Seminari Theoloji Malaysia (STM) or Malaysia Theological Seminary is a protestant seminary in Malaysia that is accredited by the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA). It is part of the South East Asia Graduate School of Theology (SEAGST). It was established in 1979, and is currently located at Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.

Malaysia Theological Seminary – History

STM was established in January 6, 1979. It started with the partnership of Evangelical Lutheran Church of Malaysia and Singapore (ELCMS), the Methodists and the Anglican Diocese of West Malaysia. The institutions aim was to provide a venue for preparation for those who were of Christian in faith. This not only included training for service in the ministry but also offered academic training.

The cooperation between the Evangelical Lutherans and the Anglicans brought about the venture between the Lutherans’ founding school the Christian Training Centre and the Anglicans’ founding school the St. Mark’s Training Centre. Kolej Theologi Malaysia (KTM) or Malaysia Theological College was the product of this merger.

Malaysia Theological Seminary – Academic programs

Diploma, certificate, undergraduate and undergraduate programs are offered in STM. The certificate and diploma programs available are Certificate of Christian Ministry (CertCM) and Diploma of Christian Ministry (DipCM). Undergraduate programs offered are Bachelor of Divinity (BD) and * Bachelor of Theology (BTh). While Graduate Diploma of Christian Studies (GradDipCS), Master of Christian Studies (MCS), Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Ministry (MMin), and Master of Theology (MTheol) are the postgraduate programs offered.

Official website: http://www.stm.edu.my/

Wawasan Open University is a university based in Malaysia that specializes in Open Distance Learning or ODL. It gives educational opportunities for individuals who don’t have the resources to physically attend classes but still want to pursue a degree.

In ODL, the students will only need to access the materials or modules needed through online portals. Other means to get the needed resources are through podcasts and the traditional printed material. The students can also virtually meet their tutors through the online portals, as well as through phone, and teleconference.

Wawasan Open University – History

The establishment of Wawasan Open University started with WEF or Wawasan Education Foundation’s aim of setting up a private and non-profit virtual educational institution that would support their mission of upholding continuous education.

Under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996, Wawasan Open University College was officially registered in June 2006. Then in July of that same year the school was upgraded to have full university status. The school’s commencing semester opened in January 2007 and it was in the following year that their main campus in Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Penang was set up.

Wawasan Open University – Courses offered

There are 13 degree programs offered by Wawasan Open University. These are Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Information System, Logistic and Supply Chain Management, Management, Sales and Marketing, Corporate Administration, Computer System and Networks, Computing and Intelligence Systems, Electronic Commerce, Electronics, Information and Communication Technology, and Liberal Studies.

Official website: http://www.wou.edu.my/

Address:

Wawasan Open University
54, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah
10050 Penang

Tel: 04-2180 333
Fax: 04-226 9323
Email: enquiry@wou.edu.my

Malaysia University of Science and Technology or MUST is a private university in Malaysia that aims to provide a venue for science and technology educational training and be one of the country’s premier universities doing infrastructure research and development.

The school provides postgraduate programs that specialize in research. Initially, the masters level degrees were the only programs offered and the undergraduate studies were supported by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology or MIT USA. But since 2008, the school already offered foundation and undergraduate programs.

Malaysia University of Science and Technology – History

MUST accepted its first intake of students in 2002. This was 42 students that enrolled in the three postgraduate degree programs available at that time. The establishment of the school is largely attributed to the Prime Minister’s goal of setting up a university in Malaysia that is based on the standards of MIT. It was the MUST Ehsan Foundation that received an invitation in 1999 to be the one to realize this goal. It was in 2000 that the school was officially registered as a private university and with the support from the government was able to start its operations in 2001.

Malaysia University of Science and Technology – Degrees offered

Initially, MUST offered only three postgraduate programs. These are MSc in Information Technology, MSc in Biotechnology, and MSc in Transportation and Logistics. After just five years of operations, it added five degrees into their curriculum. The new programs were Advanced Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Systems Design and Operation, and Energy and Environmental Engineering.

