Institution Profile

About the Institution

DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia (DRBHU) was established on April 2, 2010, as the International College of Automotive (ICAM) with only 42 students from DRB-HICOM Berhad subsidiary companies' employees to begin with, and it became a full-fledged university in October 2015. DRBHU is owned by HICOM University College Sdn. Bhd (HUCSB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad. The university is located on a 42-acre site within the DRB-HICOM Automotive Complex in Pekan, Pahang.

The university’s tagline, “University by the industry, for the industry," embodies its commitment to producing skilled professionals for the workforce and educating and upgrading the skills and knowledge of DRB-HICOM Group's staff through a curriculum that blends theory with practical application. Currently, the university offers more than 20 programs, including foundation, diploma, degree, master's, and doctoral studies, mainly through two faculties: the Faculty of Engineering & Technology and the Faculty of Business & Management. The university also offers a variety of Open Distance Learning (ODL) programs such as Diploma in Procurement, Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health, Bachelor of Occupational Safety and Health, Master of Business Administration, and Doctor of Business Administration.

DRB-HICOM is the largest fully integrated automotive corporation in the country, involved in numerous automotive supply chain activities, including manufacturing automotive components, vehicle assembly and distribution, after-sales support and services, and vehicle inspection. Companies within the DRB-HICOM Group have collaborated with international automotive players such as Audi, Honda, Isuzu, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen.

DRBHU serves two major roles: acting as a private educational institution that produces skilled professionals for the automotive sector workforce and enabling workers within the DRB-HICOM Group of Companies to continuously upgrade their skills and knowledge. Complementing the automotive industry through sustainable development of human capital is the primary goal of DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia. With the change to university status, DRBHU is now equipped to undertake research at the international level. The focus of teaching has broadened to include all aspects of automotive-related education and research.

The university plays an active role in the Group’s vision of realizing the national aspiration of creating a knowledgeable and skilled workforce. The continuous flow of trained and skilled workers benefits the Malaysian automotive industry. This vision includes the goal of making Pekan, the home of DRBHU and the DRB-HICOM automotive complex, a vibrant and self-sustaining regional automotive center housing state-of-the-art technology with a highly skilled, knowledgeable, and professional workforce.

Program Outline

DRB-HICOM University offers more than 20 programs in two faculties: the Faculty of Engineering & Technology and the Faculty of Business & Management. Below is the list of programmes offered by our university;

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Foundation Studies:

• Foundation in Engineering (FIE)

Diploma Programmes:

• Diploma in Automotive Technology - (DAT)
• Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health - (DOSH)
• Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health - (DOSH-ODL)

Bachelor Programmes:

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (Automotive) with Honours - (BAT)
• Bachelor of Occupational Safety and Health with Honours (BOSH)
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Aerospace Composite Manufacturing (BCM)
• Bachelor of Occupational Safety and Health with Honours - (BOSH-ODL)

Postgraduate Programmes

• M. Sc in Engineering Technology (MScET)

Faculty of Business & Management

Foundation Studies:

• Foundation in Business (FIB)

Diploma Programmes:

• Diploma in Automotive Parts Management (DPM)
• Diploma in Procurement Management (DPV)
• Diploma in Procurement Management (DPV-ODL)

Bachelor Programmes:

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Management (BBAM)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Supply Chain Management (BSCM)
• Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) (BACC)

Postgraduate Programmes:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA-ODL)
• Ph.D in Management (PHDM)
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA-ODL)

Academic Resources and Facilities

DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia (DRBHU) is a boutique university situated in Pekan’s automotive industrial park. This young university is steadily growing with a clear vision to become ASEAN’s premier innovation, research, and educational institution for the automotive ecosystem and sustainable development. The university upholds the moral obligation to provide an excellent teaching and learning experience for our students in preparing them for their future. At the same time, DRBHU also endorses its supportive role in the community of Pekan.

