Sabah – List of Universities

Posted on | November 21, 2009 | Comments Off

Known as the Land Below the Wind, Sabah is the second largest state in Malaysia. It is located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo and it shares a border with the province of East Kalimantan of Indonesia in the south. The capital of Sabah is Kota Kinabalu.

Sabah’s Kinabalu Park and Mount Kinabalu, is a popular destination for tourists from around the world. Mount Kinabalu is the highest peak in South East Asia. Sabah is also home to a large variety of flora and fauna including the exotic Rafflesia, the world’s largest flower. Sabah is also an enchanting mosaic of cultural diversity with at least 31 indigenous groups. The three main indigenous groups of Sabah are the Kadazan-Dusun, Murut and Bajau. Each has its own unique and rich cultures and interesting traditions.

Popular universities and colleges in Sabah include: