RESEARCH

UMT Bukit Kor serves as a centre for the management, coordination and implementation of university activities at UMT Bukit Kor. It also functions as a strategic platform to support academic expansion, research, infrastructure development, asset management and stakeholder engagement.

The main functions of UMT Bukit Kor include:

1. Management of Teaching and Learning (T&L) activities at UMT Bukit Kor;
2. Management of facilities, spaces and assets;
3. Infrastructure and facilities development; and
4. Land use management and asset commercialisation.

Through these functions, UMT Bukit Kor serves as a strategic support centre for the expansion of the University’s academic, research, development, innovation and commercialisation activities, in line with UMT’s plans to develop UMT Bukit Kor into a more integrated campus in the future.

The diverse components of UMT Bukit Kor make it not only a venue for experiential teaching and learning but also a potential centre for education, research, agro-ecotourism and community engagement.

LOCATION

UMT Bukit Kor is located in Mukim Rusila, Marang District, Terengganu, approximately 20 km south of Kuala Terengganu city centre and around 40 km from UMT’s Main Campus in Mengabang Telipot.

Surrounded by a natural environment and agricultural areas, UMT Bukit Kor holds strategic potential as a centre for education, training, research, innovation and knowledge development in agriculture, food science, agrotechnology and biodiversity.

FACILITIES

UMT Bukit Kor comprises the Education and Human Development Complex and the UMT Bukit Kor Agricultural Complex. These complexes are equipped with various facilities to support teaching and learning, research, training and university management activities.

i. Education and Human Development Complex

The facilities available include:

• Seminar Hall
• Lecture Rooms
• Language Laboratory
• Consultation Room
• Discussion Room
• Meeting Room
• Cafeteria
• Prayer Room (Surau)
• Lecturers’ Room
• Administrative Office

ii. UMT Bukit Kor Agricultural Complex

The facilities available at this complex include:

• Office
• Hostel
• Greenhouse
• Nursery

THE UNIQUENESS OF UMT BUKIT KOR

UMT Bukit Kor offers a dynamic and conducive natural environment that supports teaching and learning (T&L), research, innovation, training and community development, particularly in the fields of biodiversity, agriculture and agrotechnology.

The key components and attractions at UMT Bukit Kor include:

• Indo-Malaya Stingless Bee Gallery
• Stingless Bee and Rare Tree Integration Garden
• Herb Garden
• Melon Highland
• Community Garden
• Faculty of Food Science and Agrotechnology (FSMA) Farm

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Starting in February 2026, UMT Bukit Kor was designated as one of the lecture facilities for students enrolled in programmes under the Faculty of Food Science and Agrotechnology (FSMA), namely:

• Bachelor of Food Science (Food Service and Nutrition) with Honours
• Bachelor of Food Science (Food Technology) with Honours
• Bachelor of Science Agrotechnology (Crop Science) with Honours
• Bachelor of Agro Processing Technology with Honours

In addition, the UMT Bukit Kor Agricultural Complex serves as a field training and experiential learning site, particularly for students pursuing the Bachelor of Agrotechnology Science (Crop Science) with Honours.

The use of UMT Bukit Kor’s facilities and agricultural environment provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge through practical activities, fieldwork, crop management and exposure to actual agricultural technologies and practices.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Kompleks Pendidikan dan Pembangunan Insaniah
UMT Bukit Kor
Jalan Marang – Wakaf Tapai
Bukit Kor, 21600 Marang
Terengganu

Contact:

• 09-633 4366 – Wan Ab Hafiz
• 09-633 3928 – Muhammad Amir Syafiq