Developing all-rounded students
QUEST International University Perak (QIUP) is a dynamic university with equity participation from the Perak government. Conceptualised to nurture Generation Y to become inquisitive, socially-aware and impactful individuals, the university has deployed the best intellectual minds to provide the best education to society, without burdening parents.
The Foundation in Business, Science and Arts has a practical focus with a range of hands-on-experience where students will gain the confidence, skills and knowledge to help them participate effectively in tertiary study.
QIUP has attracted among the best academicians from the nation. Students will benefit from their knowledge, experience and network.
Professor Dr Abdul Latif Salleh, the dean of Faculty of Business and Management, spent 25 years working at the University of Malaya, and following his retirement in 2008 went on to continue teaching at the Prince Sultan University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for five years.
Professor Dr Tina Lim Swee Kim, the dean of Faculty of Social Sciences, specialises in curriculum design and e-learning. Having more than 20 years experience in the education industry, she has won the Excellent Service Award and Research Excellence Award for Programme Evaluation by the Education Ministry.
Professor Datuk Dr Allan Mathews, the dean of Faculty of Pharmacy, is a well-known figure in the pharmacy profession. Having 14 years’ experience in the government sector, pioneering Clinical Pharmacy Services and 22 years in the pharmaceutical industry, he is highly sought after for his experience.
Professor Dr Alam Sher Malik, the dean of the Faculty of Medicine has had a distinguished career in Clinical Paediatrics and Child Health, as well as in Medical Education and Management, over a period of more than three decades, spent in various parts of the world, especially in Pakistan and Malaysia. Malik is a recognised expert on infectious diseases in children.
Professor Dr Vilasini Pillai, the dean of the Faculty of Integrative Sciences, who is also the head of Biotechnology, comes with more than 30 years of experience in Agriculture Biotechnology and Science and Technology-related policies and regulations, having worked in the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute in genetic engineering of crop plants.
QIUP’s quest is to develop allrounded graduates to not only excel in their studies, but also participate in conferences, educational competitions and sports.
Computer Science programme undergraduates Dickson Chin, Wilson Ho, Ivan Fong and Wong Kok clinched the top three prizes at the 40th Science Engineering and Design Exhibition organised by Universiti Teknologi Petronas.
The debating team clinched podium finishes in three categories at the 2017 National English Olympics competition, also at UTP. QIUP were crowned first runner-up in the overall Institutional championship.
The university believes competing in these competitions will help undergraduates develop the competitive and leadership skills required in the workforce.
QUIP has five faculties and one centre — the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Centre for Research and Innovation. It offers foundation, diploma, degree and postgraduate programmes .
QIUP’s interim campus is strategically located in Ipoh, away from the distractions of bustling city life and provides a conducive learning environment and lower cost of living.
For more information call 052490500, email enquiries@qiup.edu.my or log on to www.qiup.edu.my.