Introduction to Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) is a leading private university in Malaysia, ranked in the top 600 in the Times Higher Education (THE) University World rankings, and in the top 100 of their Asia rankings. UTAR offers more than 110 academic programmes, spread across nine faculties, four centres and three institutes. It is renowned for its high-quality programmes in humanities, science, engineering and technology, providing an emphasis on experiential learning, research and soft skill development.UTAR enjoys partnerships with over 330 academic and industrial institutions around the world, providing students with global and industrial exposure via study trips, exchange programmes and symposia.
UTAR’s Vision
To be a global university of educational and research excellence with transformative societal impact.
Mission
UTAR is committed to achieving the vision through:
- Universal values in our beliefs
- Tenacity and resilience in overcoming challenges
- Agility in facing new frontiers
- Responsibility and commitment in pursuit of excellence
UTAR is also guided by its Six Educational Pillars which have been incorporated into the University culture since 2008:
- Virtue and Morality
- Knowledge and Intellect
- Physical and Mental Health
- Sociality and Humanitarianism
- Aesthetics and Harmony
- Creativity and Innovation
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 about 20,000 students with campuses located in Kampar, Perak and Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor.
UTAR has graduated over 85,000 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005 and has made impressive strides in establishing a strong reputation as a comprehensive University with dedication to achieving excellence in teaching and research. The University currently offers over 140 academic programmes from Foundation Studies to Bachelor’s, Postgraduate Diploma, 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, Chinese Studies, and Medicine and Health Sciences.
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Rankings
- Top #850 university in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025
- Holistic approach to education with a focus on personal character development and soft skills
- Affordable fees with a variety of scholarships and financial aid available
- Vibrant campus life with diverse range of student club activities
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Structure and programs
- M. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (Sungai Long Campus)
- Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
- Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Accountancy and Management (Sungai Long Campus)
- Faculty of Business and Finance (Kampar Campus)
- Faculty of Arts and Social Science (Kampar Campus)
- Faculty of Creative Industries
- Institute of Postgraduate Studies & Research
- Institute of Chinese Studies
- Institute of Management and Leadership Development
- Centre for Foundation Studies (Kampar Campus)
- Centre for Foundation Studies (Sungai Long Campus)
- Centre for Extension Education
- Centre for Corporate and Community Development
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman's entry requirements
1. Entry for Foundation Programmes
   UTAR welcomes applicants with any of the following qualifications for entry to Foundation Programmes:
- Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
- Ordinary-Level (O-Level)Â / International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)Â
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
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Upon successful completion of the Foundation programmes, students are eligible to proceed to the corresponding UTAR Honours Degree programmes.
2. Entry for Undergraduate Programmes
     UTAR welcomes applicants with any of the following qualifications for entry to Bachelor' Honours Degree Programmes:
- Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
- Advanced-Level (A-Level)
- South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
- Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
- Foundation / Matriculation
- Diploma
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
3. Entry for Postgraduate Programmes                                                     Â
   UTAR welcomes applicants with any of the following qualifications for entry to Postgraduate Programmes:
- Postgraduate Diploma and Master's Degree                                                                             Â
- Bachelor's degree or other equivalent qualifications as approved by the Senate Â
- Doctoral Degree                                                                           Â
- Master's degree or other equivalent qualifications as approved by the SenateÂ
- A Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate
English Language Requirement for Admission to Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
English Language Requirements for UTAR Foundation Programmes (Malaysian and International Students)
   Most programmes would normally require a credit/relevant score in English Language in one of the following examinations:
UTAR Foundation Programmes | Recognised English Examinations and Minimum Scores * | ||||||||||
SPM/ GCE Ordinary Level (O-Level) English Language | UEC English Language | Malaysian University English Test (MUET) | International English Language Testing System (IELTS)/ IELTS Online (Academic) | Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic/ PTE Academic (Online) | Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests | ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) | ||||
TOEFL iBT | TOEFL Essentials (Online) | B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency | Linguaskill Online | Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/Online) | |||||||
Foundation in Arts and Foundation in Science | Credit/ Grade C | Grade B | Band 2 | Band 4.0 | 30 | 5 | 36 | 140 | 100 | 106 | |
Foundation in Science leading to M.B.B.S | Grade B in English Language at SPM/O-Level / equivalent | ||||||||||
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 * Not applicable to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies programme and does not apply to Malaysian students (exclude students who apply forÂ
  M.B.B.S and Nursing programmes) with entry qualifications conducted fully in English language BUT must have a pass in English language atÂ
  SPM/equivalent.
