Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)

Institution Overview

Background

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) aspires to lead in market oriented academic programmes which are student-focused through experiential learning. The campus is located in Batu Pahat, the southern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The University’s history began on 16 September 1993 with the formation of Pusat Latihan Staf Politeknik (PLSP), which trained experts in various fields of engineering.

On 12 April 1996, PLSP was upgraded and known as Institute Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (ITTHO). Subsequently, through its scientific and technological contributions, ITTHO obtained university status and became Kolej Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (KUiTTHO) on 27 September 2000. On 1 February 2007, KUiTTHO was renamed and became Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM).

The University is committed in its quality management services as proven by the MS ISO 9001:2008 certification awarded by SIRIM.

Vision

Towards a world class university in engineering, science and technology for sustainable development.

Mission

UTHM is committed to generate and disseminate knowledge, to meet the needs of the industry and the community and to nurture creative and innovative human capital, based on the tauhidic paradigm.”

Education Philosophy

The education and training practice in this university focuses on a continuous effort to become the leader in market oriented academic programmes. These programmes are student-focused and are conducted through experiential learning in order to produce well trained human resource and professionals who are catalysts for sustainable development.

Programme Outline

UTHM offers courses that range from diploma to postgraduate levels.

Undergraduate programmes offered at UTHM include Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electric and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Railway Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Technology Management and Business, Technical and Vocational Education, Science and Technology, Engineering Technology and Human Development.

The diploma programmes offered include Diploma in Civil Engineering, Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Diploma in Information Technology, Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology and Diploma in Applied Science.

For postgraduate programmes, UTHM offers Doctor of Philosophy, Master Degree (by Research and by Coursework) programmes on full-time and part-time basis. The discipline areas include Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technical and Vocational Education, Technology Management, Real Estate and Facilities Management, Information Technology, Science, Education and more.

Academic Strength & Teaching-Learning Resources, Recognition & Achievements

• UTHM’s library has 16,000 square meters floor area and can fill as many as 300,000 volumes of collections including 180,000 copies of books, 7,000 titles of thesis, 300 titles of journals, 40 titles of magazine, 20,000 copies of audio-visual material, 27 online database and 4 e-books services.
• Laboratory: A total of 70 laboratories complete with the latest equipment, machines as well as advanced computer software packages.
• Lecture halls: lecture halls, lecture theatres and lecture rooms, tutorial and seminar rooms that are fully air conditioned and equipped with teaching aids.
• All programmes offered by UTHM are fully recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Board of Valuers, Appraisals and Estate Agents (BOVAEA) and other related professional bodies.
• The University has established links with reputable institutions of higher learning in more than 11 countries such as Britain, United States, Australia, Germany, Brunei, France, Indonesia and the Philippines on academic collaborations, student as well as staff exchange, and research.

Student Support Services & Student Development Activities

UTHM provides several support services for its students. Some of the services offered are as follows:

• Orientation programme to familiarise new students with the support services and facilities at the university
• Student accommodation is provided on- and off- campus
• Accommodation facilities include prayer rooms, rest rooms, and guest rooms, group study rooms, photocopying services, cyber café and more.
• Counseling for personal/academic needs
• Welfare services
• The Student Development Centre helps and advises students to discover their full potential and abilities as well as provides necessary guidance to students who face academic problems
• Other international students support services include airport pick up, currency exchange and assistance in banking services, visa application/immigration-related matters
• UTHM provides daily transportation for students staying at University accommodation outside the campus
• A wide range of extra co-curricular activities – over 30 students clubs and societies; and sports and recreational activities that include football, hockey, rugby, netball, softball, squash, badminton, and a gymnasium
• Complete and fully equipped University Health Centre