ASIA’S FIRST MULTI-CAMPUS EDUCATION CITY

The University of Reading Malaysia is one of several international universities located in Educity Iskandar, which is the perfect place for students wishing to balance serious academic studies and social life without the hassle, costs and traffic often experienced with being in a major city.  More information about EduCity can be found on the official site at https://educity.com.my

 

Strategically located in the heart of Southeast Asia, EduCity Iskandar is Asia’s first multi- campus education hub with 300-acres of universities, higher education institutions, research and development centres, accommodation, student centre for various activities and a Sports Complex comprised of an indoor, outdoor and an aquatic center built to an international standard./p>

 

STUDENT LIFE

A key benefit for students is the opportunity to mix with students from other institutions in Educity.  Multi-varsity events and activities are organised on a frequent basis, leading to a vibrant and active student life.

  

EDUCITY SPORTS COMPLEX

The world-class Educity Sports Complex includes:

  •  Aquatic Centre with Olympic-size swimming pool, diving pool and warm-up pool.Aquatic Centre with Olympic-size swimming pool, diving pool and warm-up pool.
  • 12,000 seat outdoor stadium with IAAF-certified running track and football pitch.
  • Multi-function indoor arena supporting badminton, squash, basketball, volleyball and other activities.
  • Fitness centre.
  • Tennis courts.

 

EDUCITY VILLAGE

A home away from home, the 12 ½ storey building offers hostel and apartment style rooms with a total of 652 beds, 24 multi-tier security with CCTV surveillance, cafeteria, launderette, indoor games area, outdoor badminton, basketball court, student lounge and reading area all under one roof. There are also cars and electrical scooters available for rent.

 

EDUCITY HUB

A dedicated facility for students to chill out! The facilities at the Hub include discussion rooms, a student lounge, jamming studio, multipurpose hall, dance studio, convenience store and eateries.  The hub is open 24-hours a day.

 

ACCESS TO JOHOR BAHRU CITY CENTRE AND SINGAPORE

EduCity is highly accessible via the Coastal Highway, linked directly to Medini Iskandar with Johor Bahru city centre. Its strategic location also makes a border-crossing journey to Singapore quick and easy. It only takes a 25-minute drive to arrive in Singapore via the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link expressway.

 

The University of Reading Malaysia is strategically located in the state of Johor, in the southern portion of Peninsular Malaysia. It is accessible by a range of transportation modes from both Malaysia and Singapore.

Airports

The University of Reading Malaysia is connected by two international airports:

Buses

Iskandar Malaysia Bus (IM Bus) routes run to nearby shops, places of interest and Johor Bahru City Centre. Public buses also enter EduCity from 8.00am until 6.00pm. Local bus services within Johor Bahru are provided by Causeway Link, Central Line, CityBus and Maju.

Fares are calculated based on distance and the maximum tariffs stands a RM3.60 for a single journey. Please check with the public bus services for accurate schedules and timetables. Key bus stops include: Gelang Patah, Legoland, Puteri Harbour, Larkin and Johor Customs Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ).

Express Bus Stations

Larkin Sentral – a 20 minute drive from EduCity

Larkin Sentral is the largest and most central bus terminal located in Johor Bahru, in Johor, Malaysia. The station offers direct bus services to and from many cities and towns in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Hat Yai in Thailand. It is located about 4km away from Johor Bahru's city centre.

Gelang Patah, GP Sentral – a 10 minute drive from EduCity

Taxis

Metered taxis are easily available and relatively affordable. City taxis will stop if flagged down in the street. Drivers are legally required to use the meter. The minimum fare per ride is Rm3.00. Between midnight and 6.00am, taxis impose a charge of 50 percent on the metered fare. Uber and Grab also serve the EduCity campus.

We are committed to being sustainable, in harmony with our landscape and climate; creating the perfect environment to enjoying studying and university life. Our brand new, state of the art campus at EduCity@Iskandar Malaysia is located just 40 minutes away from Singapore International Airport and only 20 minutes from Johor International Airport and offers students a host of unrivalled facilities.

Study at a brand new campus with outstanding learning and leisure facilities.

Our brand new campus at EduCity in Iskandar Puteri, is an architecturally stunning campus environment, perfect for studying and networking.

Located just 40 minutes away from Singapore International Airport and only 20 minutes from Senai International Airport in Johor, the campus covers an area of 27,000 square meters and is an integrated, self-contained space that combines flexible teaching, research and learning spaces with inspiring social spaces. The design for the campus made the finals in the World Architecture Festival Awards in 2013.

The Heartspace - the central parkland space between the two buildings - came from the idea to emulate the open, natural space of the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus in the UK, but to translate this for a tropical setting. The Heartspace is now a plant-filled space for students to relax and socialise. There is also an amphitheatre for talks, live music and events.

Key features:

  • Flexible research, teaching and learning spaces, including 4 lecture theatres
  • Cutting edge teaching and research laboratories
  • World class Learning Resource Centre
  • A Building Information Modelling lounge for our Built Environment Programmes
  • A flagship dealing room will give students the feel of a real trading floor
  • A purpose-built moot court to enable experiential learning
  • Free, high speed wifi across the campus
  • Dedicated student association space
  • Muslim prayer room
  • Leisure facilities on EduCity include a 12,000 seat stadium and indoor arena offering basketball, badminton, squash, volleyball and futsal, plus an aquatic centre with an Olympic sized swimming pool
  • The Student Village offers halls of residence, cafes, restaurants, healthcare, a library and shops

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Persiaran Graduan Kota Ilmu, Educity 79200 Iskandar Puteri Johor, Malaysia.
     
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University of Reading Malaysia
Persiaran Graduan, Kota Ilmu, EduCity, 79200 Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia.

Toll free:
+1800 18 6867

Tel:
+ 60 (7) 268-6200

Fax:
+60 (7) 268-6202

Email:
uor-malaysia@reading.edu.my

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