Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Statistics
	# 1	SETARA 2020
	109	Undergraduate programs
	0	Postgraduate programs

Overview

Statistics
Institution type	Private
Year established	1969
Campus setting	Urban
Student population	Large (More than 10,000)
foreign students	40%
Nationalities	27

About Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) was founded in 1969 as TAR College to provide higher education opportunities for Malaysians regardless of race, class, or religion. The college sought to meet the increasing demand for human resources in various industries and businesses while providing quality education. The main campus was established in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, and it has since expanded to five branch campuses in Penang, Perak, Johor, Pahang, and Sabah.

TAR UMT boasts a thriving community of over 29,000 students from over 20 countries. The university offers something for everyone, with nearly 200 programs spanning various disciplines, including accountancy, finance, business, economics, engineering, applied sciences, ICT, mass communication, creative arts, social science, built environment, and hospitality management. Whether you're pursuing a foundation course or a specialized degree, TAR UMT is committed to ensuring a diverse, dynamic, and intellectually stimulating learning environment for all its students.

TAR UMT has received numerous scholastic awards and recognitions. In 2018/2019, it was awarded the SETARA 5-Star rating under the University Colleges category. The university also holds the Premier Digital Tech Institution status, which was awarded by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation ('MDEC') for the second time in 2019. In 2018/2019, TAR UMT received the Outstanding Educational Institutions: Private Universities/Colleges, Product, and CSR awards at the Sin Chew Education Awards. Additionally, the institution won the Excellence in Education Improvement award at the Asia Pacific CSR Awards in 2016.

Admissions

Intakes

Admissions Statistics
IELTS	5.5+
TOEFL	6.0+

For admission requirements and intakes for each individual course/programme please refer to course details.

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Courses available 109

Accounting & Finance

Course name	Duration	Tuition fee
Bachelor of Accounting (Honours)	4 years	From RM 41,300
Bachelor of Banking and Finance (Honours)	3 years	From RM 33,800
Bachelor of Business (Honours) Accounting and Finance	3 years	From RM 35,100
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)	3 years	From RM 35,400
Bachelor of Economics (Honours)	3 years	From RM 33,700
Bachelor of Finance and Investment (Honours)	3 years	From RM 33,800
Bachelor of Finance (Honours)	3 years	From RM 33,600
Diploma in Accounting	2 years	From RM 18,000
Diploma in Banking and Finance	2 years	From RM 17,200
Diploma in Finance and Investment	2 years	From RM 17,400

Agriculture Studies

Course name	Duration	Tuition fee
Diploma In Aquaculture	2 years	From RM 17,600

Applied, Pure Sciences

Course name	Duration	Tuition fee
Bachelor of Gastropreneurship (Honours)	3 years	From RM 34,100
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Physics (Instrumentation)	3 years	From RM 34,100
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science	3 years	From RM 35,100
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nutrition	42 months	From RM 39,700
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sports Coaching and Performance Analysis	3 years	From RM 34,300
Diploma in Product Development Technology	28 months	From RM 18,600
Diploma in Science	2 years	From RM 18,300
Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science	2 years	From RM 17,800
Foundation in Science	1 year	From RM 10,200

Architecture, Building

Course name	Duration	Tuition fee
Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours)	3 years	From RM 36,700
Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours)	41 months	From RM 41,000
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours)	4 years	From RM 39,700
Bachelor of Real Estate Management (Honours)	41 months	From RM 34,000
Bachelor of Science in Architecture (Honours)	3 years	From RM 34,400
Diploma in Building	2 years	From RM 18,200
Diploma in Quantity Surveying	30 months	From RM 20,000
Diploma in Real Estate Management	28 months	From RM 20,000

Business, Management

Course name	Duration	Tuition fee
Bachelor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Honours)	Data not available	Data not available
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)	3 years	From RM 34,000
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business Analytics (FAFB)	3 years	From RM 34,300
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Entrepreneurship	3 years	From RM 34,000
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Human Resource Management	3 years	From RM 34,000
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business	3 years	From RM 34,000
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management	3 years	From RM 34,200
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing	3 years	From RM 34,200
Bachelor of Business (Honours) International Business Management	3 years	From RM 34,000
Bachelor of Hospitality and Catering Management (Honours)	3 years	From RM 34,300
Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Honours)	3 years	From RM 33,800
Bachelor of Retail Management (Honours)	3 years	From RM 34,000
Diploma in Business Administration	2 years	From RM 17,400
Diploma in Business Economics	2 years	From RM 17,400
Diploma in Human Resource Management	2 years	From RM 17,400
Diploma in International Business	2 years	From RM 17,200
Diploma in Retail Management	2 years	From RM 17,700
Foundation In Business	1 year	From RM 9,900

