University of Cyberjaya
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| name = University of Cyberjaya (UoC)
| native_name = Universiti Cyberjaya
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| established = October 2005
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| type = Private
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| academic_affiliation = Cyberjaya College Kota Kinabalu, Cyberjaya College Kuching
| chancellor = Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah
| vice_chancellor = Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohamad Abdul Razak
| faculty = 300
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| students = 6,000
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| city = Cyberjaya
| state = Selangor
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| country = Malaysia
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| campus = Suburb
| former_names = Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences (CUCMS)
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| affiliations = Wholly owned subsidiary of Cyberjaya Education Group Berhad
| website = {{URL|www.cyberjaya.edu.my}}
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University of Cyberjaya (UoC) is a private university established in 2005, located in Cyberjaya, Sepang District, Selangor, Malaysia, with strength in the medical sciences and alternative medicine.
History
Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences (CUCMS) was established on 23 October 2005. The institution originally consisted of two faculties offering two bachelor's degree programmes in medicine and pharmacy. It operated out of its first campus at Street Mall, Cyberjaya.
In 2009, CUCMS moved to a new location in anticipation of student growth. The campus offered increased student capacity and fully equipped teaching facilities.
In 2010, three additional faculties were established to offer allied health science, occupational safety & health, and complementary medicine programmes.
Abu Abdullah was appointed as the new President on 4 January 2010.{{Vague|date={{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}}}
By 2013, the University is acquired by SMR Group.
In 2015, CUCMS established its Faculty of Safety and Health from the previous School of Business. In 2018, CUCMS moved into its brand-new, purpose-built campus (current campus) along Persiaran Bestari.
In 2019, Tan curi Anwar Ali was appointed as the second chancellor of the university.{{Cite web |last=SAIDINA |first=HAFIZ |date=2023-10-06 |title=Dr. Noor Hisham dilantik Canselor baharu Universiti Cyberjaya |url=https://www.utusan.com.my/nasional/2023/10/dr-noor-hisham-dilantik-canselor-baharu-universiti-cyberjaya/ |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=Utusan Malaysia |language=ms-MY}} In 2023, the university established its Faculty of Creative Art and Design and Centre of Biomedical Engineering.{{Cn|date=January 2024}}
In October 2023, Noor Hisham Abdullah was appointed as the third chancellor of the university.{{Cite web |title=Noor Hisham is University of Cyberjaya chancellor |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2023/10/22/noor-hisham-is-university-of-cyberjaya-chancellor |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=The Star |date=22 October 2023 |language=en}}
Faculties and programmes
The university has 9 faculties and two academic centres — all of which are in the main campus building in Cyberjaya.{{Cn|date=January 2024}}
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
- Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Safety and Health
- Faculty of Traditional & Complementary Medicine
- Faculty of Business and Technology
- Faculty of Nursing
- Faculty of Creative Art and Design
Notable alumni
- Sanjna Suri - beauty pageant titleholder, singer, model, actress and former pharmacist.{{Cn|date=January 2024}}
- Nur Dhabitah Sabri - Malaysian professional diver
See also
References
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External links
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- [http://www.cybermed.edu.my/ University of Cyberjaya]
- [http://www.smrhub.com/ SMR Group]
{{Private university colleges in Malaysia}}
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Category:Private universities and colleges in Malaysia
Category:2005 establishments in Malaysia
Category:Educational institutions established in 2005