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 YOUR PATHWAY TO INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE STUDYING IN CONTENTS MALAYSIA

Malaysia is a beautiful and way, you will experience the peaceful country that will best of both worlds when Welcome to Universiti Putra Malaysia most certainly promise you choose to pursue your 5 you an enriching living education in this charming 6 and studying experience. and exotic country. 7 Blessed with a vibrant Malaysia’s population 8 economy, Malaysia exceeds 30 million and 05 consists of two regions – the country experiences Welcome to Campus Life Peninsular Malaysia and tropical weather year- Universiti Putra 11 East Malaysia, which are round with temperatures Malaysia 13 separated by the South ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) 15 China Sea. It is unique to 32ºC (90ºF). The Malay 16 when it comes to the Language (Bahasa Melayu) 09 17 diversity of its people for is the national language, but Campus Life 19 here, the Malays, Chinese, English is widely spoken by Indians, Ibans, Kadazans almost all Malaysians. Academic Life and other ethnic groups live 23 in harmony under a single Malaysia is currently 24 identity as Malaysians. This ranked the world’s 11th 25 plural society is made up of most preferred study 32 people with different races destination by UNESCO. 36 and faiths who speak a With more than 30 years of 41 variety of mother tongues, experience in international - Faculty of Agriculture 44 and yet, each ethnic group education, and with close - Faculty of Forestry 46 practises a great deal of to 100,000 international 48 respect and tolerance students currently studying - Faculty of Economics & Management 50 toward each other, a fact in Malaysia, education in - Faculty of Engineering 52 which has made peace Malaysia is taken seriously - Faculty of Educational Studies 54 and stability a popular by its government which 21 Academic - Faculty of Science 56 trademark of the nation. has a vision to turn the - Faculty of Food Science and Technology 58 The multiculturalism that is country into a high quality Life - Faculty of Human Ecology 60 unique to Malaysia has also educational hub for - Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication 62 made it home to hundreds international students. - Faculty of Design and Architecture 64 of colourful festivals which The country’s Ministry of 101 - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences 66 are celebrated in grandeur Higher Education closely Life After - Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology 68 throughout the year. monitors all institutions to Study - Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences 70 ensure that they adhere to - Faculty of Environmental Studies 72 Known for their warm and the highest standards. As - Faculty of Agricultural Science and Food (UPMKB) 74 friendly nature, living among a result, many reputable - Institute of Bioscience 76 Malaysians and partaking in foreign universities from - Institute of Advanced Technology 78 their way of lives will be an countries like the United - Institute of Gerontology 80 experience you will cherish States, the United Kingdom, - Institute of Mathematical Research 82 for as long as you can Australia and New Zealand - Institute of Agricultural and Food Policy Studies 84 remember. have opted to set up branch - Halal Products Research Institute 86 In Malaysia, a wonderful campuses in Malaysia, or 112 Contact Us - Institute of Social Sciences Studies 88 balance between enter into collaborations - Institute of Tropical Agriculture 90 modernisation and traditions with Malaysian institutions. - Institute of Tropical Forestry & Forest Product 92 can be clearly observed, Studying in Malaysia does - Putra Business School 94 even in bustling cities like not only mean you stand Kuala Lumpur. The modern to obtain quality higher Life After Study 97 Malaysia’s famous towering education at an affordable skyscrapers are beautifully rate; it also translates to The UPM Alumni Centre 99 contrasted with traditional you having one of the best wooden houses built on cultural experiences in the Contact Us 101 stilts found in villages. Either world. WELCOME TO INTRODUCING MALAYSIA MALAYSIA

form a platform for an Located approximately has more than 26,000 unparalleled cultural 22 kilometres from students enrolled in its 71 learning experience. Malaysia’s capital city, bachelor, 7 diploma and 47 Students pursue broader Kuala Lumpur, UPM is postgraduate programmes interests through on- at the Masters and PhD campus activities, from Research universities levels (with more than student politics and (RU) in Malaysia that is the arts, to sport and deeply committed to the Except for the diploma socialising. discovery and distribution programmes which are of knowledge. Founded offered exclusively at As a multidisciplinary in 1931 and known UPM’s branch campus in university, UPM is very internationally as one of Bintulu, Sarawak all other sensitive to the needs the more distinguished courses are offered at the and progress of the universities in the region, main campus in Serdang, its academic disciplines Selangor. Knowledge is Message from The environment and economic climate, subsequently include Engineering the core of all activities at Vice Chancellor responds to the changes. Agriculture, Forestry, UPM, as depicted in its Academic standards at motto “With Knowledge It is with great pleasure that UPM are internationally Medicine & Health We Serve” and our tagline I invite you to join Universiti recognised, with research Sciences, Economics is “Agriculture Innovation Putra Malaysia (UPM), and academic programmes & Management, Life”. By upholding this one of the world’s dynamic are carefully designed to Engineering, Educational philosophy in the execution higher learning institutions. provide students with an Studies, Science Food of all its endeavours, UPM After experiencing intellectually stimulating Science & Technology, aims to inspire its academic 83 years of exciting education, and to satisfy Human Ecology, community towards challenges, Universiti the needs of the industry Modern Languages & teaching and research Putra Malaysia (formerly and community in Malaysia Communication Design & excellence; and ultimately known as Universiti and internationally. Architecture, C omputer towards the material and Pertanian Malaysia), is Science & Information spiritual betterment of now renowned as one I have no doubt that Technology, Biotechnology society. UPM possesses of the leading centers of your experience with & Bimolecular Sciences, all the necessary qualities learning and research at UPM will be enriching, Environmental Sciences, to be at par with renowned the international level. both personally and and Agriculture & Food local and international professionally. I wish you Sciences. higher learning institutions UPM offers international the very best in your quest and your decision to join students the opportunity for academic excellence A multidisciplinary UPM will promise you a to study at its beautiful and advancement. university that has a world of opportunities that lush green campus, 83-year history, UPM will certainly enrich your life located in; Serdang, “With Knowledge We is strategically located and future. Selangor (main campus), Serve” within the Multimedia and Bintulu, Sarawak, Super Corridor (MSC), a East Malaysia (branch Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mohd Malaysian Government campus). We provide Fauzi Hj Ramlan designated zone designed world class services Vice Chancellor, UPM to propel Malaysia into the and convenient facilities information and knowledge which help our students era. As one of the largest to achieve excellent universities in Malaysia, academic success. Hosting UPM is also a key-player international students from in contributing to the more than 60 countries, growth of learned and UPM encourages cultural skilled human capital in learning diversity which the nation. UPM presently

5 6 HISTORICAL SPEARHEADING MILESTONE URBAN AGRICULTURE

Universiti Putra Malaysia the College of Agriculture basic division: the Faculty Pertanian Malaysia was The Prime Minister of UPM’s agriculture-based or around town or city, and as well as research. Apart which sits on 1108.103 in Serdang merged with changed to Universiti Putra Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib research is known for the involves animal husbandry, from that, the action plan the Faculty of Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Faculty Malaysia by the former Tun Razak was once quoted focus placed on current aquaculture, agro-forestry also includes initiatives established as the School University of Malaya. Dr. of Forestry, Faculty of Prime Minister, Tun Dr. as saying that sustainability and pressing issues such and horticulture. According to refocus on innovation, of Agriculture in 1931. The Mohd. Rashdan bin Haji Agriculture, and a Division Mahathir Mohammad, as a of food security was among as production, processing, to FAO, food security entrepreneurship, school was located on a Baba, the then principal of of Foundation Studies. With strategic gesture to portray the nation’s top priorities biotechnology, green exists when a nation has industrial networking 22-acre piece of land in the College of Agriculture the world moving towards the status of UPM as a toward achieving the technology, sustainable all accesses to food that and globalisation. The Serdang and offered two Malaya, was appointed as the era of technological centre of higher education national targets set for the resource management, could satisfy the needs and strengthening of industrial programmes - a three- innovations and growth, capable of providing year 2020. It is in response port-harvest losses, food preferences for an active links in the form of research year diploma programme by virtue of the provisions Universiti Pertanian to such food security safety and traceability. In and healthy life. Through and consultancy, advisory of Section 18 of the Malaysia was steadily especially in science and issues that Universiti Putra fact, the plan launched by urban agriculture, the services, technological course in Agriculture. In Universities and University laying its foundation to information technology. Malaysia began venturing availability of fresh, home- transfer and innovation into food security through of UPM, Prof Dato’ Dr Mohd grown food products is ensures a mutual exchange 1947, the school was Colleges Act, 1971. become the nation’s its indisputable niche in Fauzi Ramlan, to set up enhanced, thus providing of skills and knowledge declared the College of foremost agricultural agriculture. a Food Security Centre for the health and nutritional that possess the potential Agriculture Malaya by Sir university. In the early this year is in response to needs of each household. to enhance the growth Edward Gent, the then 1,559 students, Universiti 80s, UPM extended its As a university that serves the government’s call for Urban agriculture also and success of urban Governor of the Malayan Pertanian Malaysia had area of studies to include as a catalyst in the growth aggressive food security provides economic savings agriculture in Malaysia. Union. The establishment of the nation’s agricultural initiatives. With the increase for those who produce their of Universiti Pertanian in July 1973 in the three Technology (S&T). In sector, it is only natural for of urban population in own foodstuffs, and can Food Security Centre’s Malaysia came about when central faculties and one 1997, the name Universiti Universiti Putra Malaysia Malaysia, the issue of urban serve to effectively address role in coordinating the (UPM) to take a serious food security becomes urban poverty, as well as university’s commitment to interest in the nation’s food more relevant. The need to food insecurity. urban agriculture is therefore security agenda. UPM ensure affordable, reliable inevitable. In its efforts to started out as a school of and stable supply of food In UPM’s Strategic Plan promote urban agriculture agriculture in 1931 and has products to Malaysia’s urban 2014-2020 which is and contribute toward food since provided the nation population calls for urban expected to be launched in security of the nation, UPM with some of the best minds agriculture which UPM is 2015, a dedicated action has set far-reaching goals in agriculture trained in spearheading through its plan for agriculture is that are expected to take tandem with the institution’s Food Security Centre. Urban included which would see the university to a whole aggressive involvement agriculture is the practice the university embarking on new level of educational and in research, innovation of cultivating, processing strengthening its agricultural research excellence in the and commercialisation. and distributing of food in academic programmes

7 8 CAMPUS LIFE

Being a student at UPM offers the best of times one can ever hope to enjoy in campus life. The environment here may be relatively peaceful and quiet, with soothing green nature surrounding you wherever you turn. But there will always be something to interest or excite you and your friends for there is no end to what UPM has in store for you. The education you get here is of the highest quality and it is offered in a international students from more than 60 different countries within its campus. Come > FEEDBACK

Anas Ahmed Sahad Iraq Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

‘We are living in a culturally stimulating and student orientated city (located near to Kuala Lumpur city, Putrajaya, Sepang) which creates the perfect atmosphere. In UPM, I meet many interesting people from different countries.’ > FEEDBACK

Karen Luzak Austria

Austria-Belgium-Malaysia Exchange 2014

‘An extensive network of support services, social activities and facilities are available in UPM to provide a healthy and conducive lifestyle for students. Apart from my academic learning, I also gained knowledge of the local language and culture in Malaysia.’ supporting its students Putra Student Portal as is a great way to stay in their sports initiatives. the main gateway for the knowledge, teaching and connected with people and CAMPUS UPM’s commitment to students to access their learning, research and be informed of the many sports can be seen by personal information easily administrative functions. activities. Web sites and the dedicated block with a single login. This This network is accessible many medium of social for athletes, built at ICT service is available to from within the campus media are also actively FACILITIES the University’s Sixth students who are provided and a lifetime email facility used College. UPM also has a with a username and is provided for students as swimming pool, a sports password when they enroll. well as a 20MB storage and co-curricular activities pharmaceutical amenities complex with a main capacity per student for outside the campus. his or her coursework UPM’s covered bus-stops provision of effective health events, a multipurpose and homepage. Students are equipped with fans, and dental services to all hall (for indoor games are provided with a smart lights and notice boards to registered students and such as squash, netball, card that can be used as maximize student comfort. staff. Among facilities and sepaktakraw, volleyball, a matric card, library card, services available at the basketball), a golf course, e-purse and ATM access. centre are medical, dental, an equine park and much The card also doubles as x-ray, physiotherapy, more. a health card containing ambulance service, the student’s health record. Accommodation dispensary, laboratory etc. The computer laboratory University Agricultural Cosy and comfortable is can be easily accessed Park the way to describe the by students to do their Set up in 2001, the Park on campus residential coursework, internet is designed to facilitate colleges which can on-site teaching and accommodate up to campus requirements. learning and to conduct 70% of the total student Food research in agriculture. population. The university There are many choices The Park provides Sultan Abdul Samad housing complex offers of cafeteria, restaurants Arts and Culture Centre students with actual Library about 160 units of modern and food stalls available (The Sultan Salahuddin practical assignments in an Spacious, large and fully apartments to house within the campus and Abdul Aziz Shah Cultural ecosystem that serves as air-conditioned, the two- married postgraduate in the surrounding IT Facility & Arts Centre) an ideal training ground. block Sultan Abdul Samad students. For those w ho neighbourhood. Food can UPM’s IT infrastructure The Sultan Salahuddin Library houses individual prefer to live outside be obtained at any hour, provides a range of Counselling services Abdul Aziz Shah C ultural meeting rooms, discussion the campus, there are for, besides the cafeterias facilities and services to through E-bika Website & Arts Centre provides a rooms, an auditorium and many residential areas at faculties, many eat-outs assist students with their This interactive website platform for students to can easily accommodate in the vicinity available in the vicinity are open IT-related needs. Wireless provides counselling undertake cultural activities Campus Newsletter & more than 2,000 students at reasonable rents and 24-hours. Among well- hotspots and access to the service to students without and performances, which Bulletin at any one time. Designed are convenient, safe and known fast-food joints Internet and other online the need for them to have are staged at the main The Tribun Putra is a to support students’ easily accessible by public available in the vicinity resources including Library a face-to-face session hall with a capacity to quarterly published learning and research transportation services. are McDonalds, Kentucky e-resources/e-journals and with a counsellor. It works accommodate about 2,800 newspaper by UPM and activities, the library is a Fried Chicken to name a student portals are readily along the concept of online people. The Experimental is available in print and few. available throughout communications using Theatre alone can house online for students to Amenities knowledge in both printed the university. internet chat and real time more than 600 spectators keep abreast of campus Basic amenities available and electronic formats. communication which at any one time. The happenings. It features the within the campus include To date, it has over half offers students Centre allows students to latest on academic news, a million books on the privacy and peace of mind showcase their talents, weekly activities, sports, shop, optical shelves, bound journals, when ‘airing’ their problems skills and cultural diversity. entertainment, current shop, bicycle shop maps, audio recordings, and issues. affairs and everything and workshop etc. The else that happens on cooperative book store and slides. Students can the campus. Bulletin sells reference books, conveniently access the Transportation Uniputra is a quarterly stationery as well as latest research materials Students’ transportation bulletin featuring articles, groceries. There is also a and information – 3,000 inside and outside of Health & Welfare updates and information campus bookstore where print journals, 40 online campus is well taken All international students and is sent to the student’s students can get books databases containing care of via the UPM can access outpatient clinic email address. These related to their courses of over 36,000 full text coach services. Each services provided at the publications help students study. online journals - and WiFi student is expected to pay University to keep tabs on what’s facilities. approximately USD 20 Health Centre which is ICT Library happening within and per semester for unlimited located within the campus. UPM is a 21st century without the campus and rides. UPM’s Student The health centre provides campus connected Affairs Division has also a comprehensive array Sports & R ecreation Student Portal Website allocated more than 20 of health services and UPM’s sports facilities The Information communication system university buses to cater is well-equipped with are numerous and are Technology Department and ICT infrastructure that to students’ academic modern facilities and aimed at encouraging and developed the unique allows for speedy and

13 14 UPM UPM SEEKERS OF KNOWLEDGE

Living away from home -

for many - can be a cultural shock, especially in a multi-cultural environment such as UPM.

This is home within the

experience that students will want to take away with them when they graduate. The exposure going to be an experience accommodation before children. Each unit has tw o UPM is a universal garden of knowledge… here is stimulatingly fun that will change your coming to Malaysia as bedrooms with reasonable and throughout your stay outlook; it is more than fun, apartments and rooms rental rates starting from students from over 60 countries come here to at UPM, you will enjoy it is freedom that will shape in residential colleges RM550 to RM 1900 per interacting with your your future not only as one are limited. The cost of month. acquire a world-class education peers, making decisions, with knowledge but also accommodation can vary establishing friendships, as an exceptional human from USD 100-600 a Off-campus Private balancing studies, and Residential Homes Students from over 60 being. month. Afghanistan Libya Uganda making the best of things UPM students may choose countries around the world Japan Syrian Arab Republic Fiji - these experiences will The on-campus Residential Colleges to stay off campus for are part of more than Singapore China Pakistan stand you in good stead accommodation provides There are 17 residential their convenience and 26,000 student population Algeria Macedonia Ukraine when you later take on the great value-for-money colleges on campus that comfort. There are many in UPM, enriching what Jordan Taiwan Gambia challenges of your calling and is situated in close can accommodate up to private housing areas in is already a unique Somalia Cocos (Keeling) Island Palestin and career. proximity to campus 70% of the UPM student the vicinity of UPM that and culturally diverse Bangladesh Maldives United Arab Emirates facilities, transport and population. The housing offer reasonable rentals community. Kazakhstan Tanzania, United Republic Of Germany In terms of other important consumer option varies from single such as in Taman Seri Serdang, Seri Kembangan, The attraction does not lie South Africa Colombia Philippines accommodation, UPM services. There are two (2) rooms to double rooms that Brunei Darussalam Mauritania United States endeavours to provide types of accommodation can accommodate up to Balakong, Taman U niversiti in only the pursuit of UPM’s Indah, Bukit Serdang, academic excellence, but Kyrgystan Thailand Ghana comfort, security and within the UPM campus four students at any one Sri Lanka Cote Divoire Puerto Rico convenience. The living which are available for time. Serdang Jaya, Serdang also in the opportunity to Baru and Bangi. Rental experience a whole new Cambodia Mauritius Uzbekistan quarters are designed to international students Kenya Turkey India rates vary depending on environment, observing exude a warm homely which include student University Housing Sudan the location and size of the cultural differences, Djibouti Russia feeling that lets students apartments which Complex Cameroon Myanmar property, and deposits are enjoying Malaysian focus on their studies comprise 2-bedroom and The University’s housing Korea usually about 1-2 months’ Turkmenistan Indonesia with peace of mind. If the 1-bathroom apartments complex comprises 160 Swaziland Egypt Rwanda student feels the need (unfurnished/semi attractive and modern rent, while the public reasonable cost of living Canada Nigeria Yemen to call home, be assured transportation service and taking in the incredibly furnished), and residential apartments. These Laos Tunisia Iran that UPM has all the colleges, which comprise apartments are intended exciting sights, sounds and Sweden Ethiopia Saudi Arabia connections to help you service to and from the beauty of a nation blessed twin sharing rooms for married postgraduate Chad Oman Zimbabwe get in touch with your loved with common facilities. international students University. by geography and nature. ones. We can assure you International students are who are accompanied that living on the campus is advised to reserve their by their spouses and

15 16 INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT

UPM’s In tern atio nal share experiences, individual student. Students Safety Student Association network and integrate residing on-campus should before they enter Malaysia. Student safety is taken (UPMISA) with fellow students. have adequate money seriously at UPM in order to cover living expenses, the Malaysian Embassy/ to keep everybody safe on To improve the During the year the clothing, books, travelling High Commission overseas campus. To ensure this, international students’ International Students and others. Estimated cost to non-citizens to enable UPM ’s security personnel experience the Association provides of living is about them to enter Malaysia patrol the campus round University has formed a variety of visits, RM1,500.00-RM2,000.00 after the visa is approved the clock and are always an International activities and social (USD 400-USD 530) by the Immigration on hand to offer assistance per month excluding Department of Malaysia. when and where Students Association, events including visits meals. Most facilities and For further information necessary. which offers an to some of Malaysia’s amenities are readily on the immigration extensive list of social most popular available on campus and procedures and student Entertainment & programme throughout heritage and tourism its vicinity, making studying pass application, the Shopping in UPM a breeze. international student can UPM ’s main campus is your academic attractions. The visits contact the International a 20-minute drive away year. UPMISA is are partially subsidised Airport Pick Up and Division, UPM. from Kuala Lumpur, the an association for by UPM to provide all Orientation for New capital city of Malaysia and international students international students Students Culture the central location of the studying at UPM. with the opportunity The International Division The Malaysian culture is nation’s top entertainment, provides airport pick an amalgamation of all the shopping and cultural The association to participate in the up services for new different ethnicities that are outlets. aims to foster good events. international students. An found within the country. relationship am ong all orientation programme At UPM , the cultural Currency international students Cost of Living is also organised before diversity is further enriched The monetary unit of the The cost of living for of U PM by organising classes begin every new by the many nationalities country is Ringgit Malaysia international students semester. of almost 4,000 foreign and is written as RM. The various interactive studying at UPM is students who are enrolled exchange rate is valued programmes and relatively low compared to Visa and Student Pass in U PM. at USD 1 = RM3.02 but activities. Attending international standards. It Effective January 1, 2014 these events is also depends very much on the all new international from time to time. Foreign needs and lifestyle of the an opportunity to students must obtain a currencies can be exchanged at banks and licensed money changers.

Part-time Employment Students are not encouraged to work either part time or full

Chancellor’s permission. This applies only to full time local undergraduate students. Regulation on part time employment for international students is based on procedures issued by the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

17 18 STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS

UPM is a This is the way to strive for Martial Arts Associations/Clubs Association of Arts, excellence, an opportunity There are several types of Thanks to its multi-cultural Culture and Rakan Muda Uniputra (Seni Tari) holistic campus, for students to tap their martial arts that students mix, UPM has encouraged Malaysia is a land of talent, discover their can choose from and be the format ion of various different cultures, races, (PENTAS ) one where potentials and harness it part of the association clubs and societies to religions and ethnicity and knowledge is to their advantage. The on the campus. Silat, bring students together this potpourri of people University has put in place a unique Malay form of to interact and build is an inherent aspect of Club dispensed to the a number of extracurricular martial arts that dates camaraderie all in the the campus. This plus the highest degree activities that are just as back centuries that focus spirit of fun activities. fact that UPM is home important as academic on spiritual development Students are to choose to a large percentage of Club and where success. as well. Apart from that, from a list of clubs that foreign students allows there are a number of may interest them. more opportunity for students are Sports Clubs other martial arts clubs students to mix, learn and exposed to Students can make use that students can join and (Pandu Puteri) Club understand their common of the sports complex, have fun. Association of QKP Student values without harping a diversity of which is equipped with a on their differences. Here activities to main stadium for track and Cekak Malaysia Key National Honour students celebrate their Kalshektra)Club Malaysia UPM cultures by participating in stimulate their purpose hall for indoor various activities such as games and other facilities UPM dances, performing arts, thinking, agility designed to develop well- Sarawak music, literature, poetry, and character rounded students. Lincah UPM visits to interesting places Sabah and festivities. building beyond Pool Gayung the classroom. Rugby Fields Sendang

Sepak Takraw, Netball, Karate-Do Lincah Tennis, Table Tennis, Karate Courts

19 20 ACADEMIC Students who study at UPM can be certain to receive a high quality education. A good measure of the quality of education is the University’s performance in external quality assessment (e.g. LIFE AACSB accreditation and TEAC accreditation). UPM has more than 1800 academic staff dedicated to teaching and research, and many are recognised RESEARCH IN UPM > FEEDBACK www.rmc.upm.edu.my Universiti Putra Malaysia knowledge acquired over enjoys the distinction of more than eight decades of university, UPM is well Ibrahim Wasiu Arolu its existence. Nigeria universities in Malaysia, a facilities, labs and multiple probiotic technology PhD candidate in Genetics and Breeding, Institute status that the University At UPM, students learn research centres to produce of Tropical Agriculture carries with honour and in a research-driven (FDM) pride. While its forte is environment in which they society and industry. This agriculture, understandably is made possible through Cellulose OilPalm Fibre My coming to Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) for because of its proud history interaction with lecturers research collaborations and as a pioneering agriculture who are undertaking synergistic partnerships experience that has given me great joy. In terms school established in 1931, ground-breaking research with industry. The university of academic and literacy skills, UPM provides UPM is today a multi- projects. To make the receives a grant of measurement of dry me an ideal learning environment to improve my disciplinary institution of research efforts more RM90 million from the rubber content problem solving, inter-personal relationship and higher learning and an focused, the University government, which is critical thinking skills. The school campus gives outstanding research hub, Management has set the used for multi-disciplinary Microbial Compound me an opportunity of meeting and studying under attracting researchers, research focus into clusters; research besides creating reputable professors and academic staffs who are scientists and scholars from the right environment for passionate, diligent, and professional. all over the world. Over UPM Research Clusters: students to carry out quality the decades, UPM has 1. Agriculture and Food (AF) research. This has yielded Agent And Growth My exposure to outstanding research facilities in cemented its reputation 2. Applied Sciences and some exciting discoveries, Enhancer (Oil Palm) UPM has put me in a favourable position with my for research by achieving Engineering (ASE) most notably ZAPPA – colleagues from other parts of the world. As a post spectacular results through 3. Biosystems and rice seeds germination Soluble Fertiliser ground breaking research Biotechnology (BB) goes beyond the four walls of the class room. The outcomes in various 4. Business, Economics and which promotes plentiful Educational Kit campus is full of fascinating and excellent facilities Governance (BEG) for research, sport, and recreational activities, won it numerous national 5. Environment and Energy generated about RM23.7 Extract and being a student at UPM has given me the and international awards. (EE) million in sales and boosted opportunity to meet people from different parts of These achievements are 6. Forestry and Biodiversity the production capacity the world. the result of a culture of (FB) of rice farmers in the 7. Humanities and Nation country and region. Other curiosity, motivated by a Building (HNB) notable UPM developed Grass enables me to relate and interact with people of willingness to challenge 8. Halal Sciences and commercialised products & different cultural, religion and social background, the unknown and push Management (HSM) technologies are; Propagation and serves as an avenue for me to widen my beyond the bounds of 9. Health and Well Being horizon, accommodate and integrate well with known knowledge and (HWB) Wastes people of vast culture and values. wisdom. Most of all, it 10. Mathematical Sciences culture adapted is a commitment to the and ICT (MSICT) and Bio-Plastic creation of new frontiers 11. Materials Sciences and in research. UPM today Technology (MST) Wastes ranks among the top most Strain prestigious universities in the region, testimony to the precious legacy of

24 Faculty of Science and Management) (Agricultural and Biosystem) www.escience.upm.edu.my (Nutrition and Community STUDENT MOBILITY (Human Development and Health) (Mechanical) (Honours) Information Technology) - Major Biology (Environmental and (Aerospace) - Major Mathematics Faculty of Modern Occupational Health) PROGRAMME - Major Statistics Languages and (Process and Food) - Major Physics Communication - Major Chemistry www.fbmk.upm.edu.my Faculty of Computer Universiti Putra Malaysia’s b) Short-term programme Faculty of Forestry (Computer and - Major Industrial Chemistry Science and Information Global Student Mobility (2 weeks or more) http://www.forr.upm.edu.my Communication System) - Major Petroleum Chemistry Communication Technology Programme is designed to c) Internship programme drum) Music - Major Material Science www.fsktm.upm.edu.my encourage students from (2 weeks to 6 months) Science Faculty of Educational - Major Instrumentation - English Language universities abroad to do d) Industrial Training / Studies Science - Malay Language and Science short-term academic-related Research (2 weeks or Science Technology www.educ.upm.edu.my Linguistics - Computer System stints at UPM. The aim is more) Undergraduate Education (Honours) - Malay Literature - Multimedia to offer opportunities for Programmes and Park Science (Physical Education) - Major Chemistry - English Literature - Software Engineering international students to The 16 Faculties of - Major Biology - Computer Network advance their understanding There are many options of UPM offer a wide range Faculty of Veterinary (Guidance and - Major Physics Languages) of Malaysia, to expand their courses you can choose of degree and diploma Medicine Counseling) - Major Mathematics - Mandarin Faculty of Biotechnology knowledge and experience, from when you come to programmes, and www.vet.upm.edu.my - Major Statistics - Arabic and Biomolecular cultural understanding, UPM. Since this is a non- Exchange students should (Teaching of Bahasa - French Sciences maturity, and to foster graduating programme, view a listing of courses Medicine Malaysia as a First Faculty of Food Science - German www.biotech.upm.edu.my lifelong relations with credit transfer may be offered by individual Language) and Technology Malaysia through the friends arranged (subject to faculties and select the Faculty of Economics www.food.upm.edu.my Faculty of Design and (Honours) Biotechnology they make during their terms and conditions) course that best suits their And Management (Teaching of English as a Architecture stints here. UPM has more upon completion of the interests or needs. www.econ.upm.edu.my Second Language) and Technology www.frsb.upm.edu.my (Honours) Biochemistry than 180 Memorandums programme. UPM has of Understanding (MoUs) Faculty of Agriculture (Home Science) (Food Studies) Architecture (Honours) Microbiology to foster student exchange courses that international http://www.agri.upm.edu.my programmes with students can choose if they Administration (Agricultural Science) Faculty of Human Architecture (Honours) Cell and universities from all over are passionate about nature Science Ecology Molecular Biology the world, and each year, and wish to develop a better Faculty of Engineering (Moral Education) www.eco1.upm.edu.my (Industrial Design) hundreds of international understanding of Malaysia’s Science www.eng.upm.edu.my Faculty of Environmental students come to UPM from environmental treasures. (Human Resource Performance) Faculty of Medicine and Studies different parts of the world. (Agribusiness) (Civil) Development) Health Sciences www.env.upm.edu.my (Human Development) www.medic.upm.edu.my Types of Student Mobility Leisure & Sport (Aquaculture) (Electrical and Electronics) Environmental Science Programmes at UPM Studies (Biomedical Science) and Technology a) Exchange programme Conservation (Animal Science) (Chemical) (3 months to 1 or 2 (Human Development (Dietetic) Environmental Management semester(s) ) (Malay Art of Self-Defence)

25 26 Faculty of Agriculture Institutes Postgraduate Programmes without Date/Duration Cost/Fee and Food Sciences Management Programmes (With Credit Fees Every two years/14 days Tuition fee not required (Sarawak Campus) /www.econ.upm.edu.my Technology Thesis) (Curriculum and Instruction) but registration fee will be www.btu.upm.edu.my www.itma.upm.edu.my There are various Linguistics (without credit Venue imposed by the University. www.eng.upm.edu.my postgraduate programmes (Educational Administration) fee) Faculty of Agriculture Candidates are required Science and Food Policy Studies with thesis available in to cover their travelling, Studies ikdpm.upm.edu.my UPM. Please refer to (Educational Psychology) Communication (without Cost/Fee medical, accident and www.educ.upm.edu.my the School of Graduate credit fee) The cost, which is insurance expenses. 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27 28 Please refer to the Faculty Programme Learning perfect platform for foreign exchange rate). international equine aspects of biodiversity, Contact Person Accommodation charges of Engineering for further Outcome students to have a hands- Candidates are required industry ecology, behaviour and Prof. Dato’ Dr. Abdul Rani will be waived if there is details. 1. Participants attain on and unique experience to cover their travelling, 2. Participate in the daily conservation of Bahaman a reciprocal agreement Contact Person knowledge and skills of Malaysia as a land that’s medical, accident and management of a horse indigenous Malaysian Email: [email protected]. between the universities. in tropical forestry and truly Asia - a melting pot insurance expenses. A fee 3. 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29 30 Cost/Fee Faculty of Educational Date/Duration/Venue Programme 1: Studies 2 weeks between July and How to Apply One week comprising 1. Malay Language September each year Interested students can DEGREE STRUCTURE- activities included in Week Summer Courses download the application 1. Estimated cost per The fortnight-long Cost/Fee form (w ww.intl.upm.edu. individual: RM 3000.00 ‘Interesting Contextual USD 2000.00 (includes my) from our web site (USD 1000.00)* This does Malay Language programme fee, at www.akademik.upm. UNDERGRADUATE not include travel cost, Learning Programme’ accommodation, food and edu.my. In addition to medical and accident is an innovative local travel but excluding our application form, we (Academic D ivision) insurance. *(subject to language learning air ticket. Candidates also require additional PROGRAMME experience. The course are required to cover relevant documents, www.akademik.upm.edu.my exchange rate). employs a number of their travelling, medical which include: exciting outdoor and accident insurance a) Acknowledgment of Programme 2: language learning expenses. Please refer to nomination from the Academic Division Graduation, Convocation Science and Information Semester 2 (February) Two weeks as above. aspects such as basic the Faculty of Educational home university The16 faculties at UPM Ceremony Management, Technology Lecture 7 weeks Estimated cost per vocabulary and Studies for further details. b) Recommendation offer a variety of academic and General Administration Mid-Sem break 1 week individual: RM 10,000 sentence building, letter from the home programmes to meet and Finance. and Biomolecular Sciences Lecture 7 weeks (USD 3500.00)* for pantun, gurindam, Contact Person: university the current needs. The Revision week 1 week two weeks including all syair and various Dr. Fadzilah Abd Rahman self-accreditation status The following is the list of Studies Final exam 2 weeks expenses for local travel to dialects of the Malay Language and Humanities academic transcripts awarded to UPM has faculties in UPM: Semester Break 10 weeks Sabah and Sarawak (East Language. What makes Education Department (subjects /courses that Science and Food (UPMKB) Malaysia). The maximum it even more exciting is Faculty of Educational have been completed) offering of high quality Bachelor 5 Years number of participants for learning Malay in Studies academic programmes UPM practices the (186 Credits) every session is 20 and Malaysia with Universiti Putra Malaysia Application submission and highlight UPM as Medicine semester system, with the minimum is 10. This opportunities to practise Email: [email protected]. and further enquiries: an excellent research two semesters for every does not include travel what you learn with edu.my Head of Administration, university in the nation. Management academic session. Each Medicine cost, medical and accident native speakers of the www.educ.upm.edu.my Academic & semester consists of insurance. *(subject to language. International, The Academic Division fourteen weeks of study Bachelor 3½ - 4 Years Universiti Putra Malaysia provides support related Studies and students w ill be (120 Credits) exchange rate). Programme Learning (UPM), Selangor Darul services on academic evaluated via on-going Outcome Ehsan,43400 UPM matters-Senate evaluation inclusive of a Diploma 3 - 3½ Years Contact Person The Basic Malay Language Serdang, Malaysia. Management, Curriculum and Technology (90 Credits) Associate Prof. Dr. Nobaya Learning Programme for Tel : +603 8946 7446 / Management, Student Ahmad International Students: 7972 / 6050 Fax : +603 Intake and Admission, Semester 1 (September) Deputy Dean (Academic & 8942 6469 Course Registration, Languages and Lecture 6 weeks International) a) prepares students for Email : [email protected]/ Lecture Scheduling Communication Mid-Sem break 1 week Email: [email protected]. study in Malaysia or for [email protected] and Final Examination, Lecture 8 weeks edu.my them to stay in Malaysia in Website : www.akademik. Preparation of Final Health Sciences Revision week 1 week Tel: 603-8946 7069 / 7052 the future; and upm.edu.my Examination and Final Final exam 2 weeks b) to learn the Malay Examination Results, Architecture Semester Break 5 weeks language and at the same Electronic Student Record, time, to be exposed to and get hands-on experience of Malay and Malaysian culture.

