University Technology Malaysia (UTM)

About University Technology Malaysia (UTM)

University Technology Malaysia (UTM), Established in 1972, is a globally recognized academic and research institution excelling in science, technology, and engineering. It strives for leadership in developing talents and innovative technologies to contribute to global development and prosperity. UTM is renowned in Malaysia for its excellence in engineering and technology, providing a rich educational environment with state-of-the-art facilities, training centers, sports facilities, and social amenities. Additionally, it offers on-campus student accommodation for talented students from around the world.

The university comprises seven Faculties: the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, the Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics, the Azman Hashim International Business School, and the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT). Moreover, it boasts a well-equipped set of laboratories, including chemical analysis labs, nuclear magnetic resonance lab, X-ray lab, and thermal analysis lab.

University Name in English: University Technology Malaysia

Official Abbreviation: UTM

Type: Public

Establishment Year: 1972

Campuses

1. Main Campus: Located in Johor Bahru, it features advanced educational facilities and accommodations capable of housing over 14,000 students. The campus offers single and double-occupancy rooms with well-equipped units and easy access to IT facilities and the Internet. It also includes cafeterias, prayer rooms for Muslims, tennis courts, and a shop.
2. Kuala Lumpur Campus: Situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, spanning 47.56 acres, this semi-autonomous campus offers pioneering programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels through its faculties: the Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics (FTIR), the Azman Hashim International Business School (AHIBS), and the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT). Additionally, some of these faculties provide part-time executive programs for working professionals. This campus also houses the Innovation and Commercialization Center (ICC) and the School of Graduate Studies (SPS).
3. Pagoh Campus: Hosting the Faculty of Engineering, this campus offers specializations including Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Energy Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, the Center for Engineering Education (CEE), established in 2010, aims to enhance the quality of engineering education, elevate it at all levels, and develop important research and innovative scientific practices in engineering education. It is the first center in Asia to offer a Ph.D. in Engineering Education since 2007, with support from some universities in the United States and Denmark.

Why UTM?

• Committed to providing top-tier academic, research, and interactive programs to prepare students for challenges and seize distinctive career opportunities
• Among the top Malaysian universities in engineering disciplines, ranking within the top 50 globally
• Hosts a significant number of international students, especially from Arab countries
• Boasts over 1400 teaching staff comprising professors and specialists across various disciplines offered by the university
• Ranked among the top 187 universities globally according to the 2021 World University Rankings
• Emphasizes scientific research, focusing on significant research areas such as Ship Emissions Management Systems (SEMS), Nano-biotechnology for organic food, and intelligent learning applications to enhance the learning process
• Provides various student activities aimed at developing students’ personalities, problem-solving skills, communication, teamwork, organizational management, and responsibility
• An outstanding university in science and technology fields offering multi-disciplinary programs at an international level
• Offers over 100 student clubs organizing activities, competitions, seminars, and camps
• Houses a Sports Excellence Unit dedicated to enhancing sports and recreational activities at the university by organizing training programs and competitions and promoting student health awareness

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