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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.

In consistent with the government’s objective and aspiration to develop the skills of Bumiputera in various fields, the university functions as a catalyst in developing the economic and education of the locals specifically in the state of Kedah and northern area.
 
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.

GOVERNANCE

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ABOUT UiTM

Tagline

UiTM di Hatiku

Motto

Usaha, Taqwa, Mulia

Vision

A premier university driving Professional Bumiputera.

Philosophy

We trust that Allah SWT bestows individuals with talents, interests, and inclinations who, when holistically nurtured, trained, and developed through transparent knowledge generation, transfer, and integration, coupled with the embodiment of Islamic values, are capable of championing individual, societal and national transformation.

Mission

To elevate the knowledge, ‘adab’ (ethics and virtues), and expertise of Bumiputera in fostering an entrepreneurial spirit through advanced curricula, talent development, impactful research, and industry synergy, contributing to the nation’s prosperity and global well-being.

Objectives
  • To expand access to higher education.
  • To provide world-class advanced education.
  • To offer academic programmes that meet the evolving industry needs for national progress and global prosperity.
  • To foster leadership qualities among holistic, versatile, and entrepreneurial graduates to be globally competitive.
  • To empower the internalisation of UiTM philosophy and values through character development programmes and role models.
  • To be at the forefront of leading edge scholarly knowledge through impactful and sustainable research, innovation, and commercialisation.
  • To expand networks through synergy with alumni, industry, academia, community, and government to empower the strategic focus areas of the university.
  • To champion organisational excellence through effective and efficient governance, aligned with the global sustainability agenda.
  • To provide conducive infrastructure and a leading-edge digital ecosystem.
  • To generate income and manage resources and finances efficiently, transparently, with integrity, and effectively for 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.

Universiti Logo

 

The logo incorporates four main colors:
  • Dark Blue shows the maturity of an institute of higher learning, which offers different levels of study.
  • Purple symbolises excellence in global knowledge.
  • Yellow represents the sovereignty of the Malay kings and the struggle of the Malays in an effort to take the national education towards excellence.
  • White shows the sacred and pure knowledge offered to the students.
  • The overall shape of the logo maintains the original shape in order to retain the identity of UiTM as the font of knowledge.

 

Universiti Song
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

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