The Faculty was initially established in 1970, which was then known as the Faculty of Architecture. In 1974 it became the Faculty of Built Environment which now comprises the Departments of Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Town and Regional Planning and Landscape Architecture. Currently these Departments offer Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Quantity Surveying, Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Construction. The programmes are designed to provide a firm academic base and professional expertise in the respective disciplines. At the same time, the programmes give great emphasis on the development of students’ generic skills and technical capabilities. These programmes would create highly employable graduates in the local and global market.

All the undergraduate programmes conducted by the Faculty are recognised by the Public Department of Malaysia and accredited by the respective governing boards or local as well as international professional institutions relevant to the programme.

VISION

Be an internationally recognised excellent center for educating professionals in built environment.

MISSION

To take the lead in the education of professionals in built environment.

OBJECTIVES

• To be a visionary organisation with dynamic amicable and intelectual work culture and
concern with sustainable development.

• To be the faculty of choice in the field of built environment in Asia fully led by doctorat
holders, equipped with state of art facilities, strong financial structure, a network of
reputable partners, and an emphasis on research and post graduate studies in new area.