UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA : THE TOP 100 FOR AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT

SERDANG: Universiti Putra Malaysia was recently being one and the only Malaysian university that manage to listed in the QS Ranking List 2013 for subject specilization in Agriculture. We proud to present that Universiti Putra Malaysia archieved such recognition from QS Topuniversities analysis.

 

UPM is ranked 16th in the World University Ranking 2013

Serdang - Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) managed to improve its ranking in the UI-GreenMetric World University Ranking 2013 from 19^th place in the previous year to 16^th place. UPM Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Fauzi Ramlan, said of the overall 301 universities participated in the rating, UPM emerged to be the highest ranked university from Asia, while the top 15 spots were monopolized by universities from Canada, United States and European countries.

“The increase in this year’s ranking marks UPM excellence in actively promoting sustainability through environmental conservation and the use of green technology in recent years. “The rating also factored in the commitment and efforts taken by UPM in ensuring sustainability, green campus and environmental conservation such as the size and amount of green space reserve along with its infrucstructure, as well as on-campus energy efficiency, ” he said when commenting on the rating criteria prescribed by University of Indonesia (UI).

Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Fauzi, said the rating also evaluated the adaptation of green technology, enforcement of sustainability policy and on-campus vehicles and waste management. This year, University of Nottingham (UK) was ranked first, followed by University College Cork National University of Ireland (Ireland) in second place, and Northestern University (US) in third place.

Apart from UPM, three other Malaysian universities featured in the UI-GreenMetric Ranking were UTM (98), UM (213) and UKM (276). In 2012, out of 215 universities participated, local university achievements were UPM (19), UTM (139) and UM (160).

For further Information : http://greenmetric.ui.ac.id/id/page/ranking-2013

Source: Universiti Putra Malaysia (http://www.upm.edu.my)

EDU-PARK @ UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA

Edu-Park is an experiental learning package suitable for both adults and children. Visitors have a chance to explore the academic world of a Malaysian Research University and extract knowledge and skills from experts in their fields. It is part of programme for Visit Malaysia 2014 in collaboration with the Tourism Malaysia and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia.

Overview of Universiti Putra Malaysia

Step into the realm of a Research University that has started as School of Agriculture in 1931. Bordering the metropolitan cities of Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur, UPM will bids you welcome to explore harmonious campus life that is occupied by more than 27,000 students from various countries and cultural backgrounds. With its gargantuan size, measuring 1000 hectares, visitors are free to appreciate the breath-taking views of the vast plantations and jaw-dropping green landscapes.

This opportunity is a moment for visitors to understand the process of doing research through interaction with the use of various research facilities, accompanied by the best quality in teaching. Together, we increase the knowledge and skills through a conducive learning atmosphere along with guidance provided by UPM experienced and trained experts. Not only that, while relishing the palpable wonders around, visitors may also take time to pick your favorite fresh products right from the farm at affordable prices. It's time to PLAY, LEARN and stay YOUNG! Come and join the edu-tourism programme, specially crafted by Edu-Park for you!

The UPM green environment welcomes you with ship-like guard entrance in the main campus and drove you away into the UPM greenary heaven.

Mission
Bridging the university and society through experiental learning.

Objectives
The main obejctives of the programmes are to:-

1. Promote UPM as a tourist destination.
2. Translate UPM's research outputs into products and experiences beneficial to the general public.
3. Give understanding and opportunity for the community, society, and tourists both within and outside the country to recieve knowledge in UPM through experiental learning.
4. Encourage the love for the environment and maintenance of health.
5. Give real life experience to students through industrial training and incubation.
6. Facilitate UPM staff and student in conducting research in the area of edu-tourism.

Facilities and Enjoyment Awaits You

1. PUTRA MART
2. L'APPRENTI CAFE AND RESTAURANT
3. TRANSPORTATION TRAMP SERVICE

The Seven Wonders of Edu-Park

1. SERDANG GALLERY
   
   The Serdang Gallery offers you a pleasure to discover trail of lust UPM landscape scenery and four packages that will ador you. The Serdang Gallery is situated at the PUTRA SCIENCE PARK Administration Building. You can explore the walk-about in the gallery indoor 1, gallery indoor 2 and for an outdoor tour; there are four package of guided tour includes Place Trails, Forest Trails, Ceremonial Trails, and Unique Trails. In the gallery indoor 1 is a walk through the world of information regarding to UPM history timeline from the establishment of School of Agriculture in 1931 until now. Further in depth, the gallery indoor 2 showing the live-long achievement of UPM research and development from the product commercialization overview.
2. UPM CONSERVATORY PARK
3. FARM 16
4. PUTRA DAIRY FARM
5. UPM EQUINE CENTER
6. UPM HUMAN ANATOMY MUSEUM
7. UPM ANIMAL ANATOMY MUSEUM

UPM Edu-Park Map

Contacts

1. Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Edu-Park/1374861442753011
2. Edu Park UPM Promotional Video 2014: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3pA5JGFNME
3. Visit UPM Edu-Park Homepage: http://www.edupark.upm.edu.my/
4. Email Address: edupark.upm@gmail.com
5. Any Enquires: EDU-PARK, PUTRA SCIENCE PARK, Call @ Office Phone: 03-89471413 or 1419.