, with more than 1,400 international students to further enrich on-campus diversity.

In 2015, UNMC celebrates its 15th year anniversary.

Link:
http://www.nottingham.edu.my/
OR
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/about/campuses...ysiacampus.aspx

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY MEDICINE MALAYSIA

About Us

Newcastle University UK, has established an international branch campus, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) in Johor, Malaysia. The campus provides undergraduate degrees in Medicine (MB BS) and Biomedical Sciences (BSc), as well as opportunities for postgraduate study.

The programmes of study are identical to Newcastle’s UK-based provision, and lead to the award of the same degrees, conferred by Newcastle University, UK. By choosing to study at NUMed Malaysia, students will obtain a reputable UK qualification, from an internationally recognised university, at a cost significantly less than that of studying for the same degrees in the UK.

The undergraduate Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MB BS) degrees were launched in 2009, the Biomedical Sciences BSc Honours was launched in 2013 and our Foundation Certificate in Biological and Biomedical Sciences was launched in 2016.

Many of our programmes offer opportunities for periods of study in the UK.

The aim of NUMed Malaysia is to deliver a cost-effective medical programme of the highest quality in order to meet the needs of both our students and the regional health economy. We aim to translate the benefits of our academic endeavour for the benefit of Malaysian society and the greater Asian region.

Campus

Newcastle University’s Malaysian campus is situated in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, in Iskandar Malaysia.

Students studying at the state-of-the-art campus benefit from innovative, first class facilities in which to study. NUMed managed accommodation is just a short distance away, accessed via a free, regular shuttle bus.

Location

The campus is part of EduCity in Iskandar Puteri (formerly known as Nusajaya). It is 1km east of the Gelang Patah Interchange on the main Linkedua Expressway.

The Second Crossing Bridge to Singapore is only 8km from the campus, and the city of Johor Bahru is a near neighbour.

One of the largest developments in the Iskandar Development Region, Iskandar Puteri is planned to be an integrated city providing a world-class environment for business, living and leisure.

Quality and Reputation

The reputation and popularity of the University is backed up by the high-quality teaching and learning experience and the research opportunities available to students.

Newcastle University UK is a modern university with a rich tradition of scholarship, a proud record of service and a truly global alumni network.

Newcastle is a Russell Group University that consistently ranks in the top 20 in the UK for research power and student experience. It is the first UK University to establish a fully owned international branch campus for medicine and the biomedical sciences in Malaysia.

Quality

The Quality Assurance of Basic Medical Education (QABME) framework makes sure that standards in new and existing undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training are being monitored, maintained, developed and approved. It ensures that the outcomes in new doctors are being met. Implementation and monitoring of the process is by evidence-based visits and receipt of an annual report from each school.

NUMed Malaysia’s MB BS also meets the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency’s (QAA) Code of Practice and is in alignment with QAA subject benchmarks. The last QAA review took place in 2016. The QAA commended our management of academic standards and quality of learning by giving us a 'judgement of confidence' – the highest rating available.

Quality governance of the programme is also overseen by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency. NUMed Malaysia is fully recognised by both the General Medical Council (GMC) and the MMC. NUMed Malaysia adopts the published guidance on UK medical education delivered outside the UK available on the General Medical Council website.

Link:
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/numed/

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HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY - MALAYSIA CAMPUS

About us

With a history dating back to 1821, we have a long tradition of excellence and a proven track record in educating, inspiring and challenging the professionals of tomorrow. We are one of the top UK universities for business and industry and have an established reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research.

Our high-quality, career-relevant degrees

The degree programmes at Heriot-Watt are career-focused and relevant to the needs of business and industry, leading employers to actively seek out our graduates. We work in partnership with the professions to develop and accredit our degrees, ensuring career-relevant education and an environment that helps to foster the leaders of tomorrow. Our aim is to equip our graduates with the skills to achieve their ambitions and perform at a high level in their careers.

Our international outlook

For over 20 years we have been committed to providing education of the highest standard to students around the world including:

- a pioneering distance learning programme, launched in 1990 to allow students worldwide to study a Heriot-Watt University degree
- our Dubai Campus, opened in 2005, was the first overseas campus in Dubai International Academic City. In 2011 we capitalised on our success by opening the first purpose-built campus
- Today we have 29,500 students studying our programmes in 143 countries
- Our future in Malaysia is an exciting one with the recent opening of our new green campus.

A fantastic central location

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia's campus is based in the modern garden-city of Putrajaya just 25km south of Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur. Putrajaya is a growing, dynamic city and its proximity allows easy access to the extensive cultural, leisure and retail amenities of the buzzing metropolis.

Putrajaya provides a high quality of life in a new, forward-thinking urban centre. It is a great choice of city for students with excellent facilities, modern infrastructure and transport links. As it's based in the Multimedia Corridor, it also benefits from a highly efficient broadband network. It is developing as an attractive centre of learning for both local and international students and a vibrant student population is steadily growing in the city.

Campus life

Our purpose-built campus in the city of Putrajaya is based only 25 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur. Situated in a stunning lakeside location, the building boasts a variety of informal study spaces, an extensive library and easy access to IT facilities with wifi available throughout.

Students at our Putrajaya campus join a vibrant, diverse community. The multi-cultural character of the campus provides opportunities to meet and mix with a broad range of international students and enjoy a supportive environment to help you make the best of your time as a student.

We offer a range of activities to help students settle into university life, make friends and feel part of the university community. We provide opportunities for students to develop important skills and gain valuable experience, in addition to those offered by our academic programmes.

There are common rooms throughout the campus, giving students space to socialise and relax. On the promenade, facing the lake, is the cafeteria with other stores and retail outlets planned.

Link:
https://www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia.htm

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON - MALAYSIA CAMPUS

About us

Choosing the right place to study is an important decision, with many factors to consider. Southampton is one of only 18 UK universities to be ranked in the top 100 globally (2016/17 QS World University Rankings) and in the Complete University Guide 2017, Southampton is in the top 20. Join us, a founder member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities.

Our Malaysia Campus

We were invited by the Ministry of Higher Education to establish a branch campus for engineering within the EduCity development in Iskandar, Malaysia. Iskandar is the nation’s economic zone located in Johor, just minutes from Singapore. Our Malaysia Campus opened in October 2012 and offers premier undergraduate degrees in engineering. In 2016, our first group of Malaysia Campus students graduated with excellent results - they obtained 10 First Class and eight Upper Second Class MEng degrees.

The University of Southampton has a global reputation for academic excellence. We are one of the top five universities in the UK for engineering and have established a branch campus within the EduCity development in Iskandar Malaysia to enable more students to experience our world-class education. The University has had the privilege of educating international students from all over the world for over 50 years at our Southampton campus. We are fortunate to enjoy long-standing links with Malaysia that span many disciplines and levels of education and research.

At Southampton we are number one for electrical and electronic engineering and in the top 10 for mechanical engineering, in the UK, according to The Guardian University Guide 2017. We are the premier university for aeronautics and astronautics, encompassing a broad range of disciplines in the field of aerospace, currently ranked number five in The Complete University Guide, 2016.
Our split campus (UK and Malaysia) degree programmes offer the chance to gain a unique ‘Southampton’ education for the first two years in Malaysia combined with the final two years at a world-class research-centred university in the UK. You will graduate with a degree from an internationally recognised university and gain a truly global education experience.

University of Southampton Malaysia’s premier undergraduate MEng Mechanical Engineering, MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics and MEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering programmes allow students to study using some of the latest research facilities and equipment in the world and put the theory they learn into practice to deliver real results. All programmes have been approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).

We invite you to study at the University of Southampton and take your place at the cutting edge, among some of the most talented students and academics from around the world.

Our Location

The Malaysia Campus is located in the state of Johor near the southwestern tip of Malaysia, about four hours' drive south of Malaysia's capital city, Kuala Lumpur. Johor's total population is about 3.4 million.

Our campus is located within EduCity in Iskandar Puteri, a new city in Johor and forms part of a pioneering multi-varsity education hub located in Iskandar Puteri, comprising universities and institutes of higher education, academia-industry action and R&D centres, as well as student accommodation, shared sports and recreational facilities.

EduCity aspires to create Asia’s first “best-in-class” higher education destination with a superior urban environment in which students and staff can live, work, study and play.

Why study with us?

The University of Southampton offers a unique opportunity for students to study a top engineering course in Malaysia.

- Gain a unique ‘Southampton’ education experience in Malaysia combined with up to two years at our UK campus.
- Be part of a well-resourced, supportive and intellectually stimulating environment that encourages independent learning and enquiry.
- Get professional engineering accreditation in both the UK and Malaysia.
- Study specialist modules to broaden and deepen your educational experience.
- Benefit from academic links with internationally renowned institutions.
- Enjoy a very high staff to student ratio at our Malaysia Campus.
- Graduate with a highly reputable masters degree from a UK University.

The quality of a UK education in Malaysia

The University of Southampton is a research-led university with a global reputation for academic excellence. We have one of the largest engineering faculties in the UK and are regarded as one of the top five universities for engineering.

Excellent facilities

Our campus in Malaysia has excellent facilities, designed for effective learning with full access to learning resources at the Southampton campus in the UK. When you continue your studies in the UK you will have access to our world-class research facilities.

Link:
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/my/

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UNIVERSITY OF READING - MALAYSIA CAMPUS

About Us

The University of Reading Malaysia (UoRM) can offer students the best of both worlds. You can study for a UK degree from a brand new campus in EduCity@iskandar Malaysia.

UoRM is the first overseas campus of the University of Reading in the UK, which is ranked in the top 1% globally and has a long-established reputation for the quality of its teaching and research.

Uniquely, we guarantee our students the opportunity to study for part of their course in the UK, which means that getting a world class degree with UK study experience is more flexible, accessible and affordable than ever before.

University of Reading students from the UK are also given the chance to study at UoRM, enabling even greater international collaboration and enhancing the teaching and learning experience for all.

We offer a wide range of professional programmes at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level. Home to the internationally renowned, triple-accredited Henley Business School, our programmes include the prestigious Henley MBA.

Students will be taught by international academic staff – the best in their field – and have the same high-quality learning experience as in the UK. 93 per cent of the University of Reading’s students are employed or in further study within six months of graduation. UoRM offers an up-to-date and innovative approach to teaching, designed to ensure that students are well prepared to excel in their chosen careers.

History - Rich In Heritage, At The Forefront of World-Class Education

The University of Reading Malaysia's state of the art campus in EduCity opened its doors in September 2015 and is a testimony to our long and proud history as a leading and pioneering university.

The University of Reading has a rich heritage dating back over 150 years and in 2016, celebrate our 90th anniversary as a university in our own right. Together with the world-leading Henley Business School, now in its 71st year, we continually invest in our facilities. We ensure too that our approaches to teaching and research are up to date and relevant. The opening of our Malaysia campus is the latest milestone in our successful history and an important part of our future.

Our Campus

We are committed to being sustainable, in harmony with our landscape and climate; creating the perfect environment to enjoying studying and university life.

Our brand new, state of the art campus at EduCity@Iskandar Malaysia is an architecturally stunning campus environment, perfect for studying and networking. It is located just 40 minutes away from Singapore International Airport and only 20 minutes from Johor International Airport and offers students a host of unrivalled facilities. The campus covers an area of 27,000 square meters and is an integrated, self-contained space that combines flexible teaching, research and learning spaces with inspiring social spaces. The design for the campus made the finals in the World Architecture Festival Awards in 2013.

The Heartspace - the central parkland space between the two buildings - came from the idea to emulate to open, natural space of the University of Reading's Whiteknight's campus in the UK, but to translate this for a tropical setting. The Heartspace is now a plant-filled space for students to relax and socialise. There is also an amphitheatre for talks, live music and events.

