SEGi University
| Universiti SEGi | |
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| Motto | The Best in You, Made Possible[1] |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1977 |
| Chancellor | YAM Tan Sri Dato' Seri Syed Anwar Jamalullail[2] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Dr. Patrick Kee[3] |
| Students | More than 25,000 |
| Location | Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Campus | Penang, Subang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Sarawak |
| Colours | Blue and White |
| Nickname | SEGians |
| Affiliations | WACS, EC-Council, ACCA[4] |
| Website |
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SEGi University & Colleges (commonly referred to as SEGi) is a private tertiary institution located in Kota Damansara, Selangor. SEGi is one of the largest private higher education providers in Malaysia.[5] Previously, it was known as SEGi University College until 2012, when the Ministry of Education announced its upgrade to university status. SEGi has a total of 5 campuses, which are located in UEP Subang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Sarawak.
SEGi is a recipient of various accolades including the bronze trophy in the Education and Learning category at the Putra Brand Awards 2016. The university is also the first higher learning institution to work together with MIDA, to provide advisory services on human resources development needs by having SEGi to develop academic programmes that meet the industry expectations.
History
SEGi was established in 1977 in Kuala Lumpur as Systematic College. Since its humble beginnings more than three decades ago, SEGi has expanded to five campuses.[6]
Campuses
Flagship Campus
SEGi's flagship campus strategically located in Kota Damansara, houses several faculties including Business, Technology and Innovation, Creative Arts and Design, and Dentistry. The newly built Kota Damansara MRT Station is within the institution's doorstep, providing easy access to students from various parts of Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur.
The campus has various facilities including an academic library and swimming pool. It can accommodate up to 12,000 students at any one time. An extension building known a SEGi Tower is located a few hundred metres away to accommodate an additional 6,000 students.
Other Campuses
SEGi College Subang Jaya
SEGi College Subang Jaya first opened its door in January 2006. This 12-storey campus is equipped with a wide range of facilities to provide a comprehensive learning experience particularly for those who are studying in music and early childhood education programmes. It can accommodate up to 6,500 students. SEGians from this campus have free access to sports facilities at the 3K Sports Complex located opposite the main building.
SEGi College Kuala Lumpur
This campus opened its door since 1977 and throughout the years, it has expanded from just one building to five buildings within this vicinity. Currently, the college has approximately 4,000 students studying on a full-time or part-time basis.
SEGi College Penang
SEGi College Penang serves as SEGi's education hub to students in the northern region of Malaysia. The campus is located in Green Hall. The campus offers a wide range of programmes at different levels in the fields of business, accounting, human resources, early childhood education, mass communication, information technology, hotel management and tourism.
SEGi College Sarawak
SEGi College Sarawak was established to offer quality education and training to prepare school leavers for the job market. Strategically located in the capital city, Kuching, it is one of the largest private colleges in East Malaysia. This is the only campus which offers law programmes at diploma and bachelor's degree level.
Awards
2015
- World Branding Awards - Education - Malaysia
- MRCA Crown Awards[7]
- Reader's Digest Trusted Brands-Gold
- Putra Brand Award- Silver
2014
- Reader's Digest Trusted Brands-Gold
- Putra Brand Award- Silver
2013
- Reader's Digest Trusted Brands-Gold
- Putra Brand Award- Silver
2012
- Putra Brand Award- Silver
2010
- Putra Brand Award- Bronze
