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KTG Education Group
Whether a student beginning tertiary education,
a professional re-entering the sector to boost
knowledge and know-how, or a specialist seeking
to make the leap to the global market, KTG
Education Group and its constituent colleges
and universities are the ideal jumping off point
to a journey of self-discovery and transformation.
Part of the KTG conglomerate, which has significant
cultivated by teachers who care for their personal and
holdings in fields as diverse as engineering, property
academic development, and live in inclusive campuses
and cultural development, KTG Education Group
where they can pursue their interests in a diverse and
aligns itself with the group’s ambitious mission to
international setting.
forge a holistic cultural economy that will contribute
positively towards education, arts and culture, while
Our goal is to be a spark in our students’ lives –
enhancing the international reputation of Malaysia
enabling them to find their purpose, giving them the
and its people.
tools to strengthen their skills and the inspiration to
make their dreams a reality – all within a setting that
In line with this philosophy, KTG takes an approach
helps them appreciate the very best that tertiary
to education that places emphasis on learning and
education has to offer.
personal development as an ongoing and universal
process, and not one confined to the classroom,
At KTG Education Group, the journey of life is only
textbook or lecture hall. At our institutions, students
just beginning.
learn within a nurturing and accepting environment
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Our Purpose
KTG Education Group aims to be recognized as a leader and trailblazer
in Malaysian education; as an organization whose continual innovation
raises the bar for the education industry in the country.
In doing so, we focus on creating world-ready graduates who are:
RESPECTFUL
Respectful of other cultures, traditions and viewpoints.
RESOURCEFUL
Resourcefulness by possessing the necessary professional and
life skills to adapt to an ever-changing job environment
COURAGEOUS & CURIOUS
Courageous and curious to grasp opportunities and take
advantage of their talent, no matter where they are.
We will achieve this goal by creating an environment for personal
and academic growth that encourages students to get the greatest
value possible from their tertiary education.
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A MESSAGE
FROM THE
Vice chancellor
“ The students who can are those who will have an
advantage in today’s global marketplace. We call
them world-ready graduates and we consider it
our duty here at KTG Education Group to produce
Dr. Kamis Awang
Vice Chancellor
Linton University College
such graduates with the mindset and drive to
succeed no matter what comes their way.”
Dr. Kamis Awang
here at KTG Education Group to produce such
Greetings and welcome to the KTG Education Group!
graduates with the mindset and drive to succeed no
matter what comes their way.
In our results-driven society, it is often forgotten that
education goes beyond textbooks, tests and facts.
In fact, according to the United Nations, “Learning
Everything that happens at our colleges is designed to
To Know” – or the acquisition of knowledge – is only
create this outcome. Students here are encouraged not
one of 4 key ways that humans learn. The other three
only to gain knowledge of their chosen subject,
are “Learning To Do”, “Learning To Be” and
but to put their knowledge to practical test through
“Learning To Live”, all forms of education that
case studies, work placements and carefully planned
cannot be taught in a classroom alone.
group assignments. Also, they live and study in
the company of students from around the world and
Looking at education from this new perspective,
spend their university years in an environment which
we gain an appreciation of what it takes to succeed
promotes cross-cultural learning, participation in new
in today’s environment. It is certainly not about
activities and growth as a student and individual.
knowledge alone, for what counts as real knowledge
changes so quickly in our fast-paced world, but about
It’s something we call the “real university experience”
your attitude towards acquiring the right skills and
and it’s inspiring, moving and, above all, truly
your aptitude in putting these skills into practice for
transformative. No matter what background one
your benefit. Are you socially as well as academically
comes from, here is a place where one can gain focus
skilled? Can you adapt to changing circumstances?
in life, zero in on goals and gain the drive and
Can you live and work with people from any social
motivation to make dreams a reality.
and cultural background? How well do you
communicate? These are the questions that are
At the end of the day, we hope our students will
being asked to today’s graduates.
remember their team here as a period where they
moved beyond a purely academic education, and said
hello to the school of life!
The students who can are those who will have an
advantage in today’s global marketplace. We call them
world-ready graduates and we consider it our duty
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LINTON
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Accounting & Finance
Architecture
Business & Management
Linton University College is the centerpiece in
KTG’s education portfolio and a provider of premier
education in a wide variety of fields spanning
humanities, sciences, business, engineering and
accounting & finance.
Formerly known as Linton College, it was founded
On 24 February 2010 Linton College was
in 1987 in Ipoh, Perak and soon grew to be the
upgraded to a University College status by the
Civil Engineering
premier private higher education provider in the
Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.
