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小红书 REDnote：New Era UC 新纪元大学学院（简称新纪元），是继新加坡南洋大学于1980年关闭后，马来西亚华人于1997年倾注全国华人心血，筹募基金而成立的一所综合类大学。
New Era University College (NEUC) is a non-profit, private university college in Malaysia that was established in 1997, following the closure of Nanyang University in Singapore in 1980. Its establishment was made possible through extensive efforts and steadfast support from the Chinese
community.
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新纪元是马来西亚全国为数不多的非营利大学。2016年12月30日，新纪元获得高等教育部批准由学院升格为新纪元大学学院，可设专科、本科、硕士及博士点。新纪元开设的课程皆获马来西亚高等教育学术鉴定机构（MQA）的批准。新纪元下设9个学院，即国际教育学院、研究生院、文学与社会科学院、艺术与表演学院、会计、管理与经济学院、教育学院、计算机与创新技术学院、乐龄服务与管理学院，以及卫生、安保与环境管理学院。此外，新纪元技职与推广教育学院为我国人力资源部（PSMD,HRDF）其中一个授权中心，获准开设“马来西亚技术证书（Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia, SKM）”以及开办技职专业课程。
新纪元的研究生教育含研究型及授课型，都是国内极具特色的课程，如为了响应一带一路政策的倡议及促进中国-东盟交流与发展而开办的东盟研究硕士与东南亚研究博士学位课程，以及面向大中华区域开办的中华研究硕士与博士学位课程，旨在培养更多的中马两国的中国通及东南亚通，做好中马两国各领域合作的最佳带路人。与此同时，新纪元开办了全马唯一一个汉语国际教育专业，而中文系课程则涵盖中国传统汉学、近现代文学、语言学及本土乃至于东南亚华人华文研究，面向极广，师资卓越，备受肯定。可以说，新纪元大学学院是中国海外凝聚最多中国学研究学者及拥有最多中国通的华文大学，这当中，有以英语进行研究的，也有以中文发表论著的学者。
近年来，新纪元获得国内外莘莘学子的青睐。2018年，本地生新生人数增幅达51%。2022年，增幅更是高达1.18倍，表现卓越，并取得当地具权威的《星洲教育奖》。国际招生方面，也有不俗表现，自2020年5月成功获得中国教育涉外监管网及中国留学网的认证后，凭借着自身的优势与努力，迎来了逾900位来自中国、美国、印尼、印度、老挝、越南及泰国的留学生。同时，积极地和160余所来自世界各国的大学签署合作备忘录开展合作。目前的新纪元，在崛起、起飞中，这是华人办学的最大荣耀。
新纪元现任校长莫顺宗教授秉持办好华文大学，传承中华文化为己任，同时不忘接轨中西，扎根东南亚，做一个多元化的有特色的华人大学。又因大学的建设本就是仰赖华人社会，故新纪元与华人企业家关系源远流长，深受华人社会、华人企业慈善家、华文媒体的看重与关怀，积极地和国内外至少500家华人企业都有或深或浅的交流与合作。目前，新纪元着重与国内外企业共建产学合作中心，积极努力迈向新世纪里的产学研大学，为学生提供实用教育。
新纪元课程以英文教学，除了汉语国际教育专业与中文专业课程等，活动、社团则以中文为主。同时，新纪元又设多元族群互动与交流中心，矢志成为族群和平沟通与交流的桥梁。可以说，新纪元重视本土文化交融的同时，亦拥抱中华文化色彩，拥有优质、安全与多元的学习环境。其中，陈六使图书馆中文藏书量首冠东南亚。馆内设有五家专家学者私人藏书库，即方修文库、李业霖书库、杨进发书库、李锦宗马华文学史料馆、郑良树书库，以及新纪元与南大教育与研究基金会联合设立的南洋大学史料中心。由此，陈六使图书馆成为了东南亚华人华文研究重镇。这些独有的藏书，可供专家学者与研究生研究中国与东盟特别是大中华区域的相关课题。
新纪元为了鼓励学生的创意思维，长期努力打造活力校园。2019年，新纪元全力出资推出名为《起飞》的学生原创歌曲集，办毕业典礼暨毕业趴，广邀合作商家共建优惠平台，推出新纪元会员应用程序（New Era UC Member APP）。
简而言之，新纪元既能拥抱历史，又能积极开创新局面、新机遇，扎根本土，又能和世界接轨，是一所具有创意与人文艺术气息的大学，致力于打造全新的“新世纪里的产学研大学”。
NEUC is one of the few non-profit universities in Malaysia. In 2016, NEUC was granted University College status by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. This has enabled NEUC to offer its own undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. All programmes NEUC provides are approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). NEUC currently has nine faculties including the Institute of International Education; the Graduate School; Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences; Faculty of Creative Arts; Faculty of Education; Faculty of Accountancy, Management and Economics; Faculty of Computing and Innovative Technology; Faculty of Health, Safety, Security and Environment and the Institute of Ageing and Professional Care. In addition, the Institute of Vocational and Continuing Education is one of the centres authorised by the Ministry of Human Resources (PSMD, HRDF) to offer the “Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM)” as well as to conduct professional programmes in technical occupations. NEUC offers a diverse range of programmes, encompassing both research-based and coursework-based approaches. This highlights its distinctive position within the national educational landscape. Notably, in alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative initiated by the President of China, NEUC has established specialised Master's programme in ASEAN Studies, PhD programmes in Southeast Asian Studies, and Master's and PhD programmes in Chinese Studies, specifically catering to the Greater China region. These programmes aim to foster an increasing number of experts in China and Southeast Asia who can effectively facilitate comprehensive collaborations between the two regions across various domains. Furthermore, NEUC has introduced the sole Bachelor of Education programme in Malaysia with a specific focus on Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. Additionally, the Department of Chinese Language and Literature offers a wide array of research areas, including China Studies, and Local and Southeast Asian Chinese Studies. This has garnered considerable recognition for the department's exceptional scholarly expertise. In this regard, NEUC stands as one of the foremost Chinese-language universities in the world, attracting a significant number of scholars specialising in Chinese studies and individuals with extensive knowledge of China. Among them, there are researchers conducting