In ensuring the quality of our courses through student evaluations for all subjects in every semester, lecturers and students provide feedback on the effectiveness of the teaching methodology and the practicality of the course itself. We encourage classes to be interactive and offer real-life challenges that require problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork. Another initiative is to expose academicians to an annual 360-degree feedback on their teaching and learning aspects, where they receive constructive evaluations from their peers and immediate supervisors.

Teaching methodology has shifted from pedagogy to andragogy (student-centered) and towards heutagogy, in tandem with the contemporary changes in education progress and development. Academicians are expected to use teaching methodology consistent with Education 4.0, utilizing digital media tools and global education platforms. Student assessments are set on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and industry-based experiential learning, thereby aligning with the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2015-2025, consisting of six basic attributes: ethics and spirituality, leadership skills, national identity, language proficiency, thinking skills, and knowledge.

Along with teaching and learning, continuous professional development is also of high priority at DRBHU. As such, the university is responsible for providing guidance and support for effective teaching and evaluation of students. To meet this objective, we are involved in academic induction, assessment handbooks for educators, teaching and learning policies, trainings, workshops, and informal sharing sessions for educators to upgrade their skills in teaching and learning matters. We often invite prominent trainers from reputed universities, professional boards, MQA-approved members, and, most importantly, members from the industry to support our various activities.

DRBHU is indeed a committed learning organization, promoting continuous personal and professional development of its students, educators, staff, and the members of the wider community at large.

Student (Local & International) Support Services

Student Accommodation

General Features:

• 3 Tower with 11th Level
• 24-hours security by Auxiliary Police
• Within 10-minutes walking distance to campus
• Short distance to restaurants, fast food, shops, banks, bookshops, convenience stores, launderettes and Pekan Town
• Availability of Grab service
• Side lake Outdoor Fitness Equipment
• Jogging track

Every Unit Offers:

• Comfortable accommodation for up to 4 students
• A choice of single or twin sharing bedroom
• 1-Bedded Premium with an attached bathroom
• 2-Bedded Premium with an attached bathroom
• 1-Bedded room
• 2-Bedded room
• 4-Bedded room

Furnishings Provided:

• Beds
• Mattresses
• Wardrobes
• Study Tables with Chairs
• Dining Table with Chairs
• Washing Machine
• Iron with iron board
• Pantry
• Parking spaces for students
• Waiting lounge area
• Wi-fi Internet access
• ASTRO
• On-site maintenance available for emergencies
• Baggage room to store luggage for odd hour check-ins and check-outs
• 24-hour security surveillance system
• Trained live-in residence officers to help students, especially in the case of emergencies
• Residence Customer Service Centre to assist students and parents on all residence matters
• Housekeeping services for all common areas are provided
• Maintenance services to rectify any maintenance issues

Counselling

University’s life is full of challenges and happiness. Challenges of life can come in different ways for example facing problem with new environments, confusion in deciding on a major or career path, struggling in relationships, or making friends. In such circumstances, it may affect students such as anxious, depressed, confused, or overwhelmed at some point of life. Sometimes these situations are easily managed and maybe sometimes these problems are quite hard to overcome, and we need help in dealing with such feelings and problems that seem to be beyond our control. With this concern, the Student Affairs Centre through Guidance and Counselling unit offers a free and confidential mental health service through therapeutic procedure and incorporates mind, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects to help students change their life.

Sports Facilities and Social Clubs

Sports Facilities

• Gym
• Futsal Court
• Tennis Court
• Volleyball Court
• Takraw Court
• Ping Pong Table
• Jogging Track

University Club

• Hockey Club
• Rugby Club
• Volleyball Club
• Netball Club
• Badminton Club
• Takraw Club
• Silat Club
• Chess Club
• Bowling Club
• Table Tennis Club
• Cycling Club
• Debate Club
• Arts and Cultural Club
• Safety Club
• Toastmaster Club
• Peer Counsellor
• SISPA
• IMAN Club
• Club Animal Respect Education

Student Development Activities for Employability

Students have the potential for an internship in many DRB-HICOM Group subsidiaries, which comprise more than 39 subsidiaries in Malaysia. Every semester, students will engage in various activities related to career development, establish connections with numerous companies under the DRB-HICOM Group, and undergo soft skills training both in class and through extracurricular activities.

