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

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

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Last Updated: 2026-08-10 09:39:21
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)
1000
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.

Achievement

Top 2 in the Talent Bank Graduate Employability (among private universities in Malaysia)
301-400 in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2025
87 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings SDG4 Quality Education 2025
301-400 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025
131 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025
Outstanding 5 Plus Stars Rating by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Stars
22 in the AppliedHE Private University Ranking ASEAN 2025
Recognition by the Seoul Accord for Seven Computing and Information Technology Programmes
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)
Bronze Award under the Education and Learning category at the Putra Brand Awards 2024
115 in the World's Most Sustainable University in UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023

Facility

Library/Resource Centre
Classroom
Lecture Theatre
Multi-purpose Hall
Laboratory
Computer for Student
Internet
Cafeteria
Shop
Sports Club
Recreation Facility
Student Car Park
Wheelchair accessible
Other Professional Facility
Other Special Facility

Services

Security
School Bus Service
Co-curricular Activities
Psychology Counseling & Guidance
Career Counseling & Guidance
Internship Placement Service
Job Placement Service

Specialty

Upholds holistic education, emphasising not only academic learning but also moral values and soft skills development.
Cultivates self-directed learning, a passion for knowledge, research interest, and independent thinking among students.
Provides a conducive learning environment with comprehensive facilities and a team of dedicated, passionate educators.
Offers a vibrant campus life enriched with diverse and dynamic club activities.
Encourages participation in local and international exchange programmes to broaden global perspectives and enhance communication skills.
Integrates industrial training to bridge theory with practice and expand students’ career horizons.
Graduates are highly regarded, enjoying extensive opportunities for both further studies and employment.
Academic qualifications are widely recognised, with accreditations from professional bodies locally and abroad.
Impressive 95-97% graduate employability rate within 6 months of graduation according to TalentBank Graduate Employability
Ranked globally in Times Higher Education (THE) and QS World Rankings.
Affordable tuition fees make quality education accessible and help students realise their educational dreams.

Programmes

建筑与城市规划 Architecture, Construction & Town Planning

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Architecture

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Construction Management

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Quantity Surveying

Master of Architecture

Master of Sustainable Construction Management

农林渔牧类 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Animal Husbandry

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Agricultural Science

艺术与设计类 Art & Design

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Digital Animation

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Game Design

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Graphic Design and Multimedia

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Game Development

Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts)

商业管理类 Business Management

Bachelor of Building and Property Management (Hons)

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Healthcare Management

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Risk Management

Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)

Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Entrepreneurship

Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Retail Management

Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Tourism Destination Marketing

Bachelor of International Business (Hons)

Bachelor of Marketing (Hons)

Bachelor of Public Administration (Honours)

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Logistics and International Shipping

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration (Corporate Governance)

Master of Business Administration (Corporate Management)

Master of Philosophy

Master of Real Estate Development

传播类 Communication

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Journalism in Chinese Media

Bachelor of Communication (Hons) Advertising

Bachelor of Communication (Hons) Broadcasting

Bachelor of Communication (Hons) Journalism

Bachelor of Communication (Hons) Public Relations

Bachelor of Corporate Communication (Hons)

Bachelor of Media and Creative Studies (Hons)

Master of Arts (Communication)

Master of Communication

Master of Strategic Communication

教育类 Education

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Hons)

Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Studies)

Doctor of Philosophy (Education)

Master in Educational Technology

Master of Arts (Chinese Studies)

Master of Chinese Studies

Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Technology

工程科技类 Engineering Science & Technology

Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Process) with Honours

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Environmental) with Honours

Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Electronics Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Industrial Engineering

Bachelor of Materials Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Telecommunications Engineering with Honours

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)

Master of Engineering (Electronic Systems)

Master of Engineering (Civil)

Master of Engineering (Electrical)

Master of Engineering (Mechanical)

Master of Engineering Science

Master of Environmental Technology

Master of Project Management

财经类 Finance & Economics

Bachelor of Accounting (Hons)

