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Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Choose Limkokwing

The doors are open for you to come and learn more about the exciting opportunities available at the World’s Most Globalised University.

For over two decades now, Limkokwing University has been producing world-class graduates with the skills and mind set to pursue successful careers in their chosen fields.

As a proud member of the United Nations Academic Impact and a recognised Global TVET Model University, there are many reasons why Limkokwing University should be your academic destination of choice.

But here are the top 3 reasons why you should choose to study at Limkokwing University:

1) Stay ahead of the game.

Limkokwing University has remained ahead of the curve in predicting new career trends for over 20 years.

As an industry leader in innovation in creative education, the diploma and degree programs available at our campuses across the globe are specifically designed for the most exciting careers of the future.

2) Be among the most creative and innovative.

Creativity is an in-demand skill in many of the world’s largest and most innovative companies. Global firms usually look for creative individuals with the ability to design and develop new products and services that meet emerging market trends.

Limkokwing University’s industry-focused learning approach ensures that your learning experience is immersed within a world-class environment that nurtures creative ideas while fostering a mind-set to strive for extraordinary achievements.

3) Work anywhere in the world.

Multicultural awareness is essential in the international arena. As the world becomes more connected, the ability to thrive in different cultures is highly sought-after.

Here at Limkokwing University, you will learn, train, and interact with students from over 160 different countries. Our globalised environment will expose you to diverse cultures and ideas that will equip you with a deeper understanding of the world and enable you to leave your footprint in any part of it.

Furthermore, as a Limkokwing student, you will have the freedom to further your studies in any of the university’s campuses — be it in the United Kingdom, in Asia, or Africa.

So what are you waiting for?

Head over to our Cyberjaya campus to discover your true potential! Our doors are open from 9.00am to 6.00pm.

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Limkokwing Class of 2017 Graduation

For Iranian Shiva Kafil who received her Master of Business Administrators in Entrepreneurship scroll at the ceremony, the University was a gateway for both growth and change. Shiva was also the recipient of the Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Limkokwing Award for Leadership in recognition for her leadership qualities and contribution to academic, professional and social development.

During her eight years in Malaysia, she has organised charity bazaars, raised money to build schools in the Philippines, participated in award-winning projects, worked backstage at fashion shows, and even became a model herself.

“I learned things here that you wouldn’t learn from books or anywhere else,” she said. “The outside world is like an ocean with more opportunities to grow.”

Her experience at Limkokwing University has enabled her to nurture her global networking skills by making friends with people from various countries, learning to speak in different languages and gained the opportunity to know about cultures she had previously only seen in movies.

The University has been actively participating in various humanitarian and social development as part of its educational programme. These programmes enable students to recognise real-world issues while formulating initiatives to resolve problems and conflict.

“We live in a conflicted world,” said Dr. Puvan J Selvanathan, while emphasising that the next generation of graduates will play a key role in helping the global community. “I believe leadership means being stubborn about things you think are right,” he said while emphasising that the next generation of leaders are here to save the planet and humanity.

He explained that the University has been a safe zone for students to build their strength and knowledge, where students are exposed to various cultures as well as ideas, enabling them to develop critical thinking skills and problem solving experience.

Limkokwing Class of 2017 Graduation

About 1,000 students received their undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the Limkokwing University graduation ceremony held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) on 14 December 2017.

The graduation ceremony was graced by Limkokwing University Chancellor, DYMM Sultanah of Pahang Sultanah Hajjah Dr. Kalsom DK.

Also in attendance were UN Global Compact Network Malaysia President, Dr Puvan J Selvanathan; National Professors Council President & CEO, Professor Datuk Dr. Raduan Hj. Che Rose and Honorary Doctorate recipient Prof. Madya Datin Dr. Fauziah Ibrahim.

The dignitaries were joined at the ceremony by proud parents, as well as representatives from embassies and high commissions from Afghanistan, China, Egypt, Fiji Islands, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Libya, Malta, Maldives, Nepal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tajikistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistand, Yemen and Zambia.

