I-Cats University College

I-Cats University College was first established in May 2002, as Kolej Teknologi PPKS, a subsidiary of Sarawak Skills. It was a college complementary to Sarawak Skills by offering diplomas in various program.

In line with its aspiration to be a premier provider of tertiary-level education to Malaysian and international students, Kolej Teknologi PPKS was rebranded as the International College of Advanced Technology Sarawak, i-CATS in August 2006.

On 3rd December 2020, i-CATS was elevated to a University College by the Ministry of Higher Education. This momentous milestone marked the beginning of a new chapter – the birth of i-CATS University College, i-CATS UC.

i-CATS UC now stand strong under both Yayasan Sarawak and Sarawak Skills and will continue to serve the young generation of Sarawak in optimizing their potentials.

Mission

• We are committed to inculcate students with critical skills, intellect, resourcefulness, competencies and knowledge to improve their livelihoods, their families, and their communities. We foster an environment that is inclusive, diverse, and committed to unity and harmony.

Vision

• To be an Exemplary Educational Institution of Choice, Producing Future-ready Graduates.

Quality Policy

• “The Management of Sarawak Skills is committed in its quest for excellence in industrial education and training services to meet customers’ expectations.”

Quality Objective

• To achieve 80% success in terms of training proposals submitted to prospective clients.
• To achieve a passing rate of 90% for Academic Programmes.
• To achieve a passing rate of 87% for TVET Programmes.
• To address and take corrective action on at least 90% of reported facility breakdown(s).
• To enhance staff effectiveness and competencies by providing appropriate training: at least 2 man-days a year for non-teaching staff and at least 4 man-days a year for teaching staff.
• To achieve 85% graduate employability 6 months after graduation.
• To ensure that 85% of PTPTN applicants secure PTPTN loan(s).
• To ensure full utilization (100%) of government training grant(s).
• To achieve 85% for “Graduate on Time” (students from Academic Programmes).