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OUR HISTORY
On 2 August 2003, Riam Institute of Technology officially obtained Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (IPTS) status (Private Higher Educational Institution) and became a private institution of higher learning. It is managed by Riam Educational Sdn Bhd.
Riam Institute of Technology prides itself to be the real home-grown institution that provides quality education. It has a humble beginning some 20 years ago as a vocational college. Today, RIAMTEC is a tertiary education institution that offers a range of Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK) accredited Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses in the School of TVET and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) accredited academic Diploma courses in the School of Academic.
RIAMTEC revels in a culture of learning by doing. The integrated-study-and-work courses are designed focusing on technical and soft skills acquisition, and direct contact with industry and employers. With a strong emphasis on applied learning, we have been successfully producing highly skilled graduates for the challenging and evolving work environment.
At Riam Institute of Technology, our mission has always been to educate and create a world of opportunities for future generation. We empower every student to acquire skills and become technologically literate professionals. Not only is Riam Institute of Technology a college for education, it is a centre of excellence that ensures every student is well-qualified to play a meaningful role in society, aware of broader implications of technological development and of their responsibility towards global challenges. Regardless of background, every student should be able to study and succeed in our college.
Riam Institute of Technology is a pioneer of technological higher education with our alumni playing important roles in innovation, economic and social development. Riam Institute of Technology continues to build on these solid foundations to provide quality education for all in the 21st century.