Facts

A Conducive Learning Environment

• The Sultan Idris Education University, one of Malaysia’s leading public universities, is a supportive learning community for students and faculty alike. Widely recognized for leadership in teacher’s education, UPSI provide innovative programs and real-life learning experiences. UPSI ranks consistently among the top universities in Malaysia.

General Information

• Sultan Abdul Jalil Shah Campus (main Campus) - 80 acres
  Sultan Azlan Shah Campus in Proton City - 800 acres

Faculties

• Number of Academic Faculty - 9
  Number of Post Graduate Institute - 1

People make our university

• Undergraduate students
  Student Enrolment 2012/2013 : 26,249
  Degree : 10,227
  Degree (PPG-PJJ) : 10.817
  Diploma : 2,434
  After Graduate Education Diploma (DPLI) : 2,771
  Female : 3235
  Male : 8812
  
  International Student
  Degree : 76
  Male : 44
  Female : 32
  
  Post-graduate students
  Student enrolment 2012 / 2013 : 2,955
  Master : 2,415
  PhD : 540
  International Student : 128
  Female : 1,093
  Male : 1,862
  
  *Data until 31st December 2012
  
  Staff : 1 344
  Academic Staff
  Female : 266
  Male : 314
  
  Non-Academic Staff
  Female : 348
  Male : 416
  
  International Staff : 19
  Male : 13
  Female : 6

History and traditions

• The University celebrating its anniversary on 1st May every year. The origins of UPSI, however, can be traced back to 1922 and the establishment of Sultan Idris Training College, the university’s predecessor institution. The University colors are navy blue and maroon.

University Highest Managements

• Chancellor
  Duli Yang Maha Mulia Raja Puan Besar Perak Darul Ridzuan,
  Tuanku Zara Salim
  
  Pro Chancellor
  Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Yahaya bin Ibrahim
  Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Arshad
  
  Chairman, Board of Governors
  Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Dato' Abi Musa Assari b. Mohamed Nor
  PSM, SSAP, SIMP, DIMP, SMP
  
  Vice Chancellor
  Professor Dato’ Dr. Zakaria bin Kasa
  DSDK
  
  Deputy Vice Chancellor
  1. Professor Dr. Omar bin Abdull Kareem (Academics and Internationalization)
  2. Professor Dato' Dr. Noraini binti Idris (research and Innovations)
  3. Professor Dato' Paduka Dr. Junaidi bin Abu Bakar (Student Affairs and Alumni)

Further Information

• UPSI website:
  http://www.upsi.edu.my/
  
  UPSI communications:
  +605 450 6000 (General line)
  +605 450 6332 / 6334 / 6661 (PR Office)
  +605 450 6971 / 6904 (International Office)