Key features:

- Flexible research, teaching and learning spaces, including 4 lecture theatres
- Cutting edge teaching and research laboratories.
- World class Learning Resource Centre
- A Building Information Modelling lounge for our Built Environment Programmes
- A flagship dealing room will give students the feel of a real trading floor
- A purpose-built moot court to enable experiential learning
- Free, high speed wifi across the campus
- Dedicated student association space
- Muslim prayer room.
- Leisure facilities on EduCity include a 12,000 seat stadium and indoor arena offering basketball, badminton, squash, volleyball and futsal, plus an aquatic centre with an Olympic sized swimming pool.
- The Student Village offers halls of residence, cafes, restaurants, healthcare, a library and shops.

Link:
http://www.reading.edu.my/
OR
https://www.reading.ac.uk/Ready-to-Study/st...r-malaysia.aspx

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INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA-WALES (IUMW)

Why IUMW?

"A unique partnership, a unique opportunity"






The greatest collaboration is finally in Kuala Lumpur. International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW) is a mutual partnership between the University of Malaya and the University of Wales (who has made a commitment to merge with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, United Kingdom) which has more than 200 years of combined academic experience.

IUMW is the first university in South East Asia to be accepted as a member of the United Kingdom's Higher Education Academy (HEA), a renowned British body for learning and teaching in higher education.

Leveraging on both universities' outstanding achievement, together with our own band of academicians, IUMW offers an array of undergraduate and postgraduate courses to both local and international students. We aspire to be a comprehensive reserch-oriented university, recognised for its innovative teaching and learning, research, social services and education management.

All of us at IUMW take great pride in our culture of student engagement and collaborative learning. We offer an exceptional blending of local and international education experience through the array of well-developed, market driven and globally relevant programmes that emanates from our reputation as an international university with a high commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and research. Our partnership with the transformed University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers a pathway to a dual award degree. We aim to give the opportunity to explore within a safe and exciting environment. You will develop to become a socially engaged citizen through our offerings of community participatory extra-curricular activities.

More than 200 years of combined academic experience

Through the University of Malaya and the University of Wales (who has made a commitment to merge with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, United Kingdom), with their 200 years of combined academic experience, we gather experts and professionals in the relevant field to devise up-to-date and comprehensive modules and course structures for our programmes. This is our quality assurance in teaching and learning experiences. IUMW is the first university in South East Asia to be accepted as a member of the United Kingdom's Higher Education Academy (HEA), a renowned British body for learning and teaching in higher education.

Option for dual awards and student mobility

Students will have an option to go for a dual-award from the University of Wales for most of the courses offered. The IUMW student exchange programme provides students with the opportunity to study at the University of Wales. The flexibility and student mobility would encourage cross cultural exposure and promote more opportunities between Kuala Lumpur and Wales. IUMW is proud to offer the students' experience of actually living and studying in the United Kingdom. Grab the opportunity to experience British education and lifestyle on the fifth semester when you are there.

Competitive tuition fees

IUMW provides the opportunity of a world class higher education at very competitive tuition fees with numerous options of popular courses. Students have the opportunity to get an international degree without having to worry about the increasing cost of tuition fee and cost of living.

Strategic location

Being in the heart of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is the fastest growing city in this country with numerous places of attraction which varies from the traditional to urban living, from affordable to expensive. Also, affordable cost of living, and stable economic and social environment would be additional factors to make living and studying at IUMW more attractive.

Cultural diversity

With a fast growing number of international students, we offer cultural diversity. This can broaden your perspective and enhance inter-cultural communications and ensure you fit in the global world. Widespread use of the English language makes living and studying in Malaysia easier for students with a good command of the language in addition to conducive environment to learn English.

International and research-informed university

We aspire to be a leading international and research-informed institution with strong supports from the University of Malaya and the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David. Our senior academic staff who are well versed in their respective research fields will promote and guide students in action research activities in the areas of business, project management, communications, psychology, computer science and biotechnology.

Link:
http://www.iumw.edu.my/
OR
http://www.wales.ac.uk/en/Registry/Prospec...les-(IUMW).aspx

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ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN IRELAND & UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN - MALAYSIA CAMPUS

Introduction

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and University College Dublin Malaysia Campus (RUMC), formerly known as the Penang Medical College, is a private medical university within George Town, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang. Established in 1996, it is wholly owned by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and the University College Dublin (UCD).[2][3] The institution was granted university status in 2018 and to date, it is the only branch campus of an Irish tertiary institution within Malaysia.

RUMC offers both undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses, each of which are split into two sessions. Students spend the first half of their courses in Ireland, before completing the second half at RUMC.

Notably, the current President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, is also the patron of RUMC.

History

The Penang Medical College (PMC) was founded as a private medical school in 1996, in response to concerns over the relocation of Universiti Sains Malaysia's medical faculty to Kelantan; it was felt that the State of Penang should also have its own medical school. Geoffrey Gaik, a doctor by profession who had been trained at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), approached his alma mater to gauge the latter's interest in setting up a branch campus in Penang. PMC was subsequently established with the partnership of the University College Dublin (UCD) and the Penang state government. The first intake consisted of 14 students, all of whom were sent to Dublin, Ireland for medical training.

In 2012, the PMC became fully owned by both the RCSI and the UCD, as the institutions bought out the government's stake in the college.

The PMC was accorded university status in 2018 by Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education.[4] With the upgrade in status, the institution was renamed the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and University College Dublin Malaysia Campus (RUMC).

Academic programmes

Foundation

- Science
- Pre-medical Foundation Year

Undergraduate

- Medical Degree

Postgraduate

- RCSI Masters of Science in Health Research (Part-time)
- UCD Masters of Science in Public Health (Full-time)
- RCSI or UCD Structured MD (Full-time)
- RCSI or UCD Structured PhD (Full-time or Part-time)

Aside from these courses, other examinations organised by the RCSI Surgical Training Office are also conducted at RUMC, as per listed below:

- MRCS – The RCSI Membership Examination is an intercollegiate exam consisting of two parts: MRCS Part A and MRCS Part B. The Intercollegiate MRCS Examinations are held at RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus several times a year, with Part A held worldwide simultaneously.

- FRCS – RCSI collaborated with sister Royal Colleges to offer the Joint Surgical Colleges’ Fellowship Examination (JSCFE) in response to the growing need for an international examination that marks an endpoint of surgical training for doctors and certifies their capacity to act as independent practitioners.

- BSSC – The Intercollegiate Basic Surgical Skills Course is usually held 2-4 times a year at RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus and at other venues around the country. Certification and quality assurance is by RCSI.

Affiliations

RUMC is fully owned by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and the University College Dublin (UCD). In addition, graduates of the RUMC are conferred degrees awarded and recognised by the National University of Ireland

Link:
http://www.rcsiucd.edu.my///www.rcsiucd.edu.my/

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MONASH UNIVERSITY - MALAYSIA CAMPUS

Monash University Malaysia, the Malaysian campus of Monash University opened in 1998 and is located within the Bandar Sunway township in Malaysia. It was the first foreign university in Malaysia. Monash University Malaysia is one of several Monash University campuses and centres outside the State of Victoria in Australia. Monash University also has a centre in Prato, Italy, a campus in South Africa and a research academy in India.

Monash University Malaysia has been given the rating of 'excellent' by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education, which entitles it to government sponsorship of its students, government research grants and greater flexibility in setting staff salaries.

Monash University Malaysia is currently home to approximately 6,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. While other Australian universities have struggled to compete in Asia, Monash University Malaysia has returned a surplus since 2003, which is re-invested in the campus.

In September 2007, the University opened its new RM200 million campus, including a new medical school. The new campus was officially opened by then Deputy Prime Minister and now PM of Malaysia, Dato' Sri Najib Tun Razak. Currently, Malaysia is the third largest campus of Monash University after the Clayton Campus and the Caulfield Campus. The new campus means that Monash Malaysia can now accommodate up to 5,000 students. The campus capacity will be further increased when phase 2 of its development is carried out.

As one of the eight Monash University campuses, the Malaysian campus is subject to Monash University for all matters related to academic development, teaching and support.

History

n the early 1990s, Monash University established a partnership with Sunway University. Under this arrangement, Malaysian students would enrol and spend their first year in Malaysia, before transferring to one of Monash's Australian campuses to complete their degree. Demand increased for these places rapidly and the potential to expand the program was clear. Monash itself had ambitions to develop a comprehensive international campus from the beginning of Mal Logan's term as Vice-Chancellor. However, this proposal was complicated for the Malaysian Government, which was hesitant to allow a foreign university to establish itself in Malaysia. Nonetheless, as the strength of Monash in Malaysia grew, the case for a Monash campus became increasingly persuasive.

In early 1996, it was reported that the Australian Prime Minister had been involved in the signing of a memorandum of understanding to establish the campus. On 23 February 1998, the Malaysian Government formally invited Monash to develop a comprehensive campus, making it the first foreign university in Malaysia. In July of that year, Monash University's newly founded Malaysia campus opened its doors to its first intake of 261 students. Since then, the campus has expanded rapidly. It developed postgraduate courses within a few years, and began to expand its research capacity.

By 2007, it had 3,300 students, and had established a new, purpose-built, fully independent campus. The University has stated that it intends the campus to eventually hold around 10,000 students and that it will develop its research strengths to make it a research hub of South-East Asia.

The Malaysia campus of Monash University is an exemplar of transnational education. Because we are a campus of Monash University, all our staff and students are part of a global academy with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research.

Studying or working at Monash University Malaysia is a dynamic, international experience. Our community of scholars is supported by collegial processes and comprehensive first-class infrastructure. While we are firmly engaged in Malaysia and the region, our focus is also relentlessly global, so our graduates emerge ready to transform the world around them.

10 Reasons to Choose Monash University Malaysia

1) Prestigious Australian Degree - Obtain a prestigious, internationally recognised Monash University degree. Recognised by the Malaysian Ministry of Education and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, and quality assured by Monash University Australia and the Australian Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).

2) Study in Australia - Opportunity to spend some time as an exchange student at Monash University Australia, or to transfer to Monash University Australia after completing at least one year at Monash University Malaysia.

3) Value for Money - Tuition and living expenses significantly less than studying and living in Australia, the US or UK, providing value for money.

4) Quality Research - Access to high quality research-active academic staff with strong industry connections, and state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities.

5) Accessibility - Simplified admissions, payment and visa procedures, and the availability of scholarships for academically meritorious students.

6) Fun and Safe Environment - Safe, secure and inexpensive on-campus accommodation, and a lifestyle offering a range of extra-curricular, sporting and recreational opportunities.

7) Vibrant Culture - Multicultural student population providing support and cultural networks in a dynamic, cosmopolitan, moderate, Muslim environment.

8) Closer to Home - Proximity to countries in the Indian sub-continent and Asian regions.

9) Graduate Outcomes - Excellent employment and career prospects upon completion of studies.

10) Global Family - Life-long world-wide connections through a global alumni network.

Link:
http://www.monash.edu.my/
OR
https://www.monash.edu/study-abroad/inbound...monash/malaysia

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SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY - SARAWAK CAMPUS

About Swinburne

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus is the international branch campus of Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. The Sarawak campus opened in Kuching, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Sarawak, in 2000.

The campus is a partnership between Swinburne Australia and the Sarawak government. The campus is part of a long-term strategy by Swinburne Australia, established in 1908, to globalize its operations and provide its students with international living, working and learning opportunities.

