utm strategic plan 2012 – 2020
UTM Global Plan 2020
The UTM Global Plan 2012–2020 (Pelan Global Universiti, PGU) was developed to align with UTM’s aspiration to strengthen its global branding by the year 2020. The plan aimed to position UTM as a renowned university recognized internationally for its scholarly contributions, talent development, impact on Malaysia’s and the region’s innovation-driven economy, international visibility, and a respected brand identity.
This initiative was designed to transform UTM into one of the top 50 universities in the world in engineering and technology by 2020. The plan was implemented in three phases:
Phase I (2012–2014): Alignment with Global University Standards
Phase II (2015–2017): Implementation of High-Impact Programs
Phase III (2018–2020): Strategic Transformation and Advanced Research Strategy Alignment (STAR)
UTM Global Plan – Phase I (2012 – 2014)
Phase I of the UTM Global Plan (PGU Phase I) focused on creating an intellectually vibrant ecosystem and accelerating the process of internationalization. This phase emphasized activities that advanced UTM’s global engagement, including international collaborations, academic partnerships, faculty and student mobility, as well as the enhancement of academic facilities and campus infrastructure.
The implementation of Phase I was guided by five key thrusts:
- Implementing the concept of an Entrepreneurial Research University
- Strengthening organizational development that is transparent, robust, and competitive
- Providing a stimulating learning environment that is entrepreneurial, dynamic, and of high quality
- Establishing a dynamic and integrated intellectual ecosystem
Building a happy, healthy, and sustainable campusRooted in the principles of a New Academia and entrepreneurial thinking with global values, Phase I was successfully executed with excellence. It generated significant impact and delivered strong returns, marking an important milestone in UTM’s journey toward global prominence.
UTM Global Plan – Phase II (2015 – 2017)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) aspires to become a world-renowned institution in engineering and technology. To achieve this vision, UTM set an ambitious goal of being ranked among the top 50 universities globally in engineering and technology in the QS World University Rankings by 2020.
To realize this, UTM launched the UTM Global Plan (PGU) 2012–2020, which was structured into three phases. Phase I laid the foundation and created momentum for university-wide transformation. Building on these achievements, UTM advanced to Phase II (2015–2017), focusing on new strategies to address global challenges.
Phase II of the Global Plan was guided by four Strategic Thrusts, with emphasis on seven Key Focus Areas (KFAs) as the pathway towards UTM’s 2020 aspiration:
- Excellence in Learning and Teaching (KFA 1)
- Excellence in Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (KFA 2)
- Sustainable Campus, ICT Systems, Infrastructure, and Industry Engagement (KFA 3)
- Total Campus Experience (KFA 4)
- High-Performance Delivery (KFA 5)
- Financial Sustainability (KFA 6)
- Global Reputation (KFA 7)
These KFAs were translated into 19 Strategic Objectives (SO) and 36 Key Achievement Indicators (KAI), supported by a range of initiatives and programs.
UTM Global Plan – Phase III (2018 – 2020)
UTM is continuing its quest to become the nation’s top educational institution that excels in science, technology and engineering, and forging ahead in terms of global rankings with the development of the UTM Global Plan Phase III (2018-2020).
PGU III is developed based on six main key focus areas (KFA) namely:
Excellence in Learning and Teaching, and Transformative Campus Experience (KFA1)
Research Excellence, Industry and Community Engagement (KFA2)
Sustainable Campus, Infrastructure, Information and Communication (ICT) System (KFA3)
Talent Transformation, Governance and High Performance Delivery (KFA4)
Advancement and Business Development for Financial Sustainability (KFA5)
Global Prominence and Branding (KFA6)
The six main focus areas are translated into Strategic Objectives (SO) and Key Amal Indicators (KAI) of various initiatives and programs to be implemented. The success of PGU Phase III is dependent on four core values: Integrity, Synergy, Excellence and Sustainability towards universal well-being that strives for the good of the stakeholders, mainly the community and industry, which are also introduced in PGU Phase III.
