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Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), officially established on 16 February 1984, is the sixth Malaysian public University. The only University set up to specialize solely in management education from the beginning of its establishment. A restructuring of the university academic system was undertaken to prepare a vital structure that would enable the increase in the number of postgraduate students and the UUM flag's hoisting in the international academic arena. The University sees the need to be global in practice and content since the knowledge it generates and purveys transcends and extends far beyond Malaysia's borders. In this restructuring exercise, 13 faculties were me…
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The University was formerly known as Pusat Latihan Staf Politeknik ( PLSP ), established on September 16, 1993. The core business of PLSP then was to train and produce polytechnics academic staff to become knowledgeable and skillful in various engineering fields. The training institute was jointly administered by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and the Ministry of Education Malaysia. Three years later, PLSP was upgraded to Institut Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn ( ITTHO ). Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak who was then the Minister of education, announced the new status on April 12, 1996. This promotion was an acknowledgment of the institution's excellence in produci…
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University Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) is an emerging Islamic university wholly owned and funded by the Malaysian Government. Being the 12th Public Institution of Higher learning aims to spearhead knowledge and be the global reference center for Islamic Science. USIM adopts a balanced approach between the physical and spiritual aspects, not only in the academic programs offered but is also widely practiced throughout the university, including administration and management levels. Against this backdrop, USIM embraces a holistic approach towards delivering knowledge, which unites revelational sciences (Naqli knowledge) and the rational sciences (Aqli knowledge). U…
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Universiti Selangor (UNISEL), formerly known as Universiti Industri Selangor, was established on 23rd August 1999. We are currently operating at two campuses, the sprawling 1000-acre Main Campus in Bestari Jaya and the City Campus in Shah Alam. Our establishment is in line with the State Government's intention to make Selangor the leading regional education hub. Selangor plays an active role in the delivery of higher education programs in order to enhance the development of human capital excellence. As one of the earliest private institutions of higher learning in Malaysia, UNISEL is unique as it is Malaysia's first state-owned university. We provide a broad range of…
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UoRM is the first overseas campus of the University of Reading in the UK, ranked in the top 200 universities globally (according to Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings), and has a long-established reputation the quality of its teaching and research. Uniquely, our students are allowed to choose to study part of their course in the UK, which means that getting a world-class degree with UK study experience is more flexible, accessible, and affordable than ever before. University of Reading students from the UK are also given a chance to study at UoRM, enabling even greater international collaboration and enhancing the teaching and learning experience …
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University Malaysia Terengganu began as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia's Centre for Fisheries and Marine Science, located at Mengabang Telipot, Kuala Terengganu. It provided facilities for both students and lecturers from the Fisheries and Marine Science programs to conduct their practice sessions and research. Eventually, the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science of Universiti Pertanian Malaysia (UPM) in Serdang was transferred to Kuala Terengganu, and the Centre transformed into a branch campus, being renamed University Pertanian Malaysia Terengganu (UPMT). The name of the faculty was also changed to the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology. Also formed were…
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia's eighth university, was officially incorporated on 24 December 1992. A university that is contemporary in character and forward-looking in outlook, it is committed to providing the nation with leaders, managers, scientists, and technical specialists as well as thoughtful citizens who are capable of handling the complex challenges of our shared future - confidently, competently, and creatively. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is situated at the heart of Borneo. The campus is 40-minute's drive from the City of Kuching, the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. UNIMAS recognizes that lea…
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University Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is an institution of higher education that produces human resources, experts, and professionals in various fields focusing on the quality of graduates, quality of institutions, and quality of the overall system. With the vision to strive to be an innovative university of global standing, UMS strives to achieve academic excellence and international recognition through its attention to learning and teaching, research and publications, social services, and balance in knowledge specialization. The university also prioritizes its students' personal growth, resulting in more significant innovation and productivity for the benefit of society a…
