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University Malaysia Pahang (University of Malaysia, Pahang) (UMP) is a Malaysian government university. It was formerly known as Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan dan Teknologi Malaysia (University College of Engineering & Technology Malaysia) (KUKTEM).

History

UMP was established as a public technical university by the Malaysian government on 16 February 2002. Incorporated under the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 by the Royal Decree of His Majesty the Yang DiPertuan Agong, Kolej Universiti Kejuruteran & Teknologi Malaysia (KUKTEM) was set up as a competency-based technical university, specializing in engineering and technology. The University College of Engineering & Technology Malaysia currently operates on a temporary campus in Gambang, Pahang. The temporary campus was formerly an industrial complex owned by MEC. The university's permanent campus is located in Pekan, which is currently still under construction..

On 8 October, 2006, the Malaysian government has agreed to rename KUKTEM to Universiti Malaysia Pahang. The change of name is because the words 'university college' (Kolej Universiti) tend to give impression to the public that KUKTEM is a "lower standard" institution of higher education compared to other universities such as Universiti Malaya. Many employers also tend to think that KUKTEM graduates are not competent enough as they graduated from a university college and not a full university. Therefore, the change of name is finally granted by the Malaysian government for the sake of the graduates and also to correct the wrong mindset of the public towards the university colleges in Malaysia.

The university consists of 17 departments/units and 7 faculties (some are known as center).

Departments/Units

Human Resource Unit
Academic Staff Development Centre
Audit Unit
International Office
Corporate Communication Unit
Finance Unit
Academic Management Office
Student Affairs Department
Information & Communication Technology Centre
Islamic Center
Knowledge Management Centre
Legal Unit
Marketing Unit
Research Management Centre
CENFED
Office of Development & Asset Management
Quality Unit
Centre for Postgraduate Studies

Faculties

Faculty of Technology
Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering
Faculty of Industrial Sciences & Technology
Faculty of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Faculty of Computer Systems & Software Engineering
Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Engineering
Faculty of Civil & Earth Resources Engineering
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Center for Modern Language & Human Sciences
Centre for Technology Management

Facilities

Facilities provided includes:

Dormitory
- Dormitory in UMP is known as Kolej Kediaman in Malay, or Residence College in literally-translated English. Currently, dormitory in UMP is divided into 2:
  - Student Residence Complex 1 & 3- Original dormitory for students. Consisting of 15 blocks, 8 for male students and 7 for female students. Each block consists of 4 floors, each with 12 rooms, 2 study rooms and washrooms. 4 students are assigned to each room.
  - Student Residence Complex 2 - New dormitory complex consisting of terrace houses. This dormitory complex is given the name Kompleks Kediaman Gambang Perdana. Restricted for male students only. Most of the male students of 2nd year and above are assigned here. This type of residence give special environment for student because student must manage the house provided to them.
  - Student Residence Complex 4 - UMP rented shoplots to accommodate the increasing number of students. It is situated next to Lebuhraya Tun Razak. It consists of three blocks; A,B,C.
  - Student Residence Complex 5 - Apartment style dormitory. First residence complex built in UMP Pekan. It consists of three blocks; A,B & C. Block A is the female dormitory while B & C are for male students. Occupied by mechanical & electrical students because it is easy for them to go to lecture session.
Internet Access
- KUKTEM was the first university in Asia Pacific to provide wireless internet access
  Wi-Fi
  Wi-Fi or Wifi, is a mechanism for wirelessly connecting electronic devices. A device enabled with Wi-Fi, such as a personal computer, video game console, smartphone, or digital audio player, can connect to the Internet via a wireless network access point. An access point has a range of about 20...
  
  for students. Almost all area in the Gambang campus has Wi-Fi coverage, for both students and staffs. In addition, there are also LAN ports for students to connect to internet via LAN cable at strategic locations such as dormitory study rooms and library. Currently, the university fixed the LAN ports in every room in each hostel.
- Malaysia's main ISP (Internet Service Provider), TMNET, also provides wireless internet access service (Requires monthly fee) for individuals who prefer more efficient internet connection in the campus. Known as TMNET Hotspot, it provides a higher speed wireless internet access at few limited locations in the campus for nineteen Malaysian ringgit per month.
Library
Lecture Halls/Rooms
Labs (Separated according to faculties)
Labs are equipped with new equipment which is on pilot scale
Cafeteria
Sport Facilities - field, gym, basketball court, badminton court etc.
Mosque

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