University of Cyberjaya explained

University of Cyberjaya (UoC)
Native Name:Universiti Cyberjaya
Established:October 2005
Academic Affiliation:Cyberjaya College Kota Kinabalu, Cyberjaya College Kuching
Vice Chancellor:Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohamad Abdul Razak
Faculty:300
Students:6,000
Coor:2.9298°N 101.6553°W
Former Names:Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences (CUCMS)
Colours: Purple, Magenta, White
Affiliations:Wholly owned subsidiary of Cyberjaya Education Group Berhad

University of Cyberjaya (UoC) is a private university established in 2005, located in Cyberjaya, Sepang District, Selangor, Malaysia, with strength in the medical sciences and alternative medicine.

History

Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences (CUCMS) was established on 23 October 2005. The institution originally consisted of two faculties offering two bachelor's degree programmes in medicine and pharmacy. It operated out of its first campus at Street Mall, Cyberjaya.

In 2009, CUCMS moved to a new location in anticipation of student growth. The campus offered increased student capacity and fully equipped teaching facilities.

In 2010, three additional faculties were established to offer allied health science, occupational safety & health, and complementary medicine programmes.

Abu Abdullah was appointed as the new President on 4 January 2010.

By 2013, the University is acquired by SMR Group.

In 2015, CUCMS established its Faculty of Safety and Health from the previous School of Business. In 2018, CUCMS moved into its brand-new, purpose-built campus (current campus) along Persiaran Bestari.

In 2019, Tan Sri Anwar Ali was appointed as the second chancellor of the university.[1] In 2023, the university established its Faculty of Creative Art and Design and Centre of Biomedical Engineering.

In October 2023, Noor Hisham Abdullah was appointed as the third chancellor of the university.[2]

Faculties and programmes

The university has 9 faculties and two academic centres — all of which are in the main campus building in Cyberjaya.

Notable alumni

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SAIDINA . HAFIZ . 2023-10-06 . Dr. Noor Hisham dilantik Canselor baharu Universiti Cyberjaya . 2024-01-13 . Utusan Malaysia . ms-MY.
  2. Web site: Noor Hisham is University of Cyberjaya chancellor . 2024-01-13 . The Star . en.