Creative Arts & Design

Course name	Duration	Tuition fee
Bachelor in Marketing (Honours)	Data not available	From RM 34,200
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English with Drama	3 years	From RM 33,700
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English with Education	3 years	From RM 33,200
Bachelor of Arts in English Studies (Honours)	3 years	From RM 33,200
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Advertising	3 years	From RM 34,600
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Broadcasting	3 years	From RM 34,300
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Journalism	3 years	From RM 34,300
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Media Studies	3 years	From RM 34,000
Bachelor of Communication Studies (Honours)	3 years	From RM 33,800
Bachelor of Corporate Administration (Honours)	3 years	From RM 34,600
Diploma in Broadcast Communication	2 years	From RM 18,000
Diploma in Communication and Media Studies	2 years	From RM 18,200
Diploma in E-Marketing	2 years	From RM 17,600
Diploma in Entrepreneurship	2 years	From RM 17,200
Diploma in Fashion Design	2 years	From RM 18,200
Diploma in Marketing	2 years	From RM 17,600
Foundation in Arts	1 year	From RM 9,900

Education and Teaching

Course name	Duration	Tuition fee
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) (Full time/Part time)	3 years	From RM 33,200
Diploma in Counselling	2 years	From RM 17,600
Diploma in Early Childhood Education	26 months	From RM 18,000
Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education	26 months	Data not available
Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education	26 months	Data not available

Engineering

Course name	Duration	Tuition fee
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) in Data Science	3 years	From RM 34,300
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) in Interactive Software Technology	3 years	From RM 35,100
Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Honours	4 years	From RM 41,000
Bachelor of Electronics Engineering Technology with Honours	4 years	From RM 40,500
Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) in Enterprise Information Systems	3 years	From RM 34,300
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Information Security	3 years	From RM 33,800
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Software Systems Development	3 years	From RM 37,900
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours	4 years	From RM 41,000
Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering with Honours	4 years	From RM 33,200
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Analytical Chemistry	3 years	From RM 34,900
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Bioscience with Chemistry	3 years	From RM 34,900
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Management Mathematics with Computing	3 years	From RM 34,100
Bachelor of Software Engineering	3 years	From RM 34,600
Diploma in Computer Science	2 years	From RM 17,600
Diploma in Information Technology	2 years	From RM 17,800
Diploma in Manufacturing Technology	28 months	From RM 18,400
Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering	30 months	From RM 20,000
Diploma in Software Engineering	2 years	From RM 17,800
Diploma of Electronic Engineering	30 months	From RM 19,300
Diploma of Mechanical Engineering	30 months	From RM 20,000
Foundation in Computing	1 year	From RM 10,200

Hotel Management & Hospitality

Course name	Duration	Tuition fee
Bachelor of Tourism Management (Honours)	3 years	From RM 33,200
Bachelor of Tourism Management (Honours) Event Management	3 years	From RM 33,500
Diploma in Culinary Arts	28 months	From RM 18,400
Diploma in Event Management	2 years	From RM 17,600
Diploma in Food Science	2 years	From RM 18,300
Diploma in Hotel Management	2 years	From RM 17,600
Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management	2 years	From RM 17,600
Diploma in Tourism Management	2 years	From RM 17,600

Humanities & Social Sciences

Course name	Duration	Tuition fee
Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Psychology	3 years	From RM 33,800

Mass Communication & Media

Course name	Duration	Tuition fee
Bachelor of Creative Multimedia (Honours)	3 years	From RM 35,600
Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Fashion Design	3 years	From RM 35,300
Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Graphic Design	3 years	From RM 35,100
Bachelor of Public Relations (Honours)	3 years	From RM 39,500
Diploma in Advertising	2 years	From RM 18,300
Diploma in Graphic Design	2 years	From RM 18,500
Diploma in Journalism	2 years	From RM 18,300
Diploma in Media Studies	2 years	From RM 18,000
Diploma in Multimedia Design	28 months	From RM 18,500
Diploma in Public Relations	2 years	From RM 18,000

Sports Science

Course name	Duration	Tuition fee
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sports and Exercise Science	3 years	From RM 34,300

Tuition and application fees

RM 10,000 - RM 100,000 per year

Estimated tuition fees as reported by the institution.

