The Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) was established in January 1997 when, then Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad and a delegation from Malaysia made a working visit to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and endorsed the establishment of a university modeled after MIT.[1](MUST) is known for its focus on science, technology, and engineering education.
MUST offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in various fields, including engineering, computer science, business, and law. MUST is a separate university and has not affiliated or not have a direct relationship with the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).