Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

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 top private universities in Malaysia 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 20,000 students with campuses located in Kampar, Perak and Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor.

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including business, engineering, creative industries, medicine, and social sciences. The university provides opportunities for students to pursue specialized studies in disciplines like Chinese studies and education, with all programs taught in English. Additionally, UTAR students can take foreign language courses as electives to enhance their global competence.

UTAR has graduated over 86,600 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005 and has made impressive strides in establishing a strong reputation as a comprehensive University with the dedication to achieving excellence in teaching and research. The University currently offers more than 130 academic programmes from Foundation Studies to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in the fields of Accounting, Business and Managerial Science, Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, Biological and Health Sciences, Computing and Mathematics, Engineering, Technology and Built Environment.

UTAR is an ideal choice for students seeking international exposure while studying in Malaysia. Students at UTAR have the opportunity to engage with a blend of Western, Chinese, Islamic, Indian, and Asian cultures, which enriches both their academic and personal experiences.