University of Putra Malaysia, Public research university in Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
The University of Putra Malaysia is a public research institution in Seri Kembangan focused on agriculture, science, and technology disciplines. The campus includes 15 faculties, multiple research institutes, and residential colleges spread across the extensive grounds.
The institution began in 1931 as an agricultural school and went through several mergers before becoming a university in 1971. The current name was adopted in 1997 to reflect its expanded role in research and education.
The name Putra, meaning prince in Malay, reflects the institution's connection to the national development vision that shaped its modern identity. Visitors walking through the grounds notice the blend of academic buildings and working research plots, where students conduct fieldwork alongside lectures.
The grounds are accessible through internal bus lines and MRT feeder services, with multiple residential colleges offering accommodation for students. The library maintains specialized branches for medical, veterinary, and engineering collections.
Expo Hill hosts five freshwater ponds dedicated to aquaculture for student research. These fish ponds serve as a working laboratory for applied studies in sustainable fish farming.
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