Since it was first set up, Swinburne Sarawak has been growing rapidly. The custom-designed campus has a current student population of 4,000. Apart from Malaysia, students hail from more than 60 countries, making it a truly international university.

Only 15 minutes away from the heart of Kuching city and nestled within commercial and residential areas, the 16.5-acre campus offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, science, commerce, computing and design that are identical to those of its home campus in Australia. Also offered are postgraduate research programs at PhD and masters in these disciplines as well as the MBA (International) and MA (TESOL). Also included is the one-year foundation programs in business, design, information technology/multimedia, engineering and science. A range of English language proficiency programs are also available.

Students may complete their degrees entirely in Kuching or transfer to one of its campuses in Melbourne to complete them.

These courses are a fraction of the cost of studying in Australia and parchments are awarded by Swinburne Australia.

Applied professional emphasis and direct placements in industry are a feature of many of its undergraduate courses. The focus on practical training is an integral part of the course structure and the university is well known for producing employment-ready graduates.

Swinburne Sarawak maintains a strong technology base and important links with industry. It aspires to be a research intensive university and is developing its research capability with a focus on areas relevant to industry. With state-of-the-art facilities, it conducts research on information security, mechatronics engineering, software engineering, business as well as education and e-learning.

Swinburne Sarawak is rated Tier 5: Excellent, the highest rating achieved by any university in the Malaysian Qualifications Agency’s Rating System for Higher Education (SETARA) for 2009, 2011 and 2013.

History of Swinburne Sarawak

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus is the result of a successful combination of goals: Malaysia’s goal of becoming an educational centre of excellence, Sarawak’s goal of increasing its technical workforce and Swinburne University of Technology Australia’s goal of globalising its operations to provide its students with additional international opportunities while providing quality Australian degrees at affordable costs for students from across Asia.

Establishment

The Sarawak campus was established in Kuching, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Sarawak, in 2000. Originally known as Swinburne Sarawak Institute of Technology, it was awarded university status as a foreign branch campus university by the Malaysian Government in 2004 and became Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus. The university therefore has dual nationality, being both a branch of the Australian university as well as a Malaysian university. Degrees awarded are Australian and testamurs are indistinguishable from those awarded in Australia.

The university is jointly owned by Swinburne University of Technology Australia and the Sarawak Government through Yayasan Sarawak (Sarawak Foundation) and Sarawak Higher Education Foundation.

Swinburne Sarawak was founded as part of the Government of Sarawak’s strategy to deliver skilled human capital to the engineering and technical fields for the industrialisation needs of the state. The Australian partner in this venture, Swinburne University of Technology, is well-known in Australia for its business and technical education and for close links with industry. The university wants to make the same high standard of education available to young people abroad.

Courses

Undergraduate degrees offered at Swinburne Sarawak include courses in the areas of Engineering, Science, Business, Computing and Design including double degrees. The university also offers postgraduate research programs at PhD and Masters levels in these disciplines. Courses offered include one-year foundation programs. The Faculty of Language and Foundation offers a wide range of preparatory and English language enhancement programs.

Swinburne Sarawak Campus

The 16.5-acre city campus is only about 15 minutes from the central waterfront area of Kuching. Student numbers have grown from the original intake of about 130 students in August 2000 to about 4000 currently and this is expected to reach 5000 students in several years. International students currently come from more than 60 countries.

The Sarawak campus was expanded in 2008. Completion of the RM110 million project sees eight new custom designed buildings added to the campus, increasing the total number of buildings to 12. These greatly improve teaching, research, student accommodation and other facilities as well as permit further expansion of courses and students, particularly in engineering and science.

Our Unique Features

- Australian Curriculum
The curriculum at the Sarawak campus is sourced directly from Swinburne Australia and has therefore been rigorously vetted for quality prior to its accreditation in Australia.

- Academic Advisory Board
This board is made up of key academics leaders from both the Sarawak campus as well as Swinburne University of Technology, Australia.

- Academics
Highly qualified and experienced academics are appointed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. A significant number of our academics hold PhDs and Masters, and have had industry experience in their field of expertise.

- Examinations
Examinations are moderated by Swinburne, Australia academic staff to regulate the setting and marking of examinations.

- Student Exchange Program
Swinburne Student Exchange Program offers selected current degree students from the Sarawak campus (those in the second year onwards) an unmatched opportunity to enrich their tertiary learning experience in Melbourne at Malaysian costs.

- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Swinburne aims to become a renowned centre for entrepreneurship and innovation, which will be a hallmark of everything we do. We will prepareour graduates to participate in the new economy and society of the 21st Century and heighten your awareness of, and capacity to make the choice between employment and self-employment.

- Internationalisation
Swinburne is committed to an ongoing process of internationalisation. We seek to be held in high regard globally, have an international focus in all we do, an international culture and outlook. We aim to be a university that equips its graduates to thrive in an increasingly globalised environment, and to achieve a balance between the academic, social, economic, ethical and environmental dimensions of internationalisation.

- Industry-Based Learning (IBL)
In 1963 Swinburne University of Technology in Australia pioneered Industry-Based Learning (IBL), a program that trains students by placing them within the industry during their undergraduate study. Students have an option to complete six to 12 months of IBL relevant to their course of study within the industry. Engineering students are also required to undergo a compulsary Professional Experience in Engineering, a cumulative equivalent of 12 weeks full-time industry experience.

Link:
http://www.swinburne.edu.my/

CURTIN UNIVERSITY - SARAWAK MALAYSIA

Curtin University Sarawak Malaysia is an off-shore campus of Curtin University, a university based in Perth, Western Australia. It provides local and international students with higher education in Sarawak, Malaysia. Curtin's Sarawak campus is located in Miri, Sarawak. It is the first offshore campus of Curtin University of Technology and the first offshore campus set up in East Malaysia.

The Sarawak State Government invited Curtin to establish an international university in Sarawak. Curtin Sarawak's operations in Miri commenced in February 1999. In 2002, the new campus was built. In November 1999, Curtin Sarawak was awarded the Multimedia Super Corridor status and was renewed in 2006.

With the opening of the impressive 300-acre campus in the suburb of Senadin to the north of the city in 2002, Curtin established a firm foothold in Malaysia. Curtin Sarawak's modern campus has often been described a piece of Australia transplanted in Sarawak. Many equate it to stepping into another world. Thus is the uniqueness and allure of the campus.

Set in the midst of open flatland that stretches all the way to the Baram River (Sarawak and Malaysia's second-longest) where the Trans-Borneo Highway and the ASEAN Bridge links Miri to neighbouring Brunei, the campus is surrounded by lush greenery as far as the eye can see. Coupled with Miri's famed sunsets and Senadin's location away from the bustle of the city, the ambience of the campus is one our students find tranquil, inspiring and conducive for studying.

Our campus is regarded as one of the most modern and unique in the region. As one walks through the campus, it is evident considerable thought and meticulous attention to detail was paid to its design. The planners and architects took note of the site's natural features, then planned buildings and structures around them, making sure they complemented, and in some instances enhanced, the environment.

To reflect the fact that Curtin is an Australian university, they did a splendid job of transplanting the Curtin architectural model to Sarawak. However, this was not done wholesale as they sought to combine the Australian architecture with traditional Sarawakian elements for a hybrid look that is distinctly Curtin Sarawak.

While the designs of the buildings draw heavily from Curtin traditions, the campus is landscaped according to the local style and aesthetics to fit in with Sarawak's tropical climate. Indeed, an incredible variety of both ornamental and hardy indigenous trees and shrubs can be found on the campus and the lush, green surroundings present a unique sense of place and a relaxing environment for our staff and students to work and study. Another tropical feature is the numerous covered walkways and shaded areas that provide respite from the sometimes harsh tropical weather.

The planners also sought to amalgamate modern technology with the campus' unique architecture and traditional flavour. Buildings incorporate high-tech materials and passive solar design to take advantage of the environment.

The use of modern technology on the campus is also very extensive as Curtin places great emphasis on utilising technology to support teaching, learning and research. Significant investment in computing and networking facilities continues to be made to ensure facilities are state-of-the-art. The campus currently has 14 computer labs with over 400 PCs for student use in addition to terminals located in the library that provide access to the library's online databases. Furthermore, sophisticated IT linkages provide access to the online resources of the main campus in Perth.

As research activities are an essential component of academic excellence at Curtin Sarawak, the campus boasts a number of state-of-the-art science and engineering labs, including Chemical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Power, Electronic and Communication, Embedded System, Networking, Renewable Energy and Geophysics labs. Film and television students, meanwhile, can count on a custom-built Film Lab and Editing Suite equipped with the latest broadcast-quality film-making equipment and software.

Students at Curtin Sarawak can find everything they need on the campus. In addition to the library and laboratories, there is academic support, study areas, a choice of food outlets, student lounge, postal and banking facilities, campus bookshop, convenience store, health and first aid centre, Islamic Centre, and public transport.

They also have access to recreational facilities such as the multipurpose Recreation and Event Centre which houses an indoor basketball court, badminton courts and gym facilities, as well as a football field, rugby pitch, outdoor basketball court, tennis courts and indoor volleyball cum futsal court.

As the campus has grown well beyond its original confines, and consequently finding one's way around the place become more complex, the campus is segmented into six precincts. For easier identification, the precincts are named after birds found in northern Sarawak (and possibly on the campus itself), with associated colour codes and signage. All the precincts are linked via an extensive system of covered walkways.

Curtin Sarawak is now entering its next phase of development spanning the next five years, during which its student population is expected to surpass 5,000.

A state-of-the art Library and Auditorium complex, a signature work of architecture and new campus landmark, has been completed. Incorporating a 400-seat auditorium and modern library facilities, it heralds an enrichment of campus life and the student and staff experience.

All the new infrastructure will incorporate contemporary and original architecture and the latest building concepts and technologies to reflect Curtin's commitment to innovation and excellence, and also continue to feature Australian and Sarawakian characteristics.

Fifteen years on, Curtin Sarawak's magnificent campus proudly stands as a tribute to the bold vision and determination of those in Malaysia and Australia who believed a world-class campus could be established in Miri, and moreover, be the outstanding success it is today.

Link:
http://www.curtin.edu.my/


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GERMAN-MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE (GMI)

Introduction

In 1991, German-Malaysian Institute (GMI), a hub for advanced skills training was established. GMI provides a comprehensive and well-balanced training of practical and theoretical. The institute offers a broad-based engineering education, with opportunities for specialization and self-directed learning and development. GMI offers diverse training programmes and services comprising full time diploma programmes, a pre-university programme (A-Level), skills upgrading technical courses, train-the-trainers programmes, and industrial consultancy and services.

The birth of GMI was the outcome of a joint venture between the Governments of Malaysia and Germany. GMI is governed by a 10-member Board of Directors comprising representatives from both governments, plus public and industrial representatives. The institution was set up as a Company Limited by Guarantee whereby the founders are Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) and the Malaysian German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC), and its implementing agencies are MARA and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (formerly known as German Technical Corporation or GTZ). GMI had its first student enrollment in 1992 and the growing number of enrollment is prevalent.

The Campus

Majestically standing on a 75-acre piece of land is an administration block, training blocks, trainee apartment complex, a surau, a staff residence complex, a sports complex, a multipurpose hall, and a chiller plant, is divided into five zones for administration purposes. Zone A encircles the trainee apartment complex and a surau, Zone B, Zone C, Zone D and Zone E.

The building facing the main entrance of the institute houses the Administration, Finance and Student Affairs Department (AFSA) - a welcoming gesture to guests and visitors alike. The building accommodates four administration sections, a 300-seater auditorium and an exhibition hall. The Resources Development Centre Department, situated at Kompleks Teknologi 1, is embraced by the Production Technology Department based at Kompleks Teknologi 2, 3 and 4, on its left. On its right is the Industrial Electronics Department at Kompleks Teknologi 5.