The undergraduate programs available are Agrobiotechnology, Construction Management, Energy and Environment, Environmental Sciences, Health and Pharma Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Information Technology, Material Science and Engineering, Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, Nutraceutical and Food Biotechnology, Supply Chain Management, Telecommunication, and Transportation and Logistics.

Official website: http://www.must.edu.my/

Address:

Unit GL33 (Ground Floor), Block C, Kelana Square, 17, Jalan SS7/26, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Tel: +603 7880 1777
Fax: +603 7880 1762
E-mail: registrar@must.edu.my

Management and Science University or MSU is a private university in Malaysia that is located in Shah Alam, Selangor.

Management and Science University – History

MSU was established in 2001 and it was formerly known as Kolej Universiti dan Pengurusan Malaysia or KUTPM. The establishment of the school began with the Ministry of Education’s invitation to Advanced Technology and Management Centre or PTPL to set up a university college. PTPL was a group that ran collegiate institutions. It was in October 2007 that KUTPM gained full university status and this was the same year that it changed its name to Management and Science University or MSU.

Management and Science University – Courses offered

The school with its three faculties and three centers offers more than 50 courses. The faculties in MSU are Faculty of Information Sciences & Engineering, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences, and Faculty of Business Management & Professional Studies. The other units of MSU are International Medical School, Graduate Management Centre, and Centre for Foundation Studies.

The degrees available under the Faculty of Health & Life Sciences are Bachelor in Bioinformatics, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor in Food Service Technology, Bachelor in Forensic Science, Bachelor in Nutrition, Bachelor of Optometry, and Bachelor in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Under the Faculty of Business Management & Professional Studies the programs available are Bachelor in Accountancy; Bachelor in Culinary Arts; Bachelor in Decision Science; Bachelor in Early Childhood Education; Bachelor of Education; Bachelor in Event Management; Bachelor in Finance; Bachelor in Hospitality & Tourism Management; Bachelor in Human Capital Management; Bachelor in Industrial Management; Bachelor in International Business; Bachelor in Investment Management; Bachelor in Law and Commerce; Bachelor of Management (Public Relations and Entertainment); Bachelor in Outdoor, Leisure & Adventure Management; and Bachelor in Retail Management.

While the Faculty of Information Sciences & Engineering offers Bachelor in Business Computing; Bachelor in Communication Design and Marketing; Bachelor in Computer Science; Bachelor in Computer Engineering; Bachelor in Computer Forensic; Bachelor in Creative Mutimedia; Bachelor in Games Design and Animation; Bachelor in Graphic Design; Bachelor in Information and Communication Technology; Bachelor in Information Systems Auditing; Bachelor in Instructional Multimedia; Bachelor in Mobile & Wireless Technology; Bachelor of Science (Media Sciences); and Bachelor in Technology (Electrical and Electronic).

Official website: http://www.msu.edu.my/

Address:

Blok A, Jalan Equestrian 13/52, Off Jalan Persiaran Sukan, Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Tel: (603-55106868)
Fax: (603-55108668)
E-mail: enquiry@msu.edu.my

Monash University Malaysia is a private university that is an offshore campus of Monash University in Australia. The Australian campus was established in 1958 in Melbourne and it is the university in Australia that has the most offshore campus. It has a site in South Africa and also a centre in Prato, Italy.

Monash University – History

The establishment of Monash University in Malaysia came into being with the partnership of Monash University Australia and Sunway University College. During the early 90s, with this partnership, students that were from Malaysia would have to spend one year of their studies in their hometown then transfer to the Australia campus to continue their studies. Then the Government of Malaysia made a formal invitation to Monash University to put up a school in Malaysia. With a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Australia’s Prime Minister and Malaysia’s Government, Monash University became the first foreign university in the country.

It was in 1998 that the Malaysian campus of Monash University received its first intake of students. From the first batch of 261 students, the school has grown rapidly.

Monash University – Courses offered

The school offers different programs under six faculties. These are School of Science, School of Arts & Social Sciences, School of Business, School of Engineering, School of Information Technology, and School of Medicine.

