INTEC Education College

Campus setting	Urban
Living cost	USD 479 per month
Student population	Medium (1,001 to 10,000)
International students	Contact the university / college
Institution type	Private

About INTEC Education College

INTEC Education College (INTEC) was established in 1982 as a preparatory centre by MARA University of Technology (UiTM). With a rich knowledge of having to serve both local and international students over more than years INTEC strives to produce globally competent students by providing exceptional quality of education. INTEC has successfully placed students in educational institutions globally especially the UK, the USA, New Zealand, Germany, India and Malaysia.

INTEC specialises in full time courses such as Pre-U Programmes, Diploma Programmes and Professional Accountancy Programmes. INTEC also provides short courses for students; Intensive Bridging Programme (IBP), i-Speak language courses such as Korean, Mandarin, and French and ICDL digital skill certification courses.

INTEC has a self-contained campus which brings together a vibrant community. Furthermore, INTEC provides a conducive academic environment. The university has built ties with over 25 international universities and several regional partner universities.

Campus information

INTEC offers excellent facilities for students and staffs. Among the facilities are:

Computer labs with comprehensive IT facilities.
Well-stocked library with 82,223 volumes of reading material (printed and electronic).
24-hours study room
Air-conditioned multi-purpose halls, lecture theater and classrooms.
Computers and projectors for teaching and learning purposes.
Computers to facilitate teaching and learning activities for lecturers.
Parking bays on campus.
Cafeteria and snack corners offering local cuisine.
Comprehensive range of sports facilities that include tennis court and gym housed in a Sports Complex.
Conducive and safe dormitory facilities.
Islamic Centre to perform prayers and religious activities.

Accommodation

Cemara, Akasia, and Cendana residential college are located at Section 18 and Section 6, Shah Alam. The residential colleges provide living quarter's facilities to accommodate up to 2500 students. They are strategically located nearby Mydin Supermarket, Ole-ole Mall, bank branches and a host of convenience stores and a park. There is no shortage of amenities and plenty of banks, cafes and restaurants are also within walking distance. Other than catered buses by INTEC, students also have easy access to the readily available public transportations in the area.

Cemara and Akasia residential college consist of 19 apartment blocks and a dining hall. Each apartment houses 4 to 5 students. Male students are placed in Cemara and Cendana while female students in Akasia. The facilities provided include the following:

Meeting rooms
Study rooms
Recreational and multimedia rooms
Gymnasium
Surau (Muslim prayer rooms)
A multi-purpose hall
Hot and cold water dispensers
Vending machines
Laundry facilities
TV room
Guest apartments
Transport from the college to and from classes

Sports facilities available include:

Volleyball courts
Badminton courts
Basketball courts
Playground
Futsal courts

One of the famous Shah Alam landmarks on Section 7, the former INTEKMA Resort & Convention Centre has been refurbished as INTEC’s student residential college in order to cater to students accommodation needs. The hotel-feel like rooms are housed in 5-story blocks surrounded by lush natural greenery, making them a very comfortable place to live. Each unit can comfortably accommodate up to 8 residents in twin-sharing rooms and is also provided with modern amenities; all tastefully furnished with beds, mattresses, wardrobes, study tables and chairs, dining table, air-conditioner, and fan to ensure home-away-from-home comfort.