Kompleks Teknologi 3 also houses GMI Technical & Consultancy Services on Level 4. The Director’s Office perched on the topmost floor of KT5 overlooks the entire campus. Kompleks Teknologi 6 (KT6) is the chiller plant for the whole campus cooling system.

The student centre located between KT1 and KT2, offers the services of a convenient store, a café with wi-fi, a cyber café cum printing shop, the Student Representative Council (SRC) operations room and an automated teller machine.



The German - Malaysian Connection

The collaboration between the two governments – German and Malaysian, started over thirty years ago. The teamwork was initiated through political and economic relations. The German-Malaysian connection became more pronounced as Germany sees Malaysia as an important partner in South-East Asia and Malaysia sees Germany as a significant technology provider especially in technical education and vocational training.

These extremely close and long-standing political, economic and cultural ties have established a number of joint bodies and institutions including the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC) and the German-Malaysian Institute (GMI), both came into existence since 1992. Consequently, the exchange of government-represented visits provided valuable impetus here.

Within this strong connection, the German Embassy is the diplomatic mission of Germany and a close partner of GMI. The Goethe Institute offers competent services regarding language education and organizes cultural events, whereas the DAAD is expert in educational questions and academic career consultancy. Moreover the German Alumni Association Malaysia is an important part in the German - Malaysian connection in ensuring a networking platform within institutions and industries as well as between students and alumni.

Connection:
- Deutsche Botschaft Kuala Lumpur
- Goethe-Institut Malaysia
- Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst - Information Centre Kuala Lumpur
- German Alumni Association Malaysia

Services

GMI offers 3-year full-time diploma programs in Industrial Electronics (Electronics & IT, Mechatronics, Process Instrumentation & Control, Network Security, Sustainable Energy and Power Distribution, Industrial Plant Maintenance) & Production Technology (Mould, Tool & Die, Product Design & Manufacturing, CNC, Sheet Metal Fabrication & Product Development, Manufacturing System), German A-Level Preparatory Program (GAPP) and Technical Teacher Training Program. Other services include short-term technology-related courses, industrial projects and consultancy.

All GMI programs are industrial-based, and result-oriented. Throughout the years of operation, GMI has graduated students in various fields namely design, manufacture, operation, maintenance, fault analysis and complex production plant repair, machinery, equipment, tools and manufactured products.

Link:
http://www.gmi.edu.my/

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UNIVERSITY OF TSUKUBA (MALAYSIAN CAMPUS)



Link:
https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/468077

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XIAMEN UNIVERSITY - MALAYSIA CAMPUS

Xiamen University China at a Glance

Since its founding, in 1921, Xiamen University has produced more than 200,000 undergraduates and graduates. Over 60 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) have studied or worked at Xiamen University.

Xiamen University has 27 schools containing 76 departments and 10 research institutes.

The university offers 31 doctoral degrees in first-class disciplines, and 50 Master degrees in first-class disciplines. It offers 83 undergraduate programs, 276 graduate programs, and 187 Ph.D programs in total.

Xiamen University has 2,678 full-time faculty and professional researchers, including 1,713 professors and associate professors of whom 22 are academicians of CAS and CAE.

The university now has a total enrolment of over 40,000 full-time students on campus, including 19,570 undergraduates, 17,490 master’s degree students, and 2,920 doctoral students. There are over 2,800 international students.

Establishment of the Xiamen University Malaysia Campus

The establishment of XMU Malaysian Campus is very meaningful in terms of the bilateral relations between Malaysia and China. This is the first overseas campus approved by the Chinese government to be set up by a Chinese university.

XMU was founded by the Malayan Chinese Mr. Tan Kah Kee in 1921. Now 93 years later, XMU has reciprocated by setting up a campus in Malaysia, where Mr. Tan Kah Kee achieved great success in his career. This is a historic reciprocation.

XMU founder Mr. Tan Kah Kee was considered a world-renowned educator who devoted all he had to the pursuits of education. XMU solemnly pledges to uphold Mr. Tan Kah Kee’s spirit of selfless dedication to the noble causes of education in establishing XMUM. It will remain a not-for-profit institution; and not a sen will be repatriated to China. Instead any surplus funds will be channelled back into research and scholarships for students of XMUM.

Commitment to educational excellence

The establishment of XMUM sets new heights in the areas of cooperation and exchange in education between China and Malaysia. XMU is driven to build the campus into one of Malaysia’s best, enriching Malaysia’s tertiary education landscape to produce high-quality talents with international competitiveness.

XMUMC is officially become operational in 2016. The XMUMC is located in the vicinity of Bandar Kota Warisan, Sepang, Selangor, just 15 minutes’ drive from the Government Administrative Center of Putrajaya. It is built on an area of 150 acres with a planned total floor space of 470,000 square meters and an expected total investment of RM 1.3 billion. The planned total floor space for the first-phase construction is 270,000 square meters with a total investment of RM 750 million, whereas the second-phase construction is 200,000 square meters with a total investment of RM 550 million.

The first enrollment of 500 students is expected as early as in September 2015. This will grow to 5,000 in 2020; and eventually reach its maximum capacity of 10,000 students. Most of the students will come from Malaysia, China, and other ASEAN countries.

The teaching staff of XMUMC comprises distinguished professors of XMU and excellent teachers to be recruited from around the globe. The ration of students to teachers is set to be 15:1.

With XMUMC you will benefit particularly from

- Academic qualifications recognized by both Chinese and Malaysian Ministries of Education
- Campus culture and quality education resources introduced form a renowned Chinese University with a long history in academic excellence
- Strong competitive advantage of taking part in economic, cultural and technological exchanges between China and ASEAN
- Perfect integration of China’s elements with international education through teaching in English

Link:
http://www.xmu.edu.my/

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MANIPAL INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

About Us

Manipal International University (MIU), a member of the Manipal Global Education Group, is a full-fledged Malaysian university offering multidisciplinary programs with a focus in the fields of Science, Engineering and Management & Business.

The Manipal Education Group has been responsible for producing some of the brightest minds in Asia for the past 60 years. The Group has a network of six campuses and affiliations with 30 universities worldwide.

Building on the success of the Melaka Manipal Medical College in Malaysia, the Manipal Education Group brings its multidisciplinary expertise to Malaysia through MIU.

Manipal International University alongside Manipal University Dubai are international campuses of Manipal Education Group which both are part of other Manipal campuses based in India such as Manipal University, Manipal University Jaipur and Sikkim Manipal University.

Our Lake Campus

Manipal International University is registered as South East Asia’s first ‘Green’ University.

MIU is highly committed to building a campus based on the best green building technology and has registered to comply with the United States LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Platinum green building index. The first building in the campus has been designed and built to meet all the requirements to achieve a Platinum certification.

The 142-acre campus, nestled amidst green hills and flanked by a beautiful 13-acre lake, is well connected by road and rail, and is barely 45 km from downtown Kuala Lumpur and 15 km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The campus has top-notch infrastructure for engineering and science education, with labs and hi-tech research facilities. The calm, serene environment offers students an extremely conducive environment not only to learn, but to excel.

The green building technology adopted in the development covers energy efficiency, water efficiency, waste management and site ecology. The campus forms part of MIU’s endeavour in promoting technology and innovation and fostering socially responsible corporate citizens of tomorrow.

Our Support

Student Support Services provide a range of information and specialist services to enhance your student experience at the University. The counselling service offers free, confidential, professional help related to any personal, emotional or mental health issues students may face. All registered full-time students at MIU are covered under limited personal accident insurance. In the event of an emergency, the Department ensures students get the medical attention they need.

The Student Representative Council (SRC) is run by the students, for the students. The council not only promotes interaction between the university and the student body, but is also a platform for students to voice their views and facilitate action from the campus administration on various issues, needs and concerns. Various clubs are set up as co-curricular activities for students, with the aim of enhancing personal development and wholesome learning experience. Be it sports, social responsibility, social networking or skills and competency building, students are encouraged to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Our Student Affairs Office provides students with advice and assistance when looking for hostel and housing, access to the student housing database, payment fees and procedures and advice on tenancy issues. There is a student counsellor available to support students who seek advice or need assistance on various challenges they may encounter throughout their scholarly journey.

In collaboration with our industry partners, we aim at developing graduates aligned to the specific fields to become industry specialists. We offer assistance with internship placement at partner companies and other leading local companies. Students are provided extensive support in the application process. This includes regular workshops, personal guidance, practice test and interview sessions.

Link:
https://www.miu.edu.my/


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MELAKA- MANIPAL MEDICAL COLLEGE

MMMC is a leading medical education provider that is the single largest contributor of doctors to the Malaysian healthcare system. Since the college’s inception in 1997, the college has steadfastly adhered to its commitment to improve the healthcare system in Malaysia by providing access to a range of medical courses delivered by the renowned Manipal University in India.

Nestled within the tranquil surroundings of Bukit Baru, Melaka, the 22-acre MMMC campus is ideally situated close to town, and is a shining example of what modern campuses need to be. Balancing excellent academic facilities with equally important recreational avenues for students and staff, the campus has advanced classrooms and laboratories sharing space with a football field, a fully equipped sports hall and gymnasium, swimming pool and even a zen room for relaxation and recharging.

MMMC is one of the leading academic health centres in the nation. Because of its excellence in education, patient care, and research, students travel from all over the region to take advantage of the many unique opportunities available. MMMC is committed to providing a curriculum which offers diverse learning opportunities. Students develop a broad range of knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to practice medicine. A well-planned, highly effective curriculum taught by dedicated faculty members places emphasis on the correlation between basic science and clinical science training. At MMMC, the commitment to excellence is one that is inspired by life and tempered by ethical service to the nation and humanity.

Link:
https://www.mmmc.edu.my/

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AL-MADINAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

The Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) is an independent educational institution, located in Selangor, Malaysia. The university was established in 2006, founded on Islamic principles and values. The university aims for knowledge development and intellectual exchange consistent with international level of excellence. MEDIU have premises globally in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UK and Morocco.

History

The idea of establishing Al-Madinah International University was mooted by a group of Muslim scholars. Al-Madinah International University was named after Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, the city where Muhammad established the capital of the first Islamic state, which is also considered the qiblah for those seeking Islamic knowledge.

MEDIU obtained approval as a university from the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia on 26 December 2006 and subsequently was registered on 20 June 2007. MEDIU operates under Malaysia’s Private Higher Education (MOHE) Act of 1996 (Act 555) which governs its establishment and the administration.

- On 20 May 2007, MEDIU was registered and accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Government of Malaysia.
- In 2008, the first intake of students joined the university and faculties and programs were inaugurated such as Islamic Sciences, Languages, Finance and Administrative Sciences, and Computer and Informational Technology and Centre of Languages.
- The number of university’s centres providing services reached nine, in South East Asia, Middle East and Europe.
- The university completed all the procedures to begin face to face learning in scientific and applied fields included computer science, Finance and Administrative sciences, Engineering. In September 2010 the first face to face intake of students joined the university.
- In 2011, the first batch of graduate students attended graduation day in the Faculty of Languages and Faculty of Islamic Sciences.
- In 2012, MEDIU signed a memorandum with Granada International College (GIC) in the field of education development.
- In 2013, MARA approved the registration and sponsorship program for degree level courses in MEDIU in the field of Islamic Sciences and Arabic languages under the MARA study loan scheme.

Academic Programs

Al-Madinah International University offers both taught courses and research programs. Presently, thousands of students are enrolled in six faculties namely Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Finance & Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Computer & Information Technology, Faculty of Education and Faculty of Languages. Academic programs are designed by scholars with extensive academic and work experience. MEDIU academic programs assist students towards enhancing their current knowledge and skills.

