University College TATI (UC TATI)

Institution Overview

Background

University College TATI (UC TATI), formerly known as Terengganu Advanced Technical Institute (TATI), was founded on 11th June 1993 as a result of a joint collaboration between the State Government of Terengganu and Ingenieurschule St. Gallen, Switzerland. The mission of the establishment was to create highly skilled technocrats in latest engineering fields and to produce best quality manpower in the market place. The most significant milestone in TATI’s history arrived when TATI was officially upgraded to University College status, bearing the name of TATI University College. On 17th September 2019, the use of the new branding has been approved by the Department of Higher Education (Malaysia) and TATIUC was officially known as University College TATI (UC TATI).

Since its inception in 1993, UC TATI has been on the steady path to become a world-class highly-skilled university in developing all-rounded and industrially competent students in the relevant fields. At the moment, there are 25 academic programmes ranging of foundation, diploma, bachelor and master’s degrees, for local and international students. These programmes covers the fields of Manufacturing, CNC Machining, Electronic and Automation, Mechatronics, Robotics and Instrumentation, Chemical Engineering and Polymer, Computer Science, Computer Network & Security (CISCO), Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship and Accounting.

UC TATI aims to develop academic programmes that focus on utilizing teaching and learning concepts and laboratory practical that students can understand the theory and apply the methods in relevant fields. UC TATI is committed to ensure all the teaching pedagogues meet the overall interest of the students, industries and the nation. The extensive learning facilities indicates UC TATI’s pursuit towards producing highly-skilled and competent graduates in the market. The combination between these two elements will ensure students are equipped with the relevant skills and are ready to engage in a challenging work environment in the future. UC TATI also support research activities as a priority for all academic staff and master’s degree students through short term grants awards, financial assistance and organising joint international and local conferences in order to transform them into professional and experts with strong research and innovation background.

UC TATI provides only the best facilities and services to local and international students throughout their stay at the campus. By providing well-equipped accommodation on campus, the assistance and consultation for educational loan & scholarships, managing on and off-campus activities as well as offering counselling services, students are able to enjoy conducive living and learning experience in UC TATI. The Student Representative Council is established to look after the welfare of all students in UC TATI and organises various types of activities in promoting social awareness and interaction among students. The Council also provided a platform for students to communication with the management on issues pertaining to living and study conditions.

To support and assist international students on campus, UC TATI has also established International Student Unit to facilitate international students and international educational exchange through its services and programmes. The unit provides welfare and services to the international student for the whole semester of their studies in UC TATI as serves incoming and current international students at the campus. The ultimate goal is to ensure all international students will have a successful and enjoyable personal experience with UC TATI.

As a prominent higher educational institution in producing competent manpower that are highly sought after by the employers, UC TATI strives to nurture students with leadership skills. In the efforts to producing excellent, active and well-rounded graduates, UC TATI is dedicated to providing safe opportunities for participation in a wide array of competitive, recreational and instructional sport activities. Clubs and societies offer leadership opportunities and team-building experiences, as each club is solely organised, managed, and led by students. Throughout their period of study in UC TATI, students will be exposed to various trainings, workshops and activities that help them become confident and empowering as well as explore their career pathway through career guidance support.

UC TATI emphasises strengthening industry and research collaboration as well as focusing on the industrial attachments that helps fresh graduates to meet the evolving requirements of industry. In addition, the market orientation of academic programmes in UC TATI is enhanced to ease student transition into the labour market and to improve overall student employability. By implementing more industrial training for students, they will be able to apply acquired knowledge in problem based exercises in real-life industrial projects and experience working alongside industry experts. Students also will have the opportunities to practise interpersonal skills and abilities for team work through interaction with professionals in their field of study.

UC TATI was one of the earliest private higher education institutions officially granted with LAN Accreditation (Lembaga Akreditasi Negara), currently known as Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA). It is a requirement for educational institutions providing post-secondary or higher educational programmes. UC TATI was also honoured with MS ISO 9001:2000 in 2014, MS ISO 9001:2008 in 2010 and MS ISO 9001:2015 in 2019. This shows that UC TATI strives on only the best quality management systems in educational industry. In 2017, UC TATI was one of the earliest university colleges that achieved 4 stars rating in SETARA ranking which includes Teaching & Learning, General, Research and Services categories. UC TATI was also recognised by the Indonesia Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education (Ristekdikti) for its academic programme equivalent to the applicable education level in Indonesia.

Scholarships and financial aid

1. Biasiswa Terengganu Sejahtera - UC TATI (BTS-UC TATI)
2. Yayasan Terengganu (YT)
3. Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA)
4. Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN)
5. Biasiswa Kecemerlangan Sukan UC TATI
6. Biasiswa Sukan Persekutuan Kementerian Belia dan Sukan
7. Bantuan Kewangan Orang Kurang Upaya (BKOKU)
8. Biasiswa Tuanku Abdul Rahman
9. Yayasan Bank Rakyat
10. Yayasan Negeri
11. PERKESO
12. Pengeluaran KWSP

Why study in our institution

UC TATI offers a wide range of high standard academic programmes and extensive learning facilities to support students’ experience and knowledge at an affordable tuition fee. The academic programmes are well supported and follow rigorous practices to maintain the quality and offer excellent education to the students. Through industrial training, students will be able to grow independently and be more well-prepared with real world experience.

A conducive and vibrant campus near the South China Sea helps students to enjoy their stay while appreciating the beauty of nature on campus. International students can also learn and embrace local cultures and people of Terengganu.