University of Kuala Lumpur

Universiti Kuala Lumpur
Universiti Kuala Lumpur
Seal of the Universiti Kuala Lumpur
Motto	Where Knowledge Is Applied
Established	20.08.2002
Type	Private (wholly Owned by MARA)
Chancellor	KDTYM Tengku Abdullah Ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al Musta'in Billah
President	Prof. Dato' Dr. Abdul Hakim Juri
Students	17,312 students (local and international students)
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. In which one of the country’s leading technical university. With the unique UniKL City Campus 31-storey building with 228,534sqf of working space is the tallest university building in Malaysia and ASEAN countries. UniKL aims to provide our graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to contribute towards and play major roles in a globalised and knowledge-based economy. Our vision is to become the premier entrepreneurial technical university in the country by 2020 through excellence in research, education, training, entrepreneurship, consultancy and community services. Our research activity is focused on developing new technologies and products to support our techno-entrepreneurship ventures with our researchers, graduates and industrial partners.

The university partners with many other local and international universities and research institutions to bring closer research knowledge into successful application and commercialisation. With the concept of 'One Campus One Specialisation, Universiti Kuala Lumpur integrated educational curriculum is comprised of four major components namely technical, social, learning and entrepreneurship. Our practice-oriented teaching strategy makes learning interesting. It also enables our student to apply their knowledge and acquire hands-on skills required by industry. As such, our laboratory and workshops are well equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to support the teaching and learning process. Many of our faculty members have vast industrial experience, with professional and academic qualifications required to help and guide our students in their development.

UniKL has 11 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, its own student union and its own specialisation.

Programmes Offered

Each institute under UniKL has a focus area of specialisation. All educational programmes of UniKL 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 Programme by campuses or Programme by specialisation or Programme by level of study.

Campuses and Institutes

The university presently has over 17,312 local and international students studying at 11 campuses throughout the country that offers high-quality, fully approved and accredited educational programs at professional certificate, Diploma, Degree, and postgraduate levels in the following fields:

• Automation & Industrial Maintenance
• Machine Building & Metal Fabrication
• Product Design & Precision Manufacturing
• Information Technology
• Animation & Multimedia
• Food Technology, Chemical & Bioengineering
• Marine Engineering
• Automobile Engineering
• Aviation Engineering
• Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication
• Quality Engineering & Industrial Logistics
• Medical & Allied Health Sciences
• Business, Entrepreneurship & Islamic Finance
• Oil & Gas

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. Further information can be attained from List of UniKL Campuses & Institutes

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia France Institute (UniKL MFI)

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.

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia France Institute (UniKL MFI) Seksyen 14, Jalan Teras Jernang, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor. Tel : +603 – 892 62022 Fax : +603 – 89258845 Location by Google Map

Universiti Kuala Lumpur British Malaysian Institute (UniKL BMI)

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.

Universiti Kuala Lumpur British Malaysian Institute (UniKL BMI) Batu 8 Jalan Sungai Pusu, 53100 Gombak, Selangor. Tel : +603 - 6184 1000 / Fax : +603 - 6186 4040 Location by Google Map

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Spanish Institute (UniKL MSI)

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.

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Spanish Institute (UniKL MSI) Kulim Hi Tech Park, 09000 Kulim, Kedah. Tel : +604– 403 5199 / 5200 Fax  : +604 – 403 5201 Location by Google Map

Malaysian Institute of Information Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur City Campus (MIIT, UniKL)

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 Malaysian Institute of Information Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur City Campus (MIIT, UniKL City Campus) Universiti Kuala Lumpur, 1016 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur. Tel  : +603 - 2175 4000 / Fax : +603 - 2175 4441 Location by Google Map

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology (UniKL MIAT)

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".

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology(UniKL MIAT) Lot 2891 Jalan Jenderam Hulu, 43800 Dengkil, Selangor. Tel  : +603 - 8768 8487 / Fax : +603 - 8768 8485 Location by Google Map

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology (UniKL MICET)

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.

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Chemical & Bioengineering Technology (UniKL MICET) Lot 1988 Taboh Naning, Kawasan Perindustrian Bandar Vendor, 78000 Alor Gajah, Melaka. Tel  : +606 - 551 2000 / Fax : +606 - 551 2001 Location by Google Map

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology (UniKL MIMET)

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.

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology (UniKL MIMET) Dataran Industri Kejuruteraan Marin, Bandar Teknologi Maritim, Jalan Pantai Remis, 32200 Lumut, Perak. Tel  : +605 – 690 9000 / Fax : +605 – 690 9091/9092 Location by Google Map

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL RCMP)

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.

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL RCMP) No. 3 Jalan Greentown, 30450 Ipoh, Perak. Tel  : +605 - 243 2635/37 / Fax  : +605 - 243 2636 Location by Google Map

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Institute of Product Design and Manufacturing (UniKL IPROM)

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.

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Institute of Product Design and Manufacturing (UniKL IPROM) Level G – 2nd 119 Jalan 7/91, Taman Shamelin Perkasa, 3.5 miles Cheras, 56100 Kuala Lumpur. Tel No : 03-91795000 / Fax No : 03-91795001 Location by Google Map

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology (UniKL MITEC)

City Campus

UniKL MITEC, Formerly known as UniKL Pasir Gudang is specialised in Industrial Process Instrumentation and Control Engineering which aims to fulfill human capital needs of the Iskandar Development Region. The ground-breaking ceremony of UniKL Pasir Gudang worth RM 196.5 million on a 24 hectare piece of land was officiated by the former Minister of Entrepreneur and Co-operative Development, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin last March 2008. The campus will be ready by 2010 at Pasir Gudang with the maximum capacity of 1,500 students. Currently, UniKL MITEC offers Diploma and Bachelor programmes in Industrial Logistics and Quality Engineering. Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology (UniKL MITEC) Jalan Persiaran Sinaran Ilmu, Bandar Seri Alam, 81750 Masai, Johor. Tel  : +607 - 3812 400 / Fax : +607 - 3812 500 Location by Google Map

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Institute of Medical Science Technology (UniKL MESTECH)

Along with the advancements in medical technology, MESTECH is specialised in fulfil the needs for skilled and trained biomedical technologist, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Environmental Health Science.

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Institute of Medical Science Technology (UniKL MESTECH) A1-1 Jalan TKS 1, Taman Kajang Sentral, 43000 Kajang Tel  : +603 - 8739 5894 / Fax : +603 - 8739 5895 Location by Google Map

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School (UniKL Business School, UniKL City Campus)

The university upholds the philosophy of maintaining the leading entrepreneurial technical university. This belief ascertains a strong merge between the academic and the corporate world. The Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School was set up to meet the global challenges by closely linking the institute and the industry players to disseminate the knowledge and experience through a variety of its educational programmes, research, training and consultancy. This unique 31-storey city campus building have 7,201sqf lobby area with 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. Universiti Kuala Lumpur Business School (UniKL Business School, UniKL City Campus) Universiti Kuala Lumpur, 1016 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur. Tel  : +603 - 2175 4000 / Fax : +603 - 2175 4441 Location by Google Map

External links

• Universiti Kuala Lumpur Official Webpage
• List of UniKL Campuses & Institutes
• List of Programmes
• How to Apply
• Latest News Update
• FAQ