The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSK) was inaugurated by YBhg. Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), following the merger of the School of Arts and the School of Social Sciences in conjunction with UMS's 20th anniversary. FSSK is a multidisciplinary centre of learning focused on teaching, learning, and research across various fields, aiming to produce graduates of integrity and competence capable of contributing to the development and well-being of religion, society, and the nation. The disciplines offered by the faculty are designed with consideration for human, societal, and environmental factors, as well as the mastery of contemporary technology, to cultivate professionals and intellectuals in the field of Social Sciences.