Find Out Details for UOW Malaysia, Utropolis Glenmarie Campus Facilities, Fees, Intakes & Course Information
University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia, Utropolis Glenmarie campus, an institution that has over 36 years of history and experience, believes in providing real world education and has been successful in producing competent graduates and preparing students for top universities all over the world.
Find out more about KDU’s new partnership with the top ranked University of Wollongong (UOW), Australia and it’s new campus facilities at Utropolis Glenmarie and their courses, fees, and intake dates. Malaysian students now can obtain a top ranked Australian degree at the University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia KDU, Utropolis Glenmarie campus.
UOW Malaysia campus List of Courses, Intake Dates, Tuition Fees and Campus Facilities
UOW Malaysia KDU is part of the University of Wollongong Australia’s global network, but has a long history of providing accessible, quality, tertiary education to Malaysia, and the surrounding regions, as KDU college and university colleges.
Established in 1983, KDU was Malaysia’s first purpose-built private college that provided opportunities for Malaysian youth to pursue high-quality overseas tertiary education in a local setting.
Riding on the success of the Damansara Jaya campus, a second campus in Penang was established in 1991. In August 2010, KDU College Damansara Jaya was upgraded to University College status – a reflection of its quality programmes, excellent teaching facilities, and strong industry partnerships.
KDU University College then moved to its new flagship campus at Utropolis Glenmarie in January 2015. Also in 2015, KDU College Penang was upgraded to University College status. Both university colleges offer a full spectrum of programmes, within a contemporary learning environment utilizing state-of-the-art facilities, from Foundation through to bachelor degrees and postgraduate programmes. These include programmes in hospitality, tourism and culinary arts, game development and computing, communications, creative arts, business, engineering and nursing.
Through its global connections and real-world learning opportunities, KDU has nurtured many bright minds from different backgrounds, cultures and nationalities, inspiring them to make positive contributions to society. It has provided a platform for practical, impactful ideas to grow and for students to reach their potential.
John Lai Wai Hong, Graduated in Mass Communication from KDU University College
As the first institution to have a purpose-built campus within a larger sustainable ecosystem and being the first to offer twinning programmes in the nation, KDU has broadened opportunities for its 50,000 graduates, who have gone on to find success in a range of fields, including in careers as corporate leaders, entrepreneurs and celebrities around the globe.
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.
The UOW Malaysia KDU college and university colleges now form an integral part of the University Wollongong Australia global network. In addition to Malaysia, the University of Wollongong’s global network extends to campuses in Australia, Dubai and Hong Kong. UOW plans to develop the UOW Malaysia KDU University Colleges at Glenmarie and Penang into universities within the next five to seven years. In addition, from January 2020 UOW Malaysia KDU will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the new Batu Kawan campus, to meet the emerging needs of that region.
The University of Wollongong is committed to becoming a pre-eminent provider of higher education in Malaysia. This commitment combines UOW’s internationally recognised teaching programmes and personalised approach to students with KDU’s 36 years of experience in private tertiary education, modern campuses and vibrant, industry-focused programmes. UOW’s presence in Malaysia will benefit the wider region, by producing international student growth and industry-ready graduates.
University of Wollongong (UOW)
Gary, Accounting Graduate from University of Wollongong Malaysia (UOWM) KDU
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is an global network of campuses, students, graduates and academics. Beyond Australia, UOW delivers transnational global education programs to its campuses in Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and China, providing opportunities for students to gain a UOW degree outside Australia.
Studying at UOW is bigger than a degree, as a UOW student, you become part of one of the world’s most respected young universities. This mean connecting with people, ideas and knowledge from across the globe.
The UOWM KDU Utropolis Glenmarie campus’ entire architecture, down to the details of every amenity, is intended to create an environment that will inspire our students to strive for academic excellence and realise their dreams. UOWM KDU picked Glenmarie as the location of their new campus because it is a fast growing township, with a young population of 200,000 within a 10km radius.
The area is also easily accessible via transportation links across the Klang Valley, thus making it convenient for students to commute to and from campus. Scholarships are available for deserving students as well.
Tuition Fees at University of Wollongong Malaysia
Tuition Fees for the courses at UOWM, Utropolis Glenmarie campus are affordable. Please WhatsApp 01111408838 for the latest fee schedule.
Intake Dates for Courses at University of Wollongong Malaysia
Please WhatsApp 01111408838 for the exact intake dates.