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Banking and Finance

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Accounting

Bachelor of Economics (Hons) Financial Ecomonics

Bachelor of Economics (Hons) Global Economics

Bachelor of Finance (Financial Technology) with Honours

Bachelor of Finance (Hons)

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Financial Mathematics

Doctor of Philosophy (Economics)

人文、法律与社会科学类 Humanities, Law & Social Sciences

Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) Guidance and Counselling

Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) Psychology

Doctor of Philosophy (Social Science)

Master of Philosophy (Social Science)

Master of Psychology (Industrial & Organisational Psychology)

生命科学类 Life Sciences

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biochemistry

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biotechnology

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Food Science

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Microbiology

Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Science

Master of Science in Biological Science

文史与语言类 Literature, History & Languages

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Chinese Studies

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English Language

数理类 Mathematics & Natural Sciences

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Statistical Computing and Decision Analytics

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial Science

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Applied Mathematics with Computing

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chemsitry

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Physics

Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics)

Doctor of Philosophy (NEC: 0540 Mathematics and statistics not further defined)

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

Master of Mathematics

Master of Science

Master of Science (Mathematics)

Master of Science (NEC: 0540 Mathematics and statistics not further defined)

医疗与保健类 Medical & Health

Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Hons)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biomedical Science

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Dietetics

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health

Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Medicine)

Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Science)

Master of Medical Science

Master of Medical Science in Public Health

Master of Science in Chinese Medicine

电脑与资讯科技类 Computer & Information Technology

Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)

Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) Digital Economy Technology

Bachelor of Information Systems (Hons) Business Information Systems

Bachelor of Information Systems (Hons) Information Systems Engineering

Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Industrial Intelligent Systems

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) Communications and Networking

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Software Engineering

Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Electronic Systems

Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Industrial Management

Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)

Master in Data Management and Analytics

Master of Information Systems

Master of Science (Computer Science)

Postgraduate Diploma Data Management and Analytics

Others

Foundation in Arts

Foundation in Science

Aid

UTAR Scholarships for Foundation Programmes

Benefit
15%、20%、25%、50% or 100% tuition fees waiver.
Requirement
with SPM 5A's/O-Level 4A's and above

UTAR Scholarships for Bachelor Honours Degree Programmes

UTAR Scholarships for Bachelor Honours Degree Programmes(医学与健康科学系的医学学士课程)

UTAR Scholarships for Bachelor Honours Degree Programmes (Health Science Programme)

UTAR Sport & Talent Scholarship

Requirement
Eligibility Criteria
• Malaysian citizen
• Meet UTAR’s minimum entry requirements of the programme of study applied for
• Students currently enrolled at UTAR must not be on suspension or leave of absence
• Also available to prospective students who wish to enrol at UTAR.

UTAR UEC Scholarship

Requirement
Minimum Criteria for the Scholarship
• Citizen of Malaysia
• Obtained good academic results in UEC with a minimum of 5Bs in relevant subjects.
• Good personality and leadership qualities
• Good extra-curricular activities
• Obtained admission to Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)Bachelor’s degree programme except for Programmes at M. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
• Not bonded or receiving any other form of financial assistance from any other organization
• Students from family with lower income will be given preference
• Must be recommended by the Headmaster/Principal of the School

UTAR CARE Scholarships

Benefit
Available for needy student
Requirement
-Citizen of Malaysia
-SPM / O-Level / any equivalent qualification
-Has obtained admission to Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR).
-Pursuing full time foundation programme.
-From needy family (Household net incomes RM5,000.00 and below per month)

0% Interest Student Loans

Contact

UTAR Kampar Campus (Perak)

Address
UTAR Kampar Campus, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Barat, 31900 Kampar, Perak., 31900 Kampar, Perak, Malaysia
Telephone
Whatsapp

UTAR Sungai Long Campus (Selangor)

Address
Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Cheras, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
Telephone
Whatsapp
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