The University began life in 2010 as International College of Automotive (“ICAM”), before securing full university status in Februari 2016. DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia plays an important
role towards making sure that the nation has a steady supply of
industry-ready workforce and also in meeting the Government’s
objective of developing a knowledge-driven society. Operating from a we
ll-facilitated 42-acre campus in Pekan, the
advantage DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia offers is
in being strategically placed alongside DRB-HICOM’s regional
automotive hub, which houses the nation's largest integrated
automotive assembly complex, which makes it probably one of its
kind in the world. The ownership by DRB-HICOM - one of Malaysia's leading automotive groups - affords the university a unique position where its students can gain access to a number of international brands that do business with the Group. Thus, the university proudly says that it is a by the industry for the industry".