- Foundation intakes are in January, March, May and September of each year.
- Diploma intakes are in January, March, May, September and November of each year.
- Degree intakes are in January, May, September and November of each year.
About University of Wollongong Malaysia (UOWM), Utropolis Glenmarie
UOWM KDU, an institution that has over 36 years of history and experience, believes in providing real world education to meet real world needs, and has traditionally, been successful in producing competent graduates and preparing students for top universities all over the world. Established in 1983, and a pioneer in Malaysian private education, UOW Malaysia KDU was one of the first private colleges in Malaysia to have its own purpose-built campus. UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College began its chapter when it opened its door to its first batch of students in 1991 and since then, it has grown by leaps and bounds.
UOW Malaysia KDU College was then awarded the university college status in 2010 – a reflection of its quality programmes, and the growth of its international student population. In 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. The 10-acre flagship campus features nine fully equipped 250-capacity lecture halls, 60 state-of-the-art classrooms, a multipurpose hall, computer labs, game showcase area and informal collaboration spaces.
UOW Malaysia KDU has about 6,000 students, including international students, at three campuses with a fourth being built at Batu Kawan, Penang. Its campuses are UOW Malaysia KDU University College at Utropolis Glenmarie, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, and UOW Malaysia KDU College, in Damansara Jaya.
In November 2018, Paramount Corporation Berhad entered into a strategic partnership with University of Wollongong (UOW), to enhance its tertiary education business. With strong alignment between missions, values and course offerings, UOW Malaysia aims to pave the way of excellence by providing a high-quality educational experience to nurture graduates with a truly international outlook and to become future global leaders.
University of Wollongong (UOW) Global university rankings Rankings
Jacob Lean, Graduated with Mass Communication from KDU University College
University of Wollongong’s success is reflected in global awards and rankings, where UOW graduates and teachers are recognised as some of the best in the world, and the University as a whole is ranked among the top 200.
Among the world’s top 200 universities
- 188th – Aggregate Ranking of Top Universites (ARTU) 2019
- 196th in the world – QS World University Rankings 2021
Among the world’s top 250 universities
- 212th in the world – QS World University Rankings 2020
- 201-250 band – Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020
- 220th – Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2019
One of the best modern universities
- 14th in the world – QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2021
- 26th in the world – Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020
Global leader in social and economic impact
- 31st in the world – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2020, recognising UOW for its social and economic impact, based on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
- Ranked equal 13th in the world – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2019
Among the best in the Asia-Pacific
- 37th – Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific University Rankings 2019
A five-star university
- 5+ star rating – QS World University Rankings 2021
Top-rated graduates
- Top 200 – QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020
- UOW is consistently rated in the top 200 universities in the world for the quality of our graduates
- Rated 62nd in the world for graduate employment rates
- Rated 128th in the world for partnerships with employers
- Ranked in the 171-180 band overall
One of the best in New South Wales – QILT 2018 Employer Satisfaction Survey
- The 2018 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey ranked employers’ overall satisfaction with UOW graduates at 87.8% (85% national average), placing UOW 3rd in Australia for public universities, and 2nd in NSW overall.
Global subject rankings
Top 50 in the world
- Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2019
- Energy Science and Engineering (39th)
- QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020
- Mineral and Mining Engineering (24th)
- CEO Magazine’s Global Executive MBA Rankings 2020
- Master of Business Administration – MBA (38th)
TOP 100 IN THE WORLD
- Times Higher Education 2020
- Law (78th worldwide)
- Engineering and Technology (91st worldwide, 6th in Australia and 3rd in New South Wales)
- QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Materials Science
- Nursing
- Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2019
- Atmospheric Science
- Civil Engineering
- Geography
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Materials Science and engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining & Mineral Engineering
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Transportation Science & Technology
TOP 150 IN THE WORLD
Jun Sern, Business Graduate from KDU University College
- Times Higher Education 2020
- Education
- QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020
- Earth and Marine Sciences
- Education
- Geography
- Law
- Statistics and Operational Research
- Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2019
- Chemistry
- Education
- Instruments Science & Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nursing
TOP 200 IN THE WORLD
- Times Higher Education 2020
- Arts and Humanities
- Physical Sciences
- QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020
- Philosophy
- Computer Science and Information Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Chemistry
- Environmental Sciences
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- Economics and Econometrics
- Sociology
Global teaching excellence
The University of Wollongong has been recognised among the world’s best institutions for teaching excellence, receiving a Spotlight Award in the 2018 Global Teaching Excellence Award.
