UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA
Background
Universiti Putra Malaysia was first established in 1931 and was formerly known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia. In 1997, the name Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was changed to Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) by former Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad, as a strategic gesture to portray the status of UPM as a centre of higher education, especially in science and information technology, which facilitate national development in the new millennium.
UPM is located strategically within the Multimedia Super Corridor, which is only 10 minutes’ drive to Putrajaya and 30 minutes’ drive to the Kuala Lumpur City Centre. As one of the largest universities in Malaysia, UPM is also a key-player in contributing to the growth of learned and skilled human capital in the nation. UPM presently has 16 faculties and 10 Institutes offering a variety of academic programmes to meet the current needs. The self-accreditation status awarded to UPM has greatly influenced the offering of high quality academic programmes and highlighted UPM as an excellent research university in the nation.
Background
Universiti Putra Malaysia was first established in 1931 and was formerly known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia. In 1997, the name Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was changed to Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) by former Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad, as a strategic gesture to portray the status of UPM as a centre of higher education, especially in science and information technology, which facilitate national development in the new millennium.
UPM is located strategically within the Multimedia Super Corridor, which is only 10 minutes’ drive to Putrajaya and 30 minutes’ drive to the Kuala Lumpur City Centre. As one of the largest universities in Malaysia, UPM is also a key-player in contributing to the growth of learned and skilled human capital in the nation. UPM presently has 16 faculties and 10 Institutes offering a variety of academic programmes to meet the current needs. The self-accreditation status awarded to UPM has greatly influenced the offering of high quality academic programmes and highlighted UPM as an excellent research university in the nation.
The University's strong and valued relationships with the local and regional communities are the foundation upon which its global vision is based. UPM’s community is a global one, as indicated by the breadth of its international links and the impact of its work internationally. This serves only to strengthen the importance it attaches to the local communities of which it serves, whether within the country or throughout the entire region.
UPM has numerous linkages and collaboration with outstanding international institutions and agencies around the globe such as USA, Latin America countries, Japan, Korea, the Middle East and others through Memorandum of Understanding and Memorandum of Agreement. Various networking activities have been conducted such as UPM-ICP programmes, mobility programmes, staff and students exchange, research collaborations, commercialised activities and technology transfer.
As a premier institution of learning, widely recognized for leadership in research and innovation, UPM continues to strive for excellence. In order to motivate the entire university community towards achieving excellence, it ensures that all the members, both students and members of staff, share the responsibility of strictly adhering to the demands of the University’s vision, mission and goals.
UPM has numerous linkages and collaboration with outstanding international institutions and agencies around the globe such as USA, Latin America countries, Japan, Korea, the Middle East and others through Memorandum of Understanding and Memorandum of Agreement. Various networking activities have been conducted such as UPM-ICP programmes, mobility programmes, staff and students exchange, research collaborations, commercialised activities and technology transfer.
As a premier institution of learning, widely recognized for leadership in research and innovation, UPM continues to strive for excellence. In order to motivate the entire university community towards achieving excellence, it ensures that all the members, both students and members of staff, share the responsibility of strictly adhering to the demands of the University’s vision, mission and goals.
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