UTeM is an abbreviation for Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. The University  was established on 1 December, 2000 under Section 20 of the University and University College Act 1971 (Act 30). UTeM is the 14th Public Higher Education Institution in Malaysia.

The University operates from two campuses. The Main Campus is located in the green surroundings of Durian Tunggal, approximately 3 minutes from the Ayer Keroh Toll. The 766 acre Main Campus is expected to be completed by 2010 with the state-of-the art facilities and infrastructure. The other campus is the City Campus which is located at Hang Tuah Street close to the Hang Tuah Mall.

UTeM is a pioneer in the “Practice and Application Oriented” teaching and learning approach for technical education, which makes it different from the other universities.

The University offers academic programmes at diploma, bachelor, master and PhD levels specialising  in engineering, ICT, and technlogy management and technopreneurship.

There are six faculties at UTeM. They comprise   Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Information and Communication Technology and a newly formed faculty, Technology Management and Technopreneurship.

The University aims to have a campus conducive to learning and living. Among the facilities provided are hostels, library, Cyber Hall, Cafeteria, Sports Complex, shuttle service, mosque, and so forth. All the facilities provided are not only in relation to  student capacity and needs but also  teaching and learning requirements.