HISTORY
 UiTM Kedah was officiated on 1st October 1997 by YB Tun Daim Zainuddin, the Finance Minister. It started its first operation in November 1997 with 162 students and 25 administrative staff. The total of 162 students were recruited to follow apprenticeship programs consisting of Diploma in Accounting, Diploma in Public Administration, Diploma in Business Studies and Diploma in Banking. |
The campus spans an area of 350 acres in Mukim Bujang (between Semeling and Merbok), which is located about 14 kilometers from Sungai Petani and was developed based on the approval of the 6th Malaysian Budget Plan with a total of RM38.4 million. The establishment of this campus is based on the main plan which considers the maximum capacity of 7000 students.
ABOUT UiTM
Motto
Usaha, Taqwa, Mulia
(Endeavour, Religious, Dignified)
(Endeavour, Religious, Dignified)
Vision
To establish UiTM as a Globally Renowned University of Science, Technology, Humanities and Entrepreneurship
Mission
To lead the development of agile, professional bumiputeras through state-of-the-art curricula and impactful research
Philosophy
Every individual has the ability to attain excellence through the transfer of knowledge and assimilation of moral values so as to become professional graduates capable of developing knowledge, self, society and nation
Objectives
- To expedite accessibility to higher education
- To provide world-class education
- To offer competitive academic programmes that fulfil market needs, spearhead national development and promote global prosperity
- To produce well-balanced, entrepreneurial graduates who are globally competent
- To strengthen the internationalisation of values via enhancement programmes
- To sustain organisational excellence through effective and efficient governance
- To champion impactful research through stronger research ecosystem
- To strengthen strategic alliance with alumni and industries
- To provide cutting edge ecosystem conducive for academic advancements
- To regulate cost-effective financial practices towards organisational sustainability
Shared Organisational Values
ESI
- Excellence
- Synergy
- Integrity
At UiTM, we uphold three enduring shared organisational values: Excellence, Synergy and Integrity. These shared values shape our strategies, ensure productivity and sustain our role in nation building as we head towards becoming a globally renowned university by 2025.
Personal Values
I-DART
- Ilmu (Knowledge)
- Disiplin (Discipline)
- Amanah (Trustworthiness)
- Rajin (Diligence)
- Tanggungjawab (Responsibility)
I-DART are five important guiding principles that support UiTM’s shared organisational values. Aligned to UiTM’s mission and vision, they underpin the decisions we make and the work we do.
Client Charter
For all clients of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM):
- Students
- Academics and Staff
- Parents
- Industry, and
- Stakeholders
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All the basic needs for learning, teaching and research, as well as the surrounding environment fulfill the requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, the Ministry of Education and professional bodies;
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All academic programmes are approved, managed and administered in accordance with the university’s rules and procedures;
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All academic qualifications are recognised by the government, and fulfil the needs of the industry and the relevant professional bodies;
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The conferment of degrees is carried out within the stipulated period after fulfilling all the necessary requirements;
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Excellence in academic achievements is identified and duly awarded each year;
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All proposals and official reports are acted on within a period of one week;
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Be accessible at all times to provide to the community; and
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Provide professional and customer-friendly services.
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UiTM will provide services in accordance with the client charter as practised by the respective entities, namely, the faculties, branch campuses, divisions, institutes, centres and units.
Client’s Responsibility
As a means of ensuring that UiTM is able to implement the Charter efficiently and effectively, we seek the cooperation of our clients to:
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Understand the rights of clients under the charter;
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Observe all relevant regulations, directives, rules and guidelines;
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Utilise all available facilities in a responsible manner.
Universiti Logo
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The logo incorporates four main colors:
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Universiti Song
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UiTM DI HATIKU
Wujudmu di sini di tanah anak merdeka Bagai obor ilmu memayungi putra-putrinya Pelopor hidup, budaya bangsa, agama, negara Pembentuk akhlak manusia agar jadi sempurna Ku yang melangkah ke sini ingin mempelajari Rahsia di muka bumi dengan cara hakiki
Tunjukkan aku jalan ilmuMU untukku menuju Destinasi cita-cita negara dan bangsaku Majulah bangsa Maju negara Berkat usaha jaya MARA Kami berikrar akan berjasa Hingga kita Berjaya...demi bangsa Watikah yang ku miliki kan ku semat di hati Janjiku pada pertiwi untuk menabur bakti Ku sempurnakan seikhlas hati membela negara Doa restu ayah bonda ku untuk mu semua UiTM...Usaha Taqwa Mulia |
WAWASAN SETIA WARGA UiTM
Bersatu kita warga UiTM
Kita bangsa perkasa Taat dan setia ku untuk negara Penuh semangat waja Kita...Jangan mudah terlupa Pengorbanan perjuangan anak bangsa Kita...Jangan mudah terleka Kemajuan keamanan yang ada Kita...Berterima kasih Pada pemimpin-pemimpin negara Kita...Rasa penuh bersyukur Kerahmatan, kemuliaan dariNya Kamilah Pendokong, pewaris bangsa Kamilah Pendaulat, bangsa Malaysia Kamilah Warga berwawasan Untuk negaraku |