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University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) is Malaysia's 17th public institution of higher learning. The Malaysian Cabinet approved it in May 2001. Originally known as Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraa Utara Malaysia (KUKUM), or Northern Malaysia University College of Engineering, it was renamed University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). The first intake consisted of 116 engineering students who started classes. Currently, UniMAP has approximately 13,488 students and a workforce of more than 2,193 academic and non-academic staff members. UniMAP graduates are nurtured to become competent practitioners in their area of specialization and have the confidence to explore entrepreneurial pos…
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The Government of Malaysia established the university Malaysia Pahang (UMP) on February 16, 2002. UMP was set up as a competency-based technical university that specializes in the fields of engineering and technology. UMP is located on Pahang's east coast state, the most significant state in Peninsular Malaysia with vast areas of rainforest endowed with a wide range of biodiversities and natural resources. The campus is also strategically located in the East Coast Industrial Belt of Peninsular Malaysia, which hosts many multinational corporations (MNCs) in the chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing, automotive, and biotechnology industries. UMP offers a wide range o…
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UniKL, at a glance, the leading entrepreneurial technical university in Malaysia. We based in the heart of Malaysia's capital and commerce area is one of the country's leading technical university. The university aims to provide our graduates with the knowledge, skills, and attitude required to contribute towards and play significant roles in a globalized and knowledge-based economy. Our vision is to become the leading entrepreneurial technical university in the country by 2020 through excellence in research, education, training, entrepreneurship, consultancy, and community services.UniKL aspires to become one of the top universities in Asia by 2020 by offering an enric…
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UTM is a leading innovation-driven entrepreneurial research university in engineering, science, and technology. As the most prominent postgraduate research university in technology, UTM has also established a reputation for innovative education and cutting-edge research, with a vision towards developing creative human capital and the advancement of technological innovation. Philosophy The divine law of Allah is the foundation of knowledge. In line with His Will, UTM strives with total commitment to attaining excellence in science, technology, and engineering for the well-being and prosperity of humanity. Vision To be a premier global academic and …
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Universiti Putra Malaysia (formally known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia or College of Agriculture Malaya or School of Agriculture), or UPM, is recognized by the independent government assessments as one of Malaysia's leading research Universities. Founded in 1931 as the School of Agriculture, UPM's main campus is located in central Peninsular Malaysia, close to the capital city, Kuala Lumpur. Next to Malaysia's administrative capital city, Putrajaya. It was formerly known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia or the Agricultural University of Malaysia. UPM is a research university offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a research focus on agricultural sciences…
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Established as the second University in the country in 1969, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was first known as Universiti Pulau Pinang. In 1971, USM moved from its temporary premises at the Malayan Teachers' Training College, Bukit Gelugor, to the present 416.6-hectare site at Minden, approximately 9.7 km Georgetown. USM offers courses ranging from Natural Sciences, Applied Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences to Building Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education. These are available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to approximately 30,000 students at its 17 Academic Schools on the main campus in the island of …
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The University of Malaya, or UM, Malaysia's oldest University, is situated on a 750 acre (309 hectares) campus in the southwest of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital. It was founded on 28 September 1905 in Singapore as the King Edward VII College of Medicine. On 8 October 1949, it became the University of Malaya with the King Edward VII College of Medicine and Raffles College (founded in 1928). The University of Malaya derives its name from the term 'Malaya' as the country was then known. The Carr-Saunders Commission on University Education in Malaya recommended the setting up of the University, noted in its Report in 1948. The University's growth was very rapid during th…
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UKM is Ranked Among the Top 1% of Universities in the World. Since its establishment on May 18, 1970, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has not only fulfilled the vision of its founding fathers to accord Bahasa Melayu as the language of learning and scholarship. However, it has also successfully produced intellectuals and scholars who are among the nation's pride. Starting with only three faculties, it has since grown into 13 faculties, 13 research institutes of excellence, and two commercial entities, UKM Holdings Sdn. Bhd. and UKM Technology Sdn. Bhd. It has grown not just in size but also in stature, becoming a research institute in various fields of study, includ…
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UNITAR International University (UNITAR) is a reputable, private, higher-learning institution since 1997 as the first virtual University in Southeast Asia and among the country's earliest private universities. UNITAR's programs are offered in its main campus in urban Kelana Jaya and six other independent campuses. It has a total enrolment of 8,000 students spread within 60 academic programs ranging from the Foundation, Diploma, and Bachelor's levels to the postgraduate Master's and Doctorates. UNITAR takes pride in having committed academics housed in various faculties and schools. We have the Asia Graduate School of Business and Graduate School of Education for Postg…
