Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) was officially incorporated on 24 December 1992. UNIMAS is the eighth University, established just after the declaration of Vision 2020. The challenges outlined to achieve this Vision have given UNIMAS the unique opportunity not simply to respond to change but to become a significant agent and intellectual catalyst of change nationally.

The University took in its first pioneer students numbering 118 in 1993 with the opening pf the Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Resource Science and Technology. In 1994 the University moved to its temporary campus at Kota Samarahan. The University's temporary campus at Kota Samarahan was officially launched by the Prime Minister, YAB Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on Malaysia Day, 31 August 1993.

Over the years, the University has developed rapidly with the establishment of eight Faculties, three Institutes and seven Centres. UNIMAS is a university committed to being contemporary in character and forward looking in outlook in developing its education system. Since its inception in 1992, Unimas has been dedicated to educating students who are not only highly knowledgeable and skilled in their respective fields, but also individuals who are well-rounded, practical as well as rich in culture and positive values. Efforts for enhancing the quality of teaching-learning were intensified, supported and strengthened with efforts to improve the quality of the management processes related to teaching and learning.

The University is placing great emphasis on the development of ICT and has successfully integrated ICT in all aspects of teaching and learning as well as administration.

Unimas is expected to operate in a new campus at the beginning of the 2004/2005 academic sessions in May/June 2004.

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
94300 Kota Samarahan
Sarawak, Malaysia

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