Computer Science &
Information Technology
state, providing diploma and degree courses from
An official ceremony to celebrate the occasion
both local and foreign partner universities.
was held at its campus in Bandar Universiti
With the acquisition of Linton College by Legenda
Teknologi Legenda, Mantin, Negeri Sembilan
Education Group in 2005, the institution’s
and was officiated by Y.B. Dato’ Seri Mohamed
operations were moved to the Mantin Campus in
Khaled bin Nordin, the Malaysian Minister of
Negeri Sembilan and henceforth began a process
Higher Education.
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Quantity Surveying &
Construction Management
of growth and internationalisation.
Visual Arts
MQA
accredited
pr ogra mMEs
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Linton University College seeks to provide the
In 2007, Linton College was given approval by
‘real University experience’ to its students.
University of East London (UEL), UK to offer six
Students have access to a purpose-built campus
degree programmes in the fields of electrical &
which accommodates up to 25,000 in a modern
electronics engineering, civil engineering, software
and secure setting, and receive exposure to a
engineering, business information systems, business
diverse international student body from regions
studies and accounting & finance. And, in 2008,
such as the People’s Republic of China, Africa,
Linton College extended its courses with the
the Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia and
approval by Coventry University, UK to offer five
the ASEAN region. Together, this gives rise to
degree programmes in the fields of mechanical
a truly immersive and inclusive higher
engineering and built environment.
education experience.
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PERTAMA
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Accounting & Finance
Business & Management
Civil Engineering
Computer Science & Information Technology
Established in Kuala Lumpur in the year 1986,
Pertama Institute of Technology offers courses
in four major areas, namely engineering, built
environment, computing and business, with
specialized fields of study in engineering,
quantity surveying, architecture, information
technology and business.
Quantity Surveying & Construction Management
In 1991, ITP became the first college to offer
from the University of East London (UEL) and
Visual Arts
Edexcel HND programmes in Malaysia, thus
Coventry University, UK.
pioneering learning-outcome based technical and
Moving forward, ITP aims to strengthen its focus
vocational higher education in Malaysia. In 2003,
on its core subject areas with the goal of being
ITP was acquired by Legenda Education Group and
recognized as the country’s finest institution for
moved to the Mantin Campus in Negeri Sembilan.
engineering and technical education.
In addition, ITP also offers franchised programmes
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prestigious
BRITISH
pr ogra mmes
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JATI
INSTITUTE
Accounting
Taxation
Graphic Design
Jati Institute was founded in 1994 in Seremban,
Negeri Sembilan and is today one of the most
established private institutions of higher learning
in the state, specializing in professional courses in
accounting and business. Jati Institute offers the
highly acclaimed AIA accounting professional course,
in collaboration with the Association of
International Accountants, UK.
MQA
accredited
pr ogra mmes
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IASM
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
of SCIENCE MANTIN
Nursing
MQA
accredited
pr ogra mmes
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The International Institute of Science Mantin (IASM)
is KTG’s specialist medical sciences arm. Formerly
known as the Institute of Medical Sciences Mantin
(IMM), it had originally been an information
technology and business school.
With its focus on medical sciences, IASM prides
itself on offering students unparalleled real world work
experience in this demanding field, with students
exposed to evidence-based practices and mock
scenarios from an early stage in their education,
while also gaining access to valuable work experience
as preparation for their careers.
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THE TRUE
University
Experience
The idea of the campus and its effect on education is
central to our philosophy as an organization. To us,
the campus encapsulates everything that is valuable
about a good education: it is a place for learning, focus
and motivation, but also for exchange, enablement and
a true all-round education. It is the embodiment of the
‘true University experience’.
Each of our campuses are designed to promote the
This open-plan approach is complemented by an
sharing of ideas across the student and staff
emphasis on green design, providing our students
population. Premises are laid out in an interconnected
a place of sanctuary and retreat where they can
manner to stimulate cross-pollination of ideas and
find true focus in their academic endeavours.
approaches while students of different backgrounds
Through creating pleasant spaces to live and
and fields of study are encouraged to mingle through
study, we can execute our belief in a nurturing
an abundance of clubs and societies which focus on
and inspiring education to its fullest.
