Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

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Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) is a prominent public university in Malaysia, highly regarded for its focus on engineering, technology, and vocational education. It excels particularly in fields like Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Technology Management, preparing students for industry-relevant careers. For international students, UTHM offers a supportive environment through its International Office, which assists with admissions, visas, and welfare, alongside providing English-taught programs, especially at the postgraduate level. The university fosters a vibrant multicultural campus, and its distinctive characteristic lies in its strong emphasis on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), integrating practical skills with academic rigor.

Background

Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia (Malay: Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia; abbreviated as UTHM) is a public university in Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. It was formerly known as the Tun Hussein Onn Institute of Technology (Malay: Institut Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (ITTHO)) and the Tun Hussein Onn University College of Technology (Malay: Kolej Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (KUiTTHO)). Along with other public university colleges, KUiTTHO was promoted to full university status since year 2007. The name UTHM was officially launched by the then education minister, Dato' Seri Hishammuddin Bin Tun Hussein. UTHM is also a member of Malaysian Technical University Network (MTUN).

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