31 32 Faculty of Economics Faculty of Science - Malay Literature, 4 years The UPM Bachelor Degree University English Test and Management 3½ years Date of (except Bachelor degree MUET or a TOEFL score (Honours) - English Literature, (Honours) Microbiolog, Education (SPM ); of at least 550 or a 4 years Major in 3½ years 4 years Acceptance Medicine and Medical score of 6 in the IELTS - Biology, 4 years All application must Doctor) is given the Bahasa Malaysia in SPM / examination AND 4 years - Mathematics,4 years Languages (Honours) (Cell and its equivalent - Statistics, 4 years Major in Molecular Biology), Head of Administration, requirements for the Administration, 4 years - Physics, 4 years - Mandarin, 3½ years 4 years Academic & Cumulative Grade Point equivalent which programme i.e. attaining - Chemistry, 4 years - Arabic, 3½ years International, 1st is recognised by the the required grades in Faculty of Engineering - Industrial Chemistry, - French, 3½ years Faculty of Environmental Floor, Administration (CGPA) Malaysian Government SCIENCES / ARTS as 4 years - German, 3½ years Studies Building, Universiti Putra and approved by the (Civil), 4 years - Petroleum C hemistry, Malaysia, 43400 before 3.750 – 4.000 University Senate; and Bachelor programme 4 years Faculty of Design and Science and Technology, 1st March for September First Class Honours (Electrical and - Material Science, 4 years Architecture 4 years Intake. Application Malaysian University Electronics), 4 years - Instrumentation Science, received after the closing 3.000 – 3.749 (H onours) English Test (MUET) 4 years 3 years Management, 4 years date will be considered Second Class Upper equivalent which is (Chemical), 4 years for intake of the following Honours recognised by the Bachelor of Science With Architecture, 4 years Faculty of Agriculture semester. 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33 34 > FEEDBACK DEGREE STRUCTURE- Dr. Show Pau Loke POSTGRADUATE UPM’s PhD alumni from Faculty of Engineering. Presently employed as Assistant Professor, University of Nottingham. (School of Graduate Studies) www.sgs.upm.edu.my “My experience at UPM was amazing and meaningful because I was elected to become the Students’ Representative for two terms, once when I was an undergraduate and again when I was doing my postgraduate studies. I spent 6 Universiti Putra Malaysia Master Degree without years at UPM which saw me through my undergraduate degree in Process and (UPM) is one of Malaysia’s (coursework) Thesis Food Engineering right up to my PhD in Bioprocess Engineering. The experience premier universities with Languages and -Masters only (46 Students pursuing the as the Students’ Representative was instrumental to make me what I am today. a longest established Communication programmes)- minimum Master’s degree without Above all, it taught me humility, persistence, and teamwork. My advice to all UPM reputation in teaching of 40 credits of course students would be to work smart, and take the challenges that come your way and research. As one of Health Sciences work of 40 credits of coursework. positively. And remember that education is the tool that will help you progress in -Doctor of Public Health The submission of a thesis life. Thanks to the wonderful learning experience I obtained at UPM, I managed Research Universities Architecture is not a requirement but a to secure my PhD degree at the young age of 25. Use the opportunities and (RU ), UPM is highly student may be required to: guidance you receive throughout your student days, and take active part in all the committed to the discovery Science and Information -Doctor of Engineering campus activities, and I am sure success will come your way” of knowledge, and offers Technology (DEng) case study equivalent to -Industrial PhD 4-6 credits; or experiences to its students. and Biomolecular Sciences or case study is not UPM’s postgraduate Degree : Universiti Putra required, a student is study programmes are Studies Malaysia and University required to register managed and promoted additional courses to by the School of Graduate Science and Food Kingdom* Studies (SGS), and over (UPMKB) of 40 credits and the years SGS has come to pass a Comprehensive be seen as one of the best * Please refer to our website for Examination which graduate schools in the further information adheres to the following country. There are various Technology rules : postgraduate programmes Master or PhD Degree - A Comprehensive with thesis and coursework with Thesis Examination shall be offered by UPM’s faculties Research Students pursuing the conducted at the end of and institutes. Master or PhD degree with Research thesis: - A student will be given The following is a list of two opportunities to pass faculties and institutes in Forestry & Forest Product default without the examination. UPM : coursework, subject to - The second examination Sciences Studies any other requirement as (if necessary) must be taken within sixty (60) Agriculture Institute. The supervisor may ask students to do examination. Medicine Programme Structure coursework - Failure on the second and students may request attempt will result in Management to do coursework subject termination of study) to availability of the candidature. courses. Studies - PhD examination at the end of the programme; and and Technology

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36 Admission Requirements for TOEFL or Band 5.0 for students will need to - Aquatic Biology and Biotechnology and - Physical Education Systems Engineering - Forest Silviculture Master Degree IELTS. complete the CIEP Level Ecology Biomolecular Sciences - Sociology of Education - Precision Farming - Recreation and Programme 109. Prior to beginning - Crop Production and - Animal Cell Biotechnology - Sports Science Engineering Ecotourism Services may be granted to an at ELS, students will be Physiology - Biochemistry - Teaching of English as a - Project Management - Recreation R esources scholastic achievement interested applicant given a placement test to - Entomology - Bioinformatics and Second Language - Post Harvest Engineering Management in the Bachelor degree who has obtained a determine the CIEP level - Fish Health Management Systems Biology - Teaching of Malay as a - Process Engineering - Urban Forestry or its equivalent (subject score of 500-549 for that best suits their English - Genetics and Plant - Environmental First Language - Remote Sensing - Wildlife Ecology and TO EFL or Band 5.5 for capabilities. They will begin Breeding Biotechnology - Teaching of Malay Literature - Safety and Emergency Management requirements). IELTS or its equivalent, their English classes at this - Horticulture - Food and Enzyme Management - Wood Composite who upon registration, level, learning with peers - Land Resource Management Biotechnology Education - Safety, Health and Technology is required to enroll and of similar English abilities - - Meat Sciences - Genetic Engineering and Environment - Wood Industry Management pass the Tertiary English making their learning more - Pest Management Molecular Biology Engineering - Sanitary and Environmental - Wood Science and possessing evidence of Programme conducted by effective. - Pesticide Toxicology - Industrial Biotechnology - Aerospace Engineering Engineering Technology adequate related the University. - Plant Pathology - Microbial Biotechnology - Agricultural Mechanisation - Soil and Water Engineering research or work The ELS Language - Plantation Management - Microbiology and Automation - Smart Technology and Human Ecology experience may also is not applicable to those Centre is an international Science - Nanobiotechnology - Agricultural Process Robotics Engineering - Community Development apply for admission. applying for : network of English - Precision Agriculture - Plant Biotechnology Engineering - Spatial Information - Consumer Science - Applied Comparative language training - Seed Science and - Structural Biology - Agricultural Waste Engineering - Developmental Psychology semester of Linguistics centres that specialise Technology Engineering - Structural Engineering - Family Ecology undergraduate study - Applied Linguistics in preparing students to - Soil Conservation and Computer Science and - Agricultural Robotics - Water Resources - Family Economics and may apply for provisional - Cultural and and Literary meet the English language Water Management Information Technology Engineering Engineering Management admission provided his Studies - Soil Fertility and Plant - Computer Graphics - Automotive Engineering - Wireless Communications - Gender and Development - Discourse Studies for university. ELS is the Nutrition - Computer Networks - Biomedical Engineering Engineering - Housing the programme - English Language leading worldwide provider - Soil Science - Biochemical Engineering - Human Development requirement. - English Literature of English language - Database Systems - Bioprocess Engineering Environmental Studies - Music - Literacy Studies programmes offered on - Weed Science - Information Retrieval - Chemical Engineering - Environmental Analysis - Philosophy and Doctoral Degree - Teaching of English as a university campuses. - Information Systems - Communications and and Modelling Civilization Studies Programme Second Language (TESL) Agriculture and Food - Intelligent Computing Network Engineering - Environmental Economics - Politics and Government - Translation and Fields of Study Sciences (Bintulu - Knowledge Management - Computational Methods - Environmental Education - Psychology of Child possess a Master degree Interpretation *Subject to change from time to time Sarawak Campus) - Multimedia Information ‘ in Engineering - Environmental Ethics Development or its equivalent. - Agribusiness Retrieval - Computer and Embedded - Environmental H ydrology - Social Psychology ELS Language Programmes With Thesis - Agricultural Economics - Multimedia Systems Systems Engineering and Hydrogeology outstanding Bachelor Requirements (Research)* - Agronomy - Parallel and Distributed - Computer Integrated - Environmental Planning Medicine and Health degree may apply for Applicants who do not - Agrotechnology Computing Manufacturing and Management Sciences direct admission even - Analytical Chemistry - Programming Languages - Control and Automation - Environmental Policy and - Anatomy without a Master degree requirements of their - Animal Production and Systems Engineering Governance - Chemical Pathology chosen programme at - Aquaculture - Security in Computing - Electrical Power Engineering - Environmental Pollution - Clinical Nutrition provisional admission UPM can improve their - Aquatic Biology - Software Engineering - Electronic Engineering Control Technology - Community Health may also be made by a English at ELS Language (Ph.D.) - Biochemistry - Environmental Engineering - Environmental Quality - Community Nutrition student who has Centres, Malaysia. ELS has - Chemistry Design and Architecture - Farm Structures and Conservation - Environmental Health submitted his Master a branch which is located (D.ENG.) - Entomology - Architectural Studies - Food Engineering - Environmental Systems - Environment Medicine thesis for examination. on the UPM campus and - Environmental Chemistry - Integrated Design Studies - Geotechnical and and Processes - Epidemiology and Biostatic - Agriculture - Forest Ecology - Landscape Studies Geological Engineering - Marine and Fresh Water - Family Health Language Requirements English Programme - Agribusiness - Forest Rehabilitation - Urban Planning and - GIS and Geomatic Ecosystem - Forensic Science (CIEP), which is recognised - Agricultural Botany - Forestry Design Engineering - Health Promotion must have obtained at by the university. Most - Agricultural Economics - Horticulture - Highway and Transportation Food Science and - Health Science Management least a credit in English students who need English - Agronomy - Land Resource Management Economics and Engineering Technology - Human Anatomy at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia enhancement will spend - Agrotechnology - Marine Ecology and Management - Industrial Engineering - Food Biotechnology - Immunopharmacology level or have passed approximately 1 semester - Animal Behavior and Biology - Business Economics - Instrumentation Engineering - Food Management - Genetics English courses in the ELS CIEP, depending Welfare - Material Science - Economics - Intelligent Systems - Food Safety - Haematology conducted at the Diploma - Animal Breeding and - Microbial Biotechnology - Hospitality Engineering - Food Science - Human Genetics or Bachelor level. Genetics - Microbiology - Tourism - Irrigation and Drainage - Food Service - Immunobiology The CIEP is a full-time - Animal Nutrition - Parks and Recreation Engineering - Food Technology - Medical Microbiology candidates from countries programme that has an - Animal Physiology Management Educational Studies - Manufacturing Systems - Medical Parasitology where English is not intake every month of - Animal Production - Plant Biotechnology - Curriculum and Instruction Engineering Forestry - Molecular Biology a medium of instruction the year. This 10-level - Animal Waste Management - Plant Pathology - Educational Administration - Material Science and - Forest Biotechnology - Molecular Medicine must have obtained a programme, from beginner - Aquaculture and Marine - Wood Science and - Educational Psychology Engineering - Forest Botany - Nutritional Biochemistry minimum score of 550 to Advanced (Level 100 - Biotechnology Technology - Educational Technology - Materials Engineering - Forest Economics and - Nutritional Sciences for TOEFL or Band 6 for 109), is designed to improve - Aquaculture Genetics and - Extension Education - Mechanical Engineering Policy - Neuroscience IELTS . For Malay and Reproduction - Guidance and Counselling - Multimedia Systems - Forest Engineering and - Occupational Health and Foreign Language to the standard required - Aquaculture Nutrition - Human Resource Engineering Operation Safety Studies the candidate by UPM in the fastest time - Aquaculture Production Development - Packaging Engineering - Forest Management and - Occupational Medicine must have obtained a possible. To gain admission Technology - Moral Education - Photonics and Fiber Optic Conservation - Pharmaceutical minimum score of 450 into the UPM programme, Microbiology

