
University Technology Petronas (UTP)
Overview
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) was established on 10 January 1997 and is a leading private university in Malaysia.
The campus is built on a 400-hectare (1,000 acres) site strategically located at Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.
The university is a wholly owned subsidiary of PETRONAS, the national oil and gas company of Malaysia.
UTP offers a wide range of industry-relevant engineering, science and technology programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
It aims to produce well-rounded graduates with excellent leadership qualities and communication abilities.
The university conducts extensive research activities in collaboration with PETRONAS and other institutions and industries, locally and abroad, on six research focus and niche areas. They are self-sustainable building, transport infrastructure, health analytics, hydrocarbon recovery, contaminant management and autonomous system.
Why Choose UTP
UTP is the first and only private university in Malaysia to be rated a maximum 5-star overall rating in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Stars University Rating System.
UTP has made a conscious effort to ensure that the teaching and research facilities are built to enable efficient academic delivery as well as support groundbreaking research and development.
UTP is nestled on a 400-hectare land within the quaint yet developing locale of Bandar Seri Iskandar in Perak, Malaysia.
UTP has produced more than 15,000 graduates and currently has an enrolment of over 1,200 foundation students, 6,000 undergraduates and 1,200 postgraduates from more than 66 countries around the world.
University Facilities
Hostel / Accommodation
Library
Outdoor Sports / Indoor Games
Swimming Pool
Cafeteria
Labs & Workshops
Auditorium
Transportation (BUS)
Jogging Track
Indoor ATM
WiFi Connectivity
Student lounge
clubs and societies
clinic
Administrative & Service
Prayer room
classroom with air conditioner
Tuition Fees
Average tuition fees per year & living costs per year
Tuition fees: starting from MYR 12,000 to MYR 94,400
Application fees: USD 50 / RM200
Living costs:MYR 8,400
Accommodation costs:MYR 1,920
Entry Requirements
English Requirements
Undergraduate – International: IELTS score of 5.0 or TOEFL paper-based score of 500 or equivalent
Postgraduate – International:
Engineering Programmes – IELTS – 5.0, TOEFL – 500
Science/PhD. in Management/PhD. in Social Science & Humanities Programmes – IELTS – 6.0, TOEFL – 550
Information Technology / Information Systems Programmes – IELTS – 6.0, TOEFL – 550
General Requirements
Bachelor: Candidates in High school/ secondary or A-level must hold min. CGPA of 3 out of 4 or must be passed.
Master: Candidates must hold a BSC degree with at least CGPA of 3 out of 4 or 2nd class upper division, or,Equivalent in the related field from a recognized university
PhD: Candidates must hold a BSC degree with at least CGPA of 3 out of 4 or equivalent in the related field from a recognized university.