Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)

Institution Profile

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) is a technical university and it was established in 2002. UMP offers a variety of engineering- and technology-based technical programmes, including high-level Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The university is ranked as one of the best in Research and Innovation within the classifications of Malaysia Technical University Network (MTUN) and Non-Research University (Non RU).

It is steadfastly committed to innovating and developing unique academic programmes through strategic international collaborations. A milestone of such innovation is UMP’s world class dual-degree engineering programme offered in collaboration with Germany’s Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HsKA) – now seen as the benchmark for other public institutions of higher learning in Malaysia.

In the field of research, UMP collaborates with local industries to focus on industry-related applications. Such research collaboration enriches the teaching and learning modules at the university, while simultaneously promotes commercialization of research output and products. 

UMP main campus in Pekan began its operation in 27 July 2009. When construction is fully completed, the Pekan campus can accommodate up to a total of 10,000 students and 2,000 staffs. At present, the campus is the home for four engineering faculties and one centre, namely the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology, Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology, Faculty of Computing and Centre for Modern Languages.

Category: Focused University