Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNiSZA)

Institution Overview

Background

Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin formerly known as Universiti Darul Iman Malaysia (UDM) is the eighteenth public university in Malaysia. Established on 1 January 2006, it is the first university to be based on the “cluster” concept. UDM aims to be an internationally recognised institute of higher learning that produces future leaders who are talented, trained, well-educated, and have high regards for culture and high morality, plus a towering personality.

It has three campuses, each with a separate and identifiable niche. KUSZA Campus focuses on teaching and research in Islamic knowledge together with conventional studies as well as professional courses such as Accountancy, Law and Engineering. The City Campus offers Allied Health Sciences programmes such as Nursing, Radiography and Medical Laboratory Technology. The Besut Campus which is still in the pipeline will focus on Agriculture and Bio Technology programmes.

It is hoped that UDM can produce leaders in various fields through knowledge, openness, responsibility and an appreciation of diversity to benefit all. UDM also aims to shape talented leaders who are both knowledgeable and cultured, with an international outlook.

Academic Facilities

Academic facilities are given the utmost attention. UDM provides classrooms, tutorial rooms, seminar halls and workshop facilities that are conducive to the learning process. In addition, other facilities directly related to learning are also provided. These include a library, language labs, computer labs and other facilities commonly found in higher learning institutions in this country.

Students’ Accommodation
To create a comfortable learning environment for the students, the management has built four residence colleges. Three of these are located at the KUSZA Campus, while the other is located at the Kota Campus. There are 38 blocks with a total of 2379 rooms at the KUSZA Campus while there are two blocks with 44 rooms at the Kota Campus.

On average, each room accommodates two students. This conducive environment allows ample space for both study and rest. Overall, these four residence colleges can accommodate approximately 4,800 students. Cafeteria facilities are also provided for both students and staff of UDM.

Sports and Recreation
UDM has a multi-purpose gymnasium for sports such as badminton, squash, volleyball and general exercise. Facilities for other main sports include a hockey field, tennis courts, sepak takraw courts, archery fields and football fields among others.

Library
The main library is located at the KUSZA Campus and can accommodate up to 300 users at a time. Its capacity will increase once expansion work is carried out. The library collection holds nearly 140,000 items including books, journals, magazines and newspapers. There is also a mini library at the Kota Campus.

To provide better service for users, the library collection is organised as follows:

Printed Collection
Non-printed Collection
Published Serial Collection
Digital Collection

At the same time, to ensure users get the latest information quickly, the library has subscribed to 11 database sources, both of domestic and international origin.

ACM Digital Library
OSIRIS
NetLibrary (e-Books)
Islamic Finance
Information Service (FIS)
Proquest
E-Brary
Lexis Nexis Research
CULaw Online
NSTP e-Media
Lawnet OnLine Law Library
Sirim Link

Programme Outline

Faculty of Agriculture & Biotechnology

Bachelor Of Science (Agricultural Biotechnology)
Bachelor Of Food Technology
Bachelor Of Science (Production & Animal Health)

Faculty of Business Management & Accountancy

Bachelor Of Accountancy
Bachelor Of Business Management (Islamic Finance)
Bachelor Of Business Management (Risk Management & Islamic Insurance)
Diploma In Finance
Diploma In Marketing
Diploma In Banking Studies
Diploma In Insurance
Diploma In Human Resource Management
Diploma In Accountancy
Diploma In International Trade

Faculty of Informatics

Bachelor Of Computer Science (Software Development)
Diploma In Information Technology (Multimedia)
Diploma In Information Technology

Faculty of Innovative Design & Technology

Bachelor Of Industrial Design
Diploma In Manufacturing Technology
Diploma In Industrial Design

Faculty of Islamic Contemporary Studies

Bachelor In Islamic Studies (Syariah)
Bachelor In Islamic Studies (Usuluddin)
Bachelor In Islamic Studies (Islamic Outreach/Da’wah)
Bachelor In Usuluddin And Counselling
Bachelor In Social Science (Anthropology And Islamic Outreach/Da’wah)
Bachelor In Education (Islamic Education)
Diploma In Islamic Studies (Syariah)
Diploma In Islamic Studies (Usuluddin)
Diploma In Islamic Studies (Arabic And Arab Literature)
Diploma In Islamic Studies (Dakwah)
Diploma In Islamic Studies (Al-Quran And Al-Sunnah)
Diploma In Islamic Studies (Islamic Administration)
Diploma In Education (Islamic Education)
Diploma In Education (Information Technology)

Faculty of Languages And Communication

Bachelor Of English
Diploma In Teaching English As A Second Language (TESL)
Diploma In Education (Arabic Language)

Faculty of Laws & International Relations

Bachelor Of Law
Diploma In Law

Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Bachelor Of Medicine And Surgery
Bachelor Of Dietetic
Diploma In Physiotherapy
Diploma In Radiography
Diploma In Nursing Science
Diploma In Medical Lab Technology Master (MA) & Doctoral Degree (PH.D)
Islamic Studies (Shariah / Usuluddin / Hadith / Arabic and Islamic Civilization Studies)
Contemporary Studies Program (Anthropology / Sociology / Community Development / Gender Studies)
Management (Insurance / Risk Management / Banking / Finance)
Agriculture and Biotechnology (Animal Cell Biotechnology / Animal Physiology / Animal Nutrition / Plant Physiology / Plant Tissue Culture / Plant Molecular Biology /Plant Taxonomy / Herbal Sciences / Natural Products / Biomedical Biotechnology / Molecular Diagnostic / Plant Breeding / Plant Genetic Resource)