Founded in 2001, the university has the distinction of being the first private university to be established in Kedah (Northern Malaysia), and is a prestigious Science and Technology tertiary institution in the making that has strong research links with foreign institutions.

The university is rated Tier 4 (Very Good) in the 2011 Rating of Malaysian Universities and University Colleges (SETARA) – a rating exercise undertaken by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency at the institutional level for universities and university colleges in Malaysia.

Besides, the university is actively involved in various research work funded by the Malaysian government as part of the effort to drive the cutting edge research and technology development.

The university boasts of enviable start-up facilities for its various courses and excellent student amenities, including accommodation, counseling services, a Student Health Clinic, gym and other sporting and recreational facilities.

As part of the expansion plans, the university is looking for partnership opportunities in the following areas:

  • Articulation of the Biotechnology programme for facilitating credit transfer
  • Research collaboration in the field of Biotechnology
  • Student's mobility programme between the University and UK institutions for short term offshore exposure

For more information, please contact Jade Thum, Manager, Education Intelligence and Partnerships.