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

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Official Website
Email: info@utar.edu.my

Overview

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), established in 2002 in Malaysia, is a not-for-profit private university known for providing affordable, high-quality education. It operates two main campuses in Kampar (Perak) and Sungai Long (Selangor), serving around 20,000 students from diverse backgrounds.

UTAR has developed rapidly into one of Malaysia’s leading private universities, offering more than 140 academic programmes ranging from foundation to PhD levels across fields such as business, engineering, ICT, health sciences, and social sciences.

The university emphasizes holistic education through its six educational pillars, focusing not only on academic excellence but also on values, creativity, and societal contribution. It also maintains strong industry collaborations and international partnerships, contributing to high graduate employability rates.

Key Strengths:

- Strong reputation for affordable yet quality education in Malaysia

- High graduate employability rate (around 97%) within six months

- Accredited programmes recognized by MOHE and MQA and professional bodies

- Emphasis on holistic development through structured educational pillars

Academic Calendar

Fall Semester

- Nomination Deadline: Around Mid-May

- Application Deadline: Around Early-Mid June

- Semester Start: Around Early September

- Lecture Start: Around Mid-Late September

- End of Lectures: Around Early February

- End of Semester: Around Late February

Spring Semester

- Nomination Deadline: Around Mid-November

- Application Deadline: Around Early-Mid December

- Semester Start: Around Early March

- Lecture Start: Around Mid-Late March

- End of Lectures: Around Mid July

- End of Semester: Around Late August

Exact dates may vary each academic year. Students are advised to refer to the partner university’s official website for the most updated information.

Orientation programs are held 1-2 weeks before the semester begins. Students are encouraged to arrive early.

General Info Sheets

Language Requirements:

- English Programs: B2

- German Programs: B2

Required Documents:

- Application Form

- Accommodation Form

- Transcript of Records

- Learning Agreement

- Language Certificate

- Passport Copy

- Passport-sized Photo

Requirements for Enrolment:

- Semester Fee Payment

- Health Insurance

- Student Visa

Support and Information:

- Student Accommodation

- Introduction Week

- Student Life

- Living Costs

Courses in English

UTAR offers many programmes taught in English across different levels:

- Business and Economics

- Accounting and Finance

- Engineering and Built Environment

- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

- Science and Agriculture

- Arts, Social Sciences, and Education

- Medicine and Health Sciences

Most programmes use English as the primary medium of instruction, especially for international students, alongside English enhancement support programmes.