As in 2013, Malaysia has the following higher education opportunities for secondary students:

1) 414 Private colleges
2) 37 Private universities
3) 20 Private University-colleges
4) 1 Public University-college
4) 7 Foreign branch campus
5) 20 Public universities
6) 24 Polytechnics
7) 37 Public Community Colleges

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is a government-funded public university in Malaysia with a two objective. 1) to become a world class research university by producing outstanding Science and Technology graduates and top-notch research. 2) to fulfil Malaysia's national aspiration as a public university by producing quality graduates for various needs and industries as well as performing various social obligations expected by its many stakeholders. UTM also share an important objective with other Commonwealth universities, that is to promote and develop academic excellence at various levels. Since its establishment as a technical school in 1904 and subsequently a full fledge university on 1st April 1975, UTM has committed itself to developing and enhancing various academic and professional programmes in the area of science and technology. Having produced more than 200,000 technical graduates and qualified professionals over the years for local industries and government agencies as well as for multinational companies all over the world, UTM has been regarded as Malaysia's premier institution of higher learning in Engineering and technology and has at times been nicknamed the MIT of Malaysia. UTM has now two campuses. Its 1,222 hectare main campus is situated in the town of Skudai, Johor, located at the Southern tip of the Malaysian peninsular. Its older 18 hectare branch City Campus is situated at Jalan Semarak in the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. With a strength of 1,731 academic staff and supported by 2444 management and administration staff, UTM strives to become a world-class institution of excellence through creativity.Academic Strengths Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is one of the leading universities in Malaysia that has created a respectable reputation in the development of science and technology. It is a prestigious institution that continuously makes on impact in the scientific and technological field through the unified and concerted efforts of its dynamic and proactive staff and students. Through its reputation for innovative education and cutting-edge research, UTM is proud to be at the forefront of the education of technologists and professionals. UTM has more than 20,000 students on its main campus in Johor and more than 4,500 in its Kuala Lumpur City Campus. In order to provide greater access to academic excellence, UTM also has about 5,000 students registered in its distance learning and part-time programmes. The increasing number of research done and smart partnerships established with other leading research and academic institutions both local and abroad has assisted UTM in maintaining its competitiveness in providing relevant education and training for all its students. To date, UTM has won 148 research medals and awards which include the National Young Scientist Award, the National Inventor's Award, Expo Science and Technology From that, 55 international awards were received from Switzerland, South Korea, Germany and the United States of America. UTM is proud to be a centre of excellence through its dedication to develop science and technology to compete in the global arena. Our dedicated professionals and technical staff provide support to the postgraduate programmes and continuing education, as a preparation to meet the challenges of the millennium, UTM has established many centers of excellence and world class laboratories such as the Institute of Environmental & Water Resource Management, Ibnu Sina Institute of Fundamental Science, Chemical Engineering Pilot Plant, Aeronautics Engineering Laboratory and Marine Technology Centre. Centre of Advanced Software Engineering, Advanced Information Technology Institute, Institute of High Voltage and High Current, Wireless Communication Centre and the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. Programme Outline Together with extensive international academic collaborations (more than 50 institutions throughout the world), UTM is capable of offering competitive and exciting bachelor is degrees and postgraduate programmes. Now, the University has a wide range of more than 160 programmes in Engineering and Technology served by committed faculty members with broad international exposure, Recognized internationally for its engineering, and science and technology programmes, UTM offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the following faculties: • Faculty of Biomedical Engineering • Faculty of Biosciences & Bioengineering • Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering • Faculty of Civil Engineering • Faculty of Electrical Engineering • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering • Faculty of Built Environment • Faculty of Computer Science & Information System • Faculty of Education • Faculty of Geoinformation Science Engineering • Faculty of Management & Human Resource Development • Faculty of Science UTM also has a College of Science and Technology in its City Campus in Kuala Lumpur that trains diploma level students, mainly in engineering and technology. Other academic centers such as the International Business School and the Business and Advanced Technology Centre serve as the postgraduate and continuing education centers for executives and professionals. All programmes are recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and all professional programmes are fully accredited by the respective professional bodies such as the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (ISM) and Malaysian Institute of Architect. Academic Facilities and Resources The various facilities available in the university are as follows: • An IS019002 Certified library which probably has the most comprehensive collection of science and technology resources which comprises books, journals, reports, directories, statistics, audio-visuals and the most up-to-date electronic databases on various topics in the country, The wealth of electronic resources in the collection includes e-journals, e-books, e-newspapers, e-thesis, e-references, e- examinations papers and others. • The Centre for Information and Communication Technology (CICT) which has the largest computer hall in the country CICT also supports more than 2,000 internet-connected computers available to all students in open-access computer laboratories throughout UTM, in the library and in residential colleges. • The Health Centre which offers a wide range of services, including outpatient, minor surgeries, examination and isolation ward for students who need special medical attention. Dialysis and dental services, with complete facilities are also available, • Fully air-conditioned lecture halls and rooms. • Well-equipped engineering and science laboratories and workshops as well as digital language laboratories Sports facilities - UTM has a sports complex complete with squash courts, badminton courts and an indoor games hall. UTM also provides football fields and facilities for tennis, sepaktakraw, basketball, volleyball, rugby, football, hockey, equine, archery, wall climbing and water-sports. The majority of the courts are located in the vicinity of the residential colleges. On-campus accommodation for about 20,000 student and 200 apartments for students with families, Student Support Services and Student Development Activities Student support services are provided and managed by the office of Student Affairs. The university aims to provide students with an environment for learning and personal development. The office of Students Affairs acts as a one stop agency for services related to health, accommodation, financial aid, students' general welfare and more, UTM encourages student activities through various clubs and societies. Student activities include leadership development programmes, entrepreneurship, study tours, organising seminars, workshops, forums. debates, sports and community services. The University's Student Support Service Unit offers professional counselling by fully qualified and experienced counsellors who work within a strict code of confidentiality. There are approximately 50 catering outlets across the campus, including air-conditioned restaurants, cafeterias, fast-food restaurants, sidewalk cafes and open air hawker-style cafes selling variety of food including traditional Malay, Chinese, Indian, Thai. Middle-eastern and Western cuisines. The University also provides transportation services for students to commute from their on- campus residential colleges or off-campus accommodation to classes. For financial services, there are two banks with more than ten ATMs operating in the campus. For international students. The following support services are provided: • Visa and immigration assistance • Student Pass • Guaranteedon-campusaccommoda+ion for single students • Preferential accommodation for family apartments • Airport reception and welcoming programmes • Orientation programmes • Study visits to interesting places in the country • English Language programmes • Social activities such as family day, picnic outings and tours. Recognition and Achievements UTM is pursuing a more dynamic role in R&D and its academic programmes at postgraduate level reflects this. Many centres of excellence in strategic knowledge disciplines have been created and nurtured by UTM to conduct research, postgraduate teaching and consultancy. They also foster greater international research collaboration with faculties and institutes around the world to expand UTM expertise in new areas such as Nanotechnology, Phytochemical, Bioprocess Engineering, Bioinformatics, Biomedical, ICT, Environmental and Advanced Engineering. Some research work are conducted in collaboration with top universities around the world, such as the University of Cambridge, Universite de Nantes, Harvard University, Denmark Technical University, Cranfield University and Imperial College London.
 

157 graduates received undergraduate degrees and 1,856 received diplomas at the convocation ceremony held here at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Skudai on November 27, 2005.


The graduates were from 14 UTM's cooperative program centers from all over Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has collaboration with 26 private colleges with almost 6,843 students Through this cooperative programs
This program started in 2001 has now graduated more than 10,000 diploma and degree graduates.