Manipal International University is the first green university in South East Asia. Spread across a 142-acre picturesque lake campus in Nilai, it hosts students from 20 countries on its rolls.

MIU is part of the Manipal Group – India’s largest education provider – that has been delivering high quality education for more than six decades now. The group currently has over 400,000 students across 12 campuses of its six different universities in 5 countries – Antigua, India, Malaysia, Nepal and United Arab Emirates. All these students look up to the coveted global alumni network of the group that contributes socially as well as economically.

Just three years in Malaysia, and the multi-disciplinary MIU has already established industry partnerships with significant entities like Biocon, Scomi, SIRIM, and Stempeutics. Apart from guiding and developing the syllabi, these partnerships also help the fresh graduates in seeking their first jobs as well as potential internship and training opportunities.

Academic partnerships of MIU with notable universities in Australia, India, Malaysia, UK and USA assures the potential students of receiving a global educational experience. Deakin University, Northern Arizona University, University of Leicester, Edinburgh Napier University, and North Dakota State University are among the prominent ones.

Engineering is a diverse and financially rewarding field of study. The various engineering qualifications offered at MIU are Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Diploma in Civil Engineering, Diploma in Computer & Electronics Engineering, Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Hons), Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons), Bachelor of Electronics Engineering (Communication) (Hons), Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons), Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Hons), and Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Hons).

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons), within its 4 year study period, ensures its students all that a qualified civil engineer needs to know. It not only focuses on academics but is developed keeping both the professional and personal development of the students in mind.

MIU’s Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Hons) is perfect for those who are interested in the chemical and petrochemical industries. Students in their 4^th year can choose their area of specialisation from the following options - Process Modelling, Instrumentation & Control, Petroleum Technology, Industrial Biotechnology, Oleochemical Technology, and Environmental Technology.

The Bachelor of Electronics Engineering (Communication) (Hons) is designed to leverage on MIU’s strength in electronics engineering specialisation in the field of modern telecommunications, a field which is definitely here to stay. This programme exposes students to electronics engineering with a focus on advanced communication technologies such as telecommunications hardware and fibre optics.

The Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering offered by MIU prepares students for a challenging and rewarding career in the electrical and electronics industry. Over the course of 4 years, students are taught modules such as engineering mathematics, integrated circuit systems, electromechanical energy conversion, and renewable energy sources.

Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines. Through the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) programme, students are put through 4 years of exposure to industry-experienced experts who fully prepare them for employment with modules such as Engineering Graphics, Kinematic of Machinery, Elements of Mechatronics, and Engineering Project Management.

Students of Manipal International University’s Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Hons) are trained and fully equipped with knowledge from environmental science, internet web programming, data structures, computer graphics, and serverside programming. It is also to the advantage of the students that several key players in the IT industry have set up camp in Malaysia.

The Diploma in Civil Engineering is a 2 ½ year programme which incorporates lectures, tutorials, group projects, assignments, labs, and industrial training. It is structured around 93 credit hours to produce graduates ready to face the rapidly growing field of Civil Engineering with professionalism and confidence. The graduates also get prepared to continue their degree with a different specialisation, if intended.

Manipal International University also offers a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering which fully prepares students to enter this broad and diverse field which has been in use for inventions from ancient times as well as in the modern day. At Manipal International University, students will be exposed to an industry-learned faculty as well as internship programmes at leading organizations with active global operations.

The Diploma in Computer & Electronics Engineering is one of the unique programmes offered at MIU. This programme is suitable for those who are interested in the fields of Computer Science and Electronics Engineering. Due to the unique syllabus designed for this programme, graduates will be in high demand in the industry. In addition, they will also be fully prepared to continue on to their degree in Computer or Electrical & Electronics or Electronics (Communication) Engineering.

Located in the quiet and serene town of Nilai, MIU students enjoy a peaceful and fulfilling educational experience while being only 45 minutes from the Kuala Lumpur city centre.

** This article was published by The Star newspaper on the 4th of June, 2015.