Info UMK

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (English: University of Malaysia, Kelantan) or UMK is a public university located in Kelatan in Malaysia. The formation of the university was mooted during the tabling of the Ninth Malaysia Plan and approved by the cabinet of Malaysia on June 14, 2006. The launching ceremony was held at the end of 2006 by Prime Minister, Y.A.B. Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. The first students were enrolled with the commencement of the June 2007 semester.

The Prime Minister of Malaysia announced the government’s approval to establish a university in Kelantan under the Ninth Malaysia Plan on 31 March 2006.

On 14 June 2006, a Cabinet Meeting approved the establishment of the university. Taglines such as “Entrepreneurship is Our Thrust” and “Entrepreneurial University” are used to promote the philosophy of the university. Studies are grouped into three fields:

• Entrepreneurship and Business ;
• Creative Technology and Heritage;
• Agro-Industry and Science of Natural Resources.

Apart from the three fields of study, emphasis is given to acquiring language and soft skills.

The Growth of the university

• The temporary campus of UMK at Taman Bendahara began its official operation on 1 July 2007 with the registration of 295 pioneering students. On its second year of operation, beginning July 2008, the university registered 332 students.

The first Vice-Chancellor of University Malaysia Kelantan was Prof. Dato’ Ir. Dr. Zainai bin Mohamed, who was appointed on 1 October 2006.

UMK operates in three campuses from its main campus in Bachok, second campus in Jeli and also their temporary campuses in Pengkalan Chepa.

1. Pengkalan Chepa Campus (City Campus)

The campus is expected to operate until the enrollment reaches 2,160 students. Starting from September 2011, the students will be placed at mainly Bachok and Jeli according to the faculty.

Campus facilities Total area

Taman Bendahara - 10,600m2 Hostel - 10,530m2

This campus consists of :

• Faculty of Entrepreneurship & Business (FKP)
• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FPV)
• Centre for Language Studies & Generic Development (PPBPI)
• Institute of Small & Medium Enterprises (ISME)
• Centre for Academic Development & Management (PPPA)
• Corporate Relations Centre
• Library
• The Chancellery
• Registrar's Department
• Division of Academic Affairs
• Bursary
• Department of Information & Communication Technology
• Department of Infra & Services Development
• Lecture Halls
• Lecture Rooms
• Student Activity Rooms
• Studios
• Science, Computer and Language Labs
• Cafeteria
• Surau
• Clinic
• Student Enterprise Centre

2. Bachok Campus

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan or UMK is a university in the state of Kelantan and is the country’s 19th state university. It is located in the Bachok district, near the tourist area of the Tok Bali beach. UMK began operating officially on September 1, 2006. The campus covers an area of 553.8 acrew and is being developed in two phases with the first phase covering an area of 254 acres with the other phase occupying the remaining 300 acres of landspace in the future. Part of the campus is made up of a former paddy plantation which is suitable for development. The area is surrounded by schools, villages and a technical skills development institute.

The campus is divided into eight zones with the First Phase containing the commercial, academic, public spaces and residential zones; whereas the Second Phase will incorporate a sports complex, a park, a staff residential complex, a commercial zone and a Wetland Park.

The main entrance to the campus under the First Phase is through the P2 door with the UMK mosque minaret as the main focus point. The building layout of the campus is pedestrian-friendly, with the buildings being separated from each other at a distance of 400 meters.

The First Phase of the development involves the entrepreneurship and business faculty, the arts faculty, the university’s language centre, the academic administration building, lecture halls and rooms, the administrative building, public spaces; and the Islamic centre and the mosque. This phase currently houses around 2,160 undergraduates and 500 campus staff. The Bachok campus of UMK will be later transformed into a park campus.

3.Jeli Campus

The Faculty of Agro Industry and Natural Resources was stationed at UMK Taman Bendahara in Pengkalan Chepa until 19 January 2012. The faculty has moved to the new campus in Gemang, Jeli. The campus is located on 270 acres that includes the department of sciences and technology of FASA as well as the administrative office. In April 2012, FASA was dissolved and two new faculties formed mainly Faculty of Agro-based Industry and Faculty of Earth Sciences with 900 undergraduates and postgraduates students. There are 74 academic staff of which 41 academic staff are on study leave, 55 non academic staff and 12 international academic staff.

