Welcome to UNITAR International University

UNITAR International University was established in 1997 as the first virtual university in Southeast Asia and among the earliest private universities in the country.

It is the first institution in Asia to be awarded a QS 5- Star Rating for the Online Learning category. In alignment with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, UNITAR’s holistic and innovative learning ecosystem provides a comprehensive programme offering for all socio-economic levels whilst developing highly employable and entrepreneurial global citizens.

Our Vision

Accelerate innovative solutions in a global learning ecosystem for a sustainable future

Our Mission

Create highly employable and entrepreneurial global citizens

The 4I’s

Innovation

From lifelong and work-based learning to applied research and corporate solutions, we offer a variety of innovative products to cater to the unique needs of learners as individuals, communities, and industries.

Impact

We design academic, professional, and life skills products and solutions to prepare learners to make meaningful and sustainable contributions to their families, communities, and employers.

International

We offer worldwide access to our fully online and blended programmes and leverage on our global network of partners to bring the very best experience to our learners.

Inclusion

We offer accessible and affordable products and solutions for all levels of society in every industry and aim to bridge the urban-rural and digital gaps through dedicated partners nationwide

Mangement and Administration

Dato’ Mohamed Nizam
Bin Tun Abdul Razak
Chancellor

Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Mohamed Nizam Bin Tun Abdul Razak was born on 3 October 1958 and is the son of Tun Abdul Razak Bin Dato’ Hussein, the second Prime Minister of Malaysia, and Tun Rahah Binti Tan Sri Noah. He is the third in the family of five sons. He is married to Yang Berbahagia Datin Khadijah Binti Tun Abdul Rahman and blessed with one son, Muhammad Nadzmi.

Dato’ Puvan
Balachandran
Chief Executive Officer

Dato’ Puvan Balachandran is the CEO of UNITAR International University, taking on the role in February 2018. In this capacity he manages UNITAR’s Business Strategy and Operations with a vision to accelerate innovative solutions in a global learning ecosystem for a sustainable future.

Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Ir. Dr. Sahol Hamid Bin Abu Bakar
Vice-Chancellor

Tan Sri Sahol Hamid bin Abu Bakar is a distinguished academician and administrator with experience spanning four decades in teaching, research, engineering consultancy, leadership and governance.

Head of Faculties and Schools

Dr. Liew Cheng Siang
Executive Dean,
Faculty of Business

Prof. Dr. Mallika A/P Govindarajoo
Executive Dean,
Faculty of Education & Humanities

David Liew
Director,
School of Media, Art & Design

Noor Lees binti Ismail
Director,
School of Information Technology

SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS

Energy Conservation

The central air-conditioning comes on at 7.30am and switched off at 6.30pm, with temperatures on average at 21ºC. Last one to leave any department is responsible to switch off all lights. The campus has installed an energy saving lighting system. Lights are also switched off when no one is present in the department, such as during lunchtime, meetings or an event.

Water Conservation

UNITARians are encouraged to turn taps off when soaping cutlery and other utensils. Faucets and pipes are constantly checked for leaks as we are aware that even a small drip can waste 50 or more gallons of water a day. If a leak is identified, we rectify the problem within the same work day.

Recycling Programme

We print on both sides of a paper to reduce paper use, and where one-sided printing is required, we reuse these papers when placed in recycling boxes. We flatten all cardboard, newspapers, magazines, office papers and common mail for recycling as it makes it easier to be processed and leaves more room for other recyclables.

Green Transport

Our company owned vehicles are serviced every three months to ensure low-carbon emission. These vehicles only run when filled with passengers to reduce trips and conserve fuel consumption.