Programs by Research

MEDIU also offers academic programs by research in various fields of the study. High caliber research supervisors guide and support students to conduct academically advanced and intellectually exciting research to solve critical problems. University’s research programs help students to explore unique and challenging venues in the profession. University offers more than 35 areas of postgraduate research programs at Master's and Doctoral levels.

Methods of study

- On-campus learning:

The terminology "On-campus learning" is used in Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) concept to identify educational programs for which the student has to be at a campus at a specific time to follow the programs, with the assistance of the teacher, professor, or teaching assistant.

- Distance-learning:

This method is based on an authentic system of learning and evaluation process. Students physically appear in midterm and final-term exams in authorized exam centers of their respective countries, finalized by the University. The learning method includes all forms of electronically supported learning and teaching, including Edtech. Students have to participate in classes through technology, they are required to meet the minimum requirement (70%) of class attendance.

Learning Centers

All students refer to their learning centers periodically to see the exam schedule, related matters and other important announcements, through their own learning centers:

- LC Malaysia
- LC Yogyakarta Indonesia
- LC Singapore

Link:
https://www.mediu.edu.my/

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Private Universities Specialised in Part Time and Distance Learning Programmes for Working Adults

As per topic above, higher education is not limited to SPM / STPM / STAM (O-Levels / A-Levels equivalent) highschool leavers, but also includes academic programmes offered on a part time basis to working adults. Generally most Public Universities in Malaysia offered part time courses to working adults through Distance Learning courses and Off-Campus Study mode eg by UiTM, UUM, UKM, UPM etc. Part time academic courses offered by Public Universities are quite stricter in a sense that included compulsory attendance to weekend classes and the same assessment methodology as full time academic programmes.

This is where the Private Universities played their role in which the majority of working adults do not have minimum academic requirement to enroll to part time academic programmes offered by Public Universities or could not cope with attending compulsory weekend classes due to work schedules or other work related commintments and also the unavailability of some of the Public Universities' branch campuses for part-time courses offered to working adults at their location apart from the main campus.

Private Universities that specialised in higher distance learning through e-Learning are very flexible in terms of online delivery mode and tutorial classes only required attendance once or twice a month on weekend basis. These greatly helped working adults in furthering their academic studies in University level and not be bogged down with conventional learning mode usually adapted by Public Universities. Apart from that, Private Universities that specialised in Part Time and Distance Learning programme also offered flexible entry requirement known as APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) which enables working adults who do not meet minimum academic requirement but extensive work experience to enroll to part time academic courses from Diploma / Bachelor / Masters degree.

Private Universities that offers E-Learning become top choice amongst working adults due to APEL flexible entry, flexible part time study mode and recognition of academic courses by JPA and MQA. Most working adults from both public sector and private sector from various industries especially those from blue collar sectors (skill intensive etc) and white collar (business administration etc) choose part time study to elevate their academic qualifications as to become more competitive in their field of industries.

List of Private Universities Specialised on E-Learning and Part Time Courses for Working Adults

- Open University Malaysia (OUM)
- Wawasan Open University (WOU)
- Asia e University (AeU)
- GlobalNxt University

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OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA (OUM)

Open University Malaysia (OUM) is the seventh Malaysian private university and it is owned by the Multimedia Technology Enhancement Operations (METEOR) Sdn. Bhd, a consortium of 11 Malaysian public universities (UM / UKM / UPM / UTM / USM / UUM / UPSI / UIA / UiTM / UNIMAS / UMS). It leverages on the quality, prestige and capabilities of its consortium.

The main campus is at Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. In addition to this, there are 37 learning centres throughout Malaysia, out of which 10 are regional learning centres.

As the first open university in the country, OUM initially opened its doors to 753 learners in 2001. A decade later, OUM has over 100,000 students in more than 50 academic programmes. The MQA Rating System for Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia for 2011 (SETARA’11) has rated OUM as a Tier 5 (Excellent) institution.

Chancellors

The vice-chancellor of OUM is Professor Dato’ Dr Mansor Fadzil. The first chancellor was the late Tun Endon Mahmood Ambak (the wife of fifth Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Badawi) who was appointed on 16 December 2004. On 8 December 2007, Tun Jeanne Abdullah was appointed as the new chancellor of OUM; the pro-chancellor is Tan Sri Dato' Azman Hashim who is also the executive chairman of Arab-Malaysian Corporation Berhad.

e-Learning methodology and tools

APEL Admission

OUM plays a significant role in supporting the nation’s aspiration to enhance and widen educational opportunities among Malaysians. Through the provision of Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL), individuals can capitalise on their work experience and prior experiential learning to gain admission into OUM’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) have given their approvals for OUM to implement admission through APEL (formerly known as Open Entry) since 2006. To date, more than 13,000 learners have gained access to higher education through this pathway. To be eligible, individuals must fulfil the entry criteria outlined by the MOHE and take the APEL assessment to determine their level of competency and readiness for enrolment.

OUM is one of the recognised National APEL Center and offered APEL application and assessment through all of its Learning Centers throughout Malaysia.

Blended learning methodology

- Face-to face-learning: Tutorials were conducted where students have the opportunity to physically meet their tutors and discussed their subject and their assignment

- e-Learning: Students are required to participate in an online forum using a learning management system and discussed among each other's and with their tutors and peers on their subject matters and on their assignment.

- Self-managed learning module: Students do not have to come over for their tutorials but they still need to come for their tests. They learn by using participating in the learning management system and using their own modules.

- m-Learning: The learning materials are designed in downloadable formats that can be accessed using a desktop or laptop computer. Students then opt to transfer these contents into a handphone to view them. One needs a handphone equipped with the necessary features.

OUM has a strong network of learning centres nationwide. These learning centres are in major cities and towns, from Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah and Sarawak. OUM has 53 learning centres fully equipped with tutorial rooms, computer laboratories, library and Internet facilities.

Infographic of OUM Learning Centers:



- Modules are used by the students, tutors and subject matter experts (SMEs). The modules are written by academicians from public and private universities in Malaysia.

- The Tan Sri Dr. Abdullah Sanusi Digital Library has more than 30,000 volumes of printed books in the main campus and learning centres nationwide. As for the digital collection, the online databases consist of more than 82,000 e-books and 32,000 e-journal titles. Other electronic collections include electronic theses, newspaper articles and legal acts.

- iRadio OUM is Malaysia's first Internet radio station to base its segments on modules offered by a university. iRadio OUM was established in April 2007. Boasting shows mainly aimed to add value to OUM learners' open and distance education, iRadio OUM is the creativity link, bridging education and information with entertainment in hopes to provide an alternative outlet for those looking for entertainment and education in the World Wide Web.

OUM also has International Learning Centers in 10 countries based in Eastern Europe, Africa, Middle East, South Asia and ASEAN region. Currently OUM is the largest Private University in Malaysia with enrollement above 100,000 registered learners and more than 64,000 graduates and large presence of international students based in OUM's International Learning Centers throughout the world.

OUM also is internationally recognised as one of the premier e-Learning institution in Asia with 19 awards won locally and internationally and has organised several international higher education seminars in Malaysia. OUM also is a member of Commonwealth of Learning (COL) based in Vancouver, Canada.

OUM's Corporate Video:


OUM's Latest 15th Year Video:


Link:
http://www.oum.edu.my/


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OUM Education Group

Under OUM Education Group, OUM intends to reach a wide spectrum of society with the latest offerings of various academic courses, professional trainings and skill-based programmes to the masses. Believing in "Democratisation of Education" and "Education for All", OUM Education Group with OUM's sister institutions namely International Open College (IOC) and Institute of Professional Development (IPD-OUM) are charting the course to provide high end academic and skill-based programmes to elevate Malaysian employability in various sectors.

INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA (IPD-OUM)

Institute of Professional Development-Open University Malaysia (IPD-OUM), the Centre is dedicated to supporting the learning and development needs of working adults by providing a variety of professional programmes that are innovative, contemporary and relevant. Officially founded in the year 2000, IPD-OUM’s activities has benefited career-minded working adults in Malaysia as well as selected international locations such as India, Bahrain and Sudan. IPD-OUM also is one the largest training provider in Malaysia, owing its strength with more than 80 strategic partners.

IPD-OUM has brought to bear the collective expertise of industry practitioners and academia upon programme structure, module curriculum as well as module delivery. Working adults now have the opportunity to study, learn and secure awards that help to step-up their capabilities, and to use them immediately at work. IPD-OUM’s repertoire of professional programmes is highly responsive to the nature and demands of the current working environment. Individuals need to be equipped with skill-sets that will help them to not only cope with demands from their working environment but to also be proactive in planning, execution and overall management.

Currently IPD-OUM offers skill based career certificate programmes, HRDF approved training courses, professional and customised training programs for various industries to working adults and recently, SKM (Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia L2-L3) programmes to school leavers.

The recognition garnered by IPD-OUM is best attested by the following organisations that continue to support human capital development by investing in the acquisition of IPD-OUM professional qualifications by their staff: Nestle, Toyota Boshuku, Dumex, PNB Investment, Malaysian Financial Planning Council, AEON Group, Samsung, Mydin, NIOSH, Panasonic Malaysia and others. IPD-OUM also have more than 10,000 graduates from Malaysia, India, Sudan and Bahrain.

Link:
http://ipdoum.edu.my/

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WAWASAN OPEN UNIVERSITY (WOU)

Overview

Wawasan Open University (WOU), one of Malaysia’s foremost, private institutions of higher education, was founded in 2006, with a commitment to the expansion of opportunities in higher education, and to teaching excellence aimed at increasing the level of knowledge and scholarship among all Malaysians. We offer open distance learning (ODL) to enable working adults to pursue their educational dreams without disrupting their professional and personal commitments, and affordable on-campus full-time degree programmes in Penang for school-leavers and diploma holders. We equip our students with industry-relevant knowledge and skills that serve them incredibly well in today’s competitive work environment.

WOU course material is prepared and delivered by exceptionally qualified staff from industry and academia. Tutorials are delivered in English and we offer foundation courses in English to strengthen basic competency, as well as courses on communication in the workplace, English for the Workplace and writing skills for university studies for enhancing proficiency.

All WOU programmes are fully approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). To date, 35 out of over 50 programmes offered by WOU have received full accreditation status by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA); and out of the 35 accredited programmes, 13 have received recognition from the Public Service Department (JPA) following the graduation of its first batch of students.

Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer

Professor Dato’ Dr Ho Sinn Chye is the third Vice-Chancellor of Wawasan Open University (WOU), having taken office on 1 October 2012.

Pro-Chancellor

Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon was proclaimed as the first Pro-Chancellor of WOU during the 3rd convocation ceremony held at the main campus on 24 November 2012. Since October 2013, he has also been serving as the Chairman of Wawasan Education Foundation (WEF).

Chancellor

The former Chief Justice of Malaysia, Tun Mohamed Dzaiddin Abdullah, a former Chief Justice of Malaysia, was formally installed as the 3rd Chancellor of Wawasan Open University (WOU) on 7 December 2013.

Academic Partnerships

WOU engages with established, credible academic and professional organisations to provide world class education to its students. These partnerships enable the University to provide market-driven tertiary education that meets the needs of industry, and benefits the Malaysian economy.

APEL Admission

Through the provision of Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL), individuals can capitalise on their work experience and prior experiential learning to gain admission into WOU’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) have given their approvals for WOU to implement admission through APEL (formerly known as Open Entry) WOU is one of the recognised National APEL Center and offered APEL application and assessment through all of its Regional Centers throughout Malaysia.

