Multimedia University

About

Multimedia University (Malay: Universiti Multimedia; abbreviated as MMU), is a private research-led university in Malaysia whose mission emphasizes teaching, industry collaboration and the preparation of graduates for both professional careers and advanced research. Founded in 1997, it is the first private university within Malaysia and is a member of The Alliance of Government Linked Universities (GLU).

In 1996, the government of Malaysia initiated efforts to liberalize the country's higher education sector and engage the private education industry in advancing human capital development. Consequently, the Ministry of Education sought an established private entity to spearhead the pilot project for the establishment of a university. In October 1996, Telekom Malaysia was granted the distinction by the Ministry of Education to establish Malaysia's inaugural private university. This decision underscored the government's confidence in Telekom Malaysia's capacity to lead the privatization of higher education. Building upon the foundation of the existing ITTM campuses operated by Telekom Malaysia, the company accepted the invitation, resulting in the establishment of Universiti Telekom in Melaka.

The university is structured across two primary campuses: the main campus in Cyberjaya and the Melaka campus. At the Cyberjaya campus, there are seven faculties, each dedicated to specific academic disciplines. Meanwhile, the Melaka campus comprises four faculties and an institute. Coordinating the graduate studies across both campuses is The Institute for Postgraduate Studies (IPS), which collaborates closely with the various faculties to facilitate advanced academic programs and research initiatives.

The official theme song for MMU is "Permata Dunia" which means World's Jewel, composed by Intan Nazrahayu.

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