UOW Malaysia KDU University College

One of Australia’s Best has Arrived

In January 2015, UOW Malaysia KDU University College moved to its new flagship campus at Utropolis Glenmarie, with its state-of-the-art facilities and a contemporary teaching and learning environment.

UOW Malaysia KDU University College offers a wide range of programs at Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Masters levels, and has introduced home-grown degree programs that are at the forefront of growing industries, reflecting its promise of being a real-world university meeting real-world needs.

These include hospitality, tourism and culinary arts, game development and computing, communications and creative arts, business, as well as engineering.

UOW Malaysia KDU University College is a GBI (Green Building Index) certified-rated campus with 16.3% green footprint (local authority requirement is 10%).

The tobacco smoke-free campus has naturally-ventilated courtyards and corridors, and is fitted with energy-efficient centralised chilled water air-conditioning system, advanced building management system with scheduling capabilities, energy-efficient light fittings, demand-controlled ventilation, rain-water harvesting system, amongst many others.

In November 2018, KDU entered into a strategic partnership with UOW Global Enterprises, a wholly-owned subsidiary of University of Wollongong Australia. Subsequently, in November 2019, the name of the college and university colleges were changed to reflect the stewardship of the University of Wollongong and they are now known as UOW Malaysia KDU.

Advantages of living on campus

Living on campus gives students a unique college/university experience. Here are some of the top reasons why you should consider living on campus at UOW Malaysia KDU Glenmarie, Selangor:

• According to the American Council on Education, college students who live on campus have a better college experience, better grades and are more likely to graduate from college/university.
• Because you are living on campus, you’re close to all the campus facilities! You’re just a short walk to classes, the cafeteria, computer labs, science labs, campus offices and friends. You save money on commuting and you can sleep in later because you don’t have to wake up hours before class to commute!
• Easy access to friends, faculty and staff means that you will enjoy a better connection to your campus family. You will have better opportunities when it comes to campus events. Group work and activities will also be easier. 
• Living on campus means that you will benefit from campus security services that patrol the campus 24/7. 
• Students who are living at our Glenmarie, Selangor campus have access to emotional, social and academic support. Trained staff and student leaders are close by and available to give personal support to students. This is especially beneficial for first year students who are still adapting to campus life. 
• Living on campus allows students to meet people from different backgrounds and experience the campus community. This community offers a sense of belonging that cannot be duplicated off campus. 
• Students who are living on campus have access to wireless connectivity all day, everyday. 
• Living on campus is fun! Form friendships that will last a lifetime, create memories, and enjoy the full college/university experience at our UOW Malaysia KDU Glenmarie, Selangor campus!

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