UOW was the only Australian university to be listed as a finalist for the prestigious Global Teaching Excellence Award (GTEA) for two consecutive years.
University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia, Utropolis Glenmarie Campus Facilities
Hui Lan, Mass Communication at University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia KDU, Utropolis Glenmarie campus
The new 10-acre purpose-built University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia KDU, Utropolis Glenmarie campus at Utropolis, costing RM320 million, has been designed around the philosophy that learning is experiential and can happen anywhere.
There are open spaces, themed gardens and discussion cubes, along with 9 fully equipped lecture halls that can house up to 250 students each, 60 state of the art classrooms where 4,000 students can be attending lecture and classes at any one time, a 50,000 sq ft space housing University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia KDU, Utropolis Glenmarie campus’s comprehensive library and a 500-bed student village
Teaching facilities are extensive whereby there will be 13 teaching kitchens covering 65,000 square feet as well as two recording kitchens, one fully-equipped sound recording studio, photography studios, an industry-relevant television studio, three dedicated Alienware-equipped Games Development Studios, a fine dining restaurant, variable restaurant and coffee laboratory each, as well as a multipurpose hall equipped with stage, lighting, backdrop and sound system which can seat 1000 students.
Utropolis itself, is a 21-acre integrated development which includes 1500 units of serviced apartments and SOHO’s (small offices-home offices), a 120,000 sq ft retail centre with approximately 50 retail spaces, covered pedestrian walkways that connect all major buildings, a comprehensive security system and 4,600 carparks, making it a beacon for residents in the neighbouring Glenmarie areas too.
Sprawled across 10 acres, the purpose-built campus at Utropolis combines the best of traditional and modern learning facilities.
- 9 state-of-the-art lecture halls.
- 58 classrooms.
- 50,000 sq ft fully equipped library.
- Discussion cubes, multi-purpose halls and IT labs.
- Designed with plenty of informal activity spaces and breakout areas.
- Pods protruding from the library showcase activities happening within the library spaces.
- Covered atrium connects all the internal spaces horizontally and vertically.
- Ground floor spaces are cleverly designed to bring the outdoors, indoors.
With its strong reputation for culinary programmes, it is no wonder that the institution has invested in some impressive facilities for training aspiring chefs – ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ kitchens, a wine laboratory, a pastry kitchen, an ice-carving room, a molecular kitchen, as well as fine dining restaurant and a coffee laboratory.
Internships at University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia KDU, Utropolis Glenmarie campus
Internships that are designed for you to gain important skills and possibly secure future jobs. Students of the undergraduate program are required to undergo internship for a period of time, usually a semester.
Besides gaining real-life work experience, undergraduates have the opportunity to improve their communication skills, gain more confidence and enhance their employability
The Best Foundation, Diploma & Degree Programmes at University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia, Utropolis Glenmarie campus
Business Programmes
- Foundation Studies (Art & Technology)
- Diploma in Business Administration
- Diploma in Accountancy
- Bachelor of Accounting (Hons)
- Bachelor in Accounting and Finance (Hons)
- Bachelor of Business (Hons)
- Bachelor of Business with Law (Hons)
- BA (Hons) Banking & Finance
Computing & Creative Media Programmes
- Foundation Studies (Art & Technology)
- Diploma in Computer Studies
- Diploma in Sequential Art
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)
- Bachelor of Game Development (Hons)
- Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons)
Engineering Programmes
- Foundation in Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Diploma in Telecommunication & Computer Engineering
- B.Eng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- B.Eng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
Communication Programmes
- Diploma in Communication & Media
- Foundation Studies (Art & Technology)
- Diploma in Entertainment Arts
- Diploma in Entrepreneurial Design
- Bachelor of Communication (Hons) majoring in 2 (Corporate Communication, Advertising Media Management, Journalism, Media Marketing or Visual Communication
- Bachelor of Communication in Media Productions (Hons)
- Bachelor of Communications (Hons) Public Relations
- Bachelor of Creative Industry Management (Hons)
Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts Programmes
- Foundation Studies (Art & Technology)
- IMI Diploma in International Hotel Management
- Bachelor of Hospitality Managment (Hons)
- Diploma in Culinary Arts
- Diploma in Professional Chef Training
- Bachelor in Culinary Management (Hons) (Major in Culinary Operations, Baking & Pastry or Italian Cuisine)
Education Programmes
General Facilities at University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia, Utropolis Glenmarie campus
- Cafeteria – A melting pot of food and life, students from all walks of life and schools gather here for their daily feast.
