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Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Malaysia
| # 501 | THE World University Rankings 2018 | |
| 82 | Undergraduate programs | |
| 46 | Postgraduate programs |
Overview
| Institution type | Private |
| Year established | 2002 |
| Campus setting | Suburban |
| Student population | Large (More than 10,000) |
| foreign students | 4% |
| Nationalities | 48 |
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.
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) is ranked #801-850 in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and #1281 in the Best Global Universities ranking.
Guided by its vision to be a global university of educational excellence, UTAR is highly reputed as one of the top private universities in Malaysia 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 20,000 students with campuses located in Kampar, Perak and Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor.
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including business, engineering, creative industries, medicine, and social sciences. The university provides opportunities for students to pursue specialized studies in disciplines like Chinese studies and education, with all programs taught in English. Additionally, UTAR students can take foreign language courses as electives to enhance their global competence.
UTAR has graduated over 86,600 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 130 academic programmes from Foundation Studies to Bachelor's, Master’s, and PhD degrees in the fields of Accounting, Business and Managerial Science, Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, Biological and Health Sciences, Computing and Mathematics, Engineering, Technology and Built Environment.
UTAR is an ideal choice for students seeking international exposure while studying in Malaysia. Students at UTAR have the opportunity to engage with a blend of Western, Chinese, Islamic, Indian, and Asian cultures, which enriches both their academic and personal experiences.
Admissions
| IELTS | 5.0+ |
| TOEFL | 500.0+ |
For admission requirements and intakes for each individual course/programme please refer to course details.
Or, contact us for more informationCourses available 130
Accounting & Finance
| Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
|
Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) |
4 years |
From RM 55,700 |
|
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Banking & Finance |
3 years |
From RM 47,650 |
|
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Accounting |
3 years |
From RM 49,850 |
|
Bachelor of Economics (Honours) Financial Economics |
3 years |
From RM 47,550 |
|
Bachelor of Economics (Honours) Global Economics |
3 years |
From RM 47,900 |
|
Bachelor of Finance (Honours) |
3 years |
From RM 47,650 |
|
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Financial Mathematics |
3 years |
From RM 49,000 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy (Accounting, Business and Managerial Science) by Research |
3 years |
From RM 14,210 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy (Economics) by Research |
3 years |
From RM 14,210 |
|
Master of Philosophy (Accounting, Business and Managerial Science) by Research |
2 years |
From RM 9,900 |
Agriculture Studies
| Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
|
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agricultural Science |
3 years |
From RM 53,200 |
Applied, Pure Sciences
Architecture, Building
| Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
|
Bachelor of Building and Property Management (Honours) |
3 years |
From RM 48,300 |
|
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Environmental) with Honours |
4 years |
From RM 59,400 |
|
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Architecture |
3 years |
From RM 53,200 |
|
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Construction Management |
3 years |
From RM 53,350 |
|
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Quantity Surveying |
4 years |
From RM 54,500 |
|
Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Industrial Management |
3 years |
From RM 50,150 |
|
Master of Architecture by Coursework |
2 years |
From RM 29,320 |
|
Master of Environmental Technology by Coursework |
1 year |
From RM 19,410 |
|
Master of Project Management by Coursework |
1 year |
From RM 19,410 |
|
Master of Sustainable Construction Management by Coursework |
1 year |
From RM 19,410 |
Business, Management
Computer Science, IT
Creative Arts & Design
| Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
|
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Digital Animation |
3 years |
From RM 48,100 |
|
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Game Design |
3 years |
From RM 48,500 |
|
Bachelor of Media and Creative Studies (Honours) |
3 years |
From RM 48,500 |
|
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Game Development |
3 years |
From RM 47,700 |
|
Foundation in Arts |
1 year |
From RM 11,600 |
Education and Teaching
| Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
|
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Education |
3 years |
From RM 46,050 |
|
