Widad University College

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Widad University College
Kolej Universiti Widad
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Type Private
Established1997
Address
BIM Point, Bandar Indera Mahkota 25200 Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia
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Website www.widad.edu.my
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Widad University College

Widad University College (Malay : Kolej Universiti Widad) is a private university college in Malaysia. Situated in Kuantan, Pahang, it was previously known as University College Shahputra (UCSA).

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The Institution has established research centers in various fields, including engineering, business, and hospitality.

History

Widad University College (formerly known as University College Shahputra) began with the establishment of Institute Fitra on December 24, 1997. Shahputra Education Sdn Bhd, a private Bumiputera company, fully owned the institution. TESL and Accounting Matriculation students from UPM were among the first groups of students of the institute; they were registered in June 1998. Following an increase in the number of students, Institute Fitra moved to an 8-hectare area in Pekan, Pahang. [1]

In mid-2016, University College Shahputra and Kolej Shahputra were rebranded as Widad University College and Widad College respectively. [2]

Following this, on September 19, 2016, Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mua'dzam Shah was installed as the first Chancellor of Widad University College in an inauguration ceremony held in Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur. [3]

Faculties

The institution offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields of study, including business, engineering, computer science, hospitality, and tourism.

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References

  1. "After School: Higher Education Advisor" . Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  2. "History of Widad University College". Widad University College. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  3. "Agong accepts appointment as chancellor of Widad University College". New Straits Times. 19 September 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  4. "Faculties and Centres". Widad University College. Retrieved 28 October 2016.

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