The Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) is a public university located in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Established in 1979 as the Fisheries and Marine Science Centre under Universiti Pertanian Malaysia (UPM), it has evolved into the largest university in East Coast Malaysia and the country's only national university with an oceanographic research vessel.

      UMT has built unique strengths as a leading institution focused on marine science and fisheries, leveraging its strategic coastal location. Beyond its core marine focus, the university also offers programs in fundamental sciences, social sciences, and management. It is committed to research, education, and community engagement, particularly concerning sustainable marine resource management and coastal ecosystem conservation, contributing significantly to the nation's expertise in these fields.