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) |
3 years |
From RM 48,100 |
|
Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Guidance and Counselling |
4 years |
From RM 50,700 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy (Education) by Research |
3 years |
From RM 14,210 |
|
Master of Educational Technology by Mixed Mode |
18 months |
From RM 13,000 |
|
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Technology |
1 year |
From RM 14,910 |
Engineering
English Language
| Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
|
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Language |
3 years |
From RM 46,350 |
Health and Medicine
| Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
|
Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Honours) |
5 years |
From RM 98,200 |
|
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) |
5 years |
From RM 277,600 |
|
Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) |
4 years |
From RM 70,700 |
|
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) |
4 years |
From RM 74,600 |
|
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) |
4 years |
From RM 74,600 |
|
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Dietetics |
3 years |
From RM 61,350 |
|
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health |
4 years |
From RM 57,050 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Medicine) by Research |
3 years |
From RM 14,207 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Science) by Research |
3 years |
From RM 14,210 |
|
Master of Medical Science by Research |
2 years |
From RM 9,900 |
|
Master of Medical Science in Chinese Medicine by Research |
2 years |
From RM 9,900 |
Humanities & Social Sciences
| Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
|
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies |
3 years |
From RM 46,950 |
|
Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Psychology |
3 years |
From RM 49,100 |
|
Doctor of Philosophy (Social Science) by Research |
3 years |
From RM 12,900 |
|
Master of Chinese Studies by Mixed Mode |
18 months |
From RM 9,900 |
|
Master of Philosophy (Social Science) by Research |
2 years |
From RM 9,900 |
|
Master of Psychology (Industrial & Organisational Psychology) by Mixed Mode |
18 months |
From RM 13,000 |
Law
| Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
|
Bachelor of Public Administration (Honours) |
3 years |
From RM 47,150 |
Mandarin (Chinese Language)
| Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
|
Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Studies) by Research |
3 years |
From RM 14,700 |
|
Master of Arts (Chinese Studies) by Research |
2 years |
From RM 9,300 |
Mass Communication & Media
| Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
|
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Journalism in Chinese Media |
3 years |
From RM 48,400 |
|
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Advertising |
3 years |
From RM 48,500 |
|
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Broadcasting |
3 years |
From RM 48,750 |
|
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Journalism |
3 years |
From RM 48,100 |
|
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Public Relations |
3 years |
From RM 48,100 |
|
Bachelor of Corporate Communication (Honours) |
3 years |
From RM 48,400 |
|
Master of Arts (Communication) by Research |
2 years |
From RM 9,900 |
|
Master of Communication by Mixed Mode |
18 months |
From RM 13,000 |
|
Master of Strategic Communication by Coursework |
1 year |
From RM 19,410 |
Tuition and application fees
RM 10,000 - RM 50,000 per year
Estimated tuition fees as reported by the institution.
| Application fee (local students) | RM 100 |
| Application fee (foreign students) | RM 600 |
| Student visa fee (foreign students) | RM 2,400 |
Living cost
RM 1,000 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
| Food | RM 600 |
| Accommodation | RM 300 |
| Others | Data not available |
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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
Campus
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 4 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.
Student population
Large (More than 10,000)
Total population
| Undergraduate students | 18000 |
| Postgraduate students | 2000 |
| foreign students | Data not available |
Mission
Awards
- Top 3 in Graduate Employability in Malaysia at the Talentbank National Graduate Employability Index 2024 (Among Public & Private Universities)
- Gold Award under Education and Learning category at the Putra Aria Brand Awards 2023
- Outstanding Educational Institutions Award at the Nanyang Education Award 2022
- Rated Competitive in the "Mature University" Category under the Rating System for Malaysian Higher Education Institutions (SETARA) 2022
- Sin Chew Education Award 2018/2019, Outstanding Educational Institution (Private Universities/Colleges Category)
- Premier Digital Tech University status awarded by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) since 2019
- MQA Self Accreditation 2017
- 2013 PAM Malaysia (Malaysian Institute of Architects) Gold Award (Education Category) for architectural excellence for UTAR Kampar Campus