  Applicants who do NOT meet the English language requirements may be accepted for conditional admission. The applicants MUST take the English  Â
  Enhancement Programme (EEP) and pass EEP Level 7 within the first two trimesters of the Foundation programme.
English Language Requirements for UTAR Undergraduate Programmes (Malaysian Students)
   Most programmes would normally require a credit/relevant score in English Language in one of the following examinations:
UTAR Undergraduate Programmes | Recognised English Examinations and Minimum Scores * | ||||||||||
SPM/ GCE Ordinary Level (O-Level) English Language | UEC English Language | Malaysian University English Test (MUET)** | International English Language Testing System (IELTS)/ IELTS Online (Academic) | Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic/ PTE Academic (Online) | Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests | ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) | ||||
TOEFL iBT | TOEFL Essentials (Online) | B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency | Linguaskill Online | Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/Online) | |||||||
Programmes without specific English requirements from MOHE/MQA/ Professional Bodies *** | Credit/ Grade C | Grade B | Band 3 | Band 5.0 | 40 | 7.5 | 47 | 154 | 100 | 107 | |
Biomedical Science, Dietetics and Physiotherapy | - | - | Band 3 | Band 5.5 | 46 | 8 | 51 | 160 | 200 | 108 | |
M.B.B.S | Grade A in O-Level or 1119 English | Grade A | Band 4 | Band 6.0 | 60 | 8.5 | 59 | 169 | 250 | 109 | |
Nursing | Credit/ Grade C | - | Band 3 | Band 5.5 | 80 or 215(CBT) | - | - | - | - | - | |
Accounting | 1) Credit/Grade C in English Language at SPM/O-Level / equivalent AND 2) MUET Band 2 / IELTS 4.0 / TOEFL 30(iBT)/5(Essentials) / PTE 36 / Cambridge English 140/100(OET) / ELS 106 | ||||||||||
English Language | 1) Credit/Grade C in English Language at SPM/O-Level / equivalent AND 2) MUET Band 4 / IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 60(iBT)/ 8.5(Essentials) / PTE 59 / Cambridge English 169/250(OET) / ELS 109 / equivalent | ||||||||||
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 * Not applicable to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies programme and does not apply to Malaysian students (exclude students who apply forÂ
  M.B.B.S and Nursing programmes) with entry qualifications conducted fully in English language BUT must have a pass in English language atÂ
  SPM/equivalent.
** Based on MUET grading system as per MQA Programme Standards.
*** Applicants who do NOT meet the English language requirements but have a pass in English language at SPM level/equivalent may be accepted for        admission to the undergraduate programmes that do not require a specific English language test score. The applicants will be required to take theÂ
   English Enhancement Programme (EEP) and pass at EEP Levels 7 & 8 before joining the programme.
3. English Language Requirements for UTAR Undergraduate Programmes (International Students)
  All international students are required to meet academic entry requirements as well as a standard of English Language proficiency in order to         study at UTAR. International students who wish to enrol on the Foundation and Bachelor's degree programmes shall possess an English
  Language score in one of the following examination:Â
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UTAR Undergraduate Programmes | Recognised English Examinations and Minimum Scores * | ||||||||
Malaysian University English Test (MUET)Â ** | International English Language Testing System (IELTS)/ IELTS Online (Academic) | Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic/ PTE Academic (Online) | Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests | ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) | ||||
TOEFL iBT | TOEFL Essentials (Online) | B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency | Linguaskill Online | Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/Online) | |||||
Programmes without specific English requirements from MOHE/MQA/Professional Bodies | Band 3 | Band 5.0 | 40 | 7.5 | 47 | 154 | 100 | 107 | |
Digital Animation, Graphic Design and Multimedia, Game Design, Game Development, Business, Accounting, Biomedical Science, Dietetics, Physiotherapy and Occupational Safety & Health | Band 3 | Band 5.5 | 46 | 8 | 51 | 160 | 200 | 108 | |
Finance and English Language | Band 4 | Band 6.0 | 60 | 8.5 | 59 | 169 | 250 | 109 | |
M.B.B.S | Band 4 | Band 6.5 | 79 | 9.5 | 63 | 176 | 300 | 109 | |
Nursing | ^ | Band 5.5 | 80 or 215 (CBT) | ^ | ^ | ^ | ^ | ^ | |
 ^ English scores not specified by Malaysian Nursing Board.
 * NOT applicable to international students (exclude students who apply for M.B.B.S and Nursing programmes) with entry qualificationsÂ
   conducted fully in English language or from countries with English as official language BUT must have a pass in English language at SPM /Â
   equivalent.