For the September 2012 intake, students’ enrolment is expected to increase to 1500 students for seven undergraduate academic programmes and postgraduate programmes. There is only one building in the campus which is shared with the two faculties and the administrative office. The campus has a hall, library and hostels for the students. Due to the fact that there is only one building for the administration and academic purposes, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has to remain at UMK Padang Tembak. The faculty will move to UMK Jeli soon.

The first batch of FASA of 42 students graduated during the last convocation ceremony in September 2011.

Academic programs and courses

1. Faculty of Earth Science [FSB]

Undergraduate degrees

Bachelor of Applied Science

• Geoscience (SBG)
• Sustainable Science (SBK)
• Natural Resources (SBN)

Postgraduate degrees

Master of Science

• Natural Resources Management
• Environmental Sustainable
• Environment Technology
• Applied Remote Sensing and GIS
• Geological Sciences

2. Faculty of Agro-Based Industry [FIAT]

Undergraduate degrees

Bachelor of Applied Science

• Bioindustrial Technology (SBT)
• Product Development Technology (SBP)
• Husbandary Science (SBH)
• Agro Technology Entrepreneurship (SBS)

Postgraduate degrees

Master Of Science

• Agro-Entrepreneurship
• Bioindustrial Technology
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Natural Resources Management
• Environmental Sustainable
• Environment Technology
• Animal Sciences
• Plant Sciences
• Applied Remote Sensing and GIS
• Aquaculture
• Geological Sciences
• Product development
• Aquatic Animal Health                                                                                            

Doctor Of Philosophy

• Agricultural Microbiology
• Bioprocess Technology
• Bioindustrial Technology
• Mathematics
• Agro-Entrepreneurship
• Natural Resources Science
• Microbial Technology
• Food Biotechnology
• Aquaculture
• Aquatic Animal Health
• Geological Sciences
• Product development

3. Faculty of Entrepreneurship & Business [FKP]

Undergraduate degrees

Bachelor of Entrepreneurship

• Commerce (SAK)
• Tourism (SAP)
• Hospitality
• Health Entrepreneurship (SAW)
• Islamic Banking and Finance
• Retailing
• Logistic and Distribution (SAL)

Postgraduate degrees

Master of Entrepreneurship

• Accounting
• Commerce
• Finance
• Management
• Retailing
• Tourism
• Hospitality
• Health Entrepreneurship

Doctor of Philosophy

4. Faculty of Heritage & Creative Technology [FTKW]

Undergraduate degrees

Bachelor of Heritage Studies

Bachelor of Creative Technology

• Multimedia
• Product Design
• Textile and Fashion
• Visual Communications

Postgraduate degrees

Master of Arts

• Heritage Studies
• Multimedia
• Product Design
• Textile and Fashion
• Visual Communications

Doctor of Philosophy

5. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine [FPV]

Undergraduate degrees

Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

Postgraduate degrees

Master of Veterinary Medicine(Full-time research mode):

• Pathology
• Nutrition
• Anatomy
• Microbiology
• Parasitology
• Physiology

Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Medicine

UMK also provides the following general courses :

Centre for Language Studies & Human Development

English language

• English language
• English for Sciences
• English for Business Communications
• English For Creativity Writing In Arts And Heritage

Third languages

• Arabic language
• Mandarin language
• Siamese language
• Japanese
• Vietnamese
• Khmer language
• Germany language
• France language

Social sciences

• Islamic and Asian Civilisation
• Ethnic Relations
• Malaysian Nationhood & Development
• Philosophy
• Moral and Professional Ethics
• Critical Thinking and Communication Skills

Co-curricular activities like participation in sports teams are also recognised as academic courses and are invigilated by the Centre for Language Studies and Human Development. 

Lyrisc UMK : 

Terbilang UMK

Biru, jingga dan merah warnanya
Semangat sumpah setia
Inovatif, Integriti
Ilmu diterokai

Warisan, budaya, sumber asli
Keusahawanan teras kami
Kekayaan akal dan budi
Mendidik, insan yang sejati

(Korus)

Merintis perubahan terkini
Demi-Mu Yang Maha Pencipta
Merealisasi Visi menjadi realiti
Demi negara tercinta

Relevan, unik dan berbeza
Penjana peradaban bangsa
Janji kami pada semua
Taburi, jasa di mana jua

(Korus)

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
Terbilang UMK