Institution Profile

Background

UNITEN is a private university with a Government Link University (GLU) status; wholly owned by TNB. UNITEN operates on two campuses; the main campus is in Putrajaya and the branch campus is in Bandar Muadzam Shah, Pahang.

The main campus is located in the south of Kuala Lumpur. It is adjacent to the administrative centre of the Federal Government of Malaysia, malls, hotels and resorts. The Putrajaya campus offers courses in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Economics and Energy Economics. Meanwhile, the branch campus, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Campus (KSHAS) in Bandar Muadzam Shah, Pahang offers courses in Accountancy, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource and Business.

UNITEN is the first Energy University in Malaysia that aspires to become a globally competitive energy-focused university by emitting the best of Malaysia and Asia university traditions. It is known as a serious player in the academic world with its vision to be a leading global energy university that shapes a sustainable future. This is proven through its top academic excellence achievements.

Over the past years, the world has seen the stunning transformation of UNITEN in pursuit of academic excellence which has improved its reputation. Being granted Tier-5 in SETARA 2017, UNITEN has successfully positioned itself as a globally competitive energy-focused university. SETARA is a rating mechanism to measure the performance of undergraduate teaching and learning in universities and university colleges in Malaysia. UNITEN has also been granted Self-Accreditation Assessment which serves as a testament of a reliable quality assurance system is in place within UNITEN to systematically review its own academic programs. Apart from that, obtaining this Self-Accreditation Status implies the empowerment and trust laid upon UNITEN by MQA to certify its own courses.

The university has also improved its standing in university rankings. In the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asian University Rankings, UNITEN is ranked 234 th in 2019. The university also appears for the first time in the 2019 QS World University Rankings at #701-750 and in the 2019 QS Top 50 under 50 Rankings (World) at #101-150. In the 2019 QS World University Rankings by Subject in Engineering and Technology, UNITEN is ranked 398 th . In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, UNITEN is ranked #801- 1000 in 2019. Under the same ranking system, UNITEN is ranked #201-250 in Asia, 14 th in ASEAN and 8 th in Malaysia.

UNITEN is making a steady progress towards becoming the tertiary education institution of choice in the region. In support of nation-building through education, UNITEN has been very critical in employing the state-of-the-art facilities, sophisticated infrastructure and world-class teaching faculties in order to enhance a dynamic and vibrant learning environment. To date, the university has produced over 30,000 graduates from its diploma, degree and post- graduates programs. Furthermore, the employability rate of UNITEN graduates is 94 percent after six months upon completion of studies. These are the indications that UNITEN graduates are highly sought-after by the industry.

In addition, UNITEN strives to advance knowledge and learning experience through research and innovation that will best serve human society. This is verified through its energy focused projects such as solar and biodiesel powered vehicles which are currently being developed in order to achieve its goal by 2020. Moreover, the 2016-2020 Research Roadmap has clearly identified research worthy areas that will keep UNITEN relevant and at a competitive pace.

Students enrolled in UNITEN can enjoy various world-class facilities. UNITEN has seven affordable and comfortable apartment buildings in its campuses. There is an on-campus health and medical centre at the main campus, while at the branch campus, medical treatment can be obtained at the nearby Muadzam Shah Hospital. The libraries provide 24-hour study area for students to use for discussion, study and research. The University also provides high speed on campus Wi-Fi for students besides around the clock security services to ensure the safety of UNITEN community.

For students who love sports and recreational activities, UNITEN provides various sports facilities such as a mini stadium, an impressive sports arena that meets the requirements of national level athletics competition, an Olympic sized swimming pool, tennis courts, football fields and a gymnasium. The latest addition is the Sports Arena, which has 11 indoor courts for futsal, netball, sepak takraw, basketball and volleyball.

In terms of financial supports, UNITEN offers a wide variety of scholarships to ensure that every student has access to an affordable tertiary education. One of the scholarships is the UNITEN Global Scholarship that is made available to selected International Students who choose to study in UNITEN. The scholarship offers USD1,000 off from the tuition fee.

UNITEN is a distinctive, thriving academic community which makes a clear and immediate impact though its alliance with a global audience and a modern world of employment and entrepreneurship. The University aims to change lives – of individuals and communities - for the better.

In a world where nothing ever stays the same, we all need to change, evolve, succeed and change again. That’s what we do. Be BOLD and do the same. Together we’ll achieve more. In UNITEN, we create a future perfect for you; you GRADUATE WITH HONOUR. GRADUATE A CEO.

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Y. Bhg. Prof. Ir. Dr. Kamal Nasharuddin bin Mustapha Vice-Chancellor , Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) PUTRAJAYA- Effective 5 May 2015, Yang Berbahagia Prof. Ir. Dr. Kamal Nasharuddin bin Mustapha is officially the new Vice Chancellor of Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), which makes him the 4th Vice Chancellor for the university, replacing Yang Berbahagia Dato' Seri Prof Mashkuri bin Yaacob, whose contract ended on 31 December 2014. The election of Professor Kamal as the new Vice Chancellor was finalized by the Board of Directors of UNITEN, taking into consideration his academic experiences, research and his past management portfolio in UNITEN. In addition, his engineering background is parallel with UNITEN’s portfolio as a university well known for its engineering programmes. It is hoped that this new election will propel UNITEN into a new higher level, continuing UNITEN’s enhancement plan in research and innovation as well as enhancing the academic quality of the lecturers and students. Professor Kamal, who was born and bred in Machang, Kelantan, received his PhD in Structural Fire Engineering in 1995 from University of Aston, Birmingham UK. He obtained his Honours Degree in Structural Engineering 1987 from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland UK, while his first degree was obtained from University of Sheffield, UK. Professor Kamal was once the Dean of College of Graduate Studies (COGS) from 2010 to 2011 before he was elected the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs, Alumni and Management) since March 2011 to 4 May 2015. Prior to joining UNITEN, Professor Kamal was the Director of UNITI Sdn Bhd (1996 – 1999) at Tanjung Agas, port Dickson. On January 2001 until August 2003, he was promoted as the Chief Executive Officer of Kolej UNITI Port Dickson. His leadership persona is evident with the various national positions, among which, the President of Majlis Sukan IPTS Malaysia (MASISWA), Director of Yayasan Canselor UNITEN, one of the evaluator panels for Engineering Accreditation Council since 2007, Chairman for the Program Standard in MQA 01 Area 5 and IEM-SWO Technical Committee on Design Standards for Concrete Structures, IEM from 2007 to 2010. As an academic member, Professor Kamal is known to be active in various forensic engineering and civil engineering researches. Congratulations to Prof. Ir. Dr. Kamal Nasharuddin bin Mustapha for his new designation!