List of WOU Regional Centers:

- Wawasan Open University - Penang Regional Centre
- Ipoh Regional Centre, Perak
- Johor Bahru Regional Centre, Johor
- Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre, KL
- Bandar Utama Regional Support Centre , PJ Selangor
- Klang Regional Support Centre, Selangor
- Kuching Regional Centre, Sarawak

Additional Info: Recently WOU also offers full-time degree programmes for STPM / A-Levels school leavers at its Main Campus in Penang.

WOU Corporate Video:


Link:
http://www.wou.edu.my/

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ASIA e UNIVERSITY (AeU)

Asia e University (AeU) is a flexible, international university, set in Asia by Asians for Asia, under the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD), a body created in 2002 to promote Asian cooperation at a continental level. Established as an initiative of Malaysia, a prime mover of e-education, it is supported by 31 ACD Member Countries, as confirmed at the ACD Ministerial Meetings held in Islamabad in 2005 and Doha in 2006. AeU collaborates with Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Training Centres in the ACD Member Countries to offer quality academic and professional training programmes that are affordable and accessible.

AeU also acts as a facilitator for the mutual accreditation and recognition of degrees and academic programmes among Asian IHLs. It also acts as an enabler for IHLs in Asia to leverage on each other’s resources and facilities including sharing of academic and professional programmes.

AeU is also an instrument for greater Asia-wide cooperation and acts as a catalyst for narrowing the digital divide among communities and nations. It will actively promote e-education to meet the future human capital needs of Asia. AeU is set to open minds and offer opportunities for all in Asia.

Facilities

1) AeU’s Digital Library

2) Room Facilities - Gallery, Conference Room, Discussion Rooms, Café, Bookshop, Reading Areas.

3) Electronic Facilities - WiFi, Self Checkout Machines, OPAC & Computer Workstation, Print on Demand/Photocopier, Book Drop, Multimedia Kits.

4) Services - Loans, Reference Service, Document Delivery Service, Inter Library Loans, Library Counselling.

5) Electronic Resources:

• e-Book - Books 24x7, ebrary, Credo Reference Online, Oxford Reference, CRC Press Business Net Base, CRC Press Economics Net Base.
• e-Journals - Emerald, Wilson, Springer Online Journals, Association of Computing Machinery, Proquest Journal.
• e-Theses - Proquest Dissertation & Theses Collection.
• Databases - Observatory in Higher Education (OBHE), Proquest ERIC, Resources from Internet

6) AeU’s Learning Management System - Learners can communicate with instructors or facilitators via the Internet throughout the learning experience with AeU.

7) AeU’s Student Portal - The portal offers an announcement system where learners can view the latest events, do online transactions with the Admission and Records department such as adding or dropping subjects, apply for change of programme and more.

Open Distance Learning

Open and distance learning (ODL) is one of the most rapidly growing fields of education, and its potential impact on education delivery systems has been greatly accentuated through the development of Internet-based information technologies, and in particular the World Wide Web. ODL offers the flexibility to continue academic and training pursuits at your own pace and time, especially for working adults.

ODL in AeU is supported by a comprehensive network of services from AeU Learning Management System, AeU Library, Student Portal as well as tutors, student services and support staff. Students are able to learn independently with the support of self-instructional materials (Internet, CDs, books, journals) and minimal supervision from lecturers as self-managed learning.

Blended Learning

Blended learning is a combination of face to face tutorials and ODL which are applied in an interactive learning environment. Blended learning gives students and tutors an environment to learn and teach more effectively.

Students can select the best activities to suit their own pace, learning style and level, as well as time and place. Students can also make decisions, think creatively and critically, investigate and explore as well as solve problems they face in learning and real life.

Face to Face Tutorials

Each subject will have 3 tutorials (about once a month). And each tutorial takes 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Format of Tutorials:

• Facilitator presents an overview
• Students ask questions on content
• Clarification about assignment

Online Tutoring

Online tutoring is the use of the Internet for tutoring activities. It is the process by which a student learns via the Internet with the help of an subject matter expert or a tutor. This type of tutoring can make use of several web-based tools to achieve its goals such as email, chat room, online whiteboards, web-conferencing, blogs.

Additional Info: AeU has also offered fulltime programme to both international and local learners in its Main Campus.

AeU Corporate Video:


Link:
http://www.aeu.edu.my/

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GLOBALNXT UNIVERSITY

Overview

GlobalNxt University is a pioneering academic institution that delivers degree programs through a unique online global classroom pedagogy. Bringing together over 75 distinguished faculty from across 17 countries and meticulously developed content, GlobalNxt sets a new quality standard for online education.

Courses currently offered by GlobalNxt University include Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Postgraduate Diploma of Business Administration and Masters of Science in Information Technology Management. The University also develops customised programs for organisations to meet their specific talent and skill development requirements.

Academic Heritage

GlobalNxt University achieved university status in 2012, a decade after U21Global was established as one of the first truly global online graduate schools.

Founded in 2001, U21Global began as a pioneering academic partnership that originally involved up to 21 prestigious universities internationally renowned for their teaching and research.

Through a cutting-edge online learning model, U21Global was able to offer its students the same standard of high-quality programmes found at traditional world-class brick-and-mortar universities, but packaged and delivered in an innovative, technology-enhanced format.

Success came quickly. U21Global enrolled over 9,000 students across 72 countries and rapidly developed a distinguished reputation for high-quality, academically-rigorous, online programmes.

U21Global’s achievements did not go unnoticed. At the invitation of the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, to build a world-class, technology-enabled university, a new full-fledged university wasestablished. The new university was named GlobalNxt University and adopted Malaysia as a hub for its global academic operations.

As a full, autonomous university in its own right, GlobalNxt University was accorded the rights to apply its pioneering online learning model to a much broader range of programmes and schools where it continues to raise the benchmark for online education with its emphasis on interactive pedagogy, advanced learning technology and use of high calibre, PhD-qualified global faculty.

GlobalNxt University is ideally placed to take forward U21Global’s original vision of global, borderless education to the next level. Indeed, the emergence of a full-fledged independent university in GlobalNxt University that was built upon U21Global’s ground-breaking learning model represented an incredible decade of achievement for the founding universities.

Learning Innovation

GlobalNxt University offers high quality interactive education centered around a global learning community of students and professors, delivered in a flexible, online, community based format.

GlobalNxt University brings together professors from leading institutions across the world, who are passionate about learning innovation. The academic team at GlobalNxt University works relentlessly to track, design and integrate with our curriculum, the latest ideas in pedagogy.

Students are the Center of a Learning Eco-System

In this environment, learning is acquired through opportunities for reflection, active construction of knowledge as well as by means of social interaction and collaboration.

At GlobalNxt University, careful and deliberate consideration is placed on the planning and designing of learning events so that the various sub-environments are integrated and blended for a meaningful and memorable learning experience.

The GlobalNxt learning philosophy is learner-centric; the students are at the centre of the learning eco-system. GlobalNxt provides a student with all the learning materials that they will need to develop themselves, and the necessary mentoring, guidance and support from top professors around the world.

Students are able to benefit from the best of traditional classroom education, but packaged and delivered in an innovative, technology-enabled format.

Interactive Peer Learning and Adaptive Learning

In a GlobalNxt classroom, one of the most powerful forms of learning is drawing from the views and experiences of others.

In this program, peer learning takes place via discussions on the online discussion board. Online discussion boards provide the space for learners to interact with professors and each other. There is an opportunity to reflect on course content and to debate the applicability of the concepts and theories covered in the course.

Adaptive learning delivers personalised learning solutions that evolve with the needs of the individual learner.

Based on the idea that every learner has different needs and intelligence level, adaptive learning systems develop and evolve based on the strengths and engagement levels of the learner. Adaptive learning models vary from the simple (segregating learners into interest based groups) to the sophisticated (drawing intelligent references about a learner’s knowledge gaps through content analysis). By fulfilling the needs of learners increasingly used to relevant, personalized information available at the tap of a screen, the system can greatly increase levels of engagement and assimilation.

Enabling companies to excel through talent transformation and executive education

GlobalNxt University has developed diverse partnerships with leading corporations to develop innovative, technology-enabled learning solutions. The University’s Centre for Executive Education has a dedicated team of experts with a proven track-record of working with organisations to deliver effective learning solutions.

We partner with organisations to understand their learning needs and develop learning solutions and programs that specifically meet those needs. We customise every aspect of the learning solution such as the content, case-studies, program duration, projects and assessment. Any learning solution has to be aligned with the business goals of an organisation whether it is to develop specific skills, raise competency levels or develop leadership talent.

An organisation needs to ensure that the money spent on education generates a positive return on investment. This is done by ensuring the learning solution is aligned with business goals, and carefully monitoring the solution as it is delivered and rolled out. GlobalNxt provides a fully online learning solution for organisations or one that involves a blend of online and face-to-face workshops depending on their specific needs.

Programmes

The University offers executive customised programmes for corporate bodies, professional certificate programmes and academic programmes ranging from Bachelors, Masters and PhD level.

Additional Info: GlobalNext University is part of Manipal Education Group and a sister institution to Manipal International University and Melaka-Manipal Medical College.

GlobalNxt University Corporate Video:


Link:
https://www.globalnxt.edu.my/

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What is APEL ?

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning or APEL is a systematic process that involves the identification, documentation and assessment of prior experiential learning to determine the extent to which an individual has achieved the desired learning outcomes, for access to a programme of study and/or award of credits.

APEL provides an opportunity for individual with working experience but lack of formal academic qualifications to pursue their studies in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). In general, knowledge obtained through formal education and working experience will be both assessed in APEL’s assessment.

At the moment, APEL in Malaysia can only be used as an entry requirement to HEI's for the following levels of qualification;

1. Level 3 MQF (Certificate);
2. Level 4 MQF (Diploma);
3. Level 6 MQF (Bachelors Degree); and
4. Level 7 MQF (Masters Degree).

There are THREE APEL National Centers namely:

- MQA Headquarters, Petaling Jaya
- All Open University Malaysia (OUM) Learning Centers throughout Malaysia.
- All Wawasan Open University (WOU) Regional Centers throughout Malaysia.

Link :
https://www2.mqa.gov.my/apel/
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Private Universities Specialised in Post Graduate Studies (Master & PhD)

As per topic above, higher education is not limited to undergraduate studies (ie diploma to degree). There are also Private Universities specialising in offering Post Graduate programmes specifically for Masters & PhD courses only.

Generally these Private Universities offered both part time & fulltime post graduate academic programmes to working adults whose basic minimum qualifications are Bachelor degree level.

Post Graduate programmes offered are more focus-centric to industries and specific sectors, thus to create a pool of professionals in management field who are suitably specialised as per industry requirements.

List of Private Universities Specialised in Post Graduate Studies:

- Universiti Islam Malaysia (UIM)
- International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF)
- Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI)
- Asia School of Business (ASB)

UNIVERSITI ISLAM MALAYSIA (UIM) / ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA

UIM is a continuation of Kolej Islam Malaya (KIM) or better known as “Muslim College” established on 8th April 1955. Kolej Islam Malaya was the first tertiary institution set up in this country by the royal consent of the Council of Malay Rulers. It was borne from the reformist movement brought by Sheikh Tahir bin Jalaluddin, Syed Alwi bin Syed Sheikh al Hadi and the renowned Egyptian scholars, Sheikh Jamaluddin al-Afghani and Sheikh Muhammad Abduh. As a result of relentless discussions in 1948, the Muslim leaders of Johore and Singapore had sparked the idea to establish a tertiary institution in this region and the aspiration to establish KIM was well-received by the Malays in this country.

