University recognition and accreditations locally and internationally
There are many examples that represent and embody the university’s local and international recognition, including:
- International student exchange programs: UTAR cooperates with universities around the world. For example, a student from UTAR may get the opportunity to study abroad at a prestigious university in Europe or the United States.
- Participation in international conferences: Researchers and students at UTAR regularly present their research results at international conferences and symposiums.
- Recognition of qualifications by international accreditation bodies: UTAR’s academic programs are accredited by recognized international accreditation bodies and their degrees are accredited by AACSB International.
University ranking globally and locally
locally:
- The university is ranked fifth in Malaysia for the year 2024
Globally:
- The university is ranked 1001 out of 1600 universities in the world
- In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021, the university is in the top 600 globally
Partnerships or contracts for the university
UTAR University guarantees partnerships with many international universities in many countries, including:
- University of Brunei Darussalam
- University of Regina and Memorial University of Newfoundland
- Beijing Jiaotong University and Beijing Technology and Business University
- Guangxi University and Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine
- Hainan Normal University and Hainan University
- Hebei University of Technology
- Henan University of Finance
- Huaqiao University
- Huizhou University
The university has many cooperations in many countries, including Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
University housing details
All foreign students can get accommodation in UTAR University residence in Malaysia or rent a room or apartment close to Universiti Teknologi MARA in Malaysia. All university housing units come with basic facilities such as a bed, a wardrobe, a study desk, and a desk with chair. University housing costs at UTAR vary according to the type of housing unit, facilities and specifications available, ranging from approximately RM500 to RM1,700 per month.
University housing is provided through the GoAdvice team for students who have registered through us via the link from here
Conditions for studying at the university
| Admission requirements to UTAR Malaysia | |
| For bachelor's degree applicants | Possess a high school diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4 or 62% out of 100%. Stage A or Stage O certificate with a grade of 2 out of 4 or 50% out of 100% minimum. |
| For applicants to master's degrees | Possess a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum GPA of 2.7 out of 4 or 65% out of 100%. Note: Students with a BIM GPA of 2.5 to 2.7 may have a chance of taking admission if they have previous work experience. |
| For PhD applicants | Possess a Master’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum grade point average of 2.7 out of 4 or 65% out of 100%. |
Required language requirements
- Preparatory year specializations 4.5 in IELTS
- Bachelor’s majors: 5.5 in IELTS
- Postgraduate 6.0 in IELTS
Semester start date and deadline for submitting papers
Classes at UTAR begin at different times of the year, and because the dates are not fixed annually, you can contact the Go Advice team to guide you to the date of the new semester. from here