37 38 - Psychological Medicine - History of Mathematics - Small Animal Medicine* Advanced Technology Tropical Agriculture Computer Science and Management - Radiology - Inference and Diagnostics - Surgery* - Advanced Materials - Agronomy Information Technology - Master of Emergency Achievements - Pharmacology and - Magnetic Materials - Theriogenology and Engineering - Agrotechnology - Master of Computer Response and Planning Toxicology - Materials Chemistry Cytogenetics - Energy Engineering - Animal Biotechnology Science 5 leading Research - Physiology - Materials Science - Toxicology - Green Engineering - Animal Cell Biotechnology Environmental Studies Universities (RU ) - Stem Cell - Mathematical Statistics - Nanomaterials - Animal Feed Technology Economics and - Master of Environment - Microwaves - Wildlife Health - Nanotechnology - Animal Production Management academic staff with Modern Languages and - Multivariate Analysis *fee rate is equivalent to medical - Nanosciences - Animal Production - Master of Economics Food Science and Communication - Mycology and Plant - Sensor Technology Integrated System Technology (83%) - Applied Comparative Pathology Engineering - Bioinformatics and Design and Architecture - Master of Food Technology Linguistics - Nanosciences Halal Products Research - Sustainable Technology Systems Biology Master of Landscape highest number of - Arabic Language - Natural Products Chemistry - Halal Products Science - Smart Sensing - Biointensive Pest - Architecture (*Second Medicine and Health PhD students - Chinese Literature - Number Theory and - Halal Products Engineering Management Semester Intake Only) Science among Malaysian - Cultural and Literary Cryptography Development - Entomology - Master of Pathology public universities Studies - Numerical Analysis - Halal Products Agricultural and Food - Environmental Plant Educational Studies (Without Credit Fee) - Communication - Oleochemistry Management Policy Studies Physiology Master of Education (Application for admission research grants in Technology (Master Only) - Operations Research - Shariah and Halal Laws - Agricultural Development - Genetic Engineering and - Curriculum and Instruction is handled by the Ministry the last 20 years - Discourse Studies - Plant and Animal Genetics Policy Molecular Biology - Educational Administration of Health Malaysia) - Development Communication - Plant and Animal Physiology Mathematical Research - Natural Resource - Genetics and Animal - Educational Psychology - Master of Medicine than half the (Master Only) - Polymer Chemistry - Analytic Method in ‘ Development Policy Breeding - Educational Technology (Family Medicine) nation’s - English Literature - Pure Mathematics Number Theory - Genetics and Breeding - Guidance and (Without Credit Fee) commercialised - English Language - Quantum Science and - Chromaticity of Graphs Bioscience - Genomics-Proteomics Counselling (*First (Application for admission R&D products - Journalism (Master Only) Technology - Computational and - Applied Microbiology - Horticulture Semester Intake Only) is handled by the Ministry - Literacy Studies - Robust Statistics Mathematical Biology - Aquatic Biotechnology - Land Resource - Physical Education of Health Malaysia) - Computational Statistics - Malay Language - Sensors and Instrumentation - Bioinformatics Management - Sport Science - Master of Medicine Application for Admission - Malay Literature - Solar Energy and Inference - Bioprocess Engineering - Microbial Biotechnology - Teaching of English as (Pediatrics) (Without - Computational Please apply only via - Mass Communication - Stability and Optimisation - Biotherapeutics - Molecular Biology a Second Language Credit Fee) www.sgs.upm.edu.my (PhD Only) - Stochastics Process Mathematics - Cell Biology - Molecular Biotechnology (*First Semester Intake - Master of Medicine - Computer-aided - Organizational - Superconductors - Coastal Zone Management - Plant Biotechnology Only) (Psychiatry) (Without Or contact: Communication (Master - Survival Analysis Instruction Knowledge - Diagnostics - Plant Metabolite - Teaching of Malay as a Credit Fee) Management Dean School of Only) - Synthesis - Enzyme Technology Engineering First Language - Master of Public Health Graduate Studies - Translation and Interpretation - Theoretical Physics - Fluid Dynamics - Fermentation Technology - Plant Pathology (Without Credit Fee) - High Performance Universiti Putra Malaysia - Time Series and Spatial - Genetic Diversity - Plant Physiology Education Zone 4, Off Jalan Science Analysis Computing and - Genomics-Proteomics - Post-Harvest Technology Master of Human Resource Modern Languages and Distributed Computing Stadium, 43400 UPM - Algebra - Ultrasonics - Immunology - Soil Fertility and Plant Development Communication Serdang, Selangor. - Analytical Chemistry - Instructional Design and - Marine Ecology and Nutrition - Master of Applied Technology in Mathematics Tel : 603 8946 4201 / - Applied Mathematics Veterinary Medicine Biodiversity - Transgenic Technology Engineering Linguistics 4225 / 4218 / 4223 / 4228 - Mathematical Cryptography - Applied Optics - Anaesthesiology* - Medical Biotechnology - Master of Engineering - Master of Corporate Fax : 603 8943 2509 / - Network Theory and - Applied R adiation - Anatomy - Medicinal Chemistry Tropical Forestry and Management Communication 8946 4232 Application - Biodiversity and - Aquatic Animal Health - Molecular Biotechnology Forest Products - Master of Environmental - Master of Malay Email : admission@upm. - Pedagogy in Mathematics Conservation of Natural - Avian Medicine* - Oncology - Biocomposite Product Engineering Language edu.my Resources - Bacteriology Education - Pharmacology Design - Master of Environmental - Master of Malay Literature - Biostatistics - Epidemiology - Philosophy of Mathematics - Phytochemistry - Biocomposite Technology Technology Management - Master of World Literature - Catalysis - Equine Medicine* and Ethnomathematics - Plant Metabolite - Biopolymer and Derivatives - Master of Highway and - Categorical Analysis - Haematology and Clinical - Psychology of Teaching Engineering - Bioresource Management Transportation Engineering Science - Colloid Chemistry - Pathology and Learning Mathematics - Protein Engineering - Master of Innovation and - Master of Applied - Communication Physics - Histology - Quantum Information - Toxicology - Conservation and Forest Engineering Design Statistics - Computational and - Immunology Science Canopy Management - Master of Manufacturing Theoretical Chemistry - Laboratory Animal - Reliability Analysis - Forest Disturbance Systems Engineering Veterinary Medicine - Dielectrics Science Medicine* - Statistical Computation Gerontology Impact Evaluation - Master of Process Safety - Distribution Theory - Molecular Biology and Inference - Gerontechnology - Nature Tourism and Loss Prevention Medicine (Without C redit - Ecotoxicology - Parasitology - Statistical Modelling and - Gerontology - Pulp and Paper Technology - Master of Remote Fee) - Electrochemistry - Pathology Forecasting - Social Gerontology - Techno Economic in Sensing and GIS - Environmental Biology - Pharmacology - Structural Theory of Biocomposite - Master of Structural - Environmental Chemistry - Physiology Algebras Social Science Studies Engineering and - Experimental Designs - Public Health - Wave Propagation - Community Education Programmes Without Constructions - Functional Analysis - Radiology* and Development Thesis (Coursework)* - Master of Water - Graph Theory - Ruminant Medicine* - Leadership Studies Agriculture Engineering - Rural Advancement - Master of Plantation - Master of Water - Youth Studies Management - Master of Land Resource Management

39 40 - Faculty of Agriculture - Faculty of Forestry

- Faculty of Economics & Management - Faculty of Engineering - Faculty of Educational Studies - Faculty of Science - Faculty of Food Science and Technology - Faculty of Human Ecology - Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - Faculty of Design and Architecture - Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology - Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences PROGRAMME BY - Faculty of Environmental Studies - Faculty of Agricultural Science and FACULTY AND Food (UPMKB) - Institute of Bioscience INSTITUTE - Institute of Advanced Technology - Institute of Gerontology - Institute of Mathematical R esearch - Halal Product R esearch Institute - Institute of Agricultural and F ood Policy Studies - Institute of Tropical Forestry & F orest Product - Institute of Social Sciences Studies - Institute of Tropical Agriculture

- School of Graduate Studies - Putra Business School FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE > FEEDBACK www.agri.upm.edu.my

Degree Without Thesis Dr. Rika Terano Achievements Faculty of Agriculture, Management The Faculty has Senior Lecturer at Department of Agribusiness and produced many Information Systems. (Japan) Management award-winning and commercially viable products that add value “I was still a master’s student at the Tokyo Degree With Thesis to agriculture such as: University of Agriculture in 2005 when I was (Coursework and given the opportunity to participate in a one year Research) i) A-GrowAL : exchange program in UPM. It was an experience A technology to that completely changed my life! I am now a senior decrease lodging lecturer at the Department of Agribusiness and One of the three The faculty produces professionals (PhD) incidences in rice Information Systems, Faculty of Agriculture, UPM, founding faculties through increased and I must say I owe it all to UPM which saw me of U PM, the Faculty characterised by Research Focus culm strength. through my masters, PhD and post-doctorate of Agriculture is the entrepreneurship ii) Akar Putra Breed: studies and brought me where I am now. Here, I foremost agricultural and high technical Environment The best village knowledge centre in capability who chicken-jungle fowl of expertise, but also in the diversity and unity combination. of people from different places and cultures in Malaysia. The faculty can contribute to Malaysia. Being a foreigner and an outsider did not assumes a major role knowledge, wealth stop people here from warmly welcoming me and creation and nation Management for Food Contact us: making me a part of their community. current agricultural building through their and Agriculture Faculty of Agriculture The support of the professors, lecturers and friends problems faced by scholarship, research Phone : 03-89474801 at UPM is a constant inspiration and motivation for Production Fax : 03-89408319 me. And that is why I never hesitate to tell friends the country and and com mercialisation m [email protected] from my country to come and study at UPM, for ensures development prowess. Production for Food www.agri.upm.edu.my I strongly believe that the experience will indeed of the national agro- Security open their minds.” Programmes Offered industry over the Bachelor Degrees long term through Career Opportunities trained visionary and Science The Faculty of Agriculture competitive graduates. strives to produce Science trained agriculture experts who possess (Agribusiness) the entrepreneurial spirit and are capable of (Aquaculture) holding consultations and negotiations anywhere. (Animal Science) Graduates are also trained to advance new agricultural technologies as well as apply results from research and commercialisation programmes.

44 FACULTY OF > FEEDBACK FORESTRY Dr. Edi Suhaimi Bakar www.forr.upm.edu.my Indonesia Associate Professor, Faculty of Forestry - Rehabilitation of degraded forest land and Achievements underutilised sandy soils The Faculty has I was a lecturer at a national university in Indonesia - Forest fertilisation produced 2,586 before I joined Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in - Parks and recreation graduates in Bachelor 2004. After joining UPM as a scientist/lecturer 10 management of Forestry Science years ago, I have nothing but good impressions - Timber and furniture from 1977 – 2010. For about UPM, especially in aspects related to engineering teaching and learning and research activities. achievements have been Lecturers of UPM are always encouraged to Research Focus noteworthy: constantly improve on their teaching materials - Forest Products and and methods toward producing effective lecturing Utilization 27 PhD graduates. Programmes Offered packages to cater to students’ needs. Doing so The Faculty of - Recreation, Parks and Bachelor Degrees enhances the enthusiasm and excitement of the Forestry is one of the Eco-tourism RM 12 million research - Bachelor of Forestry students attending my classes. As a lecturer, this - Plantation and Agro pioneering faculties of Science grants. gives me enormous satisfaction. Where research Forestry UPM and focuses on - Bachelor of Wood is concerned, lecturers have vast opportunities - Forestry Ecology and forest management, Science Technology international journals and are provided funding from the government Biodiversity (CIJ) and 36 books - Bachelor of Parks & and private sectors. The conducive research wood industry as well - Forestry Economics and Recreation Science were published. atmosphere and excellent research facilities greatly as recreational and Policy - Sustainable Management ecotourism. Postgraduate consultancy projects UPM, I have produced dozens of publications in of Natural Forests Career worth approximately - Master and Doctor of renowned journals and acquired several patents Opportunities RM 4 million which have given me enormous satisfaction. I am Students are trained Philosophy (PhD) proud to be a member of UPM, which has been to produce research - Master of Science - Master of Tropical Forest ranked as one of the world’s top 100 universities in Career Opportunities Contact us: Resource Management Employment opportunities Faculty of Forestry relevant and ahead - Master of Wood latest QS University Rankings 2014. encompass government Phone : 03-89467171 of this relevant Industries Technology and non-government Fax : 03-89432514 sector, contributing agencies, private m [email protected] Research Programmes to sustainable organizations involved in www.forr.upm.edu.my - Wood processing forest management, forest management, wood - Wood property industries, management development of enhancement and of wildlife, management of forest resource- utilisation parks and eco-tourism. based industries and - Bio-composites managing manpower - Wood industry requirements in the management - Multipurpose tree species focus areas. - Management of forested and tree-based areas - Forest and forest product entomology - Forest nursery and plantation - Wildlife ecology and management - Forest economics and policy - Remote sensing/GIS application

46 > FEEDBACK FACULTY OF Dr. Malaika Watanabe Japan Associate Professor, Department of Companion Medicine and Surgery MEDICINE www.vet.upm.edu.my 1996. At that time there were very few foreign undergraduate students and naturally, I w as - Master of Science (MS) own veterinary clinics. apprehensive wondering whether I would be - Doctor of Philosophy - (PhD) are well-trained to serve my fears were unwarranted. From the then Deputy in other sectors like Dean Academic (Datin Paduka Prof. Dr. Aini Ideris) Research Focus academic, research and whom I met to discuss admission procedures, to - Zoonotic and Emerging medical institutions and the staff and fellow students that I have had the Diseases pharmaceutical companies. pleasure of getting to know, everyone welcomed - Animal Model in me with open arms. My undergraduate days turned Biomedical Research out to be some of the best years of my life for - Wildlife Health and Achievements the university provided a supportive and vibrant Conservation learning environment with its knowledgeable and The Faculty of Department of - Fish Health Management professional academic staff. It provided the setting - Diagnostic Technology on in 2000, making for me to grow beyond academic expertise and Animal Diseases gave me an opportunity to learn about Malaysian offers comprehensive Diagnosis. In addition - Multidrug Resistant institution of higher culture through extra-curricular activities. Over veterinary education the Faculty has Microbial Populations learning in the nation to time, the faculty became a second home to me and training in the established the receive comprehensive and I made lasting friendships that I cherish to this Centres of Excellence Public Health day. I joined the faculty as a lecturer in 2008 and (CoE) namely CoE research and was thrilled! The faculty was enthusiastic about Pharmaceuticals professional services. my return and it felt like I had come home.. UPM programme and Ruminants, CoE of has given me an opportunity as an educator to post graduate Wildlife and CoE of Production, Health and accreditation for four contribute to nation building and this gives me great programme namely Product Quality testing laboratories in pride. It is going to be six years since I joined UPM Doctor of Philosophy - Ruminant Diseases and 2008. and I still wake up every morning excited about my (PhD), Master of UPM is also the Herd Health Management work! - Non-ruminant Diseases of animal vaccines and 1 only institution in Economic Importance diagnostic kit. Malaysia with a well- - Companion Animal Health Science (MS) and equipped U niversity and Welfare was formed and 12 research products Comparative Oncology patented in Malaysia, - Livestock and USA and Europe. The programme is Laboratory Services supported by six Biotechnology faculty were awarded departments of the comprehensive - Impacts of Animal the prestigious Faculty, namely the consultation, treatment Metabolism in Disease Anugerah Akademik Department of and surgery, laboratory Production Negara, Malaysia diagnosis and other Career Opportunities Sciences, Department veterinary-related Graduates of the Faculty Contact us: services to the public. can gain employment and Microbiology, Medicine Department of Programmes Offered No. Tel : 03-86093890 Bachelor Degrees in government agencies, No. Faks : 03-89471971 statutory bodies and m [email protected] Studies, Department private companies www.vet.upm.edu.my of Medicine and involved in animal and Small Animal Surgery, Postgraduate animal product and by Department of Farm product-related industries. Entrepreneurial graduates and Exotic Animal can open and operate their Surgery and

48 FACULTY OF ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT (AACSB-ACCREDITED) www.econ.upm.edu.my

hours during weekdays and Saturdays and Sundays for model of SME University of > FEEDBACK those opting for the weekend Japan in coorperation with mode. Students follow the the Organisation for Small trim ester system and they and Medium Enterprises and Mohamed Ariff b. Syed Mohamed complete their studies in 4 Regional Innovation of Japan years . (SMR J) or recently known as Australia SM E Support of Japan. Since Faculty of Economics and Management Career Opportunities 1962, SM E University of Occupation can be sought Japan has been offering high- level professional training to in the public and private “I have been closely linked with the Faculty of their SMEs and its supporters sectors as economists, such as the Government Economics and Management for a long time. First econom ic planners, chartered Programmes Offered Busines s and Hospitality and accountants, auditors, tax Bachelor Degrees and the business chambers. occasional visits to teach between the period Tourism. advisor s, m anagement of 1992-2002. Between 2003-2013 I served as - Bachelor of Accounting consultants, com pany - Bachelor of Economics Accounting and Finance Renong and Maybank Chair. I am happy to be secretaries, academicians , The Faculty of Economics - Bachelor of Business Department Courses researchers , entrepreneur s, and Management at UPM , able to come back and serve UPM as a Senior Administration Financial and Management Professor in a faculty that is AACSB Accredited bankers , exec utives in Serdang has been offering Acc ounting, Audit, Tax, the SME@UPM Programme, and a university that has and international Postgraduate Finance and Banking Islam ic and hum an resour ce. Other every Saturday and Sunday reputation for teaching, learning and research.” - Master of Ec onomics, Finance, International functional areas in loc al and since March to June 2012. - Master of Sc ience Finance, Derivatives , international organizations The main objective of the - Doctor of Philosophy Corporate Finance. also inc lude banking, real programme is to provide a (PhD) estate, manufacturing, structured learning opportunity to the CEO’s of Small Research Focus commerce, telecomm unication The Faculty of Economics and Specialisations Offered - Industrial Econom ics and various industries. and Medium Enterprises Busines s Economics , - Financial Ec onomics (SM Es). This Programme Management Financial Ec onom ics, - Busines s Econom ics is designed to develop capable human capital that Developm ent Ec onom ics, - Public Finance Economics Achievements Indus trial Economics , - Developm ent Ec onomics drives innovativeness and The need for competent professionals in creativity. The Programme International Economics, - Resource and Environment university in the country and Resour ce and Environmental - Hospitality and Tourism adopts a hands-on the sixth in South- East Asia approach to ensure the economics led to the formation of the Economics, Hospitality, and - Management & Marketing to receive an accreditation participants gain knowledge faculty of economics and management Tourism - Accounting from the international body, in entrepreneurship and - Busines s Econom ics Association to Advance business tools. in 1974. Today, the faculty has three Economics Department - Islamic Financ e & Collegiate Schools of departments to cater to the increasing Courses Accounting Business (AACSB ). AACSB demand and needs of various industries. Microeconomics, - Inter national Trade and accreditation is a feature Macroeconomics, Financ e Economics of excellence in business Contact us: The three departments are the Economics Econometrics , Resear ch education which is only Faculty of Economics obtained by less than Departm ent, the Management and Methodology Monetar y Learning Opportunities for and Management Marketing Department and the Accounting Economics, Development Working Adults No. Tel : 03-89467614 Economics, International Fac ilitating the learning programmes in the world. No. Faks : 03-89486188 and Finance Departm ent. Economics, Industrial needs of work ing adults, the m [email protected] Economics, Financial Executive Program me Unit in collaboration with www.econ.upm.edu.my Economics, Resource offer s part tim e bachelor Pembangunan Sumber Economics and Environmental degree programm es in the Manusia Berhad (PSMB) Economics. and Universiti Kebangsaan Adminis tration and Accounting Malaysia (UKM ) has Management and Marketing for those working in the established the SM E@ Department Courses public as well as the private University Programme, which Management, Mar keting, sectors . These programmes was launched on 23rd June Human Res ource are ex actly the same as 2011 by YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Management, Bus iness Law, the programm es offered to Mohamed. SM E@University Entrepreneur, full time students. Classes Programme is based on the Finance, International