The Student Experience

DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia is certainly a unique institution, as it is established by the DRB-HICOM Group to complement the automotive industry through the sustainable development of human capital. With dedicated and friendly instructors, students can easily acquire new knowledge. It's worth noting that these instructors come from the industry and are ready to share their experiences with students. The strategic location of the institution makes DRBHU an excellent choice for further study, situated in the Pekan industrial area. Surrounded by industries, students will experience a sense of immersion in the industry. Being located far from many entertainment options will help students focus on their studies.

DRBHU also offers an array of financial assistance, which is the main reason why most students are here now. Additionally, the career opportunities are abundant because we have many subsidiaries under DRB-HICOM. The highly skilled training provided by this institution has already produced numerous expert technocrats at the national level and even at the international level, such as Asyraf Yusni and Simon Wong. Both were WorldSkills contestants who represented DRB-HICOM University and Malaysia.

Recognition and Accreditation

• 2015
  • Participation:
    • 2nd Services and Education Sectoral Quality Improvement Team and Innovative Creative Circle (ICC/QIT) Convention
      Awards:
      • Special Award- Best ICC Project
    • National Innovation and Invention Competition Through Exhibition 2015 (I CompeX’15)
      Awards:
      • 1-Silver
      • 2-Bronze
    • International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition (i-Envex 2015)
      Awards:
      • Best Award-Class B
      • 3-Gold
      • 4-Silver
      • 1-Bronze
• 2016
  • Participation:
    • International Engineering Invention and Innovation Exhibition (i-Envex 2016)
      Awards:
      • 1-Special Award
      • 3-Gold
      • 2-Silver
    • International Invention & Innovation Exhibition (ITEX)
      Awards:
      • 5-Gold
• 2017
  • Participation:
    • Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2017)
      Awards:
      • 2-Bronze
    • Novel Research Innovation Competition (NRIC) 2017
      Awards:
      • 1-Silver
      • 3-Bronze
    • Worldskill Abu Dhabi 2017
      Awards:
      • 1-Bronze
      • Best of Nation Award
• 2018
  • Participation:
    • Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2018
      Awards:
      • Bioresin from crude Palm Oil - Silver
      • Photocatalytic treatment of POME - Bronze
      • Adjustable Spark Plug Remover - Merit
    • 29th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2018)
      Awards:
      • 3-Silver
      • 2-Bronze
    • Hackathon PSAS 2018 - Smart Car System
      Awards:
      • 2-Gold
• 2019
  • Participation:
    • Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2019
      Awards:
      • 5-Bronze
    • Novel Research & Innovation Competition (2019)
      Awards:
      • 1-Gold
      • 2-Bronze
      • 2-Merit
    • 30th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2019)
      Awards:
      • 4-Silver
    • International Conference and Exposition on Inventions by Institutions of Higher Learning (PECIPTA) 2019.
      Awards:
      • 1-Gold
      • 2-Silver
      • 1-Bronze
• 2020
  • Participation:
    • International Virtual Educational Invention, Innovation and Design Competition 2020 (iVEDIIC 2020)
      Awards:
      • 2 -Bronze
    • Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia ENTREPRENEURSHIP FESTIVAL 2020
      Awards:
      • 1st Place
      • 2nd Place
    • International Business Idea Challenge (IBIC) 2020
      Awards:
      • Silver
      • Gold
• 2021
  • Participation:
    • 4th International Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand Symposium on Innovation & Creativity (IMITSIC2021)
      Awards:
      • Gold
    • Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2021
      Awards:
      • Top 10 Best Winner (Category A-ST)
      • 2- Silver
      • 1-Bronze
    • Internation Invention Innovation Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2021
      Awards:
      • 1-Gold
      • 2-Silver
      • 1-Bronze
• 2022
  • Participation:
    • Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2022
      Awards:
      • 1-Gold
      • 1-Bronze
    • Internation Invention Innovation Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2022 Awards:
      • 2-Gold
      • 2-Bronze
    • SWISS INNOVATION CHALLENGE ASEAN (SICA) 2022
      Awards:
      • 2nd Prize
    • National & Innovation Competition, Exhibition and Robot-Sumo (NICERS 2022)
      Awards:
      • 2-Gold
      • 2-Silver
    • International Conference and Exposition on Inventions by Institutions of Higher Learning (PECIPTA 2022)
      Awards:
      • 1-Gold
      • 3-Bronze
• 2023
  • Participation:
    • INVENTX 2023
      Awards:
      • Sustainable Composite: Best of the Best Award
      • Development of Gyro-Stabilized Motorcycle Headlight System – Gold
      • Flexible Indicator Light Device for Motorcycle Helmet -Gold Medal
      • PGFNet: AI-Enhanced Pose Diversity and Local Features for Person Reidentification – Gold
      • Construction of AI Knowledge Graph in the Field of Oil and Gas Exploration – Gold
      • Polyethylene Foam Recycled from Post-industrial Waste – Gold
      • Sustainable Composite- Gold
      • Router Follower with Setback -Gold
    • International Research Invention, Innovation And Exhibition 2023 (IRIE)
      Awards:
      • 1-Gold
      • 2-Silver
    • International Research & Innovative Technology Competition 2023 ( i - RITEC)
      Awards:
      • 2-Silver
    • The inaugural International Research & Information Science Expo 2023 ( i-RISE )
      Awards:
      • 1-Silver
      • 2-Bronze
    • Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2023
      Awards:
      • 2-Silver
      • 2-Bronze
    • Internation Invention Innovation Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2023
      Awards:
      • 2-Gold
      • 1-Silver
      • 1-Bronze
• 2024
  • Participation:
    • Malaysia Technology Expo 2024
      Awards:
      • Sustainable Foam (Waste to Wealth) - Silver
      • Intelligence Drone Health Warning System - Bronze
      • Smart Jump Starter with Advanced Safety Feature (Guardian Booster) - Bronze
      • Improvement of Door Safety System for Dooring Accidents - Bronze