The result of consultations between Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar Ri’ayatuddin Almuadzam Shah, Sultan of Pahang Darul Makmur and Almarhum Sultan Selangor Darul Ehsan had encouraged the Council of Malay Rulers to make this historic decision to establish KIM. Following this, Baginda DYMM almarhum Tuanku Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah had given His royal consent to endow His palace at Jalan Kampung Jawa as the first campus of Kolej Islam Malaya.

On Friday the 8th of April 1955, KIM was officially opened by the DYMM Almarhum Tuanku Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah. In the year 1963, Al-Azhar University had accorded recognition to degrees awarded by KIM as equivalent to first degrees awarded by Al-Azhar University and eligible to read further for master and doctoral degrees at that university and Cairo University.

In the year 1966, it was decided to move KIM to a new campus at Jalan Universiti, Petaling Jaya. The former campus of Kolej Islam at Kampong Jawa was leased to the Ministry of Education as the first Fully Residential Religious Secondary School in this country. In the year 1968, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra al-Haj as Prime Minister then, had announced in Parliament that Kolej Islam Malaya would be upgraded as the first Islamic university in South-east Asia. However, this aspiration was postponed to give way to the establishment of a national university, namely, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in the year 1970 after which KIM would be absorbed into UKM as Faculty of Islamic Studies.

However, based on a special report submitted to the 222nd Conference of Malay Rulers, KIM has been given royal consent to proceed with the name Universiti Islam Malaysia (UIM). In 2011, The Malay Rulers consented the appointment of members of Islamic College Council to be the Council Members of the Islamic University Malaysia. Majlis Universiti Islam Malaysia (MUIM) started its operation in the Academic Building of Institut Latihan Islam Malaysia in Sungai Merab Bangi, Selangor.

In 2013, a delegation headed by YBhg Tan Sri Dr. Mohd Yusof Noor, the chairman of MUIM, accompanied by YBhg Datuk Wira Dr. Ismail Ibrahim, YBhg Dato. Abdul Monir Yaacob, YBhg Dato Abd Manaf Hj Ahmad, YBhg Dato Othman Desa, Hj Mohd Puzi Dahman and other MUIM officers presented a paper on the establishment of the university at the Ministry of Higher Education. On 1st November 2013, Ministry of Higher Education officially approved the establishment of the Islamic University of Malaysia (UIM).

UIM is currently operating in Cyberjaya with the blessings and approval of the Ministry of Education. The first study sessions for Master and PhD programs commenced in September 2015.

Post Graduate programmes offered are:

- Master in Comparative Financial Studies
- Master in Comparative Science
- PhD in Comparative Science

UIM also offers Executive Development Programmes (EDP) such as:

- Waqf Management
- Governance and Management of Zakat
- Islamic Manuscript and Quranic Studies
- Islamic Finance and Risk Management
- Human Right

UIM strategically chose Cyberjaya as its permanent campus due to Cyberjaya's model of intelligent city of the future well as in conducive environment.

UIM Corporate Video:


Link:
http://www.uim.edu.my

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INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR EDUCATION IN ISLAMIC FINANCE (INCEIF)

A JOURNEY TOWARDS KNOWLEDGE LEADERSHIP IN ISLAMIC FINANCE

The International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) was established by the Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia) in 2005 as an institution specifically for the development of human capital in Islamic Finance. INCEIF was awarded the university status in 2006 by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), and currently offers 3 postgraduate programmes in Islamic Finance – Master in Islamic Finance Practice (MIFP), Master of Science in Islamic Finance (MSc) and PhD in Islamic Finance (PhD). INCEIF’s mission is to become a knowledge leader and produce world-class talent for the global Islamic Finance industry. It has also been acknowledged that INCEIF’s research makes up 11% of global Islamic Finance research and has garnered top spots in Research Papers in Economics (RePEC) ranking. Its programmes are recognised in over 12 countries.

To date, there are 4,431 enrolments (students) from 80 countries since inception. INCEIF now has a worldwide family of alumni which stands at 1,078 as of March 2016.

AN INVESTMENT IN HUMAN CAPITAL

As the world’s first and only university dedicated to Islamic Finance, INCEIF is committed to deliver talent and expertise for the growing global Islamic financial services industry. Backed by a faculty that comprises pioneering academicians and industry players who jointly address issues relating to innovation and leadership within the industry, INCEIF ensures its academic programmes and graduates stay at the forefront of the industry. To achieve this aspiration, INCEIF require the support from everyone, be it from the financial industry, the academia or the man on the street, to build this legacy of sustainable, distinctive excellence.

Our world-class, industry-leading academic programmes are designed by top thinkers in the business and provide students with the knowledge, aptitude and capabilities to excel in the Islamic Finance industry.

Programmes offered are:

- Masters in Islamic Finance Practice
- Master of Science in Islamic Finance
- PhD in Islamic Finance



Centre of Consulting & Executive Programmes (CEP) offers professionally structured customised programmes In Islamic Finance businesses namely Islamic Banking, Takaful, Islamic Capital Market, Shariah, Risk Management and Islamic Wealth Management.

CEP conducts different types of Executive Programmes (EPs) for Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs), for working professionals, organisation and the public. Certain EPs are through collaboration with other leading organisations in the industry and most programmes are designed for both Operational and Senior Management levels.

Its services offered can be categorised as follows:

- Consultancy Services
- Executive Education Services
- Certificate of Islamic Finance (CIF)
- Other Capacity Building programmes

INCEIF Corporate Video:


Link:
http://www.inceif.org

MALAYSIA INSTITUTE OF SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATION (MISI)

Located in Shah Alam, Malaysia near Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) is the fourth center in the MIT Global SCALE (Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence) Network. The institute was launched as a joint initiative between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the government of Malaysia on March 22, 2011. The MIT Global SCALE Network is an international alliance of leading edge research and educational organizations, dedicated to the development and dissemination of global innovation in supply chain and logistics.

Modeled after leading SCM Program at MIT CTL, and offering similar programs like the Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC), the leading European education and research program for logistics and supply chain management in Europe, the MISI will feature both Master and Doctoral programs in supply chain management and logistics. MISI is an independent, stand-alone degree granting academic institution established under Malaysian law.

The MIT Global SCALE (Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence) Network is an international alliance of leading-edge research and education centers, dedicated to the development and dissemination of global innovation in supply chain and logistics.

The Global SCALE Network was launched by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) with the opening of the Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) in Zaragoza Spain in 2004. It expanded in 2008 with the opening of the Center for Latin American Logistics Innovation (CLI) in Bogotá Colombia in 2008 and then again in 2011 with the creation of the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) in Shah Alam, Malaysia. In 2015 the SCALE network further expanded with the opening of Luxembourg Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LCL). In Feb 2016 MIT CTL announced Ningbo Supply Chain Innovation Institute (NSIIC), China will be established as the 6th SCALE center. Collectively, the SCALE Network, which includes CTL, spans four continents.

MISI gives students an edge

All MISI students including the master’s degree candidates and the experienced professional in the executive program-s will develop powerful problem solving skills. They will learn what it takes for an organization to be resilient in a volatile global marketplace. Working closely with partner companies in diverse industries they will devise solutions to pivotal real world challenges taking into consideration the cultural aspect.

At MISI, students propel everything they will learn in the classroom and the laboratory straight into practice. By the time they graduate, they will leave MISI as distinguished thought leaders, skilled researchers, and collaborative problem solvers with the ability to anticipate challenges and accelerate solutions.

Programme offered:

- Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MSCM) - Part time and Full time

Executive Development Program (EDP)

The Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) delivers its cutting edge supply chain and logistics education and research to executives through a series of executive education programs. These sessions feature a comprehensive array of interactive lectures and discussion sessions, covering wide ranging supply chain topics, led by MISI faculty members and visiting professors from the MIT Global SCALE Network. MISI hosts both public and customised corporate programs.

MISI Corporate Video:


Link:
https://www.misi.edu.my/

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ASIA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (ASB)

A collaboration with MIT Sloan, the Asia School of Business (ASB) (merges the power of Asian ambition with the best in Western education to produce Asia-ready change-makers and entrepreneurs. The visionary for this initiative is Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz, who has had served as Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia since May 2000 to 2016. She served as co-chair of the ASB Board of Governors alongside Professor Richard Schmalensee, who served as Dean of the MIT Sloan School for nine years and on its faculty for over four decades.

The ASB MBA program will deliver a curriculum deeply interconnected with management practices and integrated with the rigor and values embedded in the MIT Sloan School MBA program. The program will foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and hands-on-learning through an active interaction among industry, government, faculty and students. Students will have the chance to master state-of-the-art management tools and obtain deeper understanding of global business dynamics. At the same time, immense exposure to the fascinating reality and growing opportunities of Asia will be provided.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ASB/MIT SLOAN COLLABORATION INCLUDE:

1. Inaugural class begins September 2016

2. The ASB MBA curriculum will comprise: Core curriculum taught in Malaysia by MIT Sloan Faculty Multiple Action Learning projects in SE Asian institutions (one in collaboration with a team of students from MIT Sloan) One month of classes at MIT Sloan Two weeks of industry/institutional visits outside of SE Asia

3. International Faculty Fellows – Faculty members from ASB will take up residence at MIT Sloan for a semester focused on teaching and research development under the guidance of an MIT Sloan faculty host.

4. ASB administrative development – MIT Sloan senior administrators responsible for admissions and marketing activities, student services, and career development function will share their practices and experience with ASB counterparts. Distinguished professors from MIT Sloan School as well as professors and practitioners who have profound expertise in Asian economies will deliver the program. A world class curriculum that combines analytical tools across the spectrum of management practices with in-depth case studies, collaborative projects, field trips, Action Learning projects, and discussions with industry and institutional leaders promises to grant a world class educational experience.

Asia School of Business has opened doors to their inaugural MBA class of 2018. This marks the beginning of a transformative journey for the 48 extraordinary and unconventional students who have come from six continents to embark on their 18-month MBA quest. The MBA program combines theory and practice at every level so that each graduate is business-ready and equipped with a broad range of tools and capabilities in order to create a powerful impact throughout Asia and all across the world.

Programme offered:

- Master of Business Administration

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center

The ASB – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) plays a critical role in identifying and understanding problems through deep analysis, to developing solutions through application of science and technology, to learning to implement them through practicing astute management principles.

ASB-IEC has multiple programs planned to meet these goals; from workshops to learn how to develop products and businesses, to entrepreneurship competitions. Here are the different programs offered.

- ASB 48-Hour MakerFest
- ASB Innovation, Fabrication & Entrepreneurship BootCamp
- ASB-100K Business Competition

ASB Corporate Video:


Link:
http://asb.edu.my/

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Private Universities owned by Government-Linked Companies (GLC)

In mid 1990s, Malaysia Government through Ministry of Education (MOE) was planning to liberalise the higher education sector in Malaysia via smart partnership and cooperation of private sector to develop human capital for the critical industrial sectors. To realised the plan, Malaysia Government invited several Government-Linked Companies (GLC) such as Petronas, Telekom Malaysia and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) to set up private Universities owned by these companies.

In late 1990s, MARA loses its premier tertiary institution, ITM that was later upgraded to full Public University status into UiTM which was put directly under MOE. Following this event, MARA decided to combine most of all of its technical and professional institutions under one full fledged University owned wholly by MARA.

With the smart partnership and both the technical and professional needs offered specifically to the relevant industries by GLCs, private higher education industry started to revolutionise the higher education sector in Malaysia. With the setting up of these Private Universities owned by GLCs, slowly but surely, other private tertiary institutions started to compete in offering competitive academic courses and strive to upgrade their college status to full University and College University status.

