Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is a leading public research university located in Serdang, just south of Kuala Lumpur. Formerly known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, UPM began as an institution focused on agriculture but has since evolved into a multidisciplinary university offering a wide range of academic programs. In addition to its main campus, UPM also has a branch campus in Bintulu, Sarawak.
UPM comprises 16 faculties, 9 institutes, and a Graduate School of Management, all dedicated to upholding the university&rsquo;s strong tradition of academic excellence and research. As one of the Malaysian universities with the highest number of doctorate holders, UPM offers a rich learning environment supported by experts across various fields. The university also provides a Doctor in Medicine (MD) program and a foundation programme that serves as a direct pathway to any degree course at UPM, making it an accessible and versatile choice for prospective students. UPM actively encourages fieldwork and supports both students and staff in securing research funding.

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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has appointed Prof Datin Paduka Dr Aini Ideris as vice-chancellor for two years effective January 1, 2016. <a href="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/44112/598c2f0306b09.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-44114 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/44112/598c2f0306b09.jpg" alt="UPM Aini Post" width="600" height="400"></a>The Higher Education Ministry on Saturday said the former UPM Corporate Strategy and Communications director replaces Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Fauzi Ramlan whose term ended recently.Kelantan-born Prof Aini holds a veterinary medicine degree from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, a MVSc in Avian Medicine from the University of Liverpool, England and a PhD in Avian Medicine.She also pursued post-doctoral studies at the University of California, Davis and at Cornell University, USA through an Asian Development Bank Fellowship.Her experience and knowledge in veterinary earned her recognition to represent committees at the Higher Education Ministry, Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry and Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Ministry.Learn more about where you can study veterinary medicine and why it is the next hot course.

Universiti Putra Malaysia has appointed Prof Datin Paduka Dr Aini Ideris as vice-chancellor for two years effective January 1, 2016.

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