Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (Jawi: اونيۏرسيتي تيكنيكل مليسيا ملاك, literally meaning Technical University of Malaysia, Malacca, abbreviated as UTeM) is a public university located in Durian Tunggal, Malacca, Malaysia. It is the first technical public university and the 14th public university overall in Malaysia. The university is considered the pioneer in the use of the "Practice and Application Oriented" teaching and learning method for tertiary level technical education in Malaysia.
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

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- Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
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- 2000
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- Durian Tunggal
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Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (Jawi: اونيۏرسيتي تيكنيكل مليسيا ملاك, literally meaning Technical University of Malaysia, Malacca, abbreviated as UTeM) is a public university located in Durian Tunggal, Malacca, Malaysia. It is the first technical public university and the 14th public university overall in Malaysia. The university is considered the pioneer in the use of the "Practice and Application Oriented" teaching and learning method for tertiary level technical education in Malaysia.
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Overview
Overview
UTeM was established on 1 December 2000 as Kolej Universiti Teknikal Kebangsaan Malaysia (National Technical University College of Malaysia, abbreviated as KUTKM), under Section 20 of the University and University College Act 1971 (Act 30) under the Orders of Kolej Universiti Teknikal Kebangsaan Malaysia (Incorporated) 2001. On 1 February 2007, KUTKM was upgraded into a full-fledged technical university and got its present name. At the same time, its emblem was rehashed as the University's emblem. In 2015, the university is granted autonomy status.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka • Native Name — اونيۏرسيتي تيكنيكل مليسيا ملاك (Jawi) • Former Names — Kolej Universiti Teknikal Kebangsaan Malaysia • Motto — Kompetensi Teras Kegemilangan • Motto Eng — Excellence Through Competency • Type — Public • Chancellor — Tuan Yang Terutama Tun Seri Setia (Dr.) Hj. Mohd. Ali bin Mohd. Rustam (Governor of Malacca) • Vice Chancellor — Prof. Ts. Dr. Massila Kamalrudin • Address — Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia • City — Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal, Malacca • Country — Malaysia • Administrative Staff — 1,184 • Students — 12,852 (April 2020) • Undergrad — 11,470 (April 2020) • Postgrad — 1,382 (April 2020) • Affiliations — * ASAIHL • MTUN • Website — http: www.utem.edu.my/ • Language — English, Bahasa Malaysia • Academic Staff — 879(April 2020) • Illustration — Bird's-eye view of Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka main campus in Durian Tunggal • Illustration — First Kolej Universiti Teknikal Kebangsaan Malaysia Emblem (2000–2002) • Illustration — Second Kolej Universiti Teknikal Kebangsaan Malaysia Emblem (2002–2007)
Campus
Campus
Its eight faculties are supported by two learning centres. • Illustration — UTeM Main Campus, Durian Tunggal • Illustration — UTeM Technology Campus, Ayer Keroh
Basic statistics
Basic statistics
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Student demography
Student demography
As of 31 July 2019, there are: • 10,930 students, where there are: • 24 Engr.D • 688 PhD(s) - 403 are International Students • 664 Masters - 113 are International Students • 8,383 Bachelor's degree - 161 are International Students • 1,171 Diploma • 26,418 Graduates since 2005
Graduates' general employability
Graduates' general employability
As of 31 May 2019, the Graduates' General Employability rate is 86%, with the breakdown statistics of: • 65.3% Working • 12.57% Pursuing Further Education • 3% Improving Skillsets • 5.13% Waiting for Placement
Course demography
Course demography
As of September 2019, there are 86 programmes offered: • 13 PhD Programmes • 37 Masters Programmes • 29 Degree Programmes • 5 Diploma Programmes • 2 New B.Tech. Programmes to be introduced September 2019
Alumni
Alumni
As of April 2020 there were 26,242 alumni.
Institutional history
Dated record
Institutional history
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2000
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka established.
2000
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka is recorded from 2000.
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q2399323: Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
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- “Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- Gemeinsame Normdatei 1171487908, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. Centre of Technopreneurship Development.
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- 1.Visi & Misi.
- 2.Vision & Mission.
- 3.Naib Canselor UTEM
- 4.UTeM. UTeM -Fast Facts.
- 5.The Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning. www.seameo.org.
- 6.Fast Fact.
- 7.Towards A World Class Malaysian Technical University. usim.edu.my.
- 8.Logo.
- 9.Kolej Universiti Teknikal Kebangsaan Malaysia Website. kutkm.edu.my.
- 10.USIM Dianugerah Status Autonomi. mStar. 2015-01-16.
- 11.Aspirasi UTeM Bersama Naib Canselor.
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Gemeinsame Normdatei 1171487908, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. Centre of Technopreneurship Development.Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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