academic, cultural and social pursuits alike.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Lecture Halls and Lecture Rooms
- 15 Lecture Halls, with a capacity of 250 students
- 58 Lecture Rooms, with a capacity of 60 students
- 15 Tutorial Rooms, with a capacity of 25 students
Quantity Surveying Studios
3 Quantity Surveying Studios, inclusive of:
- Quantity Surveying Studio 1
- Quantity Surveying Studio 2
- Quantity Surveying Activity Room
Examination Halls and Rooms
- 4 Examination Halls
- 6 Examination Rooms
Architecture Studios
6 Architecture Studios, inclusive of:
- Architecture Drafting Studio 1
- Architecture Drafting Studio 2
- Architecture Drafting Studio 3
- Architecture Drafting Studio 4
- Architecture Drafting Studio 5
- Architecture Activity and Conference Room
Computer Laboratories
19 Computer Laboratories, inclusive of:
- 6 Programming Labs
- 2 CISCO Labs
- 2 Multimedia Labs
- 5 Engineering Labs
- 1 Graphic Lab
- 1 iMac Lab
- 1 Media Art Lab
- 1 EE Master Lab
Arts and Design Studios
17 Arts and Design Studios, inclusive of:
- Non Degree Vertical Studio 1
- Non Degree Vertical Studio 2
- Vertical Studio A
- Vertical Studio B
- Photography and Shooting Studio
- Video Editing Room
- Graphic Design PC Lab
- MAC DTP Lab
- 3D Design Studio
- Model Making Workshop
- Wood, Metal & Plastic Workshop
- Technology Lab
- Material Resources Centre
- Fashion Design Studio 1
- Fashion Design Studio 2
- Textiles Workshop
- Printmaking Workshop
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Laboratories
11 Electrical & Electronic Engineering Laboratories, inclusive of:
- Telecommunication Lab
- PLC Lab
- Power Electronic Lab
- Control & Instrumentation Lab
- Open Access Lab
- Electrical Machine Lab
- Micro Processor Lab
- Electronic Engineering Lab 1
- Electronic Engineering Lab 2
- Electronic Engineering Lab 3
- Electronic Engineering Lab 4
Mechanical Engineering Laboratories
8 Mechanical Engineering Laboratories, inclusive of:
- Hydraulic and Fluid Mechanical Engineering Lab
- Materials Testing Lab
-Applied Mechanics Lab
- Mechanical Engineering Lab
- Bench Fitting and Welding Workshop
- Heat Transfer and Thermodynamic Lab
- Machine Shop 1
- CNC Shop
Nursing Laboratories
7 Nursing Laboratories, inclusive of:
- Mock Ward 1
- Mock Ward 2
- Mock Ward 3
- Skills Lab 1
- Skills Lab 2
- Coordinator Room
- Community Health Centre
English Language Laboratories
- 2 English Laboratories
Civil Engineering Laboratories,
5 Civil Engineering Laboratories, inclusive of:
- Geotechnical / Hydraulic (Open Channel)
- Concrete Lab
- Surveying Instrument Room
- Highway and Traffic
- Light Structure Lab
Internet Connections
- Wi-Fi zones throughout the campus
- Cable connection at Hostel Apartments
Library
- Library (26,000 sq. ft.)
- e-Brary
- 4 Discussion Rooms
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Other facilities and amenities:
Thirteen gazebos
A man-made lake
Student lounges
Cafeteria (Lake view)
Grocery shops
Stationery shops
Laundrette
Recreational facilities
Surau & Prayer Room for Muslim students
Clinics (On-Campus)
A fleet of transportation vehicles
comprising four 44-seater
air-conditioned buses, vans
and cars to cater for students’
transportation needs
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THE CAMPUS
MANTIN
THE COMMUNITY
Our Mantin campus is home to four of our
educational institutions and is the headquarters
of KTG’s educational arm. It accommodates up
to 25,000 students in a well thought-out,
spacious landscaped setting, and offers students
a wide range of modern facilities for physical,
academic and social education.
At The Heart Of The Community
Our campuses play a key role not only
in the education of our students but
also as a catalyst for change and
transformation in the broader
communities they are situated in.
Wherever we are, our institutions provide abundant
employment opportunities for local residents and form a
The campus is laid out in an open-plan manner to
The campus also houses a total of 15 lecture halls each
key bedrock for the local economy. Embracing this
encourage the exchanging of ideas across subject
accommodating 250 students, while a modern library
responsibility, we continually seek new ways to give back
groups, yet sophisticated learning facilities are
is located at the heart of the campus, spread over 26,000
to the communities we serve through purposeful Corporate
available to students of all vocations including
square metres, and also features an e-brary for students
Social Responsibility (CSR) projects and other targeted
dedicated laboratories for nursing, engineering,
to access journals and publications not available in
and localized initiatives.
architectural studios, computer laboratories,
physical form.
quantity surveying studios and art & design studios.