This year’s graduation ceremony theme ‘Design Your Future’ was aimed at recognising the next generation of leaders who embody the concept of being a global citizen with Universal Responsibility.

Founder and President of Limkokwing University, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Dr. Lim Kok Wing addressed the graduating class, reminding them not to forget all those who had sacrificed to put them on the path of success.

“As you move on to build your own careers, you must always remember the unwavering love, support and patience of your parents. You may never know how much they have sacrificed just to see you succeed. And how far they will go just to keep you close.”

Future Creative Career Opportunities for Politeknik Brunei Students

Students from the Politeknik Brunei were given the opportunity to explore future career opportunities at Limkokwing University on 8 March 2017.

Politeknik Brunei is the first polytechnic institution in the Nation of Brunei that aims to equip students with sustainable skills through holistic and quality education in a supportive teaching and learning environment. It was established in 2012 to develop the country’s human resources by producing highly skilled and educated workforce.

Forty eight students from Politeknik Brunei received career counselling guidance to help them pursue their future careers while learning to realise their own creative potential. For Bruneian student Nurshazlin Samrah who is studying Diploma in ICT Digital Media, the creative industry is a promising career path.

“Originality is what helps drive the industry, and the world is getting more competitive,” she said. “Therefore, creativity will play a very important role in today’s careers.”

Limkokwing University announces opening of new campuses in Asia

President and Founder of Limkokwing University, Tan Sri Dato' Sri Paduka Dr. Lim Kok Wing, announced that Limkokwing University will open two new campuses in Asia.

The announcement was made during the opening of Limkokwing University’s newest campus in Sierra Leone on 18 March 2017. The two new locations will be in Maldives and Sri Lanka. The Maldives campus will be opened in association with the Maldives Media Institute. In collaborating with Maldives Media Institute, Limkokwing University has kept itself relevant within the nation’s largest media conglomerate, delivering multi-media innovation courses. With a population of 300,000, Maldives is consistently in the top 10 of most resort world destination for tourists.

In Sri Lanka, Limkokwing University is set to assist in skill-based programmes for the creative industries. Limkokwing University will partner with Sri Lanka’s National Institute of Business Management (NIBM). A new campus in the capital city Colombo will be set up within the Sri Lankan National Innovation Centre and will host 15 new disciplines in multimedia creativity and interior architecture.

Sylvia Prisila Muthangi from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

“I discovered Limkokwing University through my dad after he told me to do research on it. After gathering my research, I was certain that it is an ideal place for me to study at. Being able to learn in a multicultural environment is really rewarding. My cultural perspective and understanding is broadened on the daily, because on campus I interact with people from all walks of life.”

– Sylvia Prisila Muthangi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture)

Limkokwing opens new university campus in Sierra Leone

On 18 March 2017, Limkokwing University officially opened its new campus in the African nation of Sierra Leone. Limkokwing University’s latest campus is situated along Hill Station Road in the capital city of Freetown. The University has the honour of being Sierra Leone’s first foreign university. It offers creativity-centred courses and the first cohort numbered 1,100 students.

In his speech during the launch, President of Sierra Leone Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma said the opening of Limkokwing University’s local campus in the country is set to transform the tertiary education landscape of the nation.

“The opening of the university campus will help meet our country’s high demand for graduates in the field of digital technology.”

Dr. Koroma also praised Limkokwing University’s Founder and President Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Dr. Lim Kok Wing for seeing African countries beyond the stereotypical image often presented in the media.

Tan Sri Lim meanwhile said the University’s branch campus’ main role in the country will be to use education as a means to help in the social and economic transformation of Sierra Leone.

“In establishing ourselves here, we have given ourselves the role of a global connector in promoting Sierra Leone, making use of the resources of our campuses across the world and the collegial network we have built, we shall work to bring the world to Sierra Leone and take Sierra Leone to the world.”