- Computer Lab – A number of computers all at the ready for our students’ access, connected to the free high speed WIFI service available on campus.
- Student Lounge – A student hotspot equipped with comfortable furniture for students to ease their minds.
- Library – The Utropolis Glenmarie library is spread out over 50,000 square feet, fitted with a coffee bar, Zen garden reading lounge, quiet study and learning pods.
- Learning Pod- Students can have the space they need in order to focus on studies at hand at the private Learning Pod.
- Atrium – Wide open space often bathed with natural sunlight.
University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia, Utropolis Glenmarie campus Student Accommodation
On-campus accommodation on a 10-acre, 7-storey block that accommodates up to 580 students which is divided into male and female wings.
Communication & Creative Arts Facilities at UOWM
Industry standard facilities designed especially for our Communication & Creative Arts students in order to give them a taste of the real-world by working on live projects.
- UOWM KDU FM (Radio Broadcast Studio) – With top notch equipment capable of internal broadcast, students are able to host and air their own radio show.
- The Frame (TV Production Station) – There is no better way for students to get a glimpse of working in the broadcasting world than experiencing the tools and tricks behind the scenes at our TV production station.
- Pixel (Mac Lab) – Students are able to learn and hone their editing skills using industry relevant software provided.
- Creative Waves (Radio Production & Recording Studio) -Classes conducted here gives students a chance to experience themselves the process that goes behind a radio production.
- Shutters (Photography Studio) – Professional photography props available, students get to practise in a professional studio.
Engineering Facilities at University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia, Utropolis Glenmarie campus
UOW Malaysia dedicates over 12,000 square feet of spaces solely for the Engineering centre with state-of-the-art workshop facilities and equipment.
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Lab – With 8 electrical, electronic and communication-specific labs around, students have all the resources to execute their projects.
Mechanical Engineering Lab – Students are provided work spaces over 6 specialised mechanical and mechatronics labs.
Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts Facilities at UOWM
With industry standard mock-up suites, coffee labs and dining outlets, including a fine dining restaurant, students are able to experience their future working environments while being on campus.
- Equatorial Mock Suite – Industry standard mock suites for realistic hands-on training.
- Café 8ighty 7even by Coffex – Of cosy settings and freshly brewed coffee steaming in the air by the hands of our versatile students.
- Atelier (Hot Kitchen) – Students get into action in the hot kitchen, giving them a taste of life in the industry.
- Culinary Lecture Theatre – Top notch facilities equipped in the theatre allows for in-class demonstrations.
- Dewakan (Fine Dining Restaurant) – Equipped with elegant finishes, Dewakan is an educational entrepreneurial initiative by UOWM KDU.
- Avant (Molecular Kitchen) – At Avant, students utilise the latest equipment in learning the art of molecular cooking.
- Charcuterie (Butchery Kitchen) – At the Charcuterie, students learn and master the techniques and skills to create various deli products.
- Mirabelle (Training Restaurant) – At Mirabelle, students run everything from scratch while serving real customers and countering real-time situations.
- Saveur (Training Restaurant)– Built to mimic a true fine dining restaurant, students are given real practice at Saveur.
- Artisanat (Kitchen Artistry Room) – At the Artisanat, our students are trained to master the most delicate of arts.
- Glace (Ice Carvery) – At the Glace, students are taught first hand on the art of ice carving.
Boulangerie (Bakery Kitchen) – Our students are synonymous with the fluffy bread and pastries they produce here at the Boulangerie.
Bacchus (Wine Lab) – Students are given a holistic education complemented with our state-of-the-art facilities inclusive of a wine tasting lab.
Computing & Creative Media Facilities at UOWM
Furnished with the latest technology systems and machines, the Computing & Creative Media students are on par with the systems in the industry.
- Area 51 Game Development Studio – The Alienware-equipped game development studio provides students with the cutting edge technology options to work with.
- Area 51 Game Vault – Modernly-styled, students utilise the area for purposes of game testing and showcase.
