Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) was established on 18 December 1997 and is one of the first private universities in Malaysia. UNIRAZAK is wholly-owned by Yayasan Pelaburan Bumiputra, which also owns Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) and Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad (PUNB). UNIRAZAK, a name synonymous with academic excellence and industry relevance in Kuala Lumpur, provides a dynamic learning environment for aspiring professionals in Business, Government, and Education. Collaborations with industries leaders like CPA Australia, Chartered Management Institute (CMI), and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Coursera, Respondus, UNIRAZAK ensures its curriculum remains current and in-demand by leading employers.
The university holds esteemed accolades such as MSC-status and Sahabat Negara SME Award, signifying its adherence to the highest standards in tertiary education. This dedication is further validated by the Ministry of Higher Education's recognition, awarding UNIRAZAK a remarkable 5-star rating under the Emerging University category for SETARA 2018/19. The university's achievements are further complemented by its recognition with Asia's Best B-School Award of Outstanding Contribution to Education, BrandLaureate SMES Best Brand Awards and the Malaysian Education Excellence Award.
The institution's innovative approach to learning is exemplified through the UR Learning Management System portal, known as UNIRAZAK Online Experience (UROX) which facilitates seamless access to academic resources, empowering lecturers and students in remote education and open and distance learning (ODL). UROX's triumph in securing the Best e-Learning Management System award at the International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL) 2022 underscores UNIRAZAK's commitment to pioneering educational methodologies.
Through its Akademi TVET UNIRAZAK or ATUR, is an Accredited Centre under Malaysia's Department of Skills Development, offering Malaysian Skills Certificate and Diploma programmes. This initiative underscores UNIRAZAK's commitment to propagating lifelong learning and building a skilled workforce, inviting all stakeholders to join in shaping the future of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Malaysia.