Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu began as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia’s Centre for Fisheries and Marine Science, located at Mengabang Telipot, Kuala Terengganu. It provided facilities for both students and lecturers from the Fisheries and Marine Science programmes to conduct their practical sessions and also researches.
Eventually, the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science of Universiti Pertanian Malaysia (UPM) in Serdang was transferred to Kuala Terengganu, and the Centre transformed into a branch campus, being renamed Universiti Pertanian Malaysia Terengganu (UPMT) in June 1996. The name of the faculty was also changed to the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology. Also formed were the Faculty of Science and Professional Literature and the Matriculation Centre.
Later on, the Cabinet of Malaysia had approved the establishment of Terengganu University College (KUT) on 5th May 1999 as an associate campus of UPM. Then Terengganu Universiti College was given autonomy on 1st May 2001 and was renamed the Malaysian Science and Technology University College (KUSTEM) on 20th June 2001.
On 1st February 2007, KUSTEM was given the status of a full-fledged university, and with that elevation, it was renamed again and remain to this very day as Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.

UMT is in the district of Kuala Nerus. The campus is strategically located nearby Tok Jembal Beach, Kuala Terengganu, which is in the Industrial Zone of Gong Badak and the Educational Zone of the state of Terengganu Darul Iman. UMT is approximately 25km from the city of Kuala Terengganu and 3km from Sultan Mahmud International Airport, Kuala Terengganu.

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu supports its mission to become a premier center of learning and research by contributing to the progress of humankind, exploring knowledge, creating wealth, and fostering national development. It provides trained manpower with professional skills, high self-discipline, and positive work ethics, producing graduates sensitive to management ideas, responsive to change, and serving as role models for students and the community. Additionally, it serves society through disseminating ideas, seeking solutions to current problems, and establishing relationships with other universities and industries for mutual benefit and national development. The university also aims to become an organized center of research and learning, providing quality services and exploring new technologies. It explores all areas related to science, technology, and natural resource management through research, offering state-of-the-art facilities to support knowledge development, learning, and scholarship. Furthermore, it offers excellent programs of study to meet current and future needs, producing responsible, knowledgeable, confident, and competent graduates. Lastly, it actively contributes to the social, economic, and educational development of the East Coast Peninsula and Malaysia in general through expanded services tailored to the local community.

UMT offers two types of accommodation: On-Campus Residential College and Off-Campus Residential College. The On-Campus Residential College comprises 8 blocks, with 2 blocks designated for male students (At-Tarmizi and Ibnu Hibban) and 6 blocks for female students (Ibnu Maja, Ibnu Abbas, Ibnu Jarir, An-Nasis, At-Thabrani, and Ibnu China). These blocks are named after renowned Hadith Scholars. Rooms are available in three types: four-person, three-person, and two-person occupancy. Newly registered 1st year students are assigned four-person rooms, with room changes permitted only for students with health issues. Blocks characterized by apartments accommodate two or three occupants.
The Off-Campus Residential College, located in Taman Permint, offers 18 house units with rental prices ranging from RM1000, RM750, to RM500. These units are equipped with basic amenities including spacious rooms, toilets, kitchens, beds, mattresses, curtains, and rubber mats. Air conditioning is available in units priced at RM1000. This option is exclusively available to UMT international students. The location is Taman Permint Makmur, Wafq Tembesu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu Darul Iman. International students interested in residing at Taman Permint can contact Mr. Suhayl at 09-6684389 for further details.