German-Malaysian Institute

German-Malaysian Institute, abbreviated as GMI, is a Malaysia hub for advanced skills TVET training, with the German training concept emphasizing on the combination of theoretical know-why with practical know-how, has developed graduates with essential characteristics for the world of work with job competencies and lifelong learning ability.  

GMI started its operation at a six-storey building at Taman Shamelin Perkasa Cheras, but has now moved to the 75-acre campus, one of the largest advanced technical training campuses in Kajang, Malaysia.

GMI is ranked 1st in terms of TVET training in Malaysia.

History
A brainchild of YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, who was then the Prime Minister of Malaysia, GMI was formed in 1991 as a joint venture project between the Governments of Malaysia and Germany, and later incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee on 01 September 1992 with the idea of bringing German technology and advancement closer to Malaysia.  The objective was also to support the manufacturing industries in Malaysia by producing highly skilled and competent manpower/technologists in the fields of Electrical Engineering Technology (previously known as Industrial Electronics) and Mechanical Engineering Technology (previously known as Production Technology) whereby all GMI programmes were industrial-based, and result-oriented, which, in turn, will help accelerate Malaysia in realizing Vision 2020.

The institute is governed by a Board of Directors composed of 10 representatives from the industry and also the government bodies where the founders are Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) and Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MGCC).

Programmes & Services

GMI's training philosophy, approach and equipment carry significant German influences and all trainings at the institute uphold the hands-on, practice-based concept by adopting the German Dual Education System.

However, throughout the years, GMI had changed her training approach from the traditional teacher-centered to a student-centered and again transformed from the Problem Based Learning (PBL) to the current Problem-Project-Production based Learning (Pro3BL) approach. GMI's core business is conducting the full-time 3 year diploma programmes. 

GMI also offers 2½ year Pre-University Programme in the fields of engineering courses, which requires GCE A-Level, TesfDAF and Vorpraktikum qualifications, whereby qualified students will later be given the opportunity to study at 43 University of Applied Sciences or Fachhochschule located all over Germany, including 7 top Technical Universities namely Technische Universitat Munchen, RWTH Aachen University, Berlin Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, University of Stuttgart, Dresden University of Technology and Technische Universitat Darmstadt, or have the option to further at local universities or Universities in United Kingdom or Australia.

Short term courses, tailored/customised programmes, train-the-trainers program, TELC course, Vorpraktikum course, German Dual Vocational Training programme (conducted in collaboration with MGCC and Department of Skills Development), consultancy works and production projects are then offered to support GMI's core business.

All GMI programmes are industrial-based, and result-oriented. Throughout the years of operation, 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
With a complete study facilities of world-class technology environment and a truly campus-style environment with excellent academic, recreational and living facilities, GMI offers modern training centers, multi-purpose hall, student's hostel, sport complex, football field, surau, cafeteria, staff quarters, etc.
GMI is also one of the pioneer institutes in Malaysia to embrace Industry 4.0 by adopting 2 technology centers which is ‘GMI Smart Manufacturing with GMI Mini Factory’ and ‘Manufacturing Smart for Injection Molding’ thereby in producing Industry 4.0 readiness graduates for the industry.  Both training centers are the result of close cooperation between GMI and Industry.

Technology Center
The institute has 15 advanced technology centres with industrial collaboration that aims to train students to use the latest technology based on industry requirement like Cisco Networking Centre, KUKA Technology Centre, LVD, SIEMENS, DMG Mori Seiki, Zeiss, Spinner, Bosch Rexroth, GMI Cyber Security, i-Factory Innovation Centre, Endress & Hauser and  Emerson Process Management.

Sport Complex
GMI Sports Complex, which is a five-minute walk away from the student hostels, is the place to rejuvenate the mind after a long day. The indoor complex consists of five multipurpose courts for takraw, basketball and badminton, alongside the futsal and squash courts. For outdoor games like tennis, netball, 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 Dewan Gemilang Mercu Idaman (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. The hall is equipped with AV facilities – projectors for the centre of the backdrop and for both sides of the stage, and complementing audio equipment.

Accommodation
GMI admission offers new students accommodation. 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. Basic facilities such as beds, mattresses, wardrobes, study tables, chairs, fans are provided for each unit and each student. Other facilities are washing machines and pantry.

Library
Strategically located on the ground floor of Kompleks Teknologi 1, the Library braces the Institute's mission as a caring community of learning, by assuming the role of an information centre for both supplementary and complementary information.

Transportation Access

The following transit lines have routes that pass near German-Malaysian Institute are:

Bus:
Bus – 551 and T451 (RapidKL)

Train:
Taking Komuter Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Station

Departments

The training zone comprises 3 training departments namely Pre-University & General Studies Section located at Kompleks Teknologi 1, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology (MED) is situated at Kompleks Teknologi 2, Kompleks Teknologi 3 and Kompleks Teknologi 4 while Department of Electrical Engineering Technology (EED) at Kompleks Teknologi 5 that can easily accommodate 5,000 full-time students and industry-based programs for working adults.

Department of Electrical Engineering (EED)

Diploma in Engineering Technology
1. Mechatronics

2.Process Instrumentation & Control

3.Electronics & Information Technology

4.Network Security

5.Sustainable Energy & Power Distribution

6.Industrial Plant Maintenance

7.Building Automation & Facilities

8.Industrial Communication System

9.Autotronics 

10.Creative Multimedia

11.Software Testing

Department of Mechanical Engineering (MED)

Diploma in Engineering Technology
1.Mould Technology

2.Tool & Die Technology

3.Product Design & Manufacturing

4.CNC Precision Technology

5.Manufacturing System

6.Sheet Metal Fabrication & Product Development

7.Industrial Design

8.Machine Tool Maintenance

9.Jigs & Fixtures Design and Manufacturing

10. Industrial Quality Management

German University Preparatory Programmes 
 German University Preparatory Programme (GAPP)
The German University Preparatory Programme (GAPP) was established  at the GMI in 2001 to prepare and qualify young Malaysian to further their study in the fields of engineering at the University of Applied Sciences (UAS) which requires GCE A-Level,TestDAF and Vorprakticum qualifications.

Certification
GMI was awarded 6 stars for outstanding achievement in MyQuest College Based rating for 2016/2017 Audit by Minister of Higher Education

Alumni
The GMI international alumni, have been established in 5 countries, such as Indonesia, Singapore, Germany, Mauritius, and Brunei. As for the local GMI alumni, they exist in Sabah, Sarawak, Johor, Kelantan, Kedah and many more. The Association of German-Malaysian Institute Alumni (AGMIA) was established to enable the alumni to conduct activities for themselves as well as for the development of GMI.

Partner Institution

Australia
Australian National University

See also
 Germany–Malaysia relations

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