Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) is a public university established in 2006, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship education across all its programs. Located in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, UMK aims to produce graduates with an entrepreneurial mindset to contribute to national and global prosperity.

Academics

UMK offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various faculties, including Entrepreneurship and Business, Creative Technology and Heritage, Agro-Based Industry, Veterinary Medicine, Earth Science, Hospitality, Tourism and Wellness, Architecture and Ekistics, Bioengineering and Technology, Language Studies and Human Development, and Data Science and Computing. The university's curriculum integrates entrepreneurship education into every subject, requiring students to complete four entrepreneurship modules. This approach ensures that students gain practical skills and industry exposure, with bachelor's degree students having 30% industry involvement and master's degree students having 40%.

International Students

UMK provides various support services for international students, including orientation programs to help them acclimate to university life, an International Office for assistance with visas and accommodation, and counseling services for personal and academic support. English language courses and support are also available for non-native speakers. While specific diversity statistics are not extensively detailed, UMK has over 200 international students from eight countries. Cultural integration is fostered through various activities and programs designed to help international students engage with local traditions and customs.

Campus & Location

UMK operates across three main campuses in Kelantan: the City Campus in Pengkalan Chepa, the Bachok Campus, and the Jeli Campus, each specializing in different fields. Kota Bharu, the capital of Kelantan, offers a unique cultural experience with its rich Malay heritage. The Bachok campus, near the Tok Bali beach, is designed to be pedestrian-friendly with buildings separated by 400 meters. Transportation options to and from UMK include flights to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) in Kota Bharu, or bus and train services from other parts of Malaysia.

Career Outcomes

UMK demonstrates a strong commitment to graduate employability, with a reported graduate employment rate of 97.2% in the previous year, an increase from 94.5% in 2023. The university consistently achieves graduate marketability rates above 90% since 2019. UMK maintains strong industry connections, evident through partnerships that provide internship opportunities and collaborations in accounting education. The Faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage, for instance, boasts a nearly 100% employability rate for its graduates, many of whom receive a six-star rating from the National Graduate Employability Index. The university's focus on entrepreneurship aims to equip graduates with the skills to contribute to the economy and even foster a startup culture.