Universiti Utara Malaysia is a public university in the town of Sintok, Kedah. Utara means 'northern' in the Malay language. It was formally incorporated on 16 February 1984. The university was established with the specific mission of providing a leadership role for management education in the country. Thus, the university is also known as a management university. The academic establishments in UUM include College of Business , College of Law, Government and International Studies and College of Arts and Sciences . UUM is the first university in the country to be a fully wired using... fiber-optic cables. The university has 29 computer laboratories in academic and administrative buildings on the campus, providing students with access points for e-services. The university's Sultanah Bahiyah Library has computer access and one of the largest collections of books, audiovisuals, journals and references in the fields of management and related areas in the country. It has received ISO 9002 Certification.
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| Location: | Sintok, Kedah
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| Founded: | 1984 |
| School type: | Public university |
| Total enrollment: | 20,000 |