50 FACULTY OF > FEEDBACK ENGINEERING Dr. Adam Reda Hasan Alhawari www.eng.upm.edu.my Jordan Senior Lecturer - Environmental Department of Computer and Communication Engineering Achievements System Engineering - Environmental Technology Management annually for local and “Coming to the tropical ‘Paradise of the World’ as - Manufacturing Systems International research Malaysia is typically referred to by international Engineering exhibition / competition students was the best choice I have made in a - Master of Engineering such as Malaysia Management Technology Expo (MTE), International surrounded by Halal food and mosques absolutely Exhibition of Inventions reassuring. Also, the environment is safe and Research Focus Aerospace Engineering, of New Techniques there are plenty of leisure activities for students and Products (IENA), Programmes Offered - Geographic Information Civil Engineering, to engage in during their past time. As such, I Malaysia International Bachelor Degrees System (GIS) Biological and Agricultural Robotic Competition - Bachelor of Engineering - Highway and Engineering, Electrical and sincerely believe that I could not have chosen (MIRoC), Khwarizmi (Aerospace) Transportation Engineering a better university even if I tried. As a student, Electronics Engineering, International Award, - Bachelor of Engineering - Project Management I hardly felt like I was away from my homeland Chemical Environmental National Young (Civil) - Remote Sensing because the environment of the university perfectly Engineering, Mechanical Scientist Award and - Bachelor of Engineering - Geospatial Engineering and Manufacturing Top Research Scientist (Agricultural and - Structural Engineering from all over the world has also made me more Engineering, Process Malaysia. Biosystems) - Water Resources mature and taught me to become a patient, tolerant and Food Engineering - Bachelor of Engineering Engineering and, Computer and international grants (Electrical and Electronic) - Wireless Communications English, I also picked up a new language, Bahasa Communications Systems valued at RM8 million. - Bachelor of Engineering and Networks Engineering Engineering. Malaysia. Where academic support is concerned, I (Chemical) - Computer and Embedded was lucky because I received effective supervision in journals, proceedings, - Bachelor of Engineering Systems Engineering Career Opportunities and cooperation from my supervisors. Since the chapters in books and (Mechanical) - Signal Processing Graduates can build department provided adequate tools for research consultancy reports. - Bachelor of Engineering - Photonics Engineering their careers in various and funds; I was allowed to pursue my research (Process and Food) - Biomedical Engineering international without any hassle in order to graduate ahead - Bachelor of Engineering - Control System to oil and gas, construction, Universities such as of time. In no time, I found myself pursuing my (Computer and Engineering engineering, manufacturing, Jointly Awarded Degree PhD under the same supervisors. I was lucky to Communication Systems) - Electrical Power transportation, Programme with be appointed as an academic staff at UPM after Engineering telecommunication, University completing my PhD. My life certainly got better Postgraduate - Electronic Engineering electrical supply, chemical after I began pursuing an academic career at UPM Programmes With Thesis - Industrial Engineering manufacturing, agricultural Programme with and I am indebted to UPM for having given me an (Master & PhD) - Manufacturing Systems engineering, food Nottingham amazing opportunity such as this.” - Aerospace Engineering Engineering processing, environment, University, United - Computational Methods - Mechanical Engineering petrochemical, aerospace Kingdom, and Jointly in Engineering - Food Engineering industries, product Awarded PhD with The The Faculty of Engineering - Agricultural Mechanisation - Automotive Engineering development, research and University of Newcastle, and Automation - Packaging Engineering also academics. Australia. - Agricultural Waste UPM’s Faculty of Engineering, from its Engineering Programmes Without humble beginnings in 1975 has grown - Farm Structures Thesis (Master) Contact us: into one of the best engineering schools - Agricultural Process - Innovation and Faculty of Engineering in Malaysia. To date, the faculty has eight Engineering Engineering Design Phone : 03-89466262 exciting departments – Aerospace, Civil, - Safety, Health And - Structural Engineering Fax : 03-86567099 Emergency Management and Constructions m [email protected] Biological and Agricultural, Electrical and - Soil And Water - Water Engineering www.eng.upm.edu.my Electronics, Chemical and Environmental, Engineering - Remote Sensing and GIS Computer and Communication Systems, - Biochemical Engineering - Highway and Mechanical and Manufacturing, Process - Chemical Engineering Transportation - Environmental Engineering Engineering and Food. Also offering 34 postgraduate - Materials Engineering - Emergency, Responses & programmes, with combined enrolment - Geotechnical and Planning Water of over 3000 for undergraduate and Geological Engineering Management postgraduate students.

52 > FEEDBACK FACULTY OF Sara Kasmaienezhad Fard Curriculum and Instruction (Ph.D Candidate) EDUCATIONAL Faculty Educational Studies

“It is my belief that Universiti Putra Malaysia is the best option for me personally (TEAC-ACCREDITED) because of the courses available and the many activities in which I had the STUDIES opportunity to participate. I was initially worried about coming to Faculty of www.educ.upm.edu.my Educational Studies as a foreigner. However these days I love just about everything about my life at this university and faculty. Lecturers here inspire us so Research Focus Career Opportunities extensively. Students are viewed as individuals and treated with respect. I chose - Teaching and Learning Graduates can build this faculty because it suits my needs as a student and an individual and because - Guidance and Counselling a career as teachers, people are friendly and warm. The lecturers and thesis committee members are - Language Learning lecturers, writers, always enthusiastic about the projects that students undertake. The multiple (TESL and PBMP ) translators, education groups and activities on campus are just as amazing. The one thing I particularly - Innovations in Teaching- like about this faculty is its diversity in cultures and how people of different Learning backgrounds blend in to form one body known as the Faculty of Educational - Human Resource curriculum planners, Studies. I am so proud to be an international student at UPM and I believe that Development during my stay here for the next two years, my experience will be further enriched.” - Gender Studies human resource - Extension System development managers, The objective of the Programmes Offered - Continuing Education management trainees, Faculty of Educational Diploma - Sociology of Education - Diploma in Youth in - Educational Administration Studies is to prepare Development Work - Educational Psychology professionals in - Diploma in Education for - Career Development commodity development human resource Post-Graduate - Sustainable Community development and Development professional councillors produce competent Bachelor Degrees - Bachelor of Education in Education and motivational experts. teachers for secondary Agricultural Science - Computers in Education schools as w ell as - Bachelor of Education in and Training Achievements professionals who Home Science - Youth Development and seek careers in human - Bachelor of Education in university to earn the - Biomechanics, Physical resource development. Physical Education TEAC Accreditation from - Bachelor of Education in Education, and Sports The Teacher Education Teaching Bahasa Science Accreditation Council, Malaysia as the First - Fitness Studies, Exercise USA. Language and Physiology - Bachelor of Education top 100 in Education for in Teaching English as a QS subject ranking. Second Language - Bachelor of Education in Guidance and Counselling Contact us: - Bachelor of Education in Faculty of Educational Moral Education Studies - Bachelor of Education in Phone : 03-89468110 Human Resource Fax : 03-89480119 Development m [email protected] www.educ.upm.edu.my Postgraduate - Master of Education - Master of Education, Modular (off campus) - Master of Human Resource Development - Master of Science - Doctor of Philosophy

54 FACULTY OF SCIENCE > FEEDBACK www.escience.upm.edu.my Programmes Offered Biology Undergraduate - Biodiversity and Achievements Dr. Adem Kilicman Conservation of Natural Faculty’s lecturers and Turkey (Honours) majoring in: Resources research standards is Professor in Department of Mathematics - Biology - Ecology Faculty of Science recognised nationally - Physics - Genetics and internationally. Each - Instrumentation Science - Physiology year, the faculty “I started working at UPM in 1997 when it was just - Materials Science publishes hundreds of renamed as Universiti Putra Malaysia and have - Chemistry Research Focus research articles and win observed that there have been fast developments - Industrial Chemistry - Natural products chemistry numerous awards. since then in the ICT programmers and the - Petroleum Chemistry - Material Science infrastructure related to the ICT. UPM provides - Mathematics - Oleochemistry one of the largest perfect superb facilities for the staff as well as - Statistics - Superconductors recipients of research students who are looking forward to a challenging - Microwaves grants in the university educational environment. Most of my colleagues - Dielectrics and continuously strives are very knowledgeable and understanding; and with Education (Honours) - Environmental biology to surpass its excellent that has made UPM a comfortable environment majoring in : - Biocatalyst records. to work. UPM is an ideal environment for - Biology - Ecotoxicology development of scholastic activities, and I have The Faculty of - Physics - Biodiversity learned a great deal since I started working here. Science comprises - Chemistry - Ecology Contact us: In short, my experience at UPM has been nothing the Department of - Mathematics - Physiology Faculty of Science but delightful and encouraging.” Biology, Department - Statistics - Genetics Phone : 03-89466601 Fax : 03-89432508 of Chemistry, - Numerical analysis and Postgraduate optimisation m [email protected] Department of Physics - Nanoscience www.escience.upm.edu.my and Department - Theoretical and of Mathematics computational chemistry programmes. - Sensor and Undergraduate Field of Studies instrumentation Physics - Quantum science and programmes are - Physics technology designed to provide - Material Science - Pure and applied students with solid - Applied Physics mathematics background in their - Theoretical and - Statistics respective disciplines Computational Physics Career Opportunities and to develop their Mathematics Opportunities are abound - Statistics in the public and private Teaching is conducted - Applied Mathematics sectors for research by well-trained - Numerical Analysis and experienced - Pure Mathematics engineers and many more. lecturers using the Chemistry such as transportation, latest methodology, - Analytical Chemistry telecommunication, supported by up-to- - Catalysis electrical supply, chemical date facilities in a - Theoretical and manufacturing, agricultural conducive learning Computational Chemistry engineering, food - Physical Chemistry processing, environment, environment. - Organic Chemistry petrochemical, aerospace - Inorganic Chemistry industries, product development, research and also academics.

56 FACULTY OF > FEEDBACK FOOD SCIENCE & Dr. Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammed Nigeria Presently employed as Associate Professor at the TECHNOLOGY Department of Food Science, UPM www.food.upm.edu.my

Programmes Offered “When I arrived at UPM over 10 years ago, I as one of the top Bachelor Degrees Achievements was delighted by the beautiful and soothing research centres in - Bachelor of Food Science environment of the campus. As a student, I found the university while and Technology Malaysia has selected that UPM had everything one needs in order to the Supercritical Fluid - Bachelor of Science the Faculty of Food study effectively and to prepare as an academician. Centre (SFC ) was (Food Studies) Science and Technology The facilities are world class; the environment - Bachelor of Science as the institution of is gorgeous with lush greens all around; and I established with the (Food Service Management) choice to establish the absolutely love the wonderful sports facilities objective of developing National Food Safety and the fully-equipped library. As one who loves local researchers Postgraduate degrees Research Centre (NFSR) and appreciates culture, I was amazed by the due to the renowned and experts in Master of Science / Doctor university’s museum collection that displays research expertise of the production of of Philosophy in: invaluable artefacts of Malay tradition from many the faculty members - Food Safety centuries ago. And above all, the warmth and in food safety. This was - Food Science friendliness of the locals and fellow university nutraceuticals and immediately followed - Food Technology mates and colleagues continue to mesmerise me. by the recognition and pharmaceuticals. - Food Biotechnology And so, it is hardly surprising why after successfully appointment of the NFSR With nearly 30 years - Food Management completing my studies, I quickly jumped at the as the information of experience, both - Food Service opportunity to be part of the academic team when I network coordinator in The Faculty of - Master of Food was given the chance to join as a Senior Lecturer. the undergraduate Technology (coursework) microbiological risk The university has all the necessary facilities such Food Science and and postgraduate assessment (MRA) for as research grants and student scholarships to Technology at UPM is programmes are Research Focus support both students and lecturers, and that is the most established recognised throughout - Functional Foods the Food and Agriculture why UPM remains one of the most favourite study institution of its South East and - Fats and Oils Organisation (FAO) of the destinations for students from Africa, Middle East kind in Malaysia. It - Food Service United Nations Regional and other parts of the world.” Central Asia. The offers a w ide faculty ’s Food Safety - Food Safety and Quality range of academic - Food Processing Research Centre - Food Bioprocessing - Flavour and Sensory milestone was the establishment of the the needs of the food (FOSREC) has - Food Management manufacturing and institute for research emerged as one of the on halal products. The food service industry, top research centres Career Opportunities institute is now playing a with state-of-the-art For our graduates, there major role in the in the university while are many job opportunities teaching and research instituting of halal issues the Supercritical Fluid available in both the private in products marketed in facilities available. Center (SFC ) was and public sectors. These Malaysia and for export. Students will be established with the include jobs such as exposed to valuable objective of developing food manufacturers, food analysts, food security experience through local researchers Contact us: innovative curriculum; Faculty of Food Science and experts in halal food enforcers, and Technology varied extracurricular the production of food entrepreneurs, food Phone : 03-89468367 activities; research food ingredients, Fax : 03-89423552 opportunities and nutraceuticals and food products research and m [email protected] internships. development executives, www.food.upm .edu.my pharmaceuticals using restaurant managers, green technology. chefs, food The faculty’s Centre consultants, food writers, of Excellence for restaurant designers, and Food Safety Research food stylists. (CEFSR ) has emerged

58 > FEEDBACK FACULTY OF Assoc. Prof. Dr. Made Mantle Hood Australia HUMAN ECOLOGY Associate Professor, Department of Music www.eco1.upm.edu.my Faculty of Human Ecology

To facilitate the Programmes Offered Undergraduate Achievements to myself, “this feels like a country retreat”!! - Bachelor of Music (Music In a busy metropolis like Kuala Lumpur, I was degree programmes, Performance) Ecology was appointed the External Education - Bachelor of Science the lead agency in 2010 full of greenery. There are sprawling tree-lined by PERMATA Negara and Industrial Training (Human Development) boulevards, plantation-like parcels of well- (National Early Childhood - Bachelor of Consumer managed gardens, and convenient eco-friendly Unit w as formed. In Education and Care Studies campus transportation to see it all. I live close accordance with the Programme), to manage - Bachelor of Science to the campus and often ride my bicycle to the goals of a Research and run the PERMATA (Human Development Negara educators University, two and Management) taking me easily from one faculty to the next and training programme. research Centres of - Bachelor of Science the air is fresh and clear in the morning. I am a This appointment was (Human Development university professor specialising in Southeast Excellence, namely, in recognition of the and Information Technology) Faculty staff who are Asian popular music and culture studies. Here the Family, Adolescent I see my students’ faces mirror the multiplicity and Child Excellence Postgraduate child development. The and diversity of ethnicities that make up campus Centre (FACE ) - Master of Science staff have been involved life. UPM truly has the complete package as a and Sustainable - Doctor of Philosophy in the programme as research university. In my opinion it achieves the The Faculty of Human Consumption (PhD) module writers and lead right balance between talented staff, inquisitive trainers since its launch students and supportive administration. The Ecology focuses on Research Centre Research Focus in 2007. quality of students is truly exceptional. This is the development (LESTARI ) were Pluralism, Music particularly refreshing as a teacher because not and wellbeing of established. T he and Culture, Family, only do I hope to impart knowledge upon my Contact us: human beings within Faculty of Human Adolescents and Child, students, but my students inspire me to excel. Faculty of Human the context of their Sustainable Consumption, It is this type of reciprocal relationship between Ecology is the only Ecology Family and Consumer teachers and students that is crucial to a leading environments. At faculty in the country Phone : 03-89467051 Economics, Community research university.” present, the Faculty Fax : 03-89435385 to offer Bachelor of Empowerment, of H uman Ecology Science (Human m [email protected] Gerontology. www.eco1.upm.edu.my Development) and departments; Human Bachelor of Consumer Career Opportunities Development Studies. Employment opportunities and Family include management consultants, company Studies, Resource secretaries, Management and Consumer marketing executives, Studies, Social consumer protection and Development administrators in both Sciences, Government public and private and Civilization sectors. Graduates of Studies, and Music. the Bachelor of Music (Music Performance) are able to pursue jobs as members of symphony orchestra, classical concert musicians, music writers, music producers, music composers, music technicians, acoustic experts, music lecturers and music teachers.