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UCSI Built on the principles of audacity, perseverance, integrity, and excellence, UCSI University is a leading institution of higher learning with campuses in Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu, and Sarawak, Malaysia. Our faculties, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to meet student needs, offer a broad spectrum of academic programs, ranging from Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering, and Architecture to Music, Multimedia, Education, Liberal Arts, and Hospitality. UCSI University is a vibrant community of learning and scholarship. With more than 10,000 students from 110 different countries, the University stands out as a melting pot of diversity. Learners will suppl…
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"Yayasan MSU" or the MSU Foundation is a foundation for building excellence. The Foundation itself is an extension of the University's commitment to education, lifelong learning, and community engagement works, reflecting MSU as a caring and giving institution. The Community engagement activities are also areas with which the Foundation plays an active role. Among these is the uplifting of the living standards of the urban poor and financial assistance to orphans. Annually, the Foundation promotes various community engagement activities targeted towards these groups. The Foundation's involvement also encompasses the poor in Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Sri La…
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Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was officially launched on 13 August 2002 as a not-for-profit private university providing affordable quality education. It is established under the UTAR Education Foundation and registered under the Malaysian Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996. Guided by its vision to be a global university of educational excellence, UTAR is highly reputed as one of the fastest-growing private higher education institutions in the country, with phenomenal growth in all aspects of its development since its inception. With the first intake of only 411 students in its Petaling Jaya campus in 2002, the University's enrolment has now reac…
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Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) was established on 18 December 1997 as one of Malaysia's first private universities. Since its inception, UNIRAZAK was among the first few private learning institutions in Malaysia to receive the SIRIM certification of ISO 9001:2000. Additionally, the University has been awarded the prestigious Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status, a testament to the University's commitment to integrating technology and innovation in its teaching and learning techniques. UNIRAZAK has rapidly established itself as a premier center for education in its efforts to produce competitive and capable graduates. UNIRAZAK has produced more than 20,0…
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Since its inception in 1969, Taylor's has gained significant recognition as a leading private education institution. Our exhaustive list of accolades ranging from national to international, a testimony to our unwavering commitment towards excellence in teaching and learning and high impact research. Taylor's University has been recognized by Malaysians as the favorite brand for Higher Education for eight consecutive years as determined by a robust consumer research methodology, which saw 6,000 consumers vote for Malaysia's favorite brands. Taylor's is also the only Gold award winner in the "Education & Learning" category and has been so since the Putra Brand Awards …
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For over 46 years, Taylor's College Lakeside Campus has established itself as the Best Pre-University in Malaysia in academic excellence and track records for placing students into top universities of their choice. Taylor's College Lakeside Campus is a member of the Taylor's Education Group, comprising Taylor's University, Garden International School, Australian International School Malaysia, Nexus International School Putrajaya, Nexus International School Singapore, and Taylor's International School. Core Purpose The core purpose of Taylor's College Lakeside Campus is to educate the world's youth to take their productive place as leaders in the global communit…
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Sunway University is a leading not-for-profit private university committed to pursuing education through scholarship, research, and enterprise. It is ranked among the top 2.5% of universities in Asia and offers an engaging learning space for students and academics. Sunway is recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency. Programs are designed to fulfill the needs and interests of modern society. In adopting a global approach, the University has established close partnerships with Lancaster University UK and Le Cordon Bleu International, which lend international qualifications to Sunway's programs. The University has fostered t…
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Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris or Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI) is a Public Institution of Higher Education (IPTA), which plays an integral part in our nation's education history. This institution grows in stages from a college to a renowned university. The growth of UPSI was developed through three critical periods, whereby it started with the SITC period. In May 1997, the institution was announced and named Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris based on the Government gazette RU. (A) 132 & 133 dated 24th February 1997 under the Order of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Corporation) and the Order of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Campus) 1997.…
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