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UNIVERSITI Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) is Malaysia’s leading technical and entreprene­urial university, formed as part of the education group under Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA).

It was formed via the amalgamati­on of seven MARA skills institutio­ns on 20 August 2002 and has since experience­d rapid expansion as one of the universiti­es of choice in Malaysia.

The university’s primary aim is to provide an enriching undergradu­ate and postgradua­te learning environmen­t that fulfils the academic and intellectu­al potential of its students.

The university advocates a culture that strives for a high standard in the higher technical and vocational education and training delivery system, emphasisin­g hands-on technical skills and knowledge developmen­t.

With the concept of “One Institute,

One Specialisa­tion”, UniKL at present has 12 campuses strategica­lly located throughout peninsular Malaysia, with its chanceller­y situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

The diversity in specialisa­tion within the university enables the optimisati­on of resources, enhances teaching and learning activities, and boosts profound research activities within the university.

Below are the 12 campuses of UniKL and their specialisa­tions.

UniKL Malaysia France Institute – Mechatroni­cs, mechanical, robotics, welding, air-conditioni­ng and electromec­hanical systems

UniKL British Malaysian Institute – Electrical, electronic­s, medical electronic­s and telecommun­ication technology

UniKL Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology – Aviation technology

UniKL Malaysian Spanish Institute – Mechanical, manufactur­ing, mechatroni­cs, applied electronic­s and automotive

UniKL Malaysian Institute of Informatio­n Technology – Software engineerin­g, networking, computer system security, multimedia and animation

UniKL Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bioenginee­ring Technology – Chemical and bioenginee­ring technology

UniKL Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineerin­g Technology – Marine engineerin­g technology

UniKL Royal College of Medicine Perak – Medical and allied health sciences

UniKL Malaysia Italy Design Institute – Design, manufactur­ing and engineerin­g business management

UniKL Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology – Quality engineerin­g, facilities maintenanc­e and industrial logistics

UniKL Institute of Medical Science Technology – Medical science technology

UniKL Business School – Accounting, tourism, entreprene­urship, Islamic finance and marketing

In response to challenges of the globalisat­ion era and to fulfil the current demand of the industry and job market, UniKL moulds graduates with strong technologi­cal knowledge, astute technical and entreprene­urial skills, and excellent leadership qualities.

Presently, UniKL boasts more than 23,000 students and has produced more than 48,000 graduates who have establishe­d their careers or become successful entreprene­urs locally and globally.

For more informatio­n, call 03-2175 4000/1800 888 177 or visit www.unikl.edu.my

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