Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
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About the University
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is Malaysia's premier university in engineering and technology, established in 1972 with roots dating back to 1904. It is a prestigious public research university ranked among the top 200 universities worldwide (QS World Rankings 2026: #153). UTM focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship in engineering, science, and technology, with a foundation grounded in Islamic principles. The university has approximately 17,700 undergraduate students, 3,200 postgraduate students, and over 5,600 international students from 60 countries.
Detailed Information
About UTM
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is Malaysia's premier university in engineering and technology. Established in 1972 with roots dating back to 1904, UTM has grown to become one of the leading research universities in Southeast Asia.
Rankings & Achievements
- QS World University Rankings 2026: #153 globally
- QS Asian University Rankings 2025: #8 in Asia
- Malaysia Ranking: #5 in Malaysia
- #1 in Malaysia for Architecture/Built Environment
- #1 in Malaysia for Petroleum Engineering
- Top 50 globally for Petroleum Engineering
- Top 100 globally for Chemical Engineering, Architecture, and Data Science/AI
Campuses
Main Campus - Johor Bahru
Located in Iskandar Puteri, approximately 18 km from Sultan Ismail Airport, covering 1,222 hectares. This is the main campus with comprehensive facilities and 20,000-bed capacity student accommodation. Only 20 km from Singapore.
Kuala Lumpur Campus
Situated on Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, spanning 38 hectares. Houses specialized programs including the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) and the Azman Hashim International Business School.
Pagoh Campus
Located in Muar, Johor, off the North-South expressway, occupying 50 hectares.
Faculties & Schools
- Faculty of Civil Engineering
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty of Chemical & Energy Engineering
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering
- Faculty of Built Environment & Surveying
- Faculty of Computing
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
- Faculty of Management
- School of Artificial Intelligence
- School of Educational Sciences & Technology
- Azman Hashim International Business School
- Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT)
Student Life
- On-campus accommodation guaranteed for all international students
- Shared rooms: RM 400-600/month
- Single rooms: RM 800-1,000/month
- 24/7 study lounges, prayer rooms, and recreational facilities
- Strong industry connections with Petronas, Shell, and major companies
- 100% graduate employment rate within months of graduation
International Partnerships
UTM has bilateral agreements with 200+ partner institutions worldwide, offering dual-degree programs with European and American universities. English is the medium of instruction across all programs.
Academic Programs18 programs
Bachelor's Degree(11)
Bachelor of Computer Science
Computer Science
Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Engineering)
Data Science & AI
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)
Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum)
Petroleum Engineering
Bachelor of Management (Technology)
Business Administration
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying
Quantity Surveying
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Architecture
Bachelor of Software Engineering
Software Engineering
Master's Degree(4)
Scholarships3
MJIIT Scholarship
Scholarship for students enrolled in Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology programs.
Requirements
Admission to MJIIT program. Strong academic record. Japanese language proficiency is a plus.
Zamalah UTM Scholarship
Prestigious scholarship for postgraduate research students pursuing Master's or PhD programs at UTM.
Requirements
Strong academic background. Accepted into a research-based postgraduate program. Research proposal aligned with UTM research priorities.
UTM International Student Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship for outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate students. Covers partial tuition fees based on academic excellence.
Requirements
Minimum CGPA 3.5/4.0 for undergraduate or 3.7/4.0 for postgraduate. Must maintain academic standing throughout the program.
Annual Tuition Fees
Undergraduate
MYR 15,000 - 28,000
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University Info
University Type
Private University
Location
Johor Bahru
Established
1972
International Students
5,600
Phone
+607-553 3333Website
www.utm.myInterested in studying at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)?
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