The German-Malaysian Institute (GMI; german: Deutsch-Malaysisches Institut ms, Institut Jerman-Malaysia) is the
German
German(s) may refer to:
* Germany (of or related to)
** Germania (historical use)
* Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language
** For citizens of Germany, see also German nationality law
**Ge ...
-
Malaysia
Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federation, federal constitutional monarchy consists of States and federal territories of Malaysia, thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two r ...
n educational institute in
Malaysia
Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federation, federal constitutional monarchy consists of States and federal territories of Malaysia, thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two r ...
.
It was located at Taman Shamelin Perkasa, Cheras,
Kuala Lumpur
, anthem = ''Maju dan Sejahtera''
, image_map =
, map_caption =
, pushpin_map = Malaysia#Southeast Asia#Asia
, pushpin_map_caption =
, coordinates =
, sub ...
but has moved to the new campus in Jalan Ilmiah,
Taman Universiti, 43000
Kajang
Kajang is a town in Hulu Langat District, Selangor, Malaysia. Kajang, along with much of Hulu Langat District, is governed by the Kajang Municipal Council. Kajang town is located on the eastern banks of the Langat River. It is surrounded ...
,
Selangor
Selangor (; ), also known by its Arabic language, Arabic honorific Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity", is one of the 13 Malaysian states. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east ...
.
GMI started its first student enrollment in 1992.
History
German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) was established in 1991.
It is a centre for advanced skills training that offers courses with hands-on practical and theory in the fields of Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering.
The formation of GMI is a result of a joint venture project between the governments of Malaysia and Germany. It is governed by a board of directors composed of ten representatives from the industry and also the government bodies. This institution is set up as a Company Limited by Guarantee where the founders are Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) and the
Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MGCC). GMI had its first student enrolment in 1992 and the number continues to grow until now.
Services
GMI offers 3-year full-time
diploma programs in
Electrical Engineering (Electronics & IT, Mechatronics, Process Instrumentation & Control, Network Security,
Sustainable Energy and Power Distribution, Industrial Plant Maintenance) &
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering is the study of physical machines that may involve force and movement. It is an engineering branch that combines engineering physics and mathematics principles with materials science, to design, analyze, manufacture, an ...
(Mould, Tool & Die, Product Design & Manufacturing, CNC, Sheet Metal Fabrication & Product Development, Manufacturing System), German University Preparatory Program (GAPP) and Technical Teacher Training Program. Other services include short-term technology-related courses, industrial projects and consultancy.
GMI has graduated students in various fields namely design, manufacture, operation, maintenance, fault analysis and complex production plant repair, machinery, equipment, tools and manufactured products.
Facilities
Sport Complex
The indoor complex consists of five multipurpose courts for
takraw
Sepak takraw, or Sepaktakraw, also called kick volleyball, is a team sport played with a ball made of rattan or synthetic plastic between two teams of two to four players on a court resembling a badminton court. It is similar to volleyball and ...
, basketball and badminton, alongside the futsal and squash courts.
For outdoor games like tennis,
netball
Netball is a ball sport played on a court by two teams of seven players. It is among a rare number of sports which have been created exclusively for female competitors. The sport is played on indoor and outdoor netball courts and is specifical ...
, basketball and volleyball, courts are located on the peripheries of the complex. Adjacent to the main complex is a soccer field with roofed grandstand and seats.
Mass Sitting
Part of GMI amenities include mass-sitting facilities to cater for the growing number of students and staff, and for a variety of occasions. Amongst the facilities are the Feisol Hassan-Halle (GMI Hall); an auditorium and two lecture halls.
Standing significantly in the centre of the training compound and with a hemispherical roof atop it is Dewan Gemilang Mercu. This hall accommodates up to a maximum of 3,000 pax in a theatre layout and a maximum of 600 pax in a banquet setting, at any one time.
Accommodation
GMI admission offers new students accommodation (subject to availability). Students are given the option and are encouraged to stay in the hostel. The hostel is located within the campus which is gated and guarded 24-hours a day.
There are 6 high-rise elevated hostel blocks that can accommodate 3,010 students at any one time.
Academics
Departments
Department of Electrical Engineering (EED)
= Diploma in Engineering Technology
=
* Mechatronics
* Process Instrumentation & Control
* Electronics & Information Technology
* Network Security
* Sustainable Energy & Power Distribution
* Industrial Plant Maintenance
* Building Automation & Facilities
* Industrial Communication System
* Autotronics & Hybrid System
* Creative Multimedia
* Software Testing
Department of Mechanical Engineering (MED)
= Diploma in Engineering Technology
=
* Mould Technology
* Tool & Die Technology
* Product Design & Manufacturing
* CNC Precision Technology
* Manufacturing System
* Sheet Metal Fabrication & Product Development
* Industrial Design
* Machine Tool Maintenance
* Jigs & Fixtures Design and Manufacturing
* Industrial Quality Management
German University Preparatory Programmes
* German University Preparatory Programme (GAPP)
Partner Institutions
* Australia
**
Australian National University
The Australian National University (ANU) is a public research university located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. Its main campus in Acton encompasses seven teaching and research colleges, in addition to several national academies an ...
* Germany
**
Mannheim University of Applied Sciences
* Malaysia
**
Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) is a Malaysian research university established 10 January 1997. It is wholly owned by Petroliam Nasional Berhad ( PETRONAS), Malaysia's oil and gas multinational corporation. The campus is built on in the ...
See also
*
Germany–Malaysia relations
References
External links
*
{{Coord missing, Malaysia
Kajang
Cambridge schools in Malaysia
Colleges in Malaysia
Engineering universities and colleges in Malaysia
Technical universities and colleges in Malaysia
Universities and colleges in Selangor
Educational institutions established in 1991
1991 establishments in Malaysia
Germany–Malaysia relations