Potential students invited to Curtin Sarawak roadshows in Kuching, Sibu and Bintulu

Miri – 16 June 2009 – Curtin University of Technology, Sarawak Malaysia (Curtin Sarawak) will be holding educational roadshows in Kuching, Sibu and Bintulu this weekend and potential students interested to pursue higher education at the world-class international university are invited to attend.

Students interested to enroll in its 2009 second semester can obtain first-hand information on the university and also get to meet academics and staff who will give talks on academic programmes, entry requirements, career prospects, scholarships and study loans and more. SPM, STPM, UEC school leavers and diploma holders in particular are encouraged to attend the talks and bring along their transcripts for free assessments of eligibility.

The roadshow will kick off at the Grand Margherita Hotel in Kuching on 19 June 2009 where it will be conducted in three sessions – 1 pm to 3.30 pm, 4 pm to 6.30 pm and 7 pm to 9.30 pm. The next stop will be the ParkCity Hotel in Bintulu on 20 June 2009 and visitors can drop by between 1 pm and 5 pm. On 21 June 209, the roadshow will be at Tanahmas Hotel in Sibu where there will be two sessions from 1 pm to 3.30 pm and 7 pm to 9.30 pm.

Loans and Scholarships Officer Marianne Masli will provide students advice on scholarships and financial assistance for study at Curtin Sarawak, including PTPTN, Yayasan Sarawak, Sarawak Higher Education Fund Charitable Trust study loans and the EPF withdrawal scheme for education.

Meanwhile, Head of the Department of Commerce and Arts of the School of Foundation and Continuing Studies Wendy Law will deliver talks on ‘Planning Your Next Move After SPM’ and Sia Chow Siing, Head of the Economics and Finance Department of the School of Business, will talk about career prospects for business graduates and Curtin’s graduate attributes. A fourth speaker will be lecturer Lau Shiew Wei of the School of Engineering, who will enlighten students on engineering and science courses at Curtin Sarawak.

Curtin Sarawak is situated on a sprawling 300-acre campus in Senadin about 20 kilometres from Miri city and currently has about 2,600 students from some 40 different countries. It is a popular choice locally but internationally for many reasons, among them its international outlook, innovative courses, world-class teaching facilities, flexible study options, applied and practical subjects, use of advanced technology, partnerships with industry and government, ideal campus location, experienced academics and staff, and active community engagement.

Most significantly, it is the relatively lower cost of studying and living in Miri compared to the costs incurred if one were to undergo tertiary studies in Australia that attracts students to the university. Every aspect of the academic programmes at Curtin Sarawak, including course materials and examinations, are identical to the programmes offered at its parent campus in Perth, Western Australia.

The university offers a wide variety of high-quality courses, including foundation studies in Commerce and Arts, as well as Engineering and Science; diploma courses in Process Plant Technology and Business; undergraduate degree courses in Arts, Commerce, Science and Technology, and postgraduate studies in Project Management, Business, Engineering and Science. In addition, it offers pre-university and intensive English language courses. The university offers admission pathways to suit a variety of needs, including bridging and foundation courses to help students meet university prerequisite requirements.

Its lecturers are frequently recognised for their teaching excellence, often at international level. Lecturers keep up with the latest development in subject areas and integrate the newest advancements in educational technology into their classes. Curtin Sarawak emphasises the need for students to remain at the very forefront of technological and educational progress. When Curtin graduates step out into the world, they are equipped with the most up-to-date information and skills relevant to their new careers.

For further information on the Curtin Sarawak Roadshow 2009, contact Michael Kong at 085-443939 or 013-8018656, or log on to the university’s recruitment events website at www.curtin.edu.my/events/recruitmentEvents_swk.htm.

Curtin Sarawak’s state-of-the-art campus in Miri.