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UiTM Perlis Branch is a prominent public higher education institution in Perlis. It was officially established on 5 July 1974, with the enrolment of 258 pioneer students, undergoing 1 preparatory course and 5 diploma programmes. It began operations at a temporary site of the Scout House at Jalan Padang Katong, Kangar, with 15 academic staff and 31 administrative and support staff. In 1980, the campus moved to its permanent site on a of 335-acre plot in Arau.
UiTM Perlis Branch has grown into a premier public higher education institution by physical infrastructure, staff organisation and student enrolment. The university is made up of 7 faculties, with a total of 34 programmes offered which include 17 degree programmes and 16 diploma programmes. As the largest branch campus, it is home to some 7869 full-time students. The number of staff has reached 779, which comprises of 390 academic staff and 389 non-academic staff. In addition, various infrastructure and facilities are also provided. There are 15 residential colleges which are segregated by gender, 67 science laboratories, 22 computer laboratories, 3 language laboratories, a large hall, a mosque, a mini stadium and a gymnasium. Some facilities such as hostels, halls and gyms offered to public for rental.