University of Technology Sarawak

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University of Technology Sarawak
Universiti Teknologi Sarawak  (Malay)
University College of Technology Sarawak, Sibu.JPG
Main building
Former name
University College of Technology Sarawak
TypePublic university
Established1 April 2013; 8 years ago (2013-04-01)[1]
ChairmanAnnuar Rapaee
ChancellorAbdul Taib Mahmud
Vice-ChancellorKhairuddin Ab Hamid
Pro-ChancellorAbang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg
Location
Sibu
,
Sarawak
,
Malaysia

2°20′28″N 111°50′36″E / 2.34111°N 111.84333°E / 2.34111; 111.84333Coordinates: 2°20′28″N 111°50′36″E / 2.34111°N 111.84333°E / 2.34111; 111.84333
Websitewww.uts.edu.my

The University of Technology Sarawak (Malay: Universiti Teknologi Sarawak), abbreviated as UTS, is a Malaysian public university located in Sibu, Sarawak. Established in 2013 as University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS),[2] it is the first university in Sarawak owned by the state government.[3] In 2021, it was awarded full university status from the Ministry of Higher Education.[4]

History[]

The university was established in 2013, as "University College of Sarawak" (UCTS). It is the first university in Sarawak owned by the state government.[5] Phase I of the project was constructed by Hock Peng Organisation with Naim Engineering as joint venture partner.[6]

In 2015, the university became the first university in the world to receive platinum award for Green Building Index (GBI). The university building uses 50% less energy comparing to a typical building, using technologies such as LED bulbs with motion sensors, harvesting rainwater for ponds, air-conditioning, flushing toilets, and gardening.[7]

In September 2016, Hock Peng Organisation completed its construction of "Unicity", a commercial area that contains hostels to cater the needs of the university students, a hotel, department store, supermarket, and 80 units of shophouses.[8] UCTS held its inaugural convocation on 8 October 2016 with 100 graduates. During the occasion, UCTS announced its first chancellor, the Governor of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud.[9] Since 2017, the university planned to set up its own science and technology park.[10]

In January 2021, the university become wholly owned by Yayasan Sarawak, the statutory body under the government of Sarawak.[11]

In May 2021, UCTS was named one of the seven most beautiful campuses in Malaysia by a high society magazine, Tatler Malaysia.[12]

In November 2021, UCTS was upgraded into full-fledged university as "University Technology Sarawak".[13]

Organisation[]

As of 2018, UCTS had 140 academic staff and 120 support personnel. Out of 140 academic staff, 30% of them were PhD holders. A total of 1,800 students were enrolled. A total of 300 graduates were produced in 2016 and 2017.[14]

Academic profile[]

Schools[]

  • School of Foundation Studies[15]
  • School of Engineering and Technology[15]
  • School of Business and Management[15]
  • School of Built Environment[15]
  • School of Computing and Creative Media[15]
  • School of Postgraduate Studies[15]
  • University Courses Services Centre (UCSC)[15]

Student life[]

Since 2021, the university offers UTS Foundation Scholarship where it covers RM 10,000 of tuition fees for each successful applicant. UTS Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships will bear 50% off of tuition fees for those pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies.[16] UTS Bursary Scheme was also launched to cover 80% of the tuition fees for B40 (household income between RM 3,000 to RM 6,275) and M40 (household income between RM6,276 - RM13,148) groups who wished to study at UTS, limiting to 100 bumiputera and 100 non-numiputera students.[17]

References[]

  1. ^ "UCTS upgraded to full-fledged university, huge achievement for Sarawak". The Borneo Post. 23 November 2021. Archived from the original on 23 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  2. ^ Hasnah Jusid (23 November 2021). "Taraf universiti penuh, UTS satu pencapaian besar untuk Sarawak (UTS as full-fledged university is a significant achievement for Sarawak)" (in Malay). Bernama. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Universiti Teknologi Sarawak Lakar Sejarah Universiti Milik Penuh Kerajaan Sarawak (University of Technology Sarawak creates history for being the first university wholly owned by the Sarawak government)" (in Malay). UKAS. 10 November 2021. Archived from the original on 23 November 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  4. ^ Luqman Muhammad (10 November 2021). "Sarawak kini miliki universiti sendiri, pacu pendidikan tinggi negeri" (in Malay). TVS. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  5. ^ "VICE CHANCELLOR'S MESSAGE". UCTS. Archived from the original on 16 January 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  6. ^ "PM to perform earth-breaking of UCTS project". The Borneo Post. 6 September 2012. Archived from the original on 4 June 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  7. ^ Chua, Andy (6 March 2015). "UCTS gets highest rating in Green Building Index". The Star (Malaysia). Archived from the original on 5 December 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Hock Peng Opens Unicity Sibu" (PDF). The Borneo Post. 13 September 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 February 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  9. ^ "UCTS appoints Taib chancellor at inaugural convocation". The Borneo Post. 9 October 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  10. ^ "UCTS plans to set up Science and Technology Park at Sibu campus". The Borneo Post. 4 February 2017. Archived from the original on 8 June 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  11. ^ "Yayasan S'wak now wholly owns UCTS". The Borneo Post. 30 January 2021. Archived from the original on 5 June 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  12. ^ Boon, Peter (14 May 2021). "Sibu's UCTS one of Malaysia's seven beautiful campuses, says high society magazine". The Borneo Post. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  13. ^ "University Technology Sarawak to be launched tomorrow". Dayak Daily. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  14. ^ Boon, Peter (18 March 2018). "Making UCTS a first choice university". The Borneo Post. Archived from the original on 3 June 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g "Schools". UCTS. Archived from the original on 23 November 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  16. ^ Chua, Andy. "Sarawak govt announces scholarships through UTS in bid to make education affordable, accessible". The Star (Malaysia). Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  17. ^ Moh, Jane (10 November 2021). "CM unveils bursary scheme for B40, M40 group students to study at UTS". The Borneo Post. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.


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