UTAR - University Tunku Abdul Rahman | Fees 2019, Courses, Intakes

Rankings:

Top 600 THE World University Rankings 2018
251 QS University Rankings: Asia 2018
99 THE Asia University Rankings 2018
101 THE Young University Rankings 2017
5 SETARA 2017

Campus setting	Suburban
Living cost	RM 1,000 per month
Student population	Large (More than 10,000)
International students	Contact the university / college
Institution type	Private

About Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was officially launched on 13 August 2002 as a not-for-profit private university providing affordable quality education. It is established under the UTAR Education Foundation and registered under the Malaysian Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996.

Guided by its vision to be a global university of educational excellence, UTAR is highly reputed as one of the fastest growing private higher education institutions in the country with phenomenal growth in all aspects of its development since its inception. With the first intake of only 411 students in its Petaling Jaya campus in 2002, the University’s enrolment has now reached 24,000 students with campuses located in Kampar, Perak and Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor.

UTAR has graduated over 58,000 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005 and has made impressive strides in establishing a strong reputation as a comprehensive University with the dedication to achieving excellence in teaching and research. The University currently offers more than 110 academic programmes from Foundation Studies to Bachelor's, Master’s, and PhD degrees in the fields of Accounting, Business and Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics and Process Management, Agriculture and Food Science, Arts, Social Sciences and Education, Creative Industries and Design, Engineering and Built Environment, Information and Communication Technology, Life and Physical Sciences, and Medicine and Health Sciences.

Campus information

UTAR was founded with a mission to provide quality education to all. To serve a large portion of the populace, the University has two campuses, namely the UTAR Kampar Campus in Perak, and the UTAR Sungai Long Campus in the Klang Valley. The two campuses house 9 faculties, 3 institutes and 3 centres of studies.

UTAR Kampar Campus (Perak)

The Kampar Campus in the state of Perak is conveniently located off the North-South Highway, a 190-kilometres or 2-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur. Known as a former tin mining town, Kampar is a district within Perak's Kinta Valley, which is historically rich with tin reserves. Today, Kampar is a bustling education hub following the establishment of the Kampar Campus.

The award-winning Kampar Campus is flanked by picturesque mountains and scenic lakes, offering a naturally peaceful environment that is conducive for learning teaching and research.

Sungai Long Campus (Selangor)

The Sungai Long Campus located in Bandar Sungai Long, a main township in Kajang, Selangor, is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built campus. Its location within the Bandar Sungai Long residential township near Kuala Lumpur city provides the best of both worlds. It offers the tranquil learning environment of a suburban setting and the conveniences of a big city such as plentiful housing, affordable eateries, banking facilities and diverse entertainment.

To complement its teaching, learning and research experience, the campus is equipped with a library, laboratories, computers and medical equipment.

Accommodation

The Department of Student Affairs (DSA) has compiled a list of accommodation options within the vicinity of the campuses. This includes single and double-storey houses, flats, apartments and condominiums. DSA staff will assist the students in obtaining the above mentioned accommodation upon request.

Residential zones in the vicinity of UTAR campuses are as follows:

Sungai Long Campus

Bandar Sungai Long
Bandar Mahkota Cheras
Bandar Tun Hussien Onn
Balakong
Kajang

Perak Campus

Danish House (Westlake Homes)
Taman Mahsuri Impian
Taman Kampar Perdana
The Trails of Kampar
Hostel Huting.com
KT Management
Danish House (Westlake Villa)
Westcity

Additional info

Awards

Sin Chew Business Excellence Award 2017 (CSR Category)
Sin Chew Education Award 2018/2019, Outstanding Educational Institution (Private Universities/Colleges Category)
MQA Self Accreditation 2017
2013 PAM Malaysia (Malaysian Institute of Architects) Gold Award (Education Category) for architectural excellence for UTAR Kampar Campus