Generally Private Universities owned by GLCs are amongst the top choice for the SPM / STPM school leavers apart from IPTA, mostly because these Universities are prestigious and offered academic courses more relevant to the job market and the higher employability and marketability of its graduates in various private sectors.

List of Private Universities owned by GLCs:

- Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
- Multimedia University (MMU)
- Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
- University of Kuala Lumpur (UNIKL)
- DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia (DHU)

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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI PETRONAS (UTP)

Energising Futures

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) was established in 1997 and has grown to be one of the most prominent private universities in Malaysia. Wholly owned subsidiary of PETRONAS, the national oil company of Malaysia, the University is located at UTP main campus in Bandar Sri Iskandar, Perak with its award-winning architecture and world-class facilities. UTP offers a wide range of industry-relevant engineering, science and technology programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and aims to produce well-rounded graduates with excellent leadership qualities and communication abilities. UTP has produced more than 14,000 graduates and currently has an enrolment of over 1,200 foundation students, 6,000 undergraduates and 1,200 postgraduates more than 66 countries around the world. In less than 2 decades since it was established, the university has attained prestigious national and international recognitions.

UTP made its debut in the 2016/17 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, entering in the 601-650 band. It is the only private university to make it into the rankings. It ranks 6th (sharing the same band of 601-650 with International Islamic University Malaysia) after Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

UTP also made its first appearance in the QS Top 50 under 50 and is ranked in the 91-100 band. The ranking is based on the world’s best universities that are less than 50 years old. 6 institutions in Malaysia have received such recognition this year namely UPM, UTM, UKM, USM, UIA and UTP, with the last two having the same rank of 91-100. The university has improved its standing in the QS Asian University Rankings 2016, moving up to 127th place from the ranking range of 151 - 160 last year. UTP was ranked 288th for the 2015 QS World University Rankings by Faculty for its Engineering and Technology Faculty. UTP also made a commendable achievement in the QS World University Rankings by Subject in 2016. QS has recognised UTP as amongst the world's elite institutions in 4 of the 42 subjects featured in the rankings.

This year marks a significant improvement in ranking for Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering subjects. Chemical Engineering has improved its position and is now ranked in the top 150 in the world compared with top 200 in 2015. At the same time, Mechanical Engineering is now ranked in the top 200, a jump from its previous position in the top 250 last year. This is a tremendous achievement for Mechanical Engineering, which only made its maiden entrance to the QS ranking system last year. The Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Computer Science & Information Systems subjects remain in the top 250 and top 350, respectively.

UTP is also the first and only private university in Malaysia to be rated a maximum 5-star overall rating in the QS Stars University Rating System.Apart from the QS rankings, UTP has also, for the first time, made the list in The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2016-2017. UTP and other Malaysian research universities UKM, UPM, USM and UTM are all ranked in the 601-800 band. UTP has also made its debut in the prestigious THE BRICS & Emerging Economies Rankings 2017, coming in at 91st. This has placed UTP among the top 100 best research-led universities in the developing world.

The university conducts extensive research activities in collaboration with PETRONAS and other institutions and industries locally and abroad focusing on 9 niche areas. They are Enhanced Oil Recovery, Carbon Dioxide Management, Deepwater Technology, Nanotechnology, Green Technology, Biomedical Technology, Hybrid Energy Systems, Intelligent Cities and Sustainable Resources. UTP is the first and only private university to be awarded a 6-star rating (the highest performance level) by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia for its research, development and commercialisation efforts under the Malaysia Research Assessment Rating System (MyRA). UTP continues to provide distinctive educational opportunities to its students with the rating of Tier 5 (Excellent) University for SETARA (Rating System for the Malaysian Higher Education Institutions) and achieved Tier 5 for D-SETARA (Discipline-Based Rating System) in Engineering.

CAMPUS

The university site is located one kilometre from the village of Tronoh, a former mining town in the Perak Tengah district ofPerak, the largest state on the west coast of the peninsula. The 2 site lies within the commercial corridor between Kuala Lumpur and Penang, some 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the town of Batu Gajah and 25 kilometres (16 mi) from the city of Ipoh. Within 50 kilometres (31 mi) is the beach at Lumut and within 100 kilometres (62 mi) are the hills of the Cameron highlands.

Academic Complex

The new academic complex was designed by Foster and Partners, and the first-phase construction was completed in 2004. The design received an Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2007. The overall layout of the new academic complex is in the shape of a five-pointed "star concept" diagram made up by five semicircles overlaying vision, site, programme and quality, was used as a template to zone various facilities and initiate the preliminary design. The new academic complex was officially opened by the former chairman of PETRONAS and ITPSB Board, Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Azizan Zainul Abidin. Currently, almost all of the academic activities have been shifted to the new campus.

Teaching and Research Laboratories

UTP has made a conscious effort to ensure that the teaching and research facilities are built and maintained to enable efficient academic delivery, as well as support groundbreaking research and development.

The state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities are specifically designed to:

- Provide a conducive learning environment
- Enable the creation of well-rounded graduates
- Instill students with high technical competence
- Motivate students to realise their full potential
- Enable critical thinking, creativity and promote business acumen and communication skills

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Apart from ensuring students have access to world-class academic facilities, UTP also makes physical fitness and co-curricular competitiveness a priority. All students will enjoy full access to an array of sports and recreation facilities in its dedicated sports complex. The university has a centralised sport facilities, It consists of a swimming pool, several football fields, three futsal courts, three takraw courts, five basketball courts, five tennis courts, three volleyball courts, four squash courts, three badminton courts, a jogging track and a netball court. In general, students participate actively in sports, with the most popular sports being football and volleyball

UTP Health Centre

The wellbeing and health of students and faculty are among UTP's top priorities. UTP has its very own health centre – staffed by experienced medical personnel – to provide emergency and routine health services 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Disabled Access Map

The campus grounds and facilities are designed to provide easy, unhindered access to disabled members of the student community and faculty.

Student Societies

Get involved, meet like-minded students and do a good deed or two. There are over 50 active student societies to choose from to provide the occasional respite from academic responsibilities. The main student's organisation of UTP is the MPPUTP (Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar UTP) or SRCUTP (Student Representative Council of UTP). The main objective of the organisation is to represent the students in all aspects related, and this includes academic and career, welfare, entrepreneurship, promotion and publication, sports and recreation, public relations and so on. There is also a few international based clubs and societies such as Enactus, AIESEC and AAPG in UTP.

Link:
https://www.utp.edu.my/


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INSTITUT TEKNOLOGI PETROLEUM PETRONAS (INSTEP)

Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) is a technical training service provider owned by PETRONAS Technical Training Sdn. Bhd. Established in 1981, INSTEP was primarily set-up to train skilled technicians and operators in meeting the rapid growth of country`s petroleum industry. Initially known as Sekolah Latihan Teknikal PETRONAS, it subsequently changed its name to Institut Latihan Perindustrian Petroliam PETRONAS (ILPP), INSTEP aims to accelerate human capital development to support the growth of PETRONAS and companies within Malaysia as well as international clients from over 15 countries. INSTEP train fresh graduates to become oil & gas engineers and technicians, while the experienced personnel are trained to keep abreast with new techniques and technologies in the industry.

INSTEP has since played a pivotal role in the oil and gas technical training services. To date, it has trained almost 10,000 technical staff in the various facet of the oil and gas industry in Malaysia. In complementing the oil and gas industries growing requirements for highly skilled workforce and professionals, INSTEP offers various programmes in three main area focus:

o Professional Development Program for executive and non-executive
o Bridging Programs for technicians and operators
o Competency-based Assessments & Certifications

With its campus in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, the learning facilities and equipment in INSTEP have continuously been upgraded to align with the industrial development and requirements, particularly the workshops and labs in the field of Exploration and Production, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process and Analytical, and Mechanical. Additionally, INSTEP has 42 learning rooms and 3 amphitheatres to cater for various training activities.

In order to offer a wholesome learning environment, other support facilities are also available, i.e. INSTEP Residence, Cafeteria Mayang Sari, Masjid Al-Ehsan, Seri Gelam Hall, Sports Complex, Zamrud Resource Centre and IT labs.

Link:
https://www.instep.my/

MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY (MMU)

In 1996 the government of Malaysia was looking for methods to liberalise higher education in the nation, and to involve the private education sector in the development of this critical sector of human capital building. As such, the Ministry of Education was looking for an established private company to kick off the pilot project for university building. In October 1996, the then Telekom Malaysia was given the distinction by the Ministry of Education to set up the first private university in Malaysia. It was considered an honour to be given such trust by the government to spearhead the privatization of higher education. Being a natural extension of the existing ITTM campuses that TM already runs, TM accepted the invitation and Universiti Telekom was established in Melaka.

A year later, with the planning of the MSC underway, the government was once again looking for a suitable candidate to construct a university in the heart of the MSC. The idea behind this university is to emulate the Stanford-Silicon Valley example, where a centre of teaching and research catalyzed the development of high tech industry in the surrounding area. In March 1997, TM was again honoured when it was given the task to set up this university, to be known as Multimedia University. Considering that the telecommunications industry was becoming closely linked with developments in ICT, expansion into an education field directly related to ICT is a natural strategic decision.Then, on 25th January 2016, MMU launched its third campus in Educity , Iskandar Puteri, Johor which exclusively delivers MMU Cinematic Arts Programme.

Today, Multimedia University (MMU), aligned with its parent company’s interests has been entrusted to contribute proactively towards nation building and towards making Malaysia a world-renowned centre of academic excellence in the areas of information technology and multimedia.

WHY MMU?

Producer of Desirables

As a university, MMU’s main output is its graduates. What sets MMU apart, however, is that its graduates are among the most-sought after in the industry. Through surveys conducted by MMU as well as the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education, for many consecutive years, up to 97.4 per cent of MMU's graduates were able to secure employment within six months of completing their studies. This means that literally thousands of graduates were able to not only able to quickly secure dependable and lucrative sources of income, but were able to live the career of their dreams.

ICT and engineering powerhouse

From the moment it was conceptualized, MMU was intended to encapsulate the best practices of the best universities across the world. During the university’s formation, MMU leaders went to some of the top world universities, including MIT, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, Harvard, and Tokyo University to learn first-hand what standards it had to aspire to. These best practices, combined with MMU's intense focus, have enabled MMU to become one of the leading universities in Malaysia, espeit is adamant to help shape people who will help make a better tomorrow.

Independently ranked and recognized

Despite MMU’s relatively young age and size, its quality, curriculum and reputation is widely recognized. MMU has been listed in Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject 2016 & 2015 as a Top 200 University for Electrical and Electronics Engineering. In 2014, it had received the recognition for Computer Science & Information Systems; in 2012, for Communication and Media Studies. Also, two of MMU’s engineering professors have been named Top Research Scientists Malaysia by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia.

Wealth of cultures and nationalities

MMU hosts about 1,500 international students from more than 60 countries. Through its Student Affairs Division, the university actively supports cultural sharing activities between all races and nationalities. Regardless of where you come from, in MMU you will find a place for yourself.

Programme Approval, Accreditation and Recognition

A degree from MMU is approved and accredited by various bodies in Malaysia such as Ministry of Education, Malaysian Qualifications Agency, Public Service Department and multiple professional bodies. As the first private university approved by the Malaysian government, it adheres to the requirements to the highest degree, and its thoughtfully-curated courses and programmes are a testament to MMU's commitment.

Partnership with World's Best Recognition

With collaborations with major ICT players such as Nokia, Intel, Microsoft, Cisco and Motorola, MMU makes sure that students are familiar with the best and latest technologies in support of the learning activities.

Link:
https://www.mmu.edu.my/

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