Tuition and Application Statistics
Application fee (local students)	RM 100
Application fee (foreign students)	RM 600
Student visa fee (foreign students)	RM 2,400

Living cost

RM 1,500 per month

Average living cost in Malaysia

The amount is indicated taking into account the average cost of food, accommodation, etc in Malaysia for 2024

Costs Statistics
Food	RM 600
Accommodation	RM 500
Others	RM 400

Accommodation

The Kuala Lumpur Main Campus offers an on-campus hostel facility that comprises 10 blocks of a 5-storey building. It has a total of 1,000 standard rooms that can accommodate 2,000 students. Each room is designed for twin-sharing, with 400 rooms exclusively for males and 600 rooms allocated for females in separate blocks.

Hostel facilities include 24-hour security, cafeterias, air-conditioned study rooms, free Internet service, convenience store and stationery shops, self-service laundry, a covered walkway to the campuses, and more.

Alternatively, the University provides Off-Campus accommodation with the brand new student residence at Danau Kota, just 3km from the KL Main Campus. Teratai Residency is a 28-storey building comprising 448 units with a choice of air-conditioned/non-air-conditioned rooms in each unit. Facilities in Teratai Residency include a gym, swimming pool, multi-purpose hall, barbecue pit, cafeterias, study rooms, convenience store & stationery shop, Surau, water dispensers, and launderette.

Any international students interested in the on-campus hostel accommodation must complete and send the Hostel Application Form to the International Student Office.

International students who are interested in staying off-campus will be able to select an accommodation suitable to their needs from a variety of off-campus accommodations in nearby housing areas within the vicinity of the University College. There are apartments, condominiums, and houses available for rent.

Campus

TAR UMT Kuala Lumpur Main Campus, located at Jalan Genting Kelang, Setapak, sprawls across an area of 186 acres. The campus affords students the lush greenery enhanced by gazebos, pergolas, landscaped parks, and state-of-the-art facilities that promote an inspiring learning experience.

Here’s a list of facilities that can be found at TAR UMT KL Main Campus:

ATM
Auditorium
Badminton Court
Basketball Court
Bookshop
Cafeteria
Computer Lab
Football Field
Futsal Court
Gymnasium
Laboratories
Lecture Hall
Library
Olympic Sized Swimming Pool
Public Transport
Roof-top Tennis Court
Seminar Rooms
Student Accommodation
Sport Complex
Sports Field
Vending Machines
Wifi
TAR UMT Incubator

Commuting to the campus is convenient with the availability of public transportation such as Light Rail Transit (LRT), highways, and middle-ring roads. Students can easily access shopping complexes like Jaya Jusco, Carrefour, Giant, Wangsa Walk, and KL Festival City, as well as places of interest such as the National Zoo, Batu Caves, Royal Selangor Pewter, and Lake Titiwangsa. The local area also offers various dining options, including Chinese, Malay, Indian, Thai, and Western cuisine.

Student population

Large (More than 10,000)

Total population

Student Statistics
Undergraduate students	15000
Postgraduate students	1000
foreign students	Data not available

Mission

PENANG BRANCH CAMPUS
77, Lorong Lembah Permai Tiga,
11200 Tanjong Bungah,
Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Tel: (6)04-8995230 Fax: (6)04-8998219
Email: [email protected]

PERAK BRANCH CAMPUS
Jalan Kolej, Taman Bandar Baru,
31900 Kampar, Perak, Malaysia.
Tel: (6)05-4660388, 4668012/3
Fax: (6)05-4660390
Email: [email protected]

JOHOR BRANCH CAMPUS
Jalan Segamat / Labis
85000 Segamat, Johor, Malaysia.
Tel: (6)07-9270801/3 Fax: (6)07-9270802
Email: [email protected]

PAHANG BRANCH CAMPUS
P37, Jalan Bayu 1,
Taman Seri Bayu,
28600 Karak, Pahang, Malaysia.
Tel: (6)09-5738171/2/3 Fax: (6)09-573 8100
Email: [email protected]

SABAH FACULTY BRANCH
Lot 1, Ground Floor,
Pusat Dagangan Donggongon,
89500 Jalan Sapau,
Donggongon,
Penampang, Sabah
Tel: (6)088-718481,718482 Fax: (6)088-718486
Email: [email protected]

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Overview

About Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

Admissions

Intakes

Courses available 109

Tuition and application fees

Living cost

Accommodation

Campus

Student population

Mission

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Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: TAR UMT and ACCA's Strategic Partnership

TAR UMT's Open Day 2023!

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