Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak (main) & Sungai Long, Selangor
About Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
UTAR is a not-for-profit private university founded on 13 August 2002 and governed by the UTAR Education Foundation, with campuses in Kampar, Perak and Sungai Long, Kajang. It began with 411 students and has since graduated more than 67,000 students, with 26 UTAR researchers named among Stanford University's top 2% most cited scientists in 2025. UTAR is ranked in the QS Asian University Rankings top 110 for 2026 and recognised in Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education's Competitive (Berdaya Saing) rating.
- QS Asian University Rankings 2026: #109 among Asia's top universities
- 26 UTAR researchers named among the world's top 2% most cited scientists (Stanford University, 2025)
- QS 5+ Stars Outstanding Award at the QS Higher Education Summit Asia Pacific 2026
- More than 67,000 graduates since UTAR's first graduation ceremony in 2005
Programs & Annual Fees
Foundation2 Programs
1 year duration • Pathway program before your bachelor's degree
- Foundation in ScienceFoundation 1 yearRM 12,800/yrView Details
- Foundation in ArtsFoundation 1 yearRM 12,800/yrView Details
Diploma2 Programs
1 year duration • Gain practical, career-ready skills
- Postgraduate Diploma in Educational TechnologyDiploma 1 yearRM 17,550/yrView Details
- Postgraduate Diploma in Data Management and AnalyticsDiploma 1 yearRM 18,150/yrView Details
Bachelor79 Programs
3–5 years duration • Full undergraduate degree
- Bachelor of Accounting (Honours)Bachelor 4 yearsRM 15,650/yrView Details
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) AccountingBachelor 3 yearsRM 18,900/yrView Details
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese StudiesBachelor 3 yearsRM 18,530/yrView Details
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Digital AnimationBachelor 3 yearsRM 18,420/yrView Details
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Game DesignBachelor 3 yearsRM 18,420/yrView Details
- Bachelor of Media and Creative Studies (Honours)Bachelor 3 yearsRM 18,420/yrView Details
Master32 Programs
1–2 years duration • Postgraduate specialization
- Master of Arts (Chinese Studies)Master 2 yearsRM 4,300/yrView Details
- Master of Chinese StudiesMaster 1.5 yearsRM 4,850/yrView Details
- Master of Arts (Communication)Master 2 yearsRM 4,680/yrView Details
- Master of CommunicationMaster 1.5 yearsRM 6,900/yrView Details
- Master of Strategic CommunicationMaster 1 yearRM 23,400/yrView Details
- Master of Real Estate DevelopmentMaster 1 yearRM 28,000/yrView Details
PhD13 Programs
3 years duration • Advanced research degree
- Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Studies)PhD 3 yearsRM 4,670/yrView Details
- Doctor of PhilosophyPhD 3 yearsRM 4,480/yrView Details
- Doctor of Philosophy (Science)PhD 3 yearsRM 4,480/yrView Details
- Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Medicine)PhD 3 yearsRM 4,480/yrView Details
- Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)PhD 3 yearsRM 4,480/yrView Details
- Doctor of Philosophy (Education)PhD 3 yearsRM 4,480/yrView Details
Why Choose Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)?
Not-for-Profit Model
Governed by the UTAR Education Foundation, keeping the university's mission focused on affordable, quality education rather than shareholder returns.
Strong Research Output
26 UTAR researchers were named among the world's top 2% most cited scientists by Stanford University in 2025.
Two-Campus Choice
Kampar Campus in Perak and Sungai Long Campus in Kajang, Selangor, giving students a choice between a college town and Klang Valley proximity.
Established Track Record
Grew from 411 founding students to more than 67,000 graduates since 2005, across engineering, business, health sciences and more.
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