Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

拉曼大学

Last Updated: 2024-09-19 13:59:48
Type of Institution
Comprehensive university
Areas of Program
Finance & Economics, Mathematics & Natural Sciences, Communication, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Construction & Town Planning, Life Sciences, Engineering Science & Technology, Medical & Health, Business Management, Computer & Information Technology, Art & Design, Education, Literature, History & Languages, Humanities, Law & Social Sciences
Year of Establishment
2002
Founded Body/ Founder
UTAR Education Foundation
Leadership
Ir. Prof. Dato' Dr. Ewe Hong Tat
Campus
UTAR Kampar Campus (Perak)(Main Campus), UTAR Sungai Long Campus (Selangor)
Student Number (local)
20000
Student Number (international)
500
Number of Teaching Staff
2000

Introduction

As a leading private university in Malaysia, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) has established itself as an institution delivering excellence in teaching and research. UTAR is a not-for-profit university dedicated to providing affordable quality higher education to students from all over the world.

UTAR ensures the education is wholesome, encompassing the acquisition of knowledge as well as the building of good characters. The academic programmes are high quality and industry-driven with a strong focus on graduates’ employability and soft skill competencies. Our goal is to nurture our graduates who are able to contribute to the society, industry and nation as competent professionals of high integrity.

UTAR has two campuses – the UTAR Kampar Campus in Perak and the UTAR Sungai Long Campus in Selangor. It houses more than 20,000 students from around the world, offering them a dynamic learning experience across its two UTAR campuses. The UTAR Kampar Campus is an award-winning campus based in a beautiful, peaceful location flanked by picturesque mountains and scenic lakes. The Sungai Long Campus is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility just outside the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur.

Specialty

More than 130 programmes in a wide range of fields of study.
Programmes recognised by MOHE, MQA and over 20 leading professional bodies.
Affordable fees with scholarships and loans available.
Compulsory industrial training for student experiential learning.
Study abroad opportunities with more than 510 universities across the globe.
Impressive 95-97% graduate employability rate within 9 months of graduation according to TalentBank Graduate Employability
Ranked globally in Times Higher Education (THE) and QS World Rankings.

Achievement

301-400 in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2024
87 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings SDG4 Quality Education 2024
301-350 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2024
160 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2024
115 in the World's Most Sustainable University in UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023
Top 3 in the Talent Bank Graduate Employability (among private universities in Malaysia)
Awarded Self-accreditation status by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency in 2017
Competitive in SETARA 2022 (Mature University)
Recognised as the “Premier Digital Tech Institution” by Malaysian Digital Economy Coporation (MDEC)
Tier 5 (Excellent) in D-SETARA for Engineering
Tier 4 (Very Good) in D-SETARA for Health Sciences
1001-1200 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024
801-1000 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 for Engineering & Tech
601-800 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 for Business & Economics
302 in the QS Employer Reputation Rankings Rankings 2023
Nanyang Education Award 2022
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