Many have successfully transferred to universities around the world to further their studies and have emerged as top students from these universities to become competent graduates who excel in their workplace.

The college's high standards of academic provision are well recognised by employers of various industries and universities worldwide.KDU College is a subsidiary of Paramount Corporation Berhad Group, a public listed company with a strong property arm consisting of Property Development, Property Investment and Property Construction. Its education arm is made up of the two KDU College campuses (Petaling Jaya and Penang), KDU Management Development Centre (KMDC) and Sekolah Sri KDU, a Smart School at the primary and secondary levels.

The Diploma in Nursing and the Certificate in Nursing programmes are approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and the curriculums are approved by the Nursing Board of Malaysia.

KDU College Penang is creating an educational environment which values critical, reflective thinking, life-long learning , where you will effectively:

Develop a professional attitude in the nursing discipline;
Acquire competencies and skills in nursing;
Practise roles as a registered nurse in a simulated ward environment
Develop the capability for advanced critical thinking and problem solving through the practicum of the nursing process.

The opportunities are endless; one can opt to be a practicing lawyer (advocate & solicitor), a legal manager (advisor) for a corporation, a legislator, a law professor and more.

The Law Department at KDU College constantly exposes its students to an array of learning experiences that include not only lectures, but also seminars and talks given by law firms, as well as career days, where KDU Law students have the opportunity to meet up with practicing lawyers, who will be able to give the students indispensable advice on what to expect in their future career.

The industry link helps students to better grasp the understanding and expectations of the working world.

The students have also been taken on field trips to the Sungai Buloh Prison where apart from being given a tour of the premises, they were also briefed on the workings of the prison and the facilities available for the inmates including skills and lessons taught. Further students have also paid a visit to the new Courts Complex at Jalan Duta, where they were taken on a tour by the court officials after which they observed . mitigation proceedings conducted by lawyers.

A trip was also made to the Legal Aid Centre of the Bar Council for a briefing by a lawyer on the various clinics made available by the centre to meet the demands of the public, where legal services are provided for free for members of the public who pass the means test set by the centre.

Mooting competitions are also held for KDU law students, where mock trials are carried out in KDU's

very own moot court and students have to apply what they have learnt into practice. This moulds them into independent law graduates with the ability to think outside-the-box.

KDU College offers three law degree programmes;

KDU-University of Tasmania LL. B 3+1 Twinning Programme, KDU-Oxford Brookes University LL.B (Hons) 2+1 Twinning Programme and University of London LL. B (Hons) External Programme. All three law programmes offered at KDU are recognized by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board for the purpose of sitting for the Malaysian Certificate in Legal Practice exam.

If law is your passion and you've always wanted an Australian education, then the KDU-University of Tasmania LL.B 3+1 programme is perfect for you.

The University of Tasmania in Australia has a long connection with Malaysia as participating University for Colombo plan scholarships, and its Law School has won the 2007 and 2008 National Teaching Awards.

Not only that, being the fourth older university in Australia, its Law programme is established and recognized, with dedicated lecturers and excellent pastoral care.

With its specialized International Student Support Programme, you don't have a thing to worry about when you head on to the University of Tasmania in Australia to complete your fourth year.

KDU's close collaboration with its top-ranking foreign university partners ensures students of globally- recognized qualifications that are equivalent to those awarded by the partners5 home campuses. KDU students thus have the best of both worlds at their doorstep.

The intake for KDU College's Law Programmes is currently in progress.

Log on to : www.kdu.edu.my for more details.

Law Programmes at KDU

• UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (3+0) Bachelor of Laws (Hens)

* Flexible study - option to complete degree In 3 to 4 years,
* University of London offers the Malayslan 11,B Scholarship - successful applicants enter Kings College to complete Year 2 and 3

• OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY (2+1) Bachelor of Laws (Hons)

* Named UK's leading modern university for the 8th year running by the Sunday Times University Guide
* One of 15 universities with 24 subjects rated excellent by Government quality assessment
* OBU LLB is validated by UK Bar and Law Society in UK
* OBU presents bursary awards to 5 best students In Year 1 and Year 2 annually

• UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA (3+1 ] Bachelor of Laws (Hons)

* The fourth oldest University in Australia
* UTAS Law Srhnnl hn^ won National Teachina Awards in 2007 and 2008
* Speclolizea international Student Support Programme
 

KDU College continues to help meet the educational needs of the country by opening doors for more Malaysians to further their education in academic, professional, vocational and technical areas. The college prides itself with more than 45,000 graduates, many of whom have emerged as top students and competent graduates who excel in their careers.