Know The Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo is located in Central Africa, northeast of Angola. It is the second largest country in Africa after Algeria. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was first established as an official Belgian colony in 1908. The country gained its independence in 1960.

The capital and largest city of DRC is Kinshasa. It’s also the second leading French-speaking city in the world. Once a site of fishing villages, the city is currently an urban area and has a population of over 11 million people. Kinshasa is opposite Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo’s capital city which is visible across the Congo River making them the two closest capital cities on Earth.

DRC has over 200 different languages making it one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world. The most common native languages are Kikongo in the southwest, Lingala in the northwest, Tshiluba in the centre and Swahili in the east. French is spoken and understood throughout the whole country.

Know Armenia

The Republic of Armenia is a sovereign state in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. The nation is bordered by Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iran and Georgia.

It is a landlocked country that features mountainous terrain with light forests and fast flowing rivers. The climate is mostly continental with dry sunny weather in summer and chilly snowy conditions in winter.

The capital Yerevan, is one of the oldest continually inhabited city that dates back to the 8th Century BC. Due to the presence of naturally occurring volcanic rocks used in the city’s building materials, Yerevan is popularly known as the ‘Pink City’ by locals and visitors. Yerevan is the country’s industrial, cultural and administrative centre.

Armenia is governed by a unitary, multi-party, democratic nation state with an ancient cultural history. The current republic constitutes one-tenth of historical Armenia.

Founder and President of Limkokwing University is a member of the World Federation of United Nations Friends

Founder and President of Limkokwing University, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Dr. Lim Kok Wing has been recognised as a member of the World Federation of United Nations Friends on 25 January 2017.

The World Federation of United Nations Friends (WFUNF) is a global non-profit organisation with the core belief that international cooperation is essential to preserve peace and promote security, prosperity and justice throughout the world. Guided by its vision of a United Nations that is a powerful force in meeting common global challenges and opportunities, WFUNF works to strengthen and improve the United Nations.

One of the main objectives of the WFUNF is the dissemination of information to support and stimulate a global network of Friends of the United Nations to support the principles and programmes of the United Nations to assist in the formation and agenda towards global peace. WFUNF believes that major issues like environmental protection, the war on drugs, gender equality, food security and curbing population growth cannot be resolved at local or regional level, but require a global approach. It hopes to achieve this through the engagement of people who share a global mindset and support international cooperation.

Visit by Malaysia Airlines Head of Digital

Peter Pohlschmidt, Malaysia Airlines’s Head of Digital, visited Limkokwing University on 13 February 2017.

Pohlschmidt has almost 20 years of experience in Digital Marketing and e-Commerce, primarily in online travel, and has spent most of his time with some of the world’s major airlines. He was with Qatar Airways before joining Malaysia Airlines.

This is Pohlschmidt’s second visit to Limkokwing University. His previous visit was in December 2016. These visits were for preliminary discussions for future collaboration between the University and Malaysia Airlines, which would be further discussed in the visit of Malaysia Airlines top management in March 2017.

Malaysia Airlines is the flag carrier of Malaysia and is a major airline operating flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to destinations throughout Asia, Oceania and Europe.

Meet Garo Bedros Derbedrossian

Garo Bedros Derbedrossian was an undiscovered artistic soul who came to realise his passion after coming to Limkokwing University to study Bachelor of Arts in Digital Film and Television.

He is a dancer at Limkokwing University’s Magic Dance Club and enjoys photography while incorporating his movements into filming and dancing. Together with his passion for photography, he has participated in several dance competitions and has represented the University in the Malaysian breakdancing scene.

“Here you get respected for your talents and you have a platform to express it. You are exposed to different companies and people that will help you evolve.”

Garo formed a dance group called DANCERISM CREW which competes in dance battles around the country. Currently, he has participated in more than seven competitions while representing Limkokwing University.

Arsham Hossein Ali Pour

A disc jockey, music producer, remixer and occasional model, Arsham Pour epitomises the importance of never giving up to achieve his own dream. He came to Malaysia to study Recording Arts at Limkokwing University’s Sound and Music Design Academy.

