Equator College

Institution Overview

About Us

Equator College; a recognised brand name as the leading art, media, and design college in northern Malaysia since 1987.

We have two campuses situated in the heart of George Town, Penang. The college offers qualified students well-structured programmes of study with up-to-date curricular as well as comprehensive training to fulfill the demands of the art, media, and design industries.

The college offers qualified students well-structured programmes of study with up-to-date curricular as well as comprehensive training to fulfill the demands of the art, media, and design industries. Classes are kept small (ratio 1:25) to ensure that lecturers are able to focus on the individual style of their students in order to encourage the best possible performance.

Our team of academic staff, both local and foreign, are well-trained, with many having professional experience in their respective fields. Using a student-centered approach to teaching, our lecturers do not only inspire the spirit of excellence in their students, they also lead by example by going public in exhibiting their own work.

On top of a conducive learning environment, the management of Equator provides the right infrastructures such as high-end computers and industry-standard software as well as numerous books, journals, and magazines to keep students up-to-date with the demands of modern industries. The management is also supportive and open to suggestions towards improvement.

All our programmes are approved by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) via the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Milestone

Programme Outline

Bachelor Degree Level

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) Architecture
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) Graphic Communication

Pre-University

• Foundation in Design

Diploma Level

• Graphic & Multimedia Design
• Digital 3D Animation
• Fine Art
• Interior Design
• Architectural Technology
• Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) (Building Design)
• Fashion Design Technology
• Business Studies
• Marketing Communication

Certificate

• Certificate In Art & Design

Academic Resources & Student Support Service

Both the Leith Street and Amoy Lane campuses are fully air-conditioned. EC has lecture rooms and halls, lecture theatres, computer and multimedia studios; art and design studios, a photographic studio, specialty workshops, a well-equipped library, a gallery to display works of art as well as free Internet and WiFi access for staff and students.

For chill out time, students are able to use the pool table and ping pong table (table tennis). There are student sports clubs that arrange the use of outside facilities. Hostel facilities are given on a needs basis. A student counsellor is available for both local and international students.

Student Development Activities for Employability & Student Experience

At Equator, we believe there should be a balance between work and play. As such, there is a good variety of student clubs and societies for our students. A wide range of exciting indoor activities as well as plenty of opportunities to embark on educational trips await the inquisitive and adventurous souls. These activities enable students to discover new interests, make observations, work in groups and relate to one another, but most importantly, they allow our students to have fun while enhancing their experience relating to the industry.

Recognition and Accreditation

• Over 20 years experience as an appointed Autodesk Training Provider & Professional Certification Centre.
• All programmes are recognized and approved by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) via Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
• Achieved MyQUEST 6 Stars 2018/2019.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• The PTPTN Education Loan Scheme
• Equator College Art Talent Study Award 2022
• Penang Future Foundation