60 FACULTY OF MODERN LANGUAGES > FEEDBACK & COMMUNICATION www.fbmk.upm.edu.my

Serge Gabarre Postgraduate - Media Communication, France Master of Science/ PhD in: Communication Senior Lecturer at Department of - Applied Comparative Technology and Foreign Languages Linguistics Development - Arabic Language - Communication - Chinese Literature Excellence in “When the French government offered me a - Cultural and Literary Organisation and Culture 16-month posting as a lecturer as part of its Studies - Corporate Communication - Communication with anticipation of how the experience would Technology (Master Only) Career Opportunities be. I had previously travelled to Malaysia on - Discourse Studies Opportunities are several occasions, and the name UPM brought Active and exciting, human communication, - Development abundant in the public back memories of rolling hills that I had gazed at Communication (Master and private sectors for through a bus window as I was travelling along the the Faculty of Modern corporate Only) the communication an North-South Expressway. For a fresh graduate, Languages and communication, - English Literature languages sectors. They teaching French for sixteen months was a unique Communications journalism, - English Language include, among others, jobs experience. My wife and I were provided with manages four broadcasting, - Journalism (Master Only) related to management, accommodation on campus at the university’s - Literacy Studies consultancy, training, departments. The communication Rumah Tetamu (guest house) located just a - Malay Language advertising, public relations, stone’s throw aw ay from the library. I still hold Department of technology, mass - Malay Literature business entrepreneurship, fond memories of those times when the Faculty of Malay Language communication - Mass Communication publishing, education and Modern Languages was located in the Bangunan conducts courses in and development (PhD Only) research. Kayu (wooden building). Fast forward nineteen the Malay Language communication. - Organizational Communication (Master and Literature. The Achievements Although the university has undergone tremendous Programmes Offered Only) modernisation since, it has managed to retain a Department of English - Translation and Bachelor Degrees Modern Languages and wonderful green setting. Often people ask me Language oversees Interpretation A. On-campus Programmes Communication runs a whether I would not like to teach elsewhere for a Master of Applied courses in language Bachelor of Arts Campus Radio Station change, but my answer has always been no, since and literature as - Malay Language and Linguistics for UPM , known as Putra UPM provides a nurturing environment where Master of Corporate well as the English Linguistics FM. Putra FM, which faculty members and postgraduate students are - Malay Literature Communication collaborates with RTM, is constantly encouraged to conduct research.” - English Master of Malay Language courses. Arabic, - English Literature Master of Malay Literature of its kind in a Malaysian Mandarin, French and - Foreign Languages Master of World Literature university. German are offered (Arabic, Mandarin, Areas of Expertise one and only Museum of as major courses by French, German) Bachelor of - Language Studies (Malay, Arts and Malay Heritage the Department of Communication English, Arabic, Mandarin, known as ‘Muzium Foreign Languages. It German, French) Kesenian Dan Warisan B. Executive Programmes - Applied Linguistics Melayu’. courses for Arabic, - Language Testing - Language Acquisition Japanese, Mandarin, - Malay Language and Linguistics Contact us: Korean, Thai, French, - English Purposes Faculty of Modern Spanish, German, - Foreign Languages - Literature, Culture and Languages and Tamil, Myanmarese, (Arabic Major) Gender Studies Communication Persian and Russian. Bachelor of Phone : 03-89468661 Communication Fax : 03-89439951 The Department of m [email protected] Communication offers www.fbmk.upm.edu.my major courses in

62 FACULTY OF DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE www.frsb.upm.edu.my

Programmes Offered Career Opportunities Bachelor Degrees may aspire to become Architecture professional architectural consultants and industrial Architecture designers. Graduates may also be hired as project managers in (Industrial Design) the construction and development sectors Postgraduate Degrees as well as researchers The Faculty of Design sensitive to architectural Architecture (MLA) design and sustainability. and Architechture was programmes with an Without Thesis enrolment of more than > FEEDBACK in June 1996 and 400 students at the with Thesis Achievements began its operation undergraduate, master - Landscape Studies - Architectural Studies International Journal with the offering of the and doctoral levels. - Urban Planning and on Sustainable Tropical Bachelor of Landscape Design Design Research, a reference for research Architecture and The faculty aims to: - Integrated Design Studies and practice on Doctor of Philosophy Master of Landscape sustainable design in Dr. Hammah Kweku Architecture excellent school in (PhD) the tropics. It positions - Landscape Studies Norriss programmes under designers as the - Architectural Studies “creative integrators” of Ghana the new Department sustainable tropical - Urban Planning and advance technologies Phd candidate in Urban of Landscape design and creative Design with the everyday Planning & Design, Faculty of Architecture. arts. - Integrated Design Studies needs of users and their Design & Architecture Subsequently, communities. Research Focus the Department and innovative winning students “I came to UPM out of personal choice to do of Architecture graduates who are my PhD after completing my Masters degree at Informatics and staff at local and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. This was because was established capable of solving international competitions and I found the programme offered at UPM’s Faculty in 1999 and later problems using Behaviour (EDB ) exhibitions. of Design & Architechture better suited my needs the Department of design approach Technologies and Systems and experience as a town planner. Also, I found the Industrial Design in in order to mitigate (EDTS ) 52 IDS at local and 2002. The faculty sustainable problems international levels. who are mostly trained in world-class universities, today is a complex of while upholding Integration (EDI ) greatly from their knowledge and expertise. The stylish buildings which humanity and Contact us: other reason I chose UPM was because it is well- houses the faculty and generating wealth Faculty of Design and known for its research and high-quality academic students and an up to simultaneously. Architecture teaching. Students’ projects are often sent abroad date learning facilities Phone : 03-89464090 to world-class universities for evaluation and and equipments. Fax : 03-89480017 m [email protected] opportunity for the students to gain international The faculty began www.frsb.upm.edu.my recognitions. Studying at UPM has made me more with an enrolment of focused and competent and my research project 40 students. Today, has earned me a ready job in one of the best it has expanded universities in Australia, and I ow e it all to UPM.”

64 FACULTY OF > FEEDBACK MEDICINE & HEALTH Bahareh Hosseinpour Sarmadi Iran Phd candidate in Nutritional Sciences SCIENCES Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences www.medic.upm.edu.my

“I came to Malaysia 7 years ago to further my Programmes Offered Career Opportunities postgraduate studies in nutrition sciences. From Bachelor Degrees The programme produces professional graduates welcoming and hospitable. Apart from their warmth and friendliness, w hat distinguishes Malaysians - Dietetics of the public and private is their united diversity. In one country, you can - Nutrition and Community Health medicine and health cultures living in peace and harmony. Those who - Environmental and sciences. They qualify as Occupational Health medical doctors, dieticians, by its unique and beautiful nature. And so, it is - Biomedical Science laboratory consultants, no surprise when I say that I was very excited to forensic mechanics, clinical start my study at UPM. Here, modern facilities are nurses, nursing experts, employed for up-to-date research and teaching The Faculty of The complex has Postgraduate which help students with their skills and knowledge. Medicine and Health many facilities which and health executives, Students can easily access the latest literature Sciences offers include administrative health inspectors, by online databases and well-equipped libraries. programmes in both building, library, lecture The university is located in Serdang, a town just researchers, lecturers, between the two capitals, Kuala Lumpur and disciplines, comprising halls, tutorial rooms 15 departments. The and teaching and project coordinators relating Putrajaya, which makes it easy to do the necessary to health sciences and faculty is located at an research laboratories. many more. University’s sports, recreation, and leisure facilities Academic Complex In addition, there help me deal w ith stress and tension effectively. I next to the Serdang are four blocks of also enjoy having friends from various nationalities, Hospital. The faculty student hostels Research Focus Achievements Arabs, Africans, Europeans, and my fellow- The university has been countrymen.” facilitates the active with the capacity to bestowed with numerous learning of over 1,500 accommodate 2,000 awards including but not undergraduate and students, a student limited to clinical and lab research or teaching and graduate students centre and a food is also globally recognized through disseminating court. knowledge and publication. practical training together with Contact us: opportunities in Faculty of Medicine and research. Health Sciences Phone : 03-89472300 Fax : 03-89472595 m [email protected] www.medic.upm.edu.my

66 FACULTY OF COMPUTER > FEEDBACK SCIENCE & INFORMATION Muhammed Basheer Jasser Syria PhD candidate, Computer Science/ Software TECHNOLOGY Engineering www.fsktm.upm.edu.my

Programmes Offered Career Opportunities Bachelor Degrees The employment potential University and wanted to pursue my post graduate studies abroad, I didn’t hesitate to choose Malaysia for this programme is vast Science with graduates seeking because I found out that Universiti Putra Malaysia - Computer Systems offers quality education and has high world ranking. to be systems analysts or - Multimedia The tuition fees of UPM seemed very reasonable - Software Engineering compared to other universities and it offers degree database administrators, programmes of similar quality and standard. The - Computer Networks multimedia software university’s location was also a crucial factor that developers, software helped me decide on this university because Postgraduate engineers, network and Serdang offers everything students need such distributed systems as good accommodation, food and basic living of Philosophy managers, network The global evolution Unique factors of the (with Thesis – Research) programmers, systems materials. I love the environment here which is far faculty are its methods - Database Systems away from noisy and crowded areas and relaxes engineers, software - Security in Computing consultants, knowledge the mind and is ideal for academic work. The best computer studies in applying knowledge - Software Engineering thing about UPM is the warmth, friendliness and and research were management and the database engineers, - Information Systems lecturers, researchers, and kindness of staff and lecturers. It’s also a great strategically harnessed promotion of online - Computer Networks feeling to see my lecturer praying with me at the many more. by UPM in the 1980s. teaching material. - Parallel and Distributed university mosque or eating in the food court. I Since then, the Faculty Small classes also Computing must say I am glad I chose UPM as my preferred - Intelligent Systems Achievements destination to complete my PhD studies for the of Computer Science enable students to - Multimedia Computing next three years for I’m really happy to be part of and Information receive personal innovations produced by - Human Computer this family which is called UPM.” Technology has kept attention and guidance the Faculty win awards Interaction pace with the rapid from the faculty on an annual basis. growth of the industry. members. Research Focus patents and 27 What began with copyrights under its only courses in the Currently, the faculty name and also a range Diploma and Bachelor constitutes four of published works of Computer Science departments: that are shared with the and Application industry. has now expanded Department of Multimedia, Computation and Retrieval the demands of Department of Contact us: industry. Computer Science, Interaction Faculty of Computer Department of Science and Information Technology Software Engineering Phone : 03-89466555 and Information Distributed Computing Fax : 03-89466576 Systems and m [email protected] Department of www.fsktm.upm.edu.my Network Communication Technology and Netw orks.

68 FACULTY OF BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES www.biotech.upm.edu.my

Programmes Offered Career Opportunities Undergraduate Career opportunities exist in the industries related Biotechnology to biotechnology and biomolecular sciences. > FEEDBACK Biochemistry These include private companies, research Microbiology institutes, government Dr Adam Leow Thean Chor departments and institutes Malaysia Cell and Molecular Biology of higher learning. Some Senior lecturer at Department of Cell and Molecular of the companies and Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular By 2020, according The faculty comes Postgraduate institutions involved Sciences in industries related to the National with well -equipped of Philosophy in various to biotechnology and Biotechnology Policy, laboratories and biomolecular sciences “Enrolling as an undergraduate student under it is estimated that experienced academic - Cell Biotechnology are Unilever, Ajinomoto, the Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Microbiology 280,000 jobs will staff, all holding - Biochemistry programme in 1997 was a great experience for me. be created in the PhD degrees in their - Bioinformatics and Guinness, Glaxo, Setron, I was this naive person who knew nothing about Systems Biology Asiagreen, Green Note, the wonderful world of microorganisms. Acquiring biotechnology sector - Environmental MPOB, MARDI, FRIM, knowledge during that three year programme in the nation. The possessing broad Biotechnology RRIM, MINT, the Prime shaped me as a person and a professional biotechnology sector - Enzyme Biotechnology Minister’s Department, who became well-versed in biomolecules of is important in the knowledge. Biotech - Industrial Biotechnology Ministry of Science, extremophiles, microorganism that grow under search for new and UPM has four - Microbial Biotechnology Technology & Innovation, extreme condition i.e. high temperature. My - Microbiology Ministry of International growing interest in research motivated me to alternative solutions to departments - Nanobiotechnology Trade and Industry, pursue a PhD programme. Supported by a serve mankind. (i) Department - Plant Biotechnology Ministry of Education and conducive and fully equipped laboratory, I was of Biochemistry - Structural Biology Ministry of Agriculture and The Faculty of (ii) Department - Molecular Biology and Agro-based Industry. impact international journals, and the Enzyme and Biotechnology and of Bioprocess Genetic Engineering Microbial Technology Research group (EMTech) Biomolecular Sciences Technology recognised my contribution by awarding me as the Research Focus Achievements “Researcher of the year” in 2005. My enthusiasm (Biotech U PM) w as (iii) Department of Cell The active research in research prompted me to become a post- established in 2004 and Molecular activities in various with the merger of Biology, and disciplines under the engineering in UPM funded by MOSTI. During my two well –established (iv) Department of Faculty have resulted in a post-doctoral tenure, I was given the opportunity to Biotechnology number of awards won and participate in the national Angkasawan Programme departments, Microbiology. to embark researches on microgravity sciences Biotechnology as well as publications in under the project “Protein in Space”. Being one of (established in 1986) Biotechnology refereed journals with high impact factors. the renowned research universities in Malaysia, the and Microbiology research culture in UPM nurtured my enthusiasm in research which saw me receiving the Young & Biochemistry Scientist Award in 2009 and Excellent Service (established in 1976). Contact us: Award in 2014.” Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Science Phone : 03-89471049 Fax : 03-89467590 m [email protected] www.biotech.upm.edu.my

70 > FEEDBACK FACULTY OF STUDIES www.env.upm.edu.my

Hosea Kato Mande Career Opportunities Nigeria Employment choices been appointed as an PhD candidate, Faculty of Education and Environmental Studies in the Department of Research Base (E&R Environment, research Base) by Tokyo “I am so fortunate to have the experience of University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan. studying at UPM and my time here exceeds executives in government The two main functions any expectation I have ever had. The university departments, statutory of the E&R Base are to itself has a beautiful campus which caters for bodies and the private assist in the every aspect of the student life, which includes sector such as MACR ES, implementation of excellent academic facilities. I am proud to be a The Faculty of Programmes Offered FRIM , state governments, Overseas Field part of UPM’s well-balanced academic programme Environmental Studies Bachelor Degrees SIRIM , ESSO , Petronas, Training and Internship that is distinct in its commitment to academic of U PM is the only Shell, water supply and to conduct routine depth, professional rigour and high international Environmental Science companies, environmental academic body environmental standards. The research strategy adopted for and Technology consultants and many monitoring for the postgraduate students brings out independence offering a degree in more. and maturity. What stood out most for me was environmental science Environmental based information. the spontaneity and high level of commitment of and management Management staff - they are enigmatic and often stretch you Achievements in Malaysia at the Postgraduate Bachelor, Master and Environmental Studies Contact us: such an approach has made me more aware of Faculty of Environmental my strengths and weaknesses. An added bonus in Doctoral levels, and is recognized as a 5-star faculty in terms of Studies UPM is that you get to learn with and learn from a research achievements Phone : 03-89466733 talented and diverse cohort of classmates, and the introduce an through Malaysian Fax : 03-89438109 experience has taught me to appreciate different Research Focus environment Research Assessment m [email protected] cultures. programme in Instrument (MyRA) www.env.upm.edu.my ratings by the Malaysian The sports facilities are incredible - I was involved Southeast Asia. Sustainability Ministry of Higher The faculty has two Education. experience at UPM to be most invaluable and department- and Conservation highly enjoyable, and have no hesitation in Departm ent of 2 million in research recommending UPM to anyone who is serious in Control Technology funds from both pursing his or her studies.” Environmental domestic and Sciences and and Processes international Departm ent of sponsors for its Environmental and Modelling Centre of Excellence for Environmental Management. and Hydrogeology Forensics Centre which has produced numerous Ecosystems publications especially in international peer- reviewed journals. and Management successfully hosted and the Centre received Governance many international visits.

72 FACULTY OF > FEEDBACK AGRICULTURE & FOOD SCIENCES @Bintulu Campus www.btu.upm.edu.my Ahmed Osumanu Postgraduate Horura Master of Science and Achievements Ghana Doctoral Degree in: The competitive culture Lecturer, D epartment of in the research university Crop Science has created a platform that annually produces many award recipients “I came to UPM as a postgraduate student and am from the Faculty now a lecturer at the Department of Crop Science. I The Green Book for I strongly believe that it serves as a great Programme platform for anyone who wishes to pursue a career As a destination of in the academic world. I believe I have much to offer The Faculty of public sectors of the agriculture education, Agriculture and Food industrial community our Faculty offers a grateful to UPM to have given me the opportunity to special subject called The Sciences is unique has also been Green Book Program. as it is located in established to ensure It is compulsory for Universiti Putra UPMKB’s academic Management students to take this Malaysia Bintulu programmes are in subject as early exposure Biology to the importance of Sarawak Campus line with educational agriculture, especially in (UPMKB) in East the agri-food sectors. The Malaysia. Today, the market demands. Management programme has paved the way for successful faculty is one of its The departments that commercialisation of kind to focus on agro- make up the faculty agricultural products. are crop science, Technology agriculture, forestry, forestry science, animal sciences and Research Focus Contact us: Faculty of Agriculture and social science and Food Science (ethnic and society). and engineering and Phone : 08-6855200 social sciences. Fax : 08-6338948 Relevant and m [email protected] competitive academic Programmes Offered www.btu.upm.edu.my Pre Diploma programmes in Career Opportunities agriculture and bio- Possible careers for Diploma graduates of this offered, in addition programme are in the to the substantial manufacturing (livestock investments made and crops) sectors, Production processing industries, in the faculty’s industries related R&D systems to to industrial waste produce multi- talented graduates. A collaborative network livestock, forestry, farming, Bachelor Degree agricultural engineering with private and and agricultural Bioindustry businesses.