KDU Smart Community The KDU Smart Community comes alive with the dynamic symbiosis between KDU students, staff, and university partners interacting with the industries and global communities. At the heart of this SMART COMMUNITY emphasis is placed on the process of learning and teaching that begins with KDU's quality programmes, staff and learning environment.

Lecturers undergo specialized training in the methodology of teaching and learning that facilitates the students' learning to groom them towards being independent learners. These students will continue to excel because they are life-long learners.

The SMART teaching and learning approach provides opportunities for students to gather information from global communities, and analyze and apply their knowledge in meaningful contexts, Working individually and also in small groups, students gain essential soft skills through interpersonal and intrapersonal interactions such as skills

on communication, decision making and time management. These are elements that prepare students for a bright and promising future.

KDU College is a subsidiary of the Paramount Corporation Berhad, a public listed company with divisions in education, property and construction development. Subsidiaries of the education division include two colleges - KDU Petaling Jaya and KDU Penang, and the Sri KDU secondary and primary school.

Academic Strengths

KDU College is reputed as a private institution of higher learning that has created a signature mark in providing a superior learning experience at its highest level for all Malaysian and international students. The efficient and robust academic staff is not only dedicated but also experienced in the education field. KDU employs only qualified academic staff that meets the requirement of both our partner institutions as well as LAN's requirement, with PhD and Masters degree holders teaching in degree programmes and a minimum of a Degree to teach certificate and diploma programmes.

Course Contents

• Pre-University

• Business

• Law

• Mass Communication

• Language

• Engineering

• Science

• Information Technology & Multimedia

• Hotel Management

• Tourism

• Culinary Arts

Academic Facilities

KDU College constantly expands, improves and upgrades its academic facilities and resources. The extensive range of teaching and learning facilities includes:

• Classrooms/Tutorial Rooms with audio- visual & LCD facilities

• Lecture Halls with audio-visual & LCD facilities

• Library

• Computer centre with high-speed Internet and email access

• Training restaurants

- Windows of Damansara Restaurant>

- Connexion Restaurant

- Cafe 87 Restaurant

• Production kitchens

• Mock suites & front office

• Laboratories

- Engineering

(Electronics, Telecommunications, Microprocessor / Computer, Power Electronics, Industrial Electronics & Automation, Test Measurement & Instrumentation, Engineering Design & Drafting)

- Science

(Chemistry, Physics, Biology)

- Language

- Communication & Radio

• Engineering Workshop

• Auditorium

• KDU Moot Court

• Radio Studio

Student Support Services

Various support services are provided by KDU College to ensure the well-being of all students and to help meet their needs. Such support services include: • Accommodation Services • Personal counselling • Orientation & Briefing programmes • Leadership Camps • International Student Services • Career Counselling • Student Clubs and societies • University Placement

Scholarships / Financial Aid  

KDU otters over RM1,5million in scholarships and financial aid through the following:

• High Achiever Scholarship

• Bumiputra Scholarship

• Merit Scholarship

• Nanyang Siang Pau Education Fund

• Sin Chew Daily Education fund

• Star Education Fund

• New Straits Times-MAPCU Scholarship

• KDU Alumni Discount

• Sibling Discount

Recognition

KDU College is an ISO 9002 and MSC certified institution. Students have free access to modern computers, science and engineering laboratories, fast e- mail and Internet facilities, well-stocked libraries and resource centers. In 2000, KDU launched its RM10 million Smart Initiative as part of its vision to create an institution where students can benefit from being at the center of all its services. Also, all programmes offered are approved by the Ministry of Education, Besides this, KDU College has obtained LAN accreditation for certain programmes.