Profile
About Us
Our campuses are living laboratories for sustainability.
UiTM Perlis Branch is a prominent public higher education institution in Perlis. It was officially established on 5 July 1974, with the enrolment of 258 pioneer students, undergoing 1 preparatory course and 5 diploma programmes. It began operations at a temporary site of the Scout House at Jalan Padang Katong, Kangar, with 15 academic staff and 31 administrative and support staff. In 1980, the campus moved to its permanent site on a of 335-acre plot in Arau.
UiTM Perlis Branch has grown into a premier public higher education institution by physical infrastructure, staff organisation and student enrolment. The university is made up of 7 faculties, with a total of 34 programmes offered which include 17 degree programmes and 16 diploma programmes. In addition, various infrastructure and facilities are also provided. There are 15 residential colleges which are segregated by gender, 67 science laboratories, 22 computer laboratories, 3 language laboratories, a large hall, a mosque, a mini stadium and a gymnasium. Some facilities such as hostels, halls and gyms offered to public for rental.
Philosophy & Objectives
Philosophy
We trust that Allah SWT bestows individuals with talents, interests, and inclinations who, when holistically nurtured, trained, and developed through transparent knowledge generation, transfer, and integration, coupled with the embodiment of Islamic values, are capable of championing individual, societal and national transformation.
Objectives
1. To expand access to higher education.
2. To provide world-class advanced education.
3. To offer academic programmes that meet the evolving industry needs for national progress and global prosperity.
4. To foster leadership qualities among holistic, versatile, and entrepreneurial graduates to be globally competitive.
5. To empower the internalisation of UiTM philosophy and values through character development programmes and role models.
6. To be at the forefront of leading edge scholarly knowledge through impactful and sustainable research, innovation, and commercialisation.
7. To expand networks through synergy with alumni, industry, academia, community, and government to empower the strategic focus areas of the university.
8. To champion organisational excellence through effective and efficient governance, aligned with the global sustainability agenda.
9. To provide conducive infrastructure and a leading-edge digital ecosystem.
10. To generate income and manage resources and finances efficiently, transparently, with integrity, and effectively for organisational sustainability.
Vision, Mission, Tagline & Motto
Vision
A premier university driving Professional Bumiputera
Mission
To elevate the knowledge, ‘adab’ (ethics and virtues), and expertise of Bumiputera in fostering an entrepreneurial spirit through advanced curricula, talent development, impactful research, and industry synergy, contributing to the nation’s prosperity and global well-being
Tagline
UiTM di Hatiku
Motto
Usaha, Takwa, Mulia
