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North Borneo University College, located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, is the first private university established in Sabah. Founded in 2006 and rebranded in 2015, the university is recognised by the Malaysian Ministry of Education and is a full member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU, UK). 

The university offers education across faculties including Borneo Business School, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism, Faculty of Enforcement and Governance, Faculty of Surveying and Agriculture, Faculty of Aviation and Aerospace, Faculty of Computing and Innovative Technology, and Borneo TVET College. Programmes range from foundation and diploma to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies, with a focus on Industrial Revolution 4.0 and Society 5.0 readiness.

North Borneo University College provides advanced facilities, including drone technology labs, forensic labs, and e-library services, alongside support for student activities, counselling, accommodation, and lifelong learning. 

The university promotes career pathways and graduate employment through strategic industry partnerships and edutourism initiatives. 

The university maintains active engagement with alumni, prospective students, and the community through events, social media, e-magazines, and news platforms.

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£36,636 to £44,746 Per annum

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