About us

Welcome to Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia

UPTM nurtures students with moral values and humanity while giving every learner the opportunity to shape professional success through technology, knowledge, and practical education.

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Our team

Meet the team

We are a team of designers, strategists, and builders driven by curiosity and craft. Every project we take on is powered by collaboration, diverse perspectives, and a shared mission to deliver real results.

Chairman

YBhg. Dato' Luqman bin Ahmad

YBhg. Dato' Luqman bin Ahmad

Board Directors

Governance members

YBrs. Dato' Dr. Salihin bin Abang

YBrs. Dato' Dr. Salihin bin Abang

Director

YBrs. Puan Noraina binti Masduki

YBrs. Puan Noraina binti Masduki

Director

YBrs. Prof. Dato' Dr. Noor Azizi bin Ismail

YBrs. Prof. Dato' Dr. Noor Azizi bin Ismail

Director

YBrs. Haji Radzuan bin Razali

YBrs. Haji Radzuan bin Razali

Chief Executive Officer KPTM Sdn Bhd

YBrs. En Yahaya bin Sani

YBrs. En Yahaya bin Sani

Director

YBrs. En Zahari bin Aziz

YBrs. En Zahari bin Aziz

Director

YBrs. Nik Mohd Khairi bin Nik Mohd Zain

YBrs. Nik Mohd Khairi bin Nik Mohd Zain

Registrar

YBrs. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Syahirah binti Syed Sheikh

YBrs. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Syahirah binti Syed Sheikh

Vice Chancellor

Vice Chancellor

Prof. Dr. Sharifah Syahirah binti Sy Sheikh

Prof. Dr. Sharifah Syahirah binti Sy Sheikh

Top Management Team

Executive leadership

Prof. Dr. Muhamad Nizam bin Jali

Prof. Dr. Muhamad Nizam bin Jali

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Innovation

Dr. Mohd Erfino bin Haji Johari

Dr. Mohd Erfino bin Haji Johari

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic & Internationalization

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syamsul Fozy bin Osman

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syamsul Fozy bin Osman

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs & Alumni

Dr. Zaitun binti Abd Malek

Dr. Zaitun binti Abd Malek

Bursar

Ts. Ahmad Kamal bin Hasan Basri

Ts. Ahmad Kamal bin Hasan Basri

Director, Information & Communication Technology

Nik Mohd Khairi bin Nik Mohd Zain

Nik Mohd Khairi bin Nik Mohd Zain

Registrar

Vice Chancellor

Prof. Dr. Sharifah Syahirah binti Sy Sheikh

Prof. Dr. Sharifah Syahirah binti Sy Sheikh

Senate Members

Academic governance members

Prof. Dr. Muhamad Nizam bin Jali

Prof. Dr. Muhamad Nizam bin Jali

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Innovation

Dr. Mohd Erfino bin Haji Johari

Dr. Mohd Erfino bin Haji Johari

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic & Internationalization

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syamsul Fozy bin Osman

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syamsul Fozy bin Osman

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs & Alumni

Dr. Zaitun binti Abd Malek

Dr. Zaitun binti Abd Malek

Bursar

Nik Mohd Khairi bin Nik Mohd Zain

Nik Mohd Khairi bin Nik Mohd Zain

Registrar

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adam Shukry bin Ali

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adam Shukry bin Ali

Dean, Institute of Graduate Studies

Dr. Sangeeth A/P Ramalingam

Dr. Sangeeth A/P Ramalingam

Dean, Faculty of Education, Social Sciences & Humanities

Dr. Saifuddin Bin Haji Mohtaram

Dr. Saifuddin Bin Haji Mohtaram

Dean, Faculty of Computing & Multimedia

Prof. Dr. Nurisyal binti Muhammad

Prof. Dr. Nurisyal binti Muhammad

Dean, Institute of Professional Studies

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Fauzi bin Ahmad Zaini

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Fauzi bin Ahmad Zaini

Assoc. Professor, Institute of Postgraduate Studies

Dr. Nurul Fitri binti Mohd Noor

Dr. Nurul Fitri binti Mohd Noor

Dean, Faculty of Business & Accountancy

Prof. Dr. Azahari bin Jamaludin

Prof. Dr. Azahari bin Jamaludin

Professor, Institute of Postgraduate Studies

Achievements

Awards

Name of the award Description Year

THE Impact Ranking

Rank 801 - 1000 From 2,526 universities and 130 countries or territories based on their progress towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

2026

MARA Ecosystem Quality Standard (MQS)

Lima (5) Bintang Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Pensijilan MARA Ecosystem Quality Standard (MQS) Bil. 15/2024 telah meluluskan UPTM dianugerahkan sijil MQS dengan Penarafan Lima (5) Bintang. Tempoh sah sijil berkenaan adalah mulai 10 Julai 2024 sehingga 09 julai 2027.

2024

Pensijilan ISO 9001:2015

Sijil ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. Telah mengesahkan UPTM telah melaksanakan Sistem Pengurusan Kualiti yang menepati piawaian dan di anugerahkan Sijil ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System). Sijil sah digunapakai sehingga 05 Disember 2027.

2015

SETARA

Berdaya Saing Jabatan Pendidikan Tinggi telah mengumumkan keputusan Penarafan SETARA 2022 pada 1 September 2023.

2023

AppliedHE

AppliedHE is a Singapore-based higher education rating agency that evaluates universities in the ASEAN region and across Asia

2025
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Our Direction

Vision

To be a globally recognised applied university, cultivating inclusive, innovative, ethical, and impactful professionals dedicated to sustainable progress.

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Our Commitment

Mission

We are dedicated to providing transformative education through interdisciplinary collaboration and practical knowledge, empowering lifelong learners to thrive in a dynamic global economy and contribute meaningfully to society.

FAQs

About UPTM,
Explained.

Quick answers about UPTM, its academic direction, values, and aspirations.

Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) is an institution of higher learning built on continuous improvement, holistic education, and personalised support that helps students realise their potential.

Poly-Tech refers to the integration of contemporary technologies into UPTM education, especially in business-focused learning. It should not be confused with technical or vocational education.

UPTM is guided by three core values: Innovative, Inclusive, and Integrity.

UPTM aspires to deliver market-relevant programmes, develop individual talents toward self-actualisation, and become a distinguished hub for education, research, and consultation.