i-CATS Upgraded to Full University Status, RM400m Trombol Campus in the Works
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i-CATS University College has been officially upgraded to a full-fledged university, with the Sarawak government planning a brand new RM400 million campus in Trombol.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the upgrade at the Sarawak Career and Training (SCaT) Fair 2026 on Saturday, saying the Ministry of Higher Education approved the move after i-CATS met all requirements.
The upgrade makes i-CATS the second technology-focused state university in Sarawak, alongside University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) in Sibu.
The new campus in Trombol will be developed in phases at an estimated RM400 million, complete with student accommodation and supporting facilities. A new faculty building has already been completed.
i-CATS is also strengthening international partnerships with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Istanbul Technical University in Türkiye to expand its academic programmes.
Location: Trombol, Kuching, Sarawak
What: i-CATS upgraded to full university status + new RM400m campus
Details: MoHE approval granted, phased development in Trombol with student accommodation
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