STUDENT SUPPORT
In order to provide the highest standards in student
welfare, a range of support services have been set up by
the group to help students during their time in university.
Accommodation
All students are guaranteed on-campus accommodation
to a wide selection of food and beverage options. On-cam-
at one of our purpose built hostels. Each unit at these
pus food courts serve a selection of Indian, Chinese and
hostels comes complete with a bed, ceiling fan and wall
Malay food, while the lakeside cafeteria serves Arab and
fan, study table and chair, while wireless internet access
Western food in addition to local favourites. Additionally,
is available campus wide. Students will have to organize
grocery shops are within walking distance of the campus,
their own bedding, crockery, cutlery and cooking
enabling students easy access to daily supplies.
apparatus, and a wide range of supplies and sundry
Each apartment block is supervised by a dedicated hostel
shops are available in the vicinity to fulfill these needs.
executive and receives 24 hour security.
All campus accommodation is located in close vicinity
In order to provide the highest standards in student welfare,
strengths. The department also organizes workshops for
a range of support services have been set up by the group to
graduating students to learn the finer points of preparing
help students during their time in university.
resumes, attending job interviews and selecting the right career.
At the basic level, our counseling services are available to all
While making the jump to university can be challenging for
students and are set up to address issues both emotional
anyone, international students face particular challenges in
and academic. Whether the issue is emotional health, stress,
acclimatizing to a new environment and culture.
Health care is a key priority for the university, and
can be made for students to be transported to nearby
every precaution is taken to ensure that students
hospitals if necessary.
students can seek help from our experienced counsellors
To assist these students, our International Office seeks to lighten
receive the highest possible service standards.
at any time.
the burden by taking care of small essentials such as airport
study-related matters, time management or relationship-based,
pick-ups and visa renewal, while offering international students
Adding to this basic support is our active mentoring system,
regular counseling and managing the process of transiting from
which assigns new students a mentor upon registration who
the initial English language proficiency course to placement in
takes an interest in overseeing his or her academic and personal
their course of study.
development. Mentors are a member of the academic staff in
the group and are always available to students to consult on any
Just like all students, however, international students have access
matter that is of concern.
to a wide selection of student-run clubs and societies on campus.
These clubs and societies span the full spectrum of subjects, with
On the academic side, our dedicated Graduate Placement Unit
sports clubs, language clubs, cultural clubs and vocational clubs
actively seeks to find job opportunities for students upon
of all kinds offering the means for students to pursue existing
graduation, and leverages strong links with local employers to
passions or find new ones. Students can even form their own
place graduates at jobs most suited to their degree and personal
clubs if they can gather a group of ten or more members.
HEALTH CARE
In addition to immediate medical services, in-house
On campus, a clinic managed by the university is
nurses also conduct regular health briefings. Also,
located at B1 Block and is staffed by registered and
collaboration with the local health ministry means
trained nurses. Its main function is to diagnose and
other health-focused events are also held on a regular
provide treatment for minor illnesses such as cough,
basis. These briefings include free health checks, blood
flu or rashes. For more serious illnesses, arrangements
donation events and HPV injections.
Access and Transportation
The Mantin campus is located near the North-South
KLIA (for air connections) and KL Sentral (for
Expressway and is thus within easy reach of both KL and
nationwide rail connections).
the southern regions of Malaysia. KL City Centre is
approximately 1 hour away by car, while Seremban is a
During the weekends, free shuttle buses leave campus
mere 20 minute drive from campus. For those who
at regular intervals and bring students to Batang
prefer to use public transportation, Batang Benar KTM
Benar station, Giant hypermarket and the Tesco
station is only 5km from campus and provides easy and
hypermarket in nearby Nilai.
affordable access to Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, Putrajaya,
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MANTIN
LOCATION
N.SEMBILAN
Mantin Campus is ideally located in
a university township called “Bandar
Universiti Teknologi Legenda” near
Mantin town in the state of Negeri
Sembilan, Malaysia. This university
township is located about 50 km
from Kuala Lumpur.
Bandar Universiti Teknologi Legenda (BUTL)
Batu 12, 71000, Mantin, Negeri Sembilan.
Tel: +606 758 7888 | Fax: +606 758 7599
www.ktgeducation.edu.my
UPDATED
KTG Education Group will make every effort to ensure the accuracy and
OCTOBER
timeliness of facts and information published on this prospectus and is not
2015
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responsible for the inadvertent discrepancies which may exist.