studies in English as well as publishing their research in Chinese. In recent years, NEUC has experienced a surge in popularity among both domestic and international students. Notably, there was a remarkable increase in enrolment by 51% in the number of local students in 2018, signifying a significant growth trend. This exceptional performance continued to 2022, with a growth rate of 118%, further solidifying NEUC's outstanding reputation and earning it the prestigious "Sin Chew Education Award" within the local educational landscape. In terms of international student recruitment, NEUC has also achieved remarkable success. Since obtaining accreditation from the China Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) and China's JSJ Study Abroad Network in May 2020, the university college has successfully attracted over 900 students from diverse countries such as China, the United States, Indonesia, India, Laos, Vietnam and Thailand. Furthermore, NEUC actively engages in collaboration with more than 160 universities worldwide, establishing cooperative partnerships through the signing of memoranda of understanding. The collective achievements of NEUC underscored its remarkable success and recognition within the realm of Chinese education. Professor Dr. Mok Soon Chong, the Vice-Chancellor of NEUC, is dedicated to cultivating a distinguished Chinese-language institution while preserving Chinese culture. He aims to bridge Eastern and Western influences, to establish a strong presence in Southeast Asia, and to establish a multicultural university. NEUC has strong support from the Chinese community, with long-standing relationships with entrepreneurs as well as recognition from philanthropists and the Chinese-language media. The university actively engages in communication and collaboration with over 500 Chinese enterprises, forging connections that range from deep partnerships to more casual associations. NEUC prioritises the establishment of industry-academic centres, aiming to excel in collaboration. Ultimately, NEUC is committed to providing practical education that ensures the comprehensive development of its students. The curriculum at NEUC is primarily conducted in English, except for the Teaching Chinese as a Second Language programme and the Chinese Language and Literature programme. However, most extracurricular activities and clubs are conducted in Chinese. Concurrently, NEUC has established the Centre of Multi-ethnic Interaction, with the goal of serving as a conduit for peaceful communication and cultural exchange between communities. It is evident that NEUC places great importance on amalgamating local cultures while also celebrating the rich tapestry of Chinese culture. This commitment results in a high-quality, secure, and diverse learning environment. The Tan Lark Sye Library, a remarkable highlight of the campus, houses the largest collection of Chinese titles in Southeast Asia. Notably, it features special collections such as the Fang Xiu Collection, the Lee Yip Lim Collection, the Yong Ching Fatt Collection, the Lee Kim Chong Historical Collection of Malaysian Chinese literature, the Tay Lian Soo Collection, and the Nantah Resource Centre. As a result, the Tan Lark Sye Library has become a significant research centre for Southeast Asian Chinese Studies. These valuable collections are readily accessible to scholarly experts and postgraduate students, facilitating research on Chinese and Southeast Asia-related topics, particularly topics in the Greater China Region. Moreover, NEUC places great emphasis on cultivating a vibrant campus environment that encourages students’ creativity and innovative thinking. In 2019, NEUC fully funded and supported the release of a student-produced song album entitled “Flying High”. Besides that, NEUC also organised convocation and grad fiesta, collaborated with merchants to create a platform with exclusive member benefits, and even launched the New Era UC Member APP to benefit all NEUCians. In summary, NEUC combines its historical heritage with a forward-thinking approach, actively seeking new opportunities, and embracing global perspectives. NEUC maintains strong connections with the local community while engaging with the broader international context. With a focus on creativity and humanistic values, NEUC cultivates an environment of innovation, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the arts and humanities, and is committed to creating a brand new “academia-industry research campus”.
