July 25, 2010

HISTORY UITM

UiTM is Malaysia's premier institution of higher learning that has
experienced phenomenal growth since its inception in 1956.
The university has expanded nationwide with 15 branch campuses,
three satellite campuses, nine city campuses, 21 affiliated colleges
anda smart campus for the future.

With this vast network and a workforce of 15 000, the university
offers more than 300 academic programmes in a conducive and
vibrant environment. It is also home to almost 120,000 students.

The University is committed to help Bumiputera students achieve at
the highest scholarly levels and to prepare them for careers in
public and professional practice in various fields. Its formation is
based on a vision of outstanding scholarship and academic
excellence that is capable of providing leadership in
various arenas.

Although still a fledgling compared to its local counterparts,
UiTM has earned a reputation as being one of Malaysia's
innovative and entrepreneurial universities, as it has formed
linkages with numerous and diverse industrial sectors. Hence,
its relationships with the industries have enriched its research
and innovation as well as its entrepreneurial culture.

Today, UiTM draws strength from the initiatives of its founders,
exploring and mastering various frontiers of knowledge
as to obtain the world-class university status.

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