74 INSTITUTE OF > FEEDBACK BIOSCIENCE Mustapha Umar Imam www.ibs.upm.edu.my Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Laboratory of Molecular Biomedicine, IBS. also recognised by the Ministry of Higher Achievements Education as one “I decided to come to Malaysia for my studies highest research grant because of the perceived cultural similarities and of the seven Higher amounting to RM 120 affordable cost of living. Upon arrival in Malaysia Institution Centres of million in the last seven sometime in June 2009, I was immediately Excellence (HICoE) years. fascinated by a lot of things, not least by the cultural shock that was almost unbearable. I in the country for research in animal products, 22 patents eventually became receptive of the Malaysian and 117 patents culture, and I have since learnt a lot from it. The vaccines and pending. relaxing academic and research atmosphere therapeutics. focusing on cutting meant I could pursue both research and other The Institute of facilities for research extra-curricular activities on campus. This Bioscience (IBS) is edge interdisciplinary Laboratories and services such as saw me rising to the post of the President of a premier research research in the Microscopy Unit, the UPM International Students’ Association diagnostics and Products Rodent Breeding and (2011/2012), in the same year I was awarded the centre that offers a conducive and therapeutics against Testing Facility, High- Young Investigator award for demonstrating the Biomedicine end Spectroscopy infectious diseases nutrigenomic mechanisms underlying the effect of world class research Facility, Supercritical germinated brown rice on antioxidant status of type environment. The including cancer; and Immunotherapeutics Fluid Extraction Facility 2 diabetic rats, at the 16th Biennial Meeting of the centre houses one discovery of new and Genomics and Society for Free Radical Research International, entities, such as Biotechnology Proteomics Core held at Imperial College London. Through my of the best facilities drugs, nutriceuticals Facility. participation in the International Students’ activities, for biomedical and Research UPM -MAKNA and nutri- I got to meet people from all over the world. biotechnology related Conservatory Park Moreover, at that time there were students from research in the cosmeceuticals from Research Programmes which has a collection over 60 countries, and the unique cultural diversity university. Currently, natural resources; of more than 500 each person brought along created a new blend IBS is steered by m ore development of Discovery species of medicinal of identity for us. Within the period of my active than 45 scientists vaccines; and marine plants for research and participation in the association, I learnt more than Metabolomics teaching. I did in the preceding 2 years. My research timing with expertise in biotechnology. Technologies IBS also works veterinary, marine and Contact us: the day and conduct my research later in the day biomedical sciences, in tandem with Bioceuticals until late at night. Of course, these would not have Director Institute of biotechnology and prestigious universities Bioscience, been possible without a very supportive supervisor/ Nutrigenomics and agriculture who are and agencies around Nanodelivery Universiti Putra Malaysia actively pursuing the world in search 43400 UPM Serdang, of novel ideas and to Engineered Proteins Selangor Darul Ehsan, innovative research. Malaysia Tel : 603-8947 2111 | IBS research niche is innovations for the Fax : 603-8947 2101 Therapeutics Molecular Biomedicine m [email protected] www.ibs.upm.edu.my and T herapeutics, community. IBS is Health Management

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Zainab Yunusa Nigeria PhD in Sensor Technology Engineering, Institute of TECHNOLOGY Advanced Technology www.itma.upm.edu.my

“I chose UPM to do my PhD because of the strong Laboratories research platform that it offers postgraduate Three well-equipped Achievements students. I am currently in my 3rd year of PhD laboratories are available research on “Thick Film studies in Sensor Technology Engineering. D uring in facilitating research in Paste for Electronic the course of my programme, I have acquired the combined areas which Devices” at The Belgian support the advancement a great deal of knowledge, skills and expertise and International Trade in advanced materials Fair for Technological researcher. I must say I owe it all to my lecturers and nanotechnology Innovation. and supervisors and also to the requirement set by through interdisciplinary the university that all PhD students must publish programmes, and researcher has been in journals as part of their PhD programme. This collaboration with research recognised as one of the has enabled me to work at getting my works Institute of Advanced facilities with research communities throughout the Top Research Scientist in recognised through my publications. Also, through world Malaysia by the my research, we have also produced inventions Technology communities and Academy of Sciences which I hope will be commercialised and serve (ITMA), UPM was industries throughout Malaysia (Akademi Sains towards the betterment of the community. All I can established in 1999 the world. Characterization Malaysia) say is that I have no regrets about coming to UPM as an interdisciplinary Laboratory (MSCL) and am enjoying every day of my stay here as a advanced research Objectives student.” ITMA aims to be a Technology Laboratory institute. ITMA provides Contact us: leading institute in (MPTL) Director Institute of leadership in research advanced materials and Advanced Technology and development in nanotechology focusing Laboratory (FDL) Universiti Putra Malaysia advanced materials on research, postgraduate 43400 UPM Serdang and nanotechnology studies and consultancy Field of Studies Selangor Darul Ehsan services. The main focusing on areas such Tel: 603-89467533/7535 objectives are as follows: Fax: 603-89467006 as materials synthesis m [email protected] and characterization, www.itma.upm.edu.my materials processing and lead research in and technology and nanotechnology and advanced materials. Research Groups materials applications in functional devices. and competent researches who are able to produce Materials ITMA develops high quality research with world-class research remarkable high impact Processing and commercial values. laboratories, attracts renowned researchers knowledge and innovative and trains future technology disseminations research leaders in and establish networking niche areas related to with universities, laboratories and industries advanced materials and nanotechnology. collaborations among ITMA shares its researches in public and private institutions globally. expertise and

78 INSTITUTE OF GERONTOLOGY www.ig.upm.edu.my

> FEEDBACK Laboratories Achievements Gerontology completed over 63 Dr. Yadollah Abolfathi Momtaz interdisciplinary research Gerontology Iran projects with a total grant Research Fellow, Institute of Gerontology value of RM11 million Gerontechnology from local and international sources. “I am currently working as a research fellow at Research Programmes UPM’s Institute of Gerontology after receiving my only entity offering PhD in Gerontology from the university in 2011 postgraduate programmes Structure and Functions after four years of full-time study. All I can honestly Rapid ageing of the collaborative linkages (MSc. & Ph.D) in the say is that the friendly nature of lecturers and staff population in M alaysia with global partners Malaysia. It ran satellite UPM helped create a fantastic environment for me has led to the such as the United training programmes to gain valuable experience, both academically establishm ent of the Nations International with the United Nations and socially. I can say this without any hesitation Environment International Institute on Institute of Institute on Ageing Ageing, Malta. that my decision to join UPM was one of the most Gerontology (IG) in (INIA) in M alta and inspiring choices I have made in my life. Being here Development the University of the is certainly a dream come true for me.” mid-2002. Its mission the United Nations is to conduct research Economic and Social Third Age (U3A) programme as a social contributing to the Commission for innovation to promote well-being of senior active and productive citizens. Research at (ESCAP) in Bangkok. ageing through lifelong the institute covers a The institute’s learning activities. Since 2008, the U3A programme wide area of old age extensive research and ageing through network grew out of senior citizens aged 50 a multidisciplinary our cooperation with years or over. approach. colleagues in Malaysia as well as Singapore, Though new, Indonesia, Australia Contact us: Director Institute of the Institute has and the United Gerontology, accomplished various States of America. Universiti Putra Malaysia achievements in the Through the graduate 43400 UPM Serdang, form of local and studies programme Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia international grants, in gerontology, IG Tel : 603-89472750/2751 published works and aims to nurture a Fax : 603-89472738/2748 collaborative efforts new generation of m [email protected] with its research www.ig.upm.edu.my partners. IG has of old age and ageing. also developed

80 INSTITUTE FOR MATHEMATICAL RESEARCH www.inspem.upm.edu.my

Laboratories > FEEDBACK Achievements Cryptography, Analysis and Structure European Mathematical Dr. Md. Sohel Rana Society (EMS) as an Bangladesh Computational Sciences “Emerging Regional Associate Researcher, INSPEM / Lecturer, and Mathematical Physics Center of Excellence” Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science Computational Statistics and Operations Research Contact us: “As a Lecturer at the department of Mathematics Director Institute for and a co-researcher at the Institute for INSPEM or aggressively engage Ethnomathematics and Mathematical Research, Mathematics Research (INSPEM) who also the Institute for in collaborative Didactics Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang, graduated as a PhD student at INSPEM, it gives Mathematical research with me great pleasure to talk about INSPEM and UPM. Services and Computing Selangor Darul Ehsan, Upon my arrival at the university campus, I was Research focuses on agencies from within Malaysia mesmerised by the beauty of the campus scenery. its main activities in and outside UPM. Research Programmes Tel : 603-8946 6872 | I discovered later that the people of this campus planning, identifying One of our main Fax : 603-8946 6973 are even more beautiful, cordial, helpful, generous, and implementing functions is to identify Modeling and Topological m [email protected] Networking www.inspem.upm.my and friendly. As one of Malaysia’s leading research research in and invite bright, universities, UPM combines impressive modern cryptography, analysis young researchers facilities and a dynamic approach of teaching and Operations Research research with its proud heritage of quality services and structure, with potential to carry and achievements. It has been more than three computational out research and to and Techniques in years since I started working here. INSPEM is one statistics and nurture their talents Physical Sciences of the leading institutes in UPM which focuses operations research, as they pursue their on research on pure and applied mathematics, Society computational postgraduate degrees statistics and operational research and frequently hires renowned professor to conduct workshops, sciences, and with us. Developments in lecture series and seminars on Mathematics mathematical physic, Mathematics and ethnomathematics In establishing Computational Statistics and didactics. INSPEM as a world- I am very happy to be a lecturer / researcher class mathematics at INSPEM and Department of Mathematics because working here as an academician has The Institute serves research institute, the Computational Number really enhanced my academic career as well as my as a two-w ay conduit institute has published Theory personal development.” between public and well-received works private agencies in various sources through which and received ever- problems requiring growing grants and mathematical solutions consistently produced can be channeled and award-winning examined in depth. At researches locally and the same tim e we also internationally.

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Laboratories Achievements Environmental Policy Laboratory as the consultant to advise the Ministry of the Policy Laboratory Plantation Industry and Commodity on the future Production Policy strategy of the Malaysian Laboratory Cocoa Industry. collaborative research Research Programmes with CIRAD in a study on The Institute of natural resource - Emerging Countries in Agricultural and and environmental and Agricultural Products Transition to a Green Food Policy Studies economics, Economy: Will It Make a > FEEDBACK Agricultural Marketing and Difference for Forests (or Institut Kajian quantitative modelling Trade Policy and People? Dasar Pertanian of the sector and Bonhee Chung dan Makanan, agricultural and food Sustainability of Food by the WWF to study PhD candidate, IKDPM, UPM IKDPM) focuses on economics. IKDPM Security in Malaysia on “The Evaluation of providing solutions to is actively involved the Socio-Economic and Analysis of the Malaysia Environmental Impacts sustainable agricultural in providing input for Agricultural Sector of Fisheries Subsidies in at IKDPM and I can say with conviction that I development in policy analysis and Malaysia have made a right choice. My research skills the face of growing decisions. Environmental Policy for and knowledge of agricultural economics have complexity of Sustainable Development. improved tremendously, for which, I am deeply Contact us: future challenges IKDPM activities indebted to the unending support, kindness, and Director Institute of patience from my supervisory committee members such as resource are research, Agricultural and, Food as w ell as my colleagues. IKDPM is an excellent depletion, climate consultancies and Policy Studies, Putra choice if one wants to pursue a career in research. change, globalisation public services in: Infoport, Everyone, including the professors, research and advances Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM in technology. It of the macro policy I can just walk in into professors’ room, whenever Serdang, Selangor Darul provides alternative changes, locally Ehsan, Malaysia this to be a great advantage. More importantly, I perspectives and policy and globally on the Tel : 603-8947 1075/1076 have easy access to get involved with challenging options to the policy agriculture and food Fax : 603-8947 1087 / research projects that are funded by well-known makers and public at sectors; 8943 2611 m [email protected]. options to take multidisciplinary courses from large. edu.my any of UPM’s faculties that best suit my needs. options for major ikdpm.upm.edu.my IKDPM offers students unequal opportunities to put IKDPM receives problems in the knowledge into real practices with a professional grants from public agriculture and food guidance from career researchers.What is likely to remain in my life is not just the knowledge of and international sectors; and economic factors that affect the rice price in a agencies to carry grocery shop, but understanding of what makes a out mainly policy analysing current great human being: hospitality, generosity, humility evaluation on issues and future issues in and great friendships.” pertaining sustainable agriculture, food and development, natural resource.

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Services Laboratory in Malaysia under the Prime Minister’s department.

kit for Extracting and identifying gelatin protein known as GelExt KIT.

Test Kit for the detection of porcine DNA in food and non-food products using portable PCR.

locally and internationally. > FEEDBACK Halal Products on the product Research Institute authenticity and quality Research Programmes among the Muslim Contact us: Nakyinsige Khadijah institution in the world consumers. Thus the Director, Halal Products Uganda that offers master and vision of The Halal Research Institute, Universiti Putra Malaysia PhD candidate in Halal Product Research doctorate programmes Products Research Technology 43400 UPM Serdang, in the halal sector. Institute is Selangor Darul Ehsan, “Up holding the Engineering Malaysia at UPM was adapting to the humid Malaysian The Halal Products San ctity o f Halal Tel : 603-8943 0405 | weather. But like all things, I got used to it after Reseach Institute Through Research Fax : 603-8943 9745 some time. I came here to pursue my Masters m [email protected] was established to and Services”. Pharmaceutical degree and the programme that I enrolled in www.halal.upm.edu.my enriched me as a student in so many ways. For spearhead research and development on Laboratories one, I learnt how to get my articles published in Marketing leading journals. The facilities that I was exposed halal products and Authentication to, such as the well-equipped laboratories also services. Our research helped me extensively to secure a CGPA of 4.00 work has become Management Areas of Expertise for three consecutive semesters. As a result, I was upgraded to the PhD programme at the beginning extremly important Process Innovation Authentication of my fourth semester. Upgrading to PhD inspired especially with the me to further my research and publications. I demand of halal am currently in my seventh semester, and have products increasing six journal publications, a book chapter and four globally and the Management conference proceedings in my credit. I am also increased complexity of determining the these achievements could not have been possible Management without the cooperation and guidance of my source, there are supervisory committee, and I must say that UPM increasing concerns has been a wonderful training ground to prepare me for my academic career. If I were given another chance to pursue my education further, UPM would

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linkages and networks Research among intellectuals, Programmes philosophers, and the communities. IPSAS Leadership also offers graduate studies programmes Social Health at Master and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD ) Achievements Dedicated to the Community Education study of contemporary Social Health and and Development, Malaysia’ contributes Youth Studies, Rural RM160,000.00 to IPSAS social, political and Well-Being to conduct two research > FEEDBACK economic issues, Advancement and projects on Migrants and the Institute for Citizenship and Leadership Studies. Police Retirees Social Science Leadership Currently, IPSAS has 87 registered Dr. Steven Eric Krauss@Abd. Lateef Studies (IPSAS) Contact us: Research Fellow, Youth Social Health and makes meaningful Generation postgraduate students Director Institute for Wellbeing Laboratory, IPSAS contribution to the and has produced Social Science Studies, nation and policy Every research 30 graduates at Putra Infoport, Universiti Master and Doctor of Putra Malaysia “I have been a proud member of the UPM makers through programme is headed Philosophy levels. 43400 UPM Serdang, community since 2001, where I began as a PhD by an academic Selangor Darul Ehsan, student. When I began as a graduate student, recom mendations. expert in the particular Malaysia the graduate programme was run out of a small IPSAS organisational IPSAS is the only Tel : 03-8947 1879 structure also includes Laboratory comprises institute in the nation Fax : 03-8947 1856 is a School of Graduate Studies that has made Head of Laboratories a Research Fellow, to focus on Youth m [email protected] the UPM graduate programme one of the best in www.ipsas.upm.edu.my the region. It is an indication of the university’s who is responsible for Post-Doctoral Development, where determination to become world-class in everything manning the research Researchers, Youth Contemporary it does; a dedication that has made UPM a leading and graduate studies Research Associates, issues and needs research university not only in Malaysia but activities within are addressed in a regionally as well. I have enjoyed my years at globalised context. As UPM immensely. Now, as a faculty member, I try Laboratory level. and Social Research a niche researcher in to provide my students with the best educational Currently , there are experience I can. This starts with a personal three laboratories: research projects dedication to helping them become not only conducted by the advanced research technically-savvy, work-ready graduates, but better institute enable a strategies on youth human beings as well. At UPM, my colleagues empowerment that and I focus on the whole student and work to conducive academic accentuates youth provide a well-rounded educational experience that environment as well goes beyond the classroom. In this age of global as the promotion of potential. competition in tertiary education, where students have immense choice in where they choose to the resources and the educational experience that UPM can offer, I would highly recommend UPM to anyone.”

