Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

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name = University of Malaysia, Terengganu
native_name = Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
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motto = Terokaan Seluas Lautan
mottoeng = Ocean of Discoveries
established = 1979
type = Public
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chancellor = HM Tuanku Nur Zahirah, The Queen Of Malaysia and The Sultanah Of Terengganu Darul Iman
vice_chancellor = Prof. Dato' Dr. Sulaiman bin Md Yassin
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city = Kuala Terengganu
state = Terengganu
country = Malaysia
campus = Urban
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website = http://www.umt.edu.my/

The Universiti Malaysia Terengganu ( _en. University of Malaysia, Terengganu) or UMT, formerly known as Kolej Universiti Sains dan Teknologi Malaysia ( _en. University College of Science and Technology Malaysia) or KUSTEM was officially chartered on February 1 2007.

Names

It was formerly known as the University College of Terengganu (Kolej Universiti Terengganu, KUT) in 1999. The founding of the university can be traced back to 1979 when the Centre for Fisheries and Marine Science was founded in Mengabang Telipot, Terengganu. Over the years the Centre has moved on from its original role and diversified to become the centre for maritime and oceanography research and development. It was later renamed University Putra Malaysia Terengganu (UPMT). The Incorporation Order of KUT (Perbadanan) 1999 (PUA 292) was passed by the Parliament on July 27 1999, enabling the inception of KUT, which was in consistent with the ever increasing need for higher education in Malaysia especially in the fields of maritime science and technology.

The Malaysian government has agreed to rename KUSTEM to "Universiti Malaysia Terengganu" in 2007. The name change was in place because the term 'university college' (Kolej Universiti) tends to give a negative impression that the institution is of lower standard as compared to other universities. Many employers also tend to be of the opinion that university college graduates are not competent enough as they are not from a 'proper' university. This, of course, is a very narrow view by some quarters who do not understand and appreciate the roles and objectives of a university college. Some world-renowned institutions of academic and research excellence have always remained proud to be a university college e.g. University College London (UCL) and University College Dublin. Nevertheless, the change of name was granted by the Malaysian government for the sake of the graduates.

Formation

The Centre for Fisheries and Marine Science began its operation in 1979 to provide training facilities by Universiti Pertanian Malaysia (UPM) for its Fisheries and Marine Science students. In June 1996, through its internal re-structuring grogram, UPM upgraded the Centre to become a branch campus and relocated the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science to Terengganu. The Centre was then renamed as the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology. In addition, the Faculty of Science and Professional Arts and the Matriculation Centre were set up at the branch campus which was then known as Universiti Putra Malaysia Terengganu (UPMT).

In five years since its establishment, UPMT has undergone significant transformation from a branch campus into an emerging and highly successful public institution of higher learnings offering a wide rage of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as excelling in Research and Development in the fields of Maritime Science and Technology, and Sustainable Science and Management.

Today, University Malaysia Terengganu's campus is strategically located on the shore of Terengganu facing South China Sea and in close proximity to Rantau Abang beach famed for the landing of the leatherback turtles; thus, enabling UMT to become the leading institution in a number of research areas namely Turtle Research and Preservation, Mangrove Research and Preservation, Biodiversity Management and Preservation, Tropical Aquaculture and Marine Biotechnology. UMT is also committed to march ahead and progress in parallel with the nation’s vision and needs with the establishments of the Institute of Oceanography, Institute of Tropical Aquaculture, Institute for Marine Biotechnology as well as various areas of Maritime Engineering and Technology.

Faculties

Faculties in Universiti Malaysia Terengganu comprises four, which are;
*Faculty of Science and Technology ("Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi", FST)
*Faculty of Management and Economics ("Fakulti Pengurusan dan Ekonomi", FPE)
*Faculty of Agrotechnology and Food Science ("Fakulti Agroteknologi dan Sains Makanan", FASM)
*Faculty of Marine Science and Maritime Management ("Fakulti Pengurusan Maritim dan Sains Marin", FMSM)

Vision

To be an institution that generates, disseminates and applies innovative knowledge and a catalyst for the development of progressive individuals and sustainable environment.

Mission

To drive the fields of science, technology and management of natural resource via the generation of excellent academic and research programs towards the development of individuals who ensure the sustainability of religion, race and the nation.

Functions

#To support the university’s mission in becoming the best education and research centre and to contribute to the development of mankind and exploration of knowledge and also to contribute towards the nation’s wealth and development.
#To provide skilled work force who possess a high degree of professionalism and self-discipline while strengthened with fine and positive work ethics.
#To produce graduates who are sensitive to ideas in management and responsive to current changes and who can be role models to students and the community.
#To provide service through the dissemination of ideas and new practices while searching for solutions to current problems in the community.
#To foster relationships with other universities, institutions and industries for mutual benefits and national development.
#To support the university’s mission of becoming a well-planned research and learning centre and to provide excellent services in the exploration of new technologies.

Objectives

*To explore knowledge in all fields of Science, Technology and Natural Resources Management through research.
*To provide the latest facilities (laboratory, library, computer and environment) in supporting the development of knowledge, learning and the pursuit of excellence.
*To offer courses which are relevant to current or future needs.
*To produce responsible, knowledgeable, confident and competent graduates.
*To play an active role in social, economic and educational development through providing services to both the local community and the country.

Chancellor

Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur ZahirahD.M.N., D.K.., S.S.M.Z., S.S.M.T. (The Queen Of Malaysia and The Sultanah Of Terengganu Darul Iman)

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* [http://www.umt.edu.my Universiti Malaysia Terengganu]