DISTED is a premier non-profit college in Penang that is owned by the Wawasan Education Foundation. It thrives on the confidence of the community and the strengths of its programmes, staff and student care.
DISTED is committed to providing a brand of education that is excellent, relevant and complete for all in the country. It offers a wide range of high quality courses from certificate to bachelor degree level.
The college offers an environment that gives young school leavers safe and great opportunities to live and learn a life of adventure, creativity, independence and leadership as well as to thrive and achieve significance in knowledge for the service of mankind.
Students are able to enjoy a wide variety of social, cultural, entertainment and sporting activities that will contribute to a great on-campus and well-rounded learning experience.
Pre-university Studies
Accounting
Business and Management
Hospitality
Tourism
Events
Psychology
Computer Science
Business IT
Creative Multimedia
English Language
Campuses
DISTED is made up of 2 campuses.
The DISTED Yeap Chor Ee Campus on Macalister Road houses mixed modern and heritage buildings in a very green setting. It is equipped with modern teaching and learning facilities to help students to realise their aspirations.
The DISTED School of Hospitality Campus is located in Bangunan Wawasan on China Street Ghaut in the heritage enclave of the UNESCO World Heritage City of George Town. It is well-equipped with first class facilities for classroom learning as well as practical learning to acquire knowledge and skills that are relevant to the real working world.
Accommodation and Transportation
DISTED provides outstation and foreign students with suitable college-managed accommodation in privately owned premises for twin sharing.
Daily transportation to the college is arranged for students staying in the off-campus housing.