Legenda Education is a fast growing educational and one of the largest private tertiary institutions in Malaysia. Currently, there are five Colleges listed under the Group, three of which have been established for almost 20 years, while the other Colleges have histories of over 25 years and 7 years respectively.
The Group commenced its operations with the establishment of Kolej Legenda. With the passage of time, four more Colleges joined the Group. From its humble beginnings, Legenda Education has now emerged as one of the most dynamic groups of colleges and is fast moving forward in achieving its major mission to become one of the most respected centres of academic excellence, not only in Malaysia but also in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Group pioneered many of the educational strategies that contributed to the phenomenal growth of private education in Malaysia. Currently, Legenda Education offers courses in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Construction Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Accounting, Art and Design, Nursing at diploma, degree and Master levels. Over the years, more than 32,000 students in the country and region have graduated from the College Legenda.
Vice Chancellor's Message
To help you and your family, we have produced this website which is designed to answer students’ most frequently asked questions. We encourage you to seriously consider any decision involving education and your future as this is an important commitment both personally and academically. If you join us, you will study in a dynamic academic environment, in a multi cultural community. We believe Legenda offers you all the social, sporting and welfare facilities required to make your pursuit of education exciting and successful.
We look forward to welcoming you to our integrated campus in the near future and enjoying the first class facilities and learning environment that it has to offer.
Dr. Kamis Awang
Vice Chancellor, Kolej Universiti Linton - A member of Legenda Education Group
VISION & MISSION
VISION
“To be a reputable college, producing quality graduates at a competitive level in line with the national education philosophy”The Group develops students by providing an environment for personal growth, opportunity, knowledge, exposure, personal attention and career direction. This is in line with the nation’s aspiration, which is to build a generation of professionals catering to a knowledge-based economy to meet global needs. The Group has also continued its efforts to strengthen the curricula, and at the same time, to explore research areas that will significantly contribute to the development of the nation.
The Group is dedicated to providing the appropriate environment, facilities and guidance for the educational development of individuals, taking into account the manpower needs of the nation and the expectations of the shareholders of the Group.
MISSION
The Group's mission is to produce competent, knowledgeable and highly skilled graduates who have the entrepreneurship awareness and will to strive for excellence.
The basic principle by which the Legenda Education operates is their resolve in pursuing to be a centre of academic excellence, and their commitment in providing quality education.
This includes the following:
• Develop programmes that are nationally and internationally recognized for their excellence
• Provide high quality teaching, taking into account the needs of individual students
• Adopt uniform guidelines for monitoring quality in the delivery of courses
• Conform to accrediting standards of partner universities and other quality agencies wherever applicable
• Provide state-of-the-art educational infrastructure to support the Group in achieving its strategies
• Offer a full range of courses in ICT, Engineering, Business, Built Environment and related disciplines
• Facilitate the above through partnerships with local and foreign tertiary institutions
• Collaborate with the industry to ensure courses offered are relevant and current
• Collaborate with public institutions in complementing the government’s efforts in educating the masses.
The Group's mission is to produce competent, knowledgeable and highly skilled graduates who have the entrepreneurship awareness and will to strive for excellence.
The basic principle by which the Legenda Education operates is their resolve in pursuing to be a centre of academic excellence, and their commitment in providing quality education.
