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Institution Overview

Background

UUniversiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was established on 24 November 1994. His Royal Highness the Yang DiPertuan Agong proclaimed the establishment of UMS under Section 6(1) of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971. The ninth public university in Malaysia expanded rapidly since its inception. The physical development of the permanent campus on a 999 acre piece of land began in August 1995. The University’s occupation of the permanent campus started in 1999 and was completed in 2000. In that same year, a branch campus was established in Labuan Island placing two Schools concentrating on International Offshore Banking and e-Commerce. In addition, UMS has three centres of excellence to support teaching, learning and research in the university such as Tropical Biology and Conservation Research Institute, Borneo Marine Research Institute and Biotechnology Research Institute. The Centre for The Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning was also established to support teaching, learning and research in the University. Today, UMS is proud of its 13 Schools that offer 64 degree programmes, with a total enrolment of more than 13,000 students.

Philosophy
An education that is based upon the principle of believing in God and in the development of students who are progressive, disciplined, integrated and balanced in their intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual outlook, and who will contribute towards the well being of the society and nation.

Mission
Universiti Malaysia Sabah strives to achieve academic excellence in various fields by gaining international recognition through teaching and learning, research and publication, social services and a balanced specialisation of knowledge and personal development of students resulting in high productivity and quality in the context of society and nation.

Vision
Universiti Malaysia Sabah strives to be an innovative university of global standing.

Motto
‘Strive To Excel’

Excellence in aspirations and pursuits will be the driving force and the main goal of Universiti Malaysia Sabah whereas gaining recognition at the international level will be the pinnacle of its achievement.

Programme Outline

Postgraduate and Undergraduate courses offered by the various schools are described below:

School Of Science and Technology

• Aquaculture*
• Biotechnology
• Conservation Biology
• Environmental Science
• Geology
• Industrial Chemistry
• Marine Science*
• Mathematics with Economics
• Physics with Electronics
• Plant Technology
• Mathematics with Computer Graphics

* These programmes are conducted by the Borneo Marine Research Institute.

School Of International Tropical Forestry

• International Tropical Forestry
• Nature Parks and Recreation
• Wood Fiber Technology and Industry
• Plantation and Agro Forestry

School Of Food Science and Nutrition

• Food Science and Nutrition
• Food Technology and Bioprocessing

School Of Engineering and Information Technology

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Software Engineering
• System Management

School of Social Sciences

• History
• Geography
• Sociology and Anthropology
• Communication
• Industrial Relations
• International Relations

School Of Psychology and Social Work

• Industrial and Organisational Psychology
• Youth and Community Development
• Counseling Psychology
• Child and Family Psychology
• Social Work

School of Arts Studies

• Music Studies
• Creative Art Studies
• Visual Arts Studies

School of Education and Social Development

• Education with Science
• Education with Social Science
• Education with Economics
• Education with TESL*
• Sports Science

* TESL = Teaching of English as a Second Language

School Of Business And Economics

• International Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance Management and Banking
• Hotel Management
• Marketing
• Accountancy
• Economic Planning and Development
• Monetary Economics
• Human Resource Economics

School Of Medicine

• Medicine

School Of Sustainable Agriculture

• Horticulture and Landscape
• Crop Production
• Livestock production

Labuan School Of International Business And Finance

• International Finance
• Offshore and International Banking
• International Marketing
• International Financial Economics
• Islamic Financial

Labuan School Of Informatic Sciences

• Multimedia Technology
• e-Commerce

Research Institutes (Centre of Excellence)

Borneo Marine Research Institute
Research Focus

• Marine Conservation
• Physical Oceanography
• Marine Aquaculture
• Seaweed Farming
• Marine Biotechnology
• Mariculture (Seaweed)

Tropical Biology and Conservation Research Institute
Research Focus

• Biosystematics and Biodiversity
• Ecological Processes
• Bioprospecting and Natural Product Chemistry
• Nature Tourism
• Taxonomy (Biosystematics)
• Conservation Biology
• Natural Resources

Biotechnology Research Institute
Research Focus

• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Environmental Conservation
• Nutraceuticals
• Pharmaceuticals
• Plant Biotechnology
• Marine Biotechnology
• Food Biotechnology
• Medical Biotechnology
• Other areas in collaboration with relevant facilities and research centres

Centres

• Centre for Postgraduate Studies
• Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning
• Centre for Co-curriculum and Student Development
• Centre for Management of Research and Conferences
• Centre for Research and Entrepreneurial Development
• Centre for Consultancy Services and Training
• Centre for Natural Disaster Studies
• Centre for Material and Minerals
• Centre for Student Information Systems
• Centre for Artificial Intelligence
• Centre for Academic Advancement
• Centre for Rural Development and Education
• Centre for Remote Sensing and GIS Units
• Psychology and Social Health Research Unit
• Ethnography and Development Research Unit
• Media and Education Technology Unit
• UMS External Fund Management Unit

Facilities

Library
The built-up area of the general library is 20,000 square metres with a collection of 200,000 books that is increasing. In addition, the library also subscribes to more than 26 online databases (Digital Collection). These consist of about 320,389 journals, magazines, handbooks and proceedings. Besides the digital collection, the library also subscribes to 75 electronic journals. With the setting up of ‘1 MegaLab’ which houses 500 units of high technology thin client computers with internet services, users have access to the world of knowledge and information technology.

Residences
The accommodation consists of terraced houses and apartments. Residential blocks called ‘Kampung’ A, B, C, D and E are within the University’s campus area. There are also four residential blocks situated outside the University campus and are within the perimeter of UMS. Every residential block has a warden appointed from among the staff members and rooms are modestly furnished.

Co-Curriculum Facilities
Universiti Malaysia Sabah has an impressive sports complex. It caters for the recreational and sporting needs of students and staff alike. These facilities include tennis, soccer, rugby, netball, hockey, badminton, basketball, volleyball, racing, jogging, athletics and aerobics.

Bank Facilities
Bank facilities are available within the University’s campus. A branch of a local bank each is located at the heart of the University and ‘Kampung E’ with ATM facilities.

One Stop Centre (OSC)
The one Stop Centre (OSC) houses the academic, bursar and student affairs service counters under one roof to provide convenient and systematic services to students. It is strategically located near the bus-stop, lecture halls, bank, library, stationery outlets and cafeteria. Universiti Malaysia Sabah-Outdoor Development Centre (UMS-ODEC) UMS-ODEC provides a variety of adventurebased experiential learning programmes for its clients to discover their true potential, to understand the real meaning of teamwork and to test their skills in leading and managing people in a challenging situation.