Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) or University of Malaysia, Perlis is a public university in Malaysia that focuses on electronic-based engineering. Related fields of engineering that support electronic-based studies are also offered in the university.
University of Malaysia, Perlis – History
UniMAP was established in May 2001 and was first known as Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan Utara Malaysia (KUKUM) or Northern Malaysia University College of Engineering. Its commencing semester in June 2002 comprised of 116 engineering students. Currently though, the school already has about 3000 enrollees and has employed 600 workforce to match this student population.
University of Malaysia, Perlis – Courses offered
The university is known for its balance on theoretical and practical approach. In fact, this is what sets them apart from other schools. The school focuses on not only imparting theories to their students but emphasizes on giving them a practical learning to equip them with the proper skills for them to be effective in their fields of choice and even to be capable entrepreneurs.
UniMAP has eight schools that go in line with their field of focus: School of Bioprocess Engineering, School of Computer and Communication Engineering, School of Electrical Systems Engineering, School of Environmental Engineering, School of Manufacturing Engineering, School of Materials Engineering, School of Mechatronic Engineering, and School of Microelectronic Engineering.
Under these schools, they offer 20 engineering and 2 business courses in their undergraduate programs. Six Diploma programs are also available.
University of Malaysia, Perlis – UniMAP research and buddy system
The university also takes pride in their field of research. Some of the key areas are on Microelectronic & Nanotechnology, Electrical Machine Design and Sustainable Engineering.
Aside from the extensive course offerings and research system, the school employs a system that will help students with their studies and university life. This is the Rakan Pendamping Siswa (RPS) or Students Buddy System. In this system, an academic staff regularly meets with a group of students to discuss academic issues as well as social concerns that interests them. The academic staff will serve as a mentor and will guide these groups of students for the length of their stay in the university.