University Overview
Founded in 1979, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (University of Malaysia, Terengganu) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Kuala Terengganu (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Terengganu. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Malaysian higher education institution. Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 46-year-old Malaysian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Malaysian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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medium-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu |
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| Name (English) | University of Malaysia, Terengganu |
| Name (Non Latin) | n.a. |
| Acronym | UMT |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Motto | Terokaan Seluas Lautan, Demi Kelestarian Sejagat Ocean of Discovery for Global Sustainability |
| Colours | Purple, red and gray |
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| Address | Unnamed Road Kuala Terengganu 21030 Terengganu Malaysia |
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(9) 668 4100 |
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(9) 669 7418 |
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