UMT’S PHILOSOPHY
The integration of knowledge and practice based on the faith in Allah is fundamental to the university’s endeavour in preparing competent human capital for global prosperity.

VISION
A marine-focused university, reputed nationally and respected globally.

MISSION
Generating knowledge for the prosperity of the community and world sustainability.

EDUCATIONAL GOALS
Producing competent graduates who possess the value of ihsan for society’s well-being and environmental sustainability.

SLOGAN
Ocean of Discoveries, for Global Sustainability.

NICHE AREA
Marine Science and Aquatic Resources.

FUNCTIONS

• Supports the mission of the university to become the premier centre of learning and research by contributing to the progress of humankind and exploration of knowledge and also to the creation of wealth and national development.
• Provides trained manpower with professional skills, high self-discipline and positive work ethics.
• Produces graduates who are sensitive to management ideas, responsive to change and become a role-model for students and community.
• Serves society through the dissemination of ideas and new practices and seek solutions to current problems in society.
• Establishes relationships with other universities, institutions and the industry for mutual benefit and the national development.
• Supports the mission of the university to become an organised centre of research and learning as well as providing good services and exploring in a new technologies.

OBJECTIVES

• Explores all areas related to Science, Technology and Natural Resource Management through research.
• Provides the latest facilities (laboratories, libraries, computing and environment) to support the development of knowledge, learning and scholarship.
• Offers excellent programmes of study that meet current and future needs. Produces graduates who are responsible, knowledgeable, confident and competent.
• Plays an active role in the development of social, economic and education through the expansion services specifically to the local community of the East Coast Peninsular and to the Malaysians, in general.