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QS World Ranked Comprehensive not-for-profit private university Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Affordable, not-for-profit quality education across two vibrant Malaysian campuses
- Established
- 2002
- Location
- Kampar +2 more
- Programmes
- 115
- Ranking
- Ranked 791-800 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 109th in Asia (QS Asia University Rankings 2026)
- Institution
- Comprehensive not-for-profit private university
Rankings & recognition
791-800
QS World University Rankings 2026
#109 in Asia
QS Asia University Rankings 2026
#26 in Southeast Asia
QS Asia University Rankings 2026
About Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) is one of Malaysia's leading not-for-profit private universities, established in 2002 by the UTAR Education Foundation. Founded on the belief that quality higher education should be affordable and accessible, UTAR has grown into a broad, comprehensive university offering more than 130 programmes across arts, business, engineering, science, ICT, medicine and health sciences.
UTAR operates two main campuses. The flagship Kampar Campus in Perak sits on a spacious 1,300-acre site surrounded by scenic limestone hills and lakes, offering a peaceful, community-focused student town. The Sungai Long Campus in Selangor, close to Kuala Lumpur, hosts the business, ICT, medicine and health sciences faculties and puts students within easy reach of the capital's industries and internship opportunities.
As a not-for-profit institution, UTAR keeps its tuition among the most competitive of Malaysia's ranked private universities, making it a popular and trusted choice for Bangladeshi students who want a recognised, QS-ranked degree without a heavy financial burden.
English requirement
Typically IELTS 6.0 for degree programmes (band varies by programme; foundation and diploma entry may accept lower). TOEFL, PTE, MUET and Cambridge English are also accepted.
Recognition
All programmes are approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
Schools & faculties
Faculty of Accountancy and ManagementFaculty of Arts and Social ScienceFaculty of Business and FinanceFaculty of Creative IndustriesFaculty of Engineering and Green TechnologyFaculty of Information and Communication TechnologyFaculty of ScienceLee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and ScienceM. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health SciencesInstitute of Chinese Studies
Why choose UTAR?
- Not-for-profit university with some of the most affordable tuition among Malaysia's QS-ranked private universities
- QS-ranked worldwide (791-800 in 2026) and among the top private universities in Asia
- Broad choice of 130+ MQA-accredited programmes across nine faculties, from business and engineering to medicine and creative industries
- Two campuses to suit your lifestyle: spacious, affordable Kampar in Perak or Kuala Lumpur-adjacent Sungai Long in Selangor
- Strong industry links and internship pathways, especially through the Sungai Long Campus near the capital
- A large, welcoming international student community with dedicated admissions and support services
Campus facilities
What student life at UTAR looks like.
Expansive 1,300-acre Kampar Campus with lakes and green surroundings
Modern lecture halls, laboratories and engineering workshops
Well-stocked libraries and digital learning resources
Teaching hospital links and clinical training facilities for medical and health sciences students
On-campus and nearby student accommodation at both campuses
Sports complexes, gymnasiums and recreational facilities
Research centres spanning AI, biomedical science, sustainability and green technology
Courses & fees
Exact tuition in MYR + BDT — browse by subject, then level.
Business
27 courses
Bachelor
20
Bachelor of Accounting (Honours)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 27,750
entry · ৳874,125
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,517
entry · ৳898,275
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Banking and Finance
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,517
entry · ৳898,275
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Entrepreneurship
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,517
entry · ৳898,275
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Healthcare Management
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,517
entry · ৳898,275
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,517
entry · ৳898,275
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Retail Management
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,517
entry · ৳898,275
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Risk Management
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,517
entry · ৳898,275
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Tourism Destination Marketing
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,517
entry · ৳898,275
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Accounting
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,517
entry · ৳898,275
Bachelor of Economics (Honours) Financial Economics
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,517
entry · ৳898,275
Bachelor of Finance (Honours)
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,517
entry · ৳898,275
Bachelor of Marketing (Honours)
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,517
entry · ৳898,275
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Logistics and International Shipping
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,517
entry · ৳898,275
Bachelor of Economics (Honours) Global Economics
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,517
entry · ৳898,275
Bachelor of Finance (Financial Technology) with Honours
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,517
entry · ৳898,275
Bachelor of International Business (Honours)
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,517
entry · ৳898,275
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Construction Management
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,767
entry · ৳906,150
Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Industrial Management
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,767
entry · ৳906,150
Bachelor of Building and Property Management (Honours)
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 29,050
entry · ৳915,075
Masters
6
Master of Sustainable Construction Management
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 26,950
entry · ৳848,925
Master of Project Management
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 26,950
entry · ৳848,925
Master of Business Administration (Corporate Management)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 31,200
entry · ৳982,800
Master of Business Administration
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 31,200
entry · ৳982,800
Master of Business Administration (Building Management)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 31,200
entry · ৳982,800
Master of Business Administration (Corporate Governance)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 31,200
entry · ৳982,800
Engineering
19 courses
Bachelor
14
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Process) with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,750
entry · ৳905,625
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Environmental) with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,750
entry · ৳905,625
Bachelor of Electronics Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,750
entry · ৳905,625
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Industrial Engineering
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,750
entry · ৳905,625
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,750
entry · ৳905,625
Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,750
entry · ৳905,625
Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,750
entry · ৳905,625
Bachelor of Materials Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,750
entry · ৳905,625
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,750