He came to Malaysia with his brother, Armia to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. The brothers discovered Limkokwing University at an education fair, and since then they have started their own music brand.

As a band, they have released 10 songs with 4 music videos on their own Vevo Channel. They were also voted as one of the Top 10 Remixes at World Contest by Spinnin’ Records contest. Their music style is categorised as Electronic Dance Music and their single ‘Safe Train’ has received two awards for ‘Best Original Song’ as well as ‘Best Music Video’ by IndieWise USA.

By 2016, the brothers received several recognitions for their work including ‘Winner of Industry Boost Competition 2016’, chosen by Reverbnation as Number 1 DJ in Malaysia, official MAC DJ 2016, Official Coca Cola DJ 2016, and were featured on the cover of DJ magazine in September 2016.

First Runner-Up Prize for Limkokwing Football Team

Limkokwing University’s football team won first runner-up during the Intervarsity Sports Fair held at the UPM Sports Centre last 17 to 19 February.

The University’s football team was led by its team captain Kishorenathan A/l Kaliyappan who is studying Bachelor of Science (Architectural Studies) and Sakthis Valatharasu who is studying Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Real Estate Finance, who helped coach the team.

The football tournament was part of the Intervarsity Sports Fair that was launched by the Malaysian Indian Congress’ President YB Datuk Seri Dr. S Subramanian who is also Malaysia’s Health Minister. The team competed against 32 public and private Malaysian universities including Megatech, USM, UiTM Johor, and Politeknik Shah Alam.

T-Systems Malaysia visits Limkokwing University

Representatives from T-Systems Malaysia paid an official visit to Limkokwing Cyberjaya on 6 March 2017.

T-Systems provide a range of information and communication technology (ICT) solutions for multinational corporations and public sector institutions. Its services include securing operation systems and classic ICT services, transforming business models to cloud-based services and innovation projects such as data analytics, the internet of things, machine to machine (M2M) communication and industrial internet.

T-Systems’ Managing Director Ms. Sharmila Santharasagaran and Head of Operations Mr. Andreas Truls were given a Limkokwing red carpet welcome, and shortly after, taken on a campus tour by the University staff. The tour was to provide them with in-depth information on Limkokwing University’s philosophy, history and academic achievements.

Pakserda Bazaar returns

The popular Pakserda Bazaar by Merah Putih returned to Limkokwing University from 6 to 10 March 2017.

Pakserda is an abbreviation of ‘Lapak Serba Ada’, which literally translates to ‘stalls having everything’. This time, the Pakserda Bazaar was held at Courtyard 3 and featured 20 stalls selling Indonesian and local food, international cuisines, fashion accessories, books, posters, design services, to name a few.

Held over a five-day period, the Pakserda Bazaar was a popular event and a success among Limkokwing international community. Sales were brisk, as many students and university staff were on hand when the bazaar opened at 9 am. The food stalls were particularly popular, with the food vendors having to make second helpings by 12 noon every day of the bazaar.

Pakserda Bazaar is an event organised and managed by Merah Putih Club, the Indonesian student community club in Limkokwing University. The club was created as a means to unite Indonesian students not only in Limkokwing University, but throughout Malaysia.

Star Publication Visit

Limkokwing University welcomed a representative from the Malaysian daily newspaper the Star Media Group Berhad on 7 March 2017.

Star Publications (M) Berhad Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai was aiming to promote continued networking sessions to ensure the University maintains its competitiveness in the industry.

The Star Media Group is a Malaysian based multi-channel media with a presence in seven fields, namely print, digital, radio, TV, out-at-home, events and training. It owns the largest English newspaper in Malaysia with a daily circulation of 250,000. It is a member of the Asia News Network and the owner one of the most popular Malaysian online news sites.

Limkokwing University’s industry-based educational approach emphasises practical exposure as part of students’ learning experience. The University maintains partnerships with various organisations to enable students to access industry related knowledge.

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