Scholarships and Financial Aid

DRB-HICOM University always cares for its students and those interested in applying to our university. With the assistance of the DRB-HICOM Group, we have allocated scholarships worth 52 million ringgit, benefiting numerous students. In addition to scholarships, we also assist students with financial aid applications such as PTPTN and Zakat.

1. Foundation Scholarship
   • Full Scholarship
   • Full Tuition Scholarship
   • Partial Tuition Fee Scholarship
2. Diploma Scholarship
   • Partial Fee Scholarship
   • DERMASISWA B40
   • DERMASISWA ZAKAT
3. Degree Scholarship
   • DRB-HICOM Apprentice Scholar Programme (DASP)
   • DRB-HICOM Special Employment Scheme (DSES)
   • DERMASISWA B40
   • DERMASISWA ZAKAT
   • Partial Tuition Scholarship
4. Post-Graduate Scholarship
   • Partial Scholarship
5. International student scholarship

Why study in DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia (DRBHU)

DRBHU was established in 2010 with the target of strengthening and aiding the country’s automotive industry by producing highly skilled graduates that are equipped with a professional attitude and are proficient in academics, technology, engineering and business. DRBHU also cultivates holistic and integrated learning modules with the assistance of subject matter experts and industry professionals, both locally and internationally. The expansive programmes offered are aligned with the most current industry demands and its ever-evolving standards. DRBHU’s campus is situated on a 42-acre site in Pekan, Pahang near the DRB-HICOM Automotive Complex, offering a conducive and immersive learning environment for students. The university constantly strives to be the top choice for tertiary education in the automotive industry within the region and beyond, with a mission to be the leading university in automotive education, research, and innovation.

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