** Based on MUET grading system as per MQA Programme Standards.Â
4. English Language Requirements for Postgraduate ProgrammesÂ
 In addition to the academic requirements a candidate is also required to possess an English Language certification as stated in the table below.
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UTAR Postgradaute Programmes | Â | Recognised English Examinations and Minimum Scores | ||||||
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic/ IELTS Academic Online | Malaysian University English Test (MUET) | Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic/ PTE Academic (Online) | Cambridge English Qualification and Tests | ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) | |||
TOEFL iBT | TOEFL Essential (Online) | B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency | Linguaskill Online | |||||
Business | Â Band 6.0 | Band 4 | 60 | 8.5 | 59 | 169 | 108 | |
Engineering, Engineering Technology | Band 5.0 | Band 3.5 | 40 | 7.5 | 47 | 154 | 107 | |
Computing | Band 6.0 | Band 4 | 60 | 8.5 | 59 | 169 | 108 | |
Media and Communication Studies | Band 6.0 | Band 4 | 60 | 8.5 | 59 | 169 | 108 | |
Creative Arts | Band 6.0 | Band 4 | 60 | 8.5 | 59 | 169 | 108 | |
Language | Band 5.0 | Band 3.5 | 40 | 7.5 | 47 | 154 | 107 | |
Programmes without specific English requirements from MOHE/MQA/Professional Bodies | Band 5.0 | Band 3.5 | 40 | 7.5 | 47 | 154 | 107 | |
An International applicant who does not fulfil the English Language requirement will be considered for Conditional Offers, whereby the applicant will undergo a Preparatory Course. Applicant should then register and sits for either one of the Recognized examinations and achieve the score as per programme standard/ UTAR English requirement within 2 years from the date of entry into Malaysia.
If the applicant has obtained the Bachelor's or Master's degree with English as the sole medium of instruction, a letter from the institution's Registrar as supporting document is required. Senate may, upon the recommendation of the Faculty, exempt a candidate from the English Language requirement if the candidate had obtained the Bachelor's or Master's degree using English as the sole medium of instruction or as one of the mediums of instruction.
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman tuition fee
Areas of Discipline | Diploma^ | Bachelor Degree |
| Faculty of Applied Sciences |  |  |
| · Chemistry, Applied Physics, Life Science, Bioscience, Food Science, Sports & Exercise Science, Sports Coaching & Performance Analysis, Aquaculture | 17,600 – 20,000 | · 34,100 – 38,400 |
| · Nutrition | · 39,700 – 43,400 (3 ½ years) | |
| Faculty of Computing and Information Technology | Â | Â |
| · Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology & Security, Interactive Software Technology, Management Mathematics with Computing | 17,600 – 19,300 | · 33,800 – 38,400 |
| Faculty of Accountancy, Finance and Business | Â | Â |
| · Accounting | 17,200 – 19,700 | · 41,300 – 45,100 (4 years) |
| · Commerce, Business, Corporate Administration, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Logistics & Supply Chain Management | · 33,600 – 38,700 | |
| Faculty of Engineering and Technology | Â | Â |
| · Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering Technology | · 19,300 – 21,700 (2 ½ years) | · 40,500 – 44,700 (4 years) |
| · Product Development & Industrial Technology, Materials & Manufacturing Technology | · 18,400 – 20,500  (2 yrs 4 mths) | · 38,500 (3 ½ years) |
| Faculty of Built Environment | Â | Â |
| · Construction Management & Economics | · 18,200 – 19,800 | · 36,700 – 40,100 |
| · Architecture | · - | · 34,400 – 37,500 |
| · Real Estate Management | · 20,000 – 21,800 (2 yrs 4 mths) | · 39,700 – 43,300 (3 ½ years) |
| · Quantity Surveying | ·20,000 – 21,800 (2 yrs 4 mths) | · 39,500 – 43,000 (4 years) |
| · Interior Architecture | · - | · 37,900 – 41,300 (3 ½ years) |
| Faculty of Communication and Creative Industries | Â | Â |
| · Creative Arts & Design, Mass Communication | · 18,000 – 20,200 | 33,200 – 38,900 |
| · Multimedia Design | · 18,500 – 20,200 (2 yrs 4 mths) | |
| Faculty of Social Science and Humanities | Â | Â |
| · Counselling/Psychology, Hospitality & Tourism, Event Management, English, Gastropreneurship | · 17,600 - 19,300 | 33,200 – 37,500 |
| · Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education | ·19,400 – 19,500 (2 yrs 2 mths) | |
| · Culinary Arts | · 18,400 – 20,100 (2 yrs 4 mths) |
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