88 INSTITUTE OF > FEEDBACK TROPICAL Farahnaz Sadat Golestan Hashemi Iran PhD candidate in plant-biotechnology, Institute of AGRICULTURE Tropical Agriculture www.ita.upm.edu.my

‘Choosing to study at UPM was a big decision in my life, but one that I am very happy with. I came problems related Field of Studies to UPM from Iran and as soon as I saw the campus to crop and animal I liked it. Now, I am a third year plant-biotechnology production. PhD Student. The course has allowed me to widen Welfare my perception and being a student of UPM has Laboratories given me the chance to develop an analytical mind. I enjoy living on campus due to its friendly atmosphere and the unique scenery. The well- Production organised and well-equipped classes, helpful and kind lecturers and friendly staff all encourage me Management Crops to become a better student. UPM is full of fun. The sports facilities are incredible- the swimming Systems Biology The Institute of ITA is carving a Research Programmes pool and the gym are great places to work out at. Tropical Agriculture name for itself as A. Laboratory of Food (ITA) is a focal an internationally Crops incredible. As soon as I arrived in UPM, I realised 1) Improvement and how warm and welcoming everyone was. I can point for impactful recognised research research in humane centre of excellence Sustainable Rice look back at the last three years and recall some Production for Food wonderful memories and amazing experiences. Genetic Engineering and sustainable in tropical agriculture. Security I came to UPM not knowing anyone, but will agriculture, focusing The Institute has been 2) Production of High graduate with friends I know will remain my friends on issues of food awarded two Long- for a long time.’ security. The institute term Research Grant Protected Cultivation in Scheme (LRGS) Tropics B. Laboratory of Animal contributions in projects by the Production terms of high quality Ministry of Education, 1) Strategic Feed research outputs Malaysia amounting Technology and Achievements and is a destination to R M 21,683,532 to Nutrigenomics of choice for highly undertake research on 2) Sustainable Animal Crops received LRGS Production through grant for Food Security talented researchers, enhancing sustainable Enhanced Research worth RM10 academics and production of rice Environmental and million for 5 years. postgraduate students and poultry feed in Welfare Management Production received in tropical agriculture Malaysia. Practices C. Laboratory of LRGS grant for Poultry research. Plantation Crops Reasearch worth RM11.7 The Institute has a 1) Functional Genomics million for 5 years. Researches wide array of modern for Yield and Quality carried out are research facilities Improvement Contact us: multidisciplinary in which included a 2) Molecular Disease Diagnosis Director Institute of nature. Yet in selected central laboratory, Tropical Agriculture focus areas, the high a state-of-the-art Universiti Putra Malaysia value chain aspects transgenic plant 43400 UPM Serdang are taken into account. greenhouse, and a Selangor Darul Ehsan, Emphasis is also given livestock and poultry Malaysia Tel.: 603-8947 1042 to close collaboration research complex. T he m [email protected] with international facilities are used to www.ita.upm.edu.my institutions and address both applied industrial players. and fundamental

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Dr. Hamid Reza Naji development of Laboratories Iran biocomposites, and Conservation product ‘UPM has excellent teaching systems and all the standards, and Bioresource Management right facilities and expertise to mould its students commercialisation. toward a successful future. The academic Biocomposite Technology atmosphere at UPM has helped me to enhance Research Programmes my command of the English language which has and Derivatives contributed extensively toward improving my written and communication skills. I have also learnt Impact Evaluation Economics and Policy what teamwork is all about through my association The Institute of Tropical Canopy Management Fiber Characterization Postdoctoral studies that was offered to me after Forestry and Forest and researchers I completed my PhD. And during all these times, Products (INTROP) from countries such Biocomposite Development I have gathered some really valuable experience was set up to provide as France, Iran, and Innovation. which I will never forget. I am proud to be a part of solutions to serious Indonesia, India, New Design this supportive and conducive environment and will continue to hold UPM close to my heart.’ issues such as the Zealand, Austria, Achievements dwindling supply of Thailand, Bangladesh, natural resources and Indonesia and the achievements in the optimisation of United Kingdom have Biocomposite. research, awards and bioresources. been received to carry patents. Areas of Expertise out joint research grants worth INTROP’s activities activities and foster Ecosystem Management RM 14.3 million and focus on forest international relations. RM 3.1 million for canopy management, and Plantation research innovation bioresources valuation and commercialization activities and sustainability, and only institute and Product Design sustainable utilization of dealing with the Characterization 1 international patent biocomposite products, complete value and 14 patents pending product development chain starting from Derivatives (national level) and innovation, and the upstream to also market exploration the midstream and Pollution Control Contact us: and competitiveness. and downstream Director Institute of INTROP also programmes. Two niche areas have Tropical Forestry and actively fosters smart Researchers been formed to study Bio- Forest Products partnership, capacity come from various renewable Composites Universiti Putra building, and human disciplines such as and Ecotourism Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, development and is Forestry, Engineering, Selangor Darul Ehsan, also developing local Science, and Malaysia and international Economics. Today, Tel : 603-8946 6977 | collaborations to further INT ROP has been Fax : 603-8946 7231 enhance its research recognised as the m [email protected] www.introp.upm.edu.my capacity and resources. leader in wood/

92 Putra Business School‘s (PUTRA) primary objective is to nurture human leaders. PUTRA earn accreditation by AACSB – The Association to BUSINESS Advance C ollegiate Schools of Business. AACSB Accreditation represents the highest achievement for an educational instit ution that awards business SCHOOL (AACSB-ACCREDITED) degrees. It is the hallmark of excellence, achieved putrabusinessschool.edu.my schools. Fees / Expenses (MBA) Established in 1997, the Putra Business School or Total Programme Fees PUTRA (formerly known as the Graduate School of (Full Time) Management) at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) - RM 25,900 is one of the nation’s top business schools and a Malaysian Students graduate business school of international repute. - RM 43,800 International Students It is independently funded by Yayasan Putra Business School and licensed by the Ministry of Total Programme Fees Education as an autonomous private institution of (Part Time) higher learning (Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Swasta, - RM 26,350 IPTS). Malay Language Malaysian Students *All fees above are subject to Requirements Located in Serdang, Selangor, PUTRA has change. English Language (except students from become a destination of choice for many who seek Indonesia and Brunei) to improve their business management skills and Students are required must have obtained at must obtain a grade ‘M’ enrich their understanding of business philosophy to complete a total of 48 least a credit in English for the Malay Language through post-graduate management education. credit hours through any at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia course (BBM 1401 or its of the following modes: (SPM) level or have equivalent) to be eligible PUTRA is the home to Human Governance (H G). passed English courses for conferral of a degree. The overarching principle of HG is that humans conducted at the Diploma Note : M - Memuaskan/Satisfactory are not resources or assets in an organization, but (Full Time) or Bachelor level. instead are whole persons. This is a view that is Master of Business Students have to register gaining acceptance worldwide. for 12 credit hours candidates from countries, Administration (MBA) (4 courses) per trimester. where English is not a The MBA programme PUTRA is leading the way to integrate HG There are 4 trimesters in medium of instruction, at PUTRA has AACSB principles into existing business subjects, while the 15-month period must have obtained a accreditation; the highest researching ways to manage businesses, minimum TOEFL score of achievement for a business communities and the environment—working with (Part Time) 550 or Band 6 for IELTS . school internationally. businesses to make them more accountable to Students can opt to do Students have to register people. for not fewer than 6 may be granted to an electives in any of these credit hours per trimester applicant who has obtained areas: PUTRA welcomes dynamic individuals who wish to and they can complete a TOEFL score of between contribute to our mission of returning the focus to the programme within 6 500 and 549 or Band 5 to human wellbeing – nurturing the next generation trimesters or 24 months. 5.5 for IELTS or its of human leaders and building a business school equivalent. The applicant, Management dedicated to contributing to the business world by Each trimester consists upon registration, is spreading the message of HG. of 14 weeks of lectures required to enrol for and with 1 to 2 weeks of inter- pass the English Program Currently, PUTRA offers a range of post-graduate trimester breaks. conducted by the (in collaboration with management programmes, namely: University before full MAICSA)* *An MBA student who opts to do admission to any corporate governance will become postgraduate studies is a graduate members of MAICSA, granted. subject to terms and conditions.

94 Admission Requirements The Master of Management Master of Science (MSc) Total fees for 3 years of Fees / Expenses (PHD) Admission Requirements (MBA) held during the evenings (Information Technology) Students are exposed to study ( 6 semesters) applicant with a CGPA Total fees for 3 years of (PhD) To qualify for the Master on weekdays from 6.30 requires the successful theories and critical issues - RM29,750 below 3.00 or equivalent study (6 semesters) To be eligible for of Business Administration pm - 9.30 pm. completion of 42 credit related to their areas of Malaysian Students - RM31,250 admission into the Doctor (MBA) programme, hours including core research and how their - RM51,250 be considered if the Malaysian Students of Philosophy (PhD) applicants must possess There are three (3) intakes and elective courses. research issues may be International Students applicant possesses - RM48,850 programme, applicants are one of the following for part time students Classes are held during related to other research *All fees above are subject to relevant working / International Students required to possess one of in each academic year: the evenings on weekdays disciplines. Candidates change. research experience; or September, January and (6.30 pm - 9.30 pm). There will gain the expertise of Total fees for 5 years of May. is only one intake per carrying out research in The period of study ranges study (10 semesters) with a CGPA of at least year in September. At the from 4 semesters (2 years) recognised as being - RM49,850 CGPA of at least 3.30 or 3.00 or its equivalent. Master of Management end of the programme, disciplines. The MSc to 6 semesters (3 years). equivalent to the above; or Malaysian Students its equivalent in a relevant An applicant with a CGPA (MM) (Information students are required to programme appeals Classes are held during - RM78,250 of below 3.00 will only Technology) sit for a comprehensive to individuals with an the evenings on weekdays approved by the UPM International Students a Masters Degree with be considered if he/she This programme is examination. This written aptitude for advanced (6.30 pm - 9.30 pm). There Senate. *All fees above are subject to a CGPA below 3.30 or change. has a minimum GMAT designed for those who are examination covers all research and professional are two (2) intakes of equivalent in a relevant (Graduate Management involved in the information the courses studied in the accomplishment. It students in each academic Doctor of Philosophy The period of study ranges Admission Test) score of technology industry and programme. entails the formulation year, the September and (PhD) considered if the applicant 550 or has had adequate would like to further their of a research objective, March Semesters. The main objective of from 6 semesters (3 possesses relevant years) to a maximum of working experience in an careers in the area of Admission Requirements application and use of the the Doctor of Philosophy working / research organisation; or technical and business (MM) appropriate theories and The research areas under programme is to prepare 10 semesters (5 years). experience; or Classes are held during management. It is also To be eligible for the concepts for successful the MSc programme students for careers as designed for those who Master of Management pursuit of a research include accounting, academics or researchers the evenings on weekdays (6.30 pm - 9.30 pm). There recognised as being aspire to be successful (Information Technology) project to its logical in the public or private recognised as being equivalent to the above;or managers in the areas (MM (IT)) programme, conclusion. Each student resource management, sector. The doctorate are two (2) intakes of equivalent to the above; students in each academic of IT and knowledge applicants must have management information programme is designed or approved by the UPM management. The period one of the following system, strategic to enhance students’ year: September and March semesters. Senate. of study is 5 trimesters (20 completed thesis. management, business competencies in carrying approved by the UPM months) for both full time law, entrepreneurship and out research for knowledge Senate. The research areas under Classes & Student and part time students. a CGPA of at least 2.75 Fees / Expenses (MSc) others. enhancement and Intakes or its equivalent and two Total fees for 2 years of knowledge creation. The the PhD programme Contact us: Fees / Expenses (MM (IT) years of related working study (4 semesters) Admission Requirements research involves an in- include accounting, For more details on held on weekdays from Total fees for the whole experience; or - RM19,900 (MSc) these programmes, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. duration of study : Malaysian Students To be eligible for the area of management. resource management, admission and application There are three (3) - RM 19,900 - RM36,350 Master of Science (MSc) Students are expected management information requirements, go to: intakes for full time Malaysian Students recognised as being International Students programme, applicants to equip themselves with system, strategic www.putrabusines sschool. edu.my/prospectus or you classes in each academic - RM 34,200 equivalent to the above; or must have one of the strong theoretical and management, business law, entrepreneurship and may contac t directly at: year: September, January International Students methodological foundations Putra Business School *All fees above are subject to others. and May. approved by the UPM and to develop their Tel: (603) 89467440/7441 change. 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UPM Alumni Day-21 May faculty. It is held annually UPM Alumni - Local and Universiti Pertanian UPM Alumni Day is by each faculty. DALS’ International Chapters Malaysia. YPR supports celebrated with zest on the which is basically a forum The growing number of the vision of UPM towards 21 May of each calendar to showcase alumni local and international education excellence year. The day has a special engagement with UPM, students in UPM has through development historical value to UPM and a platform for them prompted the Alumni programmes in agricultural for on this auspicious day to give back to their Alma Centre to develop a education. The Foundation UPM was declared open Mater. It is hoped that this strong link with local and disburses research grants on 21 May 1931. UPM was programme will demostrate international alumni. They to young researchers, then known as the School the role of future U PM play a pivotal role in scholarships and bursaries of Agriculture Malaya and Alumni as ambassadors networking locally and in to excellent and of UPM, the keepers of the internationalisation needy students. YPR university has transformed a tradition of excellence, of UPM , which is in line awards the YPR Gold itself into a world-class supporters of the university, with UPM’s vision to Medal to excellent students university with students and at the same time be a globally renowned annually during the from over 60 countries inculcate a sense of pride Research University. Convocation Ceremony. worldwide. To celebrate and belonging to UPM. Several local chapters the grand day, a number have been set up and Contact us: of events are held such The Alumni Mentorship are actively connected as: Majlis Tahlil, Serdang Programme to UPM , such as The Alumni Centre Bangunan C13, Heritage Forum and sport This programme involves Serdang Sunshine Johor competitions like bowling students, senior alumni and a number of faculty Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang, and rugby. The grand and academic staff and chapters - the UPM Alumni With each graduation, empowered, UPM too the public and other serves to enhance a strong Chemical Engineers, UPM Selangor hundreds of graduates has gained a lot by relevant parties. 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They making UPM a more UPM activities that maintain the Partnership platform with the UPM moto: ‘With Chapter Indonesia, based go on to become popular place of study promotes, strengthens alumni corporate through a lecture series Knowledge We Serve’. in Jakarta and Medan, leaders of society, for both local and and inspires alumni to and public databank created for UPM alumni which were launched in to share their knowledge which enhances their career 2008. industry, economy international students. excel in their personal for UPM strategic and experiences with options. and professionals with and professional advancement. the campus community, Pak Rashid Foundation knowledge, skills and The UPM Alumni endeavours. Homecoming & Reunions (Yayasan Pak Rashid mindsets to drive their Centre provides and they were previously This exciting programme -YPR) respective countries facilitates strategic relationship w ith Association (PAUPM) associated with provides which is conducted every The UPM Alumni Centre good impact. Branded two years draws back (UPMAC) acts as the forward to the next partnerships between alumni and in branding UPM , as ‘Distinguished UPM alumni by the hundreds to secretariat for Yayasan level. Whilst the UPM, the UPM Alumni strengthen bonding while fostering a Alumni Lecture Series’ Pak Rashid (YPR). The graduates go home Association (PAUPM), with UPM Alumni sense of pride and or DALS in short, is a activities and games are foundation was established nationally and loyalty to the Alma lecture series to showcase the order of the day such in 2000 and named after internationally. mater. alumni engagement with as: golf, rugby, bowling Mohd Rashid Ahmad (Dip. UPM. Distinguished UPM and the popular Open Agri, 1937) or fondly known Day events. Reunions are as Pak Rashid to his faculty are invited to be organised with The UPM colleagues and students. speakers to share their Alumni Association and He was a lecturer and career and life experiences are held at the residential the Farm Director during since graduating from the colleges. the days of the College university. This platform of Agriculture Malaya. He is an avenue for alumni was among the pioneers to give back to the during the establishment of Alma mater, through the the agricultural university-

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