| University of Kuala Lumpur | |
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| Universiti Kuala Lumpur | |
Seal of the Universiti Kuala Lumpur |
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| Motto | Where Knowledge Is Applied |
| Established | 2002 |
| Type | Private |
| Chancellor | KDTYM Tengku Abdullah Ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al Musta'in Billah |
| President | Prof. Dato' Dr. Abdul Hakim Juri |
| Students | 15,500 students (2009) |
| Location | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Campus | 12 institutes spread across 10 campuses |
| Website | www.unikl.edu.my |
Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) is a multi-campus university with its main campus based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The university curriculum has four major components: technical, social, learning, and entrepreneurship. It adopts the practice-oriented teaching strategy. The approach also enables student to apply their knowledge and acquire hands-on skills.
UniKL has 12 institutes spread across 10 campuses throughout Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, Gombak, Bangi, Kajang, Sepang, Taboh Naning, Pasir Gudang, Ipoh, Lumut and Kulim. While each has their own unique character, the campuses and institutes have many similar attributes. For example, each campus and institute has its own Dean, its own Students Affair Department and its own student union.
Each institute under UniKL has a focus area of specialisation. All educational programmes of the university are approved and accredited by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA). Although they may have some new courses in waiting to be approved from MQA, the approval will take some time as it is a messy process to go through, and in some cases, it might took years for an approval. Further information can be attained from http://www.unikl.edu.my/ .
The university presently has over 100,500 local and international students studying at 10 campuses throughout the country that offers high-quality, fully approved and accredited educational programs at certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate levels in the following fields:
The university provides foundation programmes to prepare students for direct entry into the degree studies. Alternatively, students with only SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) or O-level equivalent may apply to do the diploma programmes. Students who have a recognised diploma may apply for entry into the degree programme with credit transfer.
Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia France Institute (UniKL MFI) was initially incorporated in February 1995 as a collaborative project between Malaysia and France. The institute, located in Bangi, Selangor became a branch campus of Universiti Kuala Lumpur in 2003. The technical programmes offered in this institute were mostly developed in collaboration with expertise input from several institutions in France. The UniKL MFI specialises in the fields of Industrial Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Automotive & Industrial Maintenance, Metal Fabrication and Refrigeration/Air Conditioning. The institute also prepares top students for further studies in France. List of UniKL Campuses & Institutes
Universiti Kuala Lumpur British Malaysian Institute (UniKL BMI) was set up as a result of a smart partnership between the Malaysian and British government in 1998. Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), representing the Malaysian government was given the mandate to provide the infrastructure and manpower while the British government contributed by providing support and expertise through its key players in certain industries such as the BAE Systems, British Airways, Standard Chartered Bank (M) Bhd and Rolls Royce as well as its highly reputable institutions which include Wigan & Leigh College and the University of Hertfordshire. List of UniKL Campuses & Institutes
Established in response to the rapidly increasing demand of the industry and incorporating the most advanced technology in Automotive Engineering, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Spanish Institute (UniKL MSI) commenced its operation at a temporary campus in August 2002 and moved its main campus which is built on an approximately 39.27-acre (158,900 m2) piece of land in Kulim Hi Tech Park, Kedah in December 2003. A collaborative effort between the Malaysian and Spanish government, UniKL MSI offers automotive engineering programmes with a combination of theoretical training and practical application. List of UniKL Campuses & Institutes
Formerly known as Institut Infotech MARA, Malaysian Institute of Information Technology (MIIT) has been at the forefront of providing IT education since 1982. It started off as Electronic Data Processing School of MARA and its main objective then was to impart knowledge in computer programming. However, with the change of landscape in the ICT industry globally and locally, MIIT has re-strategised and diversified the programmes that it offers in order to realise the 9th Malaysia Plan which includes generating skilled ICT workforce and technopreneurs. MIIT also has the support of key industry players such as CISCO and IBM Malaysia. List of UniKL Campuses & Institutes
Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology (UniKL MIAT) aspires to become the premier aviation training institution specializing in aircraft will be able to meet the demand of current and future aircraft maintenance technology. This campus have been known to have brilliant strategic academy system, where students who followed the academic system thoroughly, it can be considered easy to be in the Dean's list and can be assured a 3.65 minimum of Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) upon graduation. This campus have been approved from Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA), further understanding of the approval must be done by anyone who is interested to know whether his/her chosen courses has been accredited or provisionally accredited. Student candidates will go through several test and interviews before they can be acknowledged as students. The students are bright and have potential in applying the knowledge carefully in the industry where these graduates will be held responsible for the MILLIONS OF LIVES in the aviation commercial industry. Not recommended for candidates who have half-witted commitment and unsure of their ability to perform and to provide air commercial transport safety and the airworthiness it needs. UniKL MIAT is popular by its slogan "Where Knowledge Is Applied". List of UniKL Campuses & Institutes
Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology (UniKL MICET) is a pioneer institution of higher learning in the country that provides hands-on chemical based technology education. Located within the Bio Valley of Malaysia, its courses place high emphasis on the interaction between scientific and technological training and industrial experience with the contents of its courses regularly reviewed in accordance with the changing needs of the industry. List of UniKL Campuses & Institutes
Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology (UniKL MIMET) was established in collaboration between Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) and International Training Australia (ITA) that represented the Australian government as a training provider. It aims to offer industry specific courses which will produce highly skilled and knowledgeable manpower for the maritime industry. Its permanent campus is strategically located in Lumut, Perak, relatively known as the home base of the Royal Malaysian Navy equipped with ports and wharfs and one of the centres for maritime industry in Malaysia. Courses offered by UniKL MIMET have been carefully developed to produce skilled workers highly demanded by local and international marine engineering companies. List of UniKL Campuses & Institutes
Being a part of Universiti Kuala Lumpur in the year 2005, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL RCMP) offers high quality programmes in the areas of medicine & surgery, nursing, pharmacy and radiography. In ensuring that its courses are relevant to the health industry, UniKL RCMP is working very closely with Ipoh Hospital, Perak, in developing its curriculum and in providing the opportunity for its graduates to experience practical training throughout their acquisition of knowledge and skills. List of UniKL Campuses & Institutes
Combining a sound manufacturing engineering base with a carefully designed curriculum, Institute of Product Design and Manufacturing (IPROM) aims to produce graduates who are able to play a significant role in the design and manufacturing field for industries specialising in consumer products. The graduates are exposed to hands-on mode of training that will enable them to acquire good understanding of the aesthetic, analytical and manufacturing skills to effectively develop innovative designs and products of high commercial value. The institute is also actively involved in consultancy and R&D activities. List of UniKL Campuses & Institutes
Universiti Kuala Lumpur has shifted from Bangunan TH Perdana to its own building in Vision City, Kuala Lumpur, known as Universiti Kuala Lumpur City Campus which houses three of its institutes; Malaysian Institute of Information Technology (MIIT), and Institute of Product Design and Manufacturing (IPROM).
This unique 31-storey building with 228,534sqf of working space is the tallest university building in Malaysia and ASEAN countries. Its 7,201sqf lobby area has one mezzanine level, made into a student counselling and discussion area.
Besides that, there are other facilities such as sick bay, gym, Bestari Lecture Hall which fits 225 people at one time, three storeys dedicated as the library area complete with an IT Resource Centre, six incubators, 31 laboratories (i.e. Multimedia Lab, JAVA/Ms.NET Lab, Rational Lab, Networking Lab, CAD-CAM Lab, CNC Simulators Lab, CAD & Design Lab, CCM & Metrology Lab, Mechanical & Materials Lab, Mechatronics Lab, Graduates’ Project Lab, Analog Lab and Language Lab), 30 lecture rooms and a studio. Level 4 until 24 are used for academic purposes mainly lectures.
Level 25 onwards are the administration levels, which house the Deans’ Offices, Preparatory Centre, Administration, Finance, Human Resource, Corporate Affairs and Entrepreneur Development and Innovation Divisions. The President’s Office is located on the 31st floor of the building.
Environmental Health Science. List of UniKL Campuses & Institutes
