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Introduction

Introduction

KBU International College’s School of Design was established in 1993 and has an exclusive agreement with Nottingham Trent University (NTU), UK, to conduct programmes in the field of art & design in Malaysia. In fact, KBU International College is the first and only centre in South East Asia to conduct the University’s Honours degree programmes in Graphic Design and Interior Architecture & Design.

Nottingham Trent University’s School of Art & Design has a long history in art & design education that dates back to 1843. Today, it is one of the major providers of art & design education at tertiary level in the United Kingdom.

Besides the UK Degree programmes in art & design, KBU International College also conducts its own art & design programmes - Diploma in Interactive Design and Diploma in Interior Design.

There is ample studio space, up-to-date computer hardware and software, print studios, workshops, photo labs, and a range of other equipment to facilitate students in their projects. KBU International College has everything an art & design student needs to equip him/her with the skill sets required of a professional designer.

As required by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), all Malaysian students in private higher educational institutions are required to take 3 Compulsory Subjects before they graduate. These include Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Malaysian Studies, and Islamic Studies (for Muslim) or Moral Education (for non-Muslim). MQA Compulsory Subjects are optional for all International students.

Programmes offered:

  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design (3+0)  ntu_small
    KP/JPS(PA5264)1/10
  • BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design (3+0)  ntu_small
    KP/JPS(A5000)4/13
  • Foundation in Art & Design
    KP/JPS(A4224)10/11
  • Diploma in Interactive Design 3unilogo_wakaito_small
    KP/JPS(A5423)7/12
  • Diploma in Interior Design
    KP/JPS(A5571)4/13

Why Study Art & Design Degree Programmes at KBU International College?

  • Nottingham Trent School of Art & Design at NTU has a history of more than 160 years in conducting Art & Design programmes.
  • KBU is the first and only college in South East Asia to conduct NTU’s Honours degree programmes in Graphic Design and Interior Architecture & Design.
  • Franchised degree programmes, in which 100% of the partner university’s syllabus is adopted.
  • The degree certificate awarded is identical to that awarded by our partner university in UK.
  • Students can complete the entire degree programme in KBU or opt to transfer to the partner university in UK if they have completed Year 1 or Year 2 successfully.
  • The BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design and BA (Hons) Graphic Design have been granted full MQA accreditation.
  • Learning is both conceptual-based and skill-based, giving graduates an edge in employability.
  • Excellent facilities and teaching and learning resources to equip graduates with the skill sets required by industry.