By Amin Kef Sesay
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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>Quest International University (QIU), a private research-led institution in Perak, Malaysia, welcomed a delegation of journalists from Ghana, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone on Thursday, September 7, 2023. The university, established under the Higher Educational Institutions Act 555 and owned by the QI Group, currently hosts nearly 2,000 students from about 50 countries on its campus.<\/p>\n The visiting journalists engaged in discussions and presentations with the university\u2019s management team, including the Chief Executive Officer, Nicholas Goh, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Ng Mei Chan, University Relations Director, Pauline Lee, Senior Manager Loghun Kumaran, Registrar Muhammad MG Omar, and Professor Zita Mohd Fahmi, Vice-Chancellor of the University.<\/p>\n CEO Nicholas Goh led the presentation, outlining the university\u2019s mission to become a globally recognized research institution delivering quality programs and interdisciplinary research of international standing. He highlighted the university\u2019s diverse course offerings, which range from Medicine & Surgery, Pharmacy, Business Management, Communications and Journalism to Environmental Technology, Hospitality and Special Needs Education.<\/p>\n Mr. Goh emphasized the university\u2019s commitment to providing quality education while maintaining affordability, facilitated by a team of experienced educators from Malaysia and abroad. He also noted the university\u2019s focus on producing well-rounded graduates equipped with the skills and confidence to succeed in a rapidly changing job market.<\/p>\n Research and innovation form the backbone of QIU, with special research projects focusing on sustainable construction materials, technology innovations, health intervention, and food sustainability initiatives. Goh emphasized the importance of students gaining first-hand knowledge of groundbreaking research by working alongside dedicated educators.<\/p>\n The CEO also highlighted the university\u2019s commitment to social responsibility, with students actively participating in community service and volunteering for good causes. He cited examples of Pharmacy students providing care at homes for the elderly and medical undergraduates conducting free health screenings for the underprivileged.<\/p>\n Goh clarified that QIU, which currently has close to 2,000 students, offers 40 programs, and does not have any branch in any other country. He said the University has not authorized anyone to collect money on its behalf. He warned against scammers exploiting prospective students and advised individuals to verify information through the university\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n The university\u2019s student body comprises 10% international students and 90% local students, a testament to the credibility of the University and its acceptance by the local population in Malaysia. The University is fully accredited and its courses are also accredited by a number of local and international accreditation authorities. It also has a Language Centre that is accredited to offer English language tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, and others.<\/p>\n The event concluded with a tour of the university\u2019s facilities and a question-and-answer session.<\/p>\n For More News And Analysis About Sierra-Leone<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Amin Kef Sesay Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Quest International University (QIU), a private research-led institution in Perak, Malaysia, welcomed a delegation of journalists from Ghana, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone on Thursday, September 7, 2023. The university, established under the Higher Educational Institutions Act 555 and owned by the QI Group, currently hosts nearly 2,000 students […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":22301,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,4],"tags":[291,293,292],"class_list":["post-22302","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-culture-and-art","tag-africa-press","tag-africa-press-sierra-leone","tag-sierra-leone"],"yoast_head":"\n