entry · ৳905,625
Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,750
entry · ৳905,625
Bachelor of Telecommunications Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,750
entry · ৳905,625
Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Electronic Systems
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,767
entry · ৳906,150
Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) Information Systems Engineering
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 29,183
entry · ৳919,275
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Software Engineering
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 29,183
entry · ৳919,275
Masters
4
Master of Engineering Science
2 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 14,375
entry · ৳452,813
Master of Engineering (Electronic Systems)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 26,950
entry · ৳848,925
Master of Engineering (Electrical)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 26,950
entry · ৳848,925
Master of Engineering (Mechanical)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 26,950
entry · ৳848,925
Design & Media
16 courses
Bachelor
12
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Advertising
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,150
entry · ৳886,725
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Journalism
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,150
entry · ৳886,725
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Public Relations
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,150
entry · ৳886,725
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Journalism in Chinese Media
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,817
entry · ৳907,725
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Digital Animation
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,817
entry · ৳907,725
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Game Design
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,817
entry · ৳907,725
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Graphic Design and Multimedia
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,817
entry · ৳907,725
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Broadcasting
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,817
entry · ৳907,725
Bachelor of Corporate Communication (Honours)
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,817
entry · ৳907,725
Bachelor of Media and Creative Studies (Honours)
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,817
entry · ৳907,725
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Game Development
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,817
entry · ৳907,725
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Architecture
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 29,050
entry · ৳915,075
Masters
3
Other
12 courses
Foundation
2
Bachelor
4
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Quantity Surveying
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 27,375
entry · ৳862,313
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,150
entry · ৳886,725
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Language
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,150
entry · ৳886,725
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agricultural Science
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 30,950
entry · ৳974,925
Masters
4
Master of Arts (Chinese Studies)
2 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 14,000
entry · ৳441,000
Master of Philosophy
2 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 14,375
entry · ৳452,813
Master of Science
2 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 14,375
entry · ৳452,813
Master of Chinese Studies
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 14,400
entry · ৳453,600
Applied Sciences
12 courses
Bachelor
10
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Occupational Safety and Health with Environmental Health
3.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,000
entry · ৳882,000
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Physics
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 29,050
entry · ৳915,075
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Actuarial Science
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 29,183
entry · ৳919,275
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Financial Mathematics
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 29,183
entry · ৳919,275
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biochemistry
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 30,950
entry · ৳974,925
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biotechnology
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 30,950
entry · ৳974,925
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Chemistry
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 30,950
entry · ৳974,925
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Food Science
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 30,950
entry · ৳974,925
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Microbiology
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 30,950
entry · ৳974,925
Bachelor of Plantation Technology (Management) with Honours
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 30,950
entry · ৳974,925
Computing & IT
11 courses
Bachelor
8
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 29,183
entry · ৳919,275
Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) Business Information Systems
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 29,183
entry · ৳919,275
Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) Digital Economy Technology
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 29,183
entry · ৳919,275
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Communications and Networking
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 29,183
entry · ৳919,275
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Computer Engineering
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 29,183
entry · ৳919,275
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Industrial Intelligent Systems
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 29,183
entry · ৳919,275
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Statistical Computing and Decisions Analytics
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 29,183
entry · ৳919,275
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Applied Mathematics with Computing
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 29,183
entry · ৳919,275
Masters
2
Health Sciences
10 courses
Bachelor
6
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biomedical Science
3.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,000
entry · ৳882,000
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Dietetics
3.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,000
entry · ৳882,000
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,750
entry · ৳905,625
Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 32,363
entry · ৳1,019,419
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 33,525
entry · ৳1,056,038
Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Honours)
5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 37,320
entry · ৳1,175,580
Masters
2
Law & Social Science
8 courses
Bachelor
5
Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Guidance and Counselling
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 26,088
entry · ৳821,756
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Education
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,150
entry · ৳886,725
Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Psychology
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,150
entry · ৳886,725
Bachelor of Public Administration (Honours)
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,517
entry · ৳898,275
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours)
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
MYR 28,817
entry · ৳907,725
Masters
2
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