Monash University – Research

Aside from its academic arm, the school also invests in research initiatives. The areas that are covered in their research projects are agri-business, biotechnology, economic & business modeling, electronic test technology, Islamic banking, and medicine & health.

Official website: http://www.monash.edu.my/

Address:

Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 46150, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Tel: +60 3 5514 6000
Fax: +60 3 5514 6001
Email: info@monash.edu.my

SEGi University College is a private university in Malaysia that has six campuses spread out in the country. Its main campus is located in Subang Jaya, and the other sites are in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sarawak, Seri Kambangan and Petaling Jaya.

The school has partners from around the world such as the University of Albertay Dundee, University of Greenwich, University of Shuffield, University of Sunderland, and University of Teesside in the United Kingdom; the University of Southern Queensland in Australia; and Business Academy Southwest University in Denmark.

SEGi University College – History

The school was formerly known as Systematic College. It was established in 1997 and was situated in the center of Kuala Lumpur.

SEGi University College – Courses offered

The degree programs offered in SEGi University College are in affiliation with different schools. Upper Iowa University in the United States, University of Southern Queensland, Australia, and Sheffield University & University of Sunderland which are universities in United Kingdom are some of the schools that SEGi University College is in affiliation with.

The courses offered are in the fields of Business & Accountancy, Engineering & Built Environment, Creative Design & Technology, Education & Social Sciences, Nursing, Hotel & Tourism Management, Pharmacy & Allied Health Sciences, Medicine & Dentistry, and Optometry & Vision Sciences.

Foundation Studies in Science and Commerce, Vocational & Training, Professional and Postgraduate Studies as well as American Degree Programs are also available.

Official website: http://www.segi.edu.my/

Address:

No. 9, Jalan Teknologi, Taman Sains Selangor, Kota Damansara, PJU 5, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor D.E.

Tel: 03-6145 1777
Fax: 03- 6145 1666
E-mail: infokd@segi.edu.my

Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor (KUIS) or Selangor International Islamic University College is a private educational institution that is owned by the subsidiary of the Selangor Islamic Religious Council or MAIS. It aims to provide educational training that is greatly emphasized on the incorporation of knowledge.

Selangor International Islamic University College – History

The school was established in 1995 and it operated in Tengku Ampuan Jemaah Secondary Religious School or SAMTAJ located in Shah Alam, Selangor, which served as a temporary campus. It was in 2000 that they moved to a new site which would serve to be its main campus.

The first intake of students for the 1995 school year was at 60. Since then KUIS has rapidly grown and now has over 7000 students, 200 of these comprising international students from China, South Africa and several ASEAN countries. Since its inception it has been able to produce over 6,000 graduates.

Selangor International Islamic University College – Courses offered

KUIS offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs as well as diploma and foundation courses. The bachelor degree programs offered are Bachelor in Syariah with Law under the Academy of Islamic Studies; Bachelor in Business Administration with E-Commerce, Bachelor in Human Resource Management, and Bachelor in Economics and Finance under the Faculty of Management & Muamalah; Bachelor in Information Technology (Multimedia) and Bachelor in Networking Technology under the Faculty of Information Science & Technology; and Bachelor in Arabic Language as a Second Language, Bachelor in Communication (Broadcasting), and Bachelor of Arabic Language (Translation) under the Faculty of Modern Language & Communication.

Master of Business Administration (Muamalah) is also offered under the Center for Graduate Studies.

Official website: http://www.kuis.edu.my/english/

Address:

Bandar Seri Putra, 43000 Kajang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Tel: +603-8925 4251
Fax: +603-8926 8462
E-mail: info@kuis.edu.my

Sunway University College is the only private university in Malaysia that is run by a non-profit trust foundation. What sets it apart from other universities in Malaysia is that the profits that are earned from the school are re-invested back into the foundation. With this, the foundation has been able to award over 12 million worth of scholarships to its Malaysian students. The school also has a luxury of being more selective in the admission of students.

The school is also in partnership with Lancester University, UK. Academics and staff from the partner university have visited Sunway University College for workshops on Continuing Professional Development and for various staff workshops. There are also several undergraduate and postgraduate programs that are in joint venture with Lancester University.

