German-Malaysian Institute

Established in 1991, the German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) is a centre for advanced skills training that offers intensive courses with hands-on practical and theory in the fields of Production Technology and Industrial Electronics with specialization in the areas of Mould, Tool & Die, Product Design & Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Process Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Information Technology and Network Security. All GMI programs are remarkably industrial-based, action-packed and result-oriented thus, resulted to an established reputation for its ability to yield skillful students in multi-fields particularly relevant to the industrial sectors. The formation of GMI is a result of a joint venture project between the Governments of Malaysia and Germany. It is governed by 10 Board of Directors comprising of representatives from the industry and also the government bodies. This institution is set up as a Company Limited by Guarantee where the founders are Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) and the Malaysian German Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MGCC). GMI had its first student enrolment in 1992 and the number continues to grow until now. GMI main objective is to meet the needs of the industrial sectors in Malaysia for producing students of well-rounded traits in various fields especially the ones related to manufacturing and engineering industries. Throughout the years of operation, GMI has proven successful in generating skillful and competent students in various fields namely design, manufacture, operation, maintenance, fault analysis and complex production plant repair, machinery, equipment, tools and manufactured products. Being able to combine both theoretical know-why with practical know-how in their field of specialization, GMI students have the essential characteristics that have noticeably set them apart from the others in the industrial sectors. It is no surprise to see these very high caliber technologists working in numerous distinguished companies throughout Malaysia.