UOW Malaysia KDU: 5 Reasons Why You Should Study in a Global Campus in Malaysia

As the COVID-19 continues to impact the economic and social sector of almost all countries in the world, furthering education abroad may appear to be harder than expected for Malaysian students. While many dreams of attaining a high quality education in countries like the UK, US and Australia, the international borders are closed. As for Australia, the government has currently implemented travel restrictions for international students.

If you have your heart set on studying abroad, you will be glad to know that the number of global campuses are increasing in Malaysia. We have foreign branch campuses from UK, Australia and China sprouting rapidly in Malaysia.

You will relish the similar education experience in your own home country with a lower living expenses and miscellaneous expenditure. In this article, we are sharing with you the top 5 reasons why you should study in a global campus and the salient features that global campuses have.

1. High Quality Education & Syllabus

Australia is recognized for its excellent higher education system with 11 universities listed in the top 200 of the 2021 QS World University Rankings. If you are looking to enrol yourself in an all inclusive Australian syllabus-based education in Malaysia, you will be glad to know that UOW Malaysia KDU is an extension of the University of Wollongong (UOW) Australia. UOW Australia is notable for being one of the best research-intensive universities in the world and students in Malaysia will get to relish the full experience of what UOW Australia has to offer here.

UOW Malaysia KDU follows a world-class education standard pledging to offer students with top notch educational programmes from a spectrum of fields including Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Law, Engineering, IT, and even Medicine and Health. Situated in three locations in Malaysia, students can opt to select any one of it.

 2. Student Transfer Programme

In every global campus, there are credit transfer programmes available. UOW Malaysia KDU are no exception. UOW Malaysia KDU allow students to join the credit transfer programme or dual award programme where students can commence their studies in Malaysia and transfer to other UOW campus situated within Australia, Dubai or Hong Kong. Students will also get to enjoy a 25% waiver off their international tuition fee when they transfer. The best part is that upon completion of studies, students will receive an award from UOW and UOW Malaysia KDU. If you are worried that study transfer programmes may be more demanding in terms of syllabus, you can most certainly expect a smooth transition and the exact same syllabus.

3. Facilities and Academic Infrastructure

Facilities and academic infrastructure are vital parts of the learning process. To a great extent, it affects our learning mood. Before enrolling in a university, students may think that these are trivial issues. But imagine having a campus located in the middle of nowhere with limited academic infrastructure. This will only contribute to an increased dropout rate. However, you will be amazed to know what UOW Malaysia KDU encompasses of. Want to enrol yourself in culinary arts programme? There is hot kitchen, bakery kitchen, wine lab and ice carvery studio. Wish you could learn photography? There is a photography studio. Dream of becoming a radio jockey? There is a radio production and recording studio! Not to be forgotten, there are also engineering workshops, thermofluid lab, project prototype and development lab. UOW Malaysia KDU has got the best of academic infrastructures for both art and science students.

4. Professional Development

Upon graduation, you want to be able to have reached your full potential.  Universities serves as a platform that helps you grow and mould you to be a contributing citizen. Unfortunately, there are also many universities that are driven by profits and are overproducing low quality graduates. If you are looking for a university that can kick-start your career upon graduation and add values that employers are actively seeking for, UOW Malaysia is the perfect fit for you.  From the time of its establishment, their primary aim is to produce graduates that are fully equipped with commendable skills. You will get a first hand career-related experience while embarking on your study journey along with internship briefings, career counselling, career workshops and job-matching services.

5. DiversityLast but not least, diversity is a unique feature that can be seen in many global campuses. Similarly, UOW Malaysia KDU embraces diversity and inclusiveness. If you are local student looking to establish friendships and networks with individuals of different ethnicities, religions and cultures, UOW Malaysia is the right place for you. UOW Malaysia takes pride in its diverse student body. With 135,000 international students enrolled in UOW Malaysia KDU, students will learn to respect the differences in opinion that are spawn by contrasting backgrounds.

With a world class education, you will carve your own pathway to limitless learning. For more information on UOW Malaysia KDU, visit their official website by clicking here.