This includes the following:
• Develop programmes that are nationally and internationally recognized for their excellence
• Provide high quality teaching, taking into account the needs of individual students
• Adopt uniform guidelines for monitoring quality in the delivery of courses
• Conform to accrediting standards of partner universities and other quality agencies wherever applicable
• Provide state-of-the-art educational infrastructure to support the Group in achieving its strategies
• Offer a full range of courses in ICT, Engineering, Business, Built Environment and related disciplines
• Facilitate the above through partnerships with local and foreign tertiary institutions
• Collaborate with the industry to ensure courses offered are relevant and current
• Collaborate with public institutions in complementing the government’s efforts in educating the masses.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
As an institution of higher learning that provides tertiary education, we anticipate the growing desire for blending academics with vocational study and the need for a more flexible system that caters for a range of learners, whether they want to lay the foundations for a career, to develop their skills for the future, or to develop and enhance their knowledge in preparation for postgraduate studies. This is achieved through the teaching methodologies suited for the delivery of each subject area.The following teaching methods are used in all subjects to enhance learning among the students:
• Face-to-face lectures
• Group discussions/tutorials
• Class presentations
• Video presentations
• Practical laboratory work
• Case-study approach
• Lab and problem solving approach
The student-centered teaching methods that are adopted by the College facilitate good interaction between lecturers and students and is critical in creating an effective and conducive learning environment. This also contributes towards the College's renowned reputation in producing resourceful and high caliber graduates who are in demand by both public and private sectors.
• Face-to-face lectures
• Group discussions/tutorials
• Class presentations
• Video presentations
• Practical laboratory work
• Case-study approach
• Lab and problem solving approach
The student-centered teaching methods that are adopted by the College facilitate good interaction between lecturers and students and is critical in creating an effective and conducive learning environment. This also contributes towards the College's renowned reputation in producing resourceful and high caliber graduates who are in demand by both public and private sectors.
QUALITY POLICIES
The College adopts uniform guidelines for monitoring quality in the delivery of courses and the provision of other educational services.It conforms to accrediting standards of partner universities whenever applicable.
Quality Objectives
• Offer and conduct well-designed and well-chosen courses.
• Provide pastoral care and good student services.
• Create a caring and conducive environment for study and work.
• Work together with students towards excellence.
• Do things right the first time and every time.
To meet the objectives of the mission and quality policy of the College, academic matters are managed by the Academic Board, Quality Assurance, Examination Board and Heads of Schools.
LOCATION
Legenda Education is ideally located in a university township near Mantin town in the state of Negeri Sembilan, at the crossroads between Kuala Lumpur in the north and Johore Bharu in the south. This university township is located about 50km from Kuala Lumpur, and can be reached within 30 minutes from the Sungei Besi toll in Kuala Lumpur. Other adjacent townships are Bandar Baru Nilai (10km) and Seremban (19km). The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is located adjacent to the campus.
Public transport is easily accessible to Seremban and Kuala Lumpur. For those who do not wish to use the road, the nearest rail commuter station, Batang Benar Station, is located only 7 km from the campus. From Batang Benar Station, students can conveniently commute to Kuala Lumpur, KL Sentral, Seremban, KLIA, Putrajaya and other destinations.
Public transport is easily accessible to Seremban and Kuala Lumpur. For those who do not wish to use the road, the nearest rail commuter station, Batang Benar Station, is located only 7 km from the campus. From Batang Benar Station, students can conveniently commute to Kuala Lumpur, KL Sentral, Seremban, KLIA, Putrajaya and other destinations.
The purpose-built campus has a complete range of facilities which includes more than 4,300 apartments with an overall capacity for over 25,000 students.
The sprawling campus stretches over an area of more than 160 acres on the outskirts of Mantin town. It is only a short distance away from Kuala Lumpur. Situated nearby is the Staffield Country Resort with its extensive grounds inviting golf enthusiasts. The wealth of cultural resources of the College and the cultural heritage of its surroundings creates a unique educational environment and an unparalleled experience, both of which are personally and intellectually rewarding.
The sprawling campus stretches over an area of more than 160 acres on the outskirts of Mantin town. It is only a short distance away from Kuala Lumpur. Situated nearby is the Staffield Country Resort with its extensive grounds inviting golf enthusiasts. The wealth of cultural resources of the College and the cultural heritage of its surroundings creates a unique educational environment and an unparalleled experience, both of which are personally and intellectually rewarding.
International Admission Offices
Legenda Education has appointed a network of international agents who can provide you with more information about us and the courses offered, and also to assist you in admission to our colleges.
Legenda Education has appointed a network of international agents who can provide you with more information about us and the courses offered, and also to assist you in admission to our colleges.