KDU is now moving ahead into very exciting times. We have been officially granted the ‘University College
With the UC status, KDU will be offering its very own degree courses from January 2011 onwards. Our Bachelor courses offer you flexibility in choosing your subjects, as well as major(s) and minor(s), to craft the degree of your choice. However, not to worry. We will continue to offer our current pre-university, diploma and degree courses.
Our next step in moving forward is our new campus in Glenmarie set to be ready in 2014.
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You should be, because we are!
Taking on a 'green' concept, our new Glenmarie Campus will incorporate water features, efficient air-conditioning, rooftop gardens and such, to efficiently utilize energy, water and other resources.
The 20-acre campus also includes accommodation, retail centres as well as a clubhouse. Here's what you can expect:
- Clubhouse
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Basketball court
- Badminton court
- Volleyball court
- Retail Centre
- Cafes and restaurants
- Clinic
- Laundromat
- Convenience stores
- Learning Commons
- Library
- Teaching & Learning Centre
- Career Counselling Centre
- Study area
There will also be a Learning Street to cater to exhibitions, student forums as well as student activities.
As for the academic schools, KDU will be adding more facilities to offer students a complete and wholesome learning experience. Besides the auditorium and lecture theatres, there will also be a dedicated screening room specially for movie screenings and film appreciation.
Some of the school facilities for the new Glenmarie Campus include:
- Recording / Radio / Sound Studio
- iMac Lab
- Photography Room
- Editing Suite
- Engineering Labs
- Power
- Instrumentation & Control
- Thermodynamics
- Mechanics
- Radio & Microwave
- Automation
- Electronic
- Geology
- Robotic
- Fluid
- Technical Drafting
- Mechanical Engineering Workshop
- Research Wing
- Beverage Lab
- Housekeeping Lab
- Front Office Lab
- Hospitality Deli
- Training Restaurants
- Specialist Kitchens
- Computer Labs
That's just a sneak peek, so of course, there will be more to come! Do stay tuned for more news and information.
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Glad to read that KDU has not got University College Status. Love KDU....!!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that, congratulations to KDU. Minor typo - Do stay tune(d) for more news and information.
ReplyDeleteThanks for pointing it out! :D
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the support!
Its cool..congrate to KDU,but whr tis new campus locate at?
ReplyDeleteHi Wallace, thanks! Our new campus is at Glenmarie. Near Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam and Subang.
ReplyDeletebut I probably already graduated.
ReplyDeleteyay! Very happy as a KDU University College Student! :)
ReplyDeleteI was so happy to know about this as a KDU student. Now we are officially university college in Malaysia. Although I will only be able to see KDU Glenmarie in 2014 and might no longer be a student of KDU. But my heart will always be there as a proud graduate KDU student. :) All the best KDU~
ReplyDeleteAll the best to KDU University Collge new status~ I Really hope to see the new campus launching in the future but i am going to graduate on 2011! anyway I am proud to be KDU student and I will be missing my KDU Lectures and Buddies! :)
ReplyDeleteMay I know where exactly is the location ?
ReplyDeleteGlemarie is all industry factory and warehouse.