(Samarahan, 18th) – Universiti Teknologi MARA Sarawak Branch (UiTM Sarawak) continues to play an important role as a talent hub, with a graduate employment rate as high as 90% within six months of graduation, meeting the benchmark set by the Ministry of Higher Education.
The university’s Rector, Professor Dr. Firdaus Abdullah, pointed out that this stable result reflects the industry’s confidence in UiTM graduates, which is rooted in their strong English proficiency, industry-linked training, and compulsory entrepreneurship courses.
"Our graduates are highly sought after not only because they possess professional skills but also because they can communicate effectively in English."
"These factors give them greater confidence and allow them to quickly adapt to industry demands," he said in an exclusive interview with the Sarawak Forum Daily.
Firdaus explained that almost all diploma and degree programmes include one or two semesters of internship, and some courses (such as the newly launched Bachelor of Asset Management Engineering) adopt a “2u1i” model—two years of campus study followed by one year of industry practice—to ensure graduates are job-ready and often recruited directly by employers.
He added that entrepreneurship courses are compulsory subjects across all disciplines, from engineering to halal management.
"Our goal is for 90% of graduates to enter the workforce, and at least 10% to become entrepreneurs creating jobs."
“Currently, about 5% to 6% of students have already started their own businesses before graduation,” he added.
UiTM Sarawak's market advantage is also reflected in the number of applicants, with an average of three qualified candidates competing for every available spot.
Programmes accredited by professional bodies, such as architecture, quantity surveying, engineering, and nursing, remain highly competitive, while courses in plantation and agricultural technology continue to attract early job opportunities.
“We can only admit about one-third of qualified applicants. This selection helps us maintain quality and ensures our graduates remain in high demand,” he said.
Currently, UiTM Sarawak enrolls between 9,000 and 10,000 students across its Samarahan, Samarahan 2, and Mukah campuses, offering more than 70 courses covering science and technology, business, and social sciences.
Despite having one of the lowest tuition fees nationwide, the university still invests heavily in teaching quality and student welfare.
About 70% of the students come from low-income (B40) families, and UiTM provides food banks, financial aid, and, where necessary, even computers and transport subsidies.
“Our mission is not just to train employees, but also to nurture entrepreneurs and socially responsible professionals.
“UiTM Sarawak is always ready to serve industry needs while uplifting the community,” Firdaus said.
The university’s Rector, Professor Dr. Firdaus Abdullah, pointed out that this stable result reflects the industry’s confidence in UiTM graduates, which is rooted in their strong English proficiency, industry-linked training, and compulsory entrepreneurship courses.
"Our graduates are highly sought after not only because they possess professional skills but also because they can communicate effectively in English."
"These factors give them greater confidence and allow them to quickly adapt to industry demands," he said in an exclusive interview with the Sarawak Forum Daily.
Firdaus explained that almost all diploma and degree programmes include one or two semesters of internship, and some courses (such as the newly launched Bachelor of Asset Management Engineering) adopt a “2u1i” model—two years of campus study followed by one year of industry practice—to ensure graduates are job-ready and often recruited directly by employers.
He added that entrepreneurship courses are compulsory subjects across all disciplines, from engineering to halal management.
"Our goal is for 90% of graduates to enter the workforce, and at least 10% to become entrepreneurs creating jobs."
“Currently, about 5% to 6% of students have already started their own businesses before graduation,” he added.
UiTM Sarawak's market advantage is also reflected in the number of applicants, with an average of three qualified candidates competing for every available spot.
Programmes accredited by professional bodies, such as architecture, quantity surveying, engineering, and nursing, remain highly competitive, while courses in plantation and agricultural technology continue to attract early job opportunities.
“We can only admit about one-third of qualified applicants. This selection helps us maintain quality and ensures our graduates remain in high demand,” he said.
Currently, UiTM Sarawak enrolls between 9,000 and 10,000 students across its Samarahan, Samarahan 2, and Mukah campuses, offering more than 70 courses covering science and technology, business, and social sciences.
Despite having one of the lowest tuition fees nationwide, the university still invests heavily in teaching quality and student welfare.
About 70% of the students come from low-income (B40) families, and UiTM provides food banks, financial aid, and, where necessary, even computers and transport subsidies.
“Our mission is not just to train employees, but also to nurture entrepreneurs and socially responsible professionals.
“UiTM Sarawak is always ready to serve industry needs while uplifting the community,” Firdaus said.