Sunway University College – History

The school was formerly known as Sunway College and was established in 1987. With the growth of the student population it was compelled to open a new campus in Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya. The new campus was opened in December 1992 and it started holding classes there on January 2003.

Sunway College was granted a university college status in August 12, 2004 by the Ministry of Education. Since its inception it haven’t failed in getting awards and recognition for its success not only in producing students but also in being a university of exceptional caliber.

Sunway University College – Courses offered

The undergraduate programs of Sunway University College are offered under the School of Business, School of Computer Technology, School of Creative Arts & Communication, School of Health & Natural Sciences, and the School of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Management.

Pre-university programs, American Degree Transfer Program, Professional and Postgraduate programs are also available. The Victoria University Bachelor of Business that is offered under the Faculty of Business and Law is available as well.

Official website: http://www.sunway.edu.my/

Address:

No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Tel: +6 (03) 7491 8622
Fax: +6 (03) 5635 8630
Email: info@sunway.edu.my

TATI University College or TATiUC is a private university in Malaysia that incorporates 70% of practical learning and 30% theoretical learning in its curriculum. It was formerly known as Terengganu Advanced Technical Institute or TATI.

TATI University College – History

TATI was established in June 11, 1993 by the State Government of Terengganu with the aim of providing graduates that are highly skilled and that are equipped with industrial competence and advanced technical capabilities. The school has significantly grown since its inception. It is among the first universities in Malaysia that got National Accreditation Board (LAN) accreditation in 1991. On October 18, 2004 it was also awarded the ISO 9001:2000.

TATI University College – Courses offered

The school has five faculties and two centers. These are the Faculty of Electrical & Automation Engineering Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Manufacturing Technology, Faculty of Computer, Media & Technology, Centre of HND, and Centre of Preparatory and General Studies.

Faculty of Electrical & Automation Engineering Technology offers Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Robotic & Automation and Mechatronics, Diploma in Industrial Automation Engineering in Computer Integrated System, Diploma in Industrial Automation Engineering in Mechatronics and Electronic and Instrumentation, and Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing.

Faculty of Chemical Technology offers bachelor and diploma programs in Polymer Engineering Technology, and bachelor and degree programs in Chemical Engineering Technology.

The Faculty of Manufacturing Technology on the other hand offers Bachelor in Manufacturing Engineering Technology in Tooling; Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering in Tool and Die Design and Tool and Die Making, and Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering in Product Design and Machining.

Official website: http://www.tatiuc.edu.my/

Address:

Jalan Panchor, TeloK Kalong, Kemaman, 24000 Terengganu, Malaysia

Tel: +609 8633863
Faks: +609 863 5863

Taylor’s University College is a private educational institution in Malaysia that has been regarded as the premier university of higher learning in the country. The school is also considered as having the largest Cambridge A-levels and having the most successful as well as the largest Canadian Pre University (CPU) and the South Australian Matriculation (SAM) program. These two programs are acknowledged and recognized by leading universities all around the globe.

The school is the tertiary division of the Taylor’s Education Group.

Taylor’s University College – History

The school was established in 1969 and at that time it was only occupying a building that was located in Jalan Pantai, Kulau Lumpur. It was only offering Victorian High School Certificate (VHSC) and only had a student population of 345. PJ New Town served as a second home to the school in 1985. But four years later due to growing student population, it moved to the Subang Jaya campus.

In subsequent years, the school was able to set up new campuses in key areas around Malaysia. Then in 2006 the school was upgraded to university college status by the Ministry of Higher Education.

Taylor’s University College – Courses offered

Taylor’s offers several programs. The different schools at Taylor’s are Architecture, Building & Design, Biomedical Sciences, Business, Communication, Computing, Design, Engineering, Hospitality & Tourism, Law, and Medicine.

The school of Continuing Professional Education, Graduate School, Pre-University Studies are also available as well as the American Degree Transfer Program.

Official website: http://www.taylors.edu.my/

Address:

No. 1 Jalan Taylor’s, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan

Phone: 603-5629 5000
Fax: 603-5629 5001
Email: admissions@taylors.edu.my