Universiti Teknologi MARA (UITM)
The MARA Technological University (Malay: Universiti Teknologi MARA; Jawi: اونيۏرسيتي تيكنولوڬي مارا; abbr. UiTM) is a public university based primarily in Shah Alam, Selangor. It was established to help rural Malays in 1956 as the RIDA (Rural & Industrial Development Authority) Training Centre (Malay: Dewan Latihan RIDA), and opened with around 50 students. It has since grown into the largest institution of higher education in Malaysia as measured by physical infrastructure, faculty and staff, and student enrollment.
Year of Establishment
1956
Campus
The main campus, known as UiTM Shah Alam, is located in Shah Alam, Selangor. Additionally, UiTM has campuses in various states throughout Malaysia, catering to a wide range of academic disciplines and programs.
Education Level
Bachelor, Master and PHD
University Vision
To be a premier university of outstanding scholarship and academic excellence, capable of providing leadership to Bumiputeras's quest for advancement in all areas of professional human endeavor.