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IMPORTANT DATES

INTAKE


APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINES
(FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)

JANUARY 2014

21 SEPTEMBER 2013

MAY 2014

17 JANUARY 2014

 



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 


 

1.

Where could we get information about intake and on other admission matters?

 

 

Please contact +605 368 8406/8153/8407/8156 OR email us at marini.mawardi@petronas.com.myORasfani_izlan@petronas.com.my OR shariff_harun@petronas.com.my OR zulkarnain_z@petronas.com.my OR login to UTP website at www.utp.edu.my

   
2.

What are the entry qualifications for admission into Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS ?

a) Foundation in Engineering

O-Level or equivalent

Pass O-Level with at least five (5) Credits (Grade C or 60% and above) inclusive of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry AND any two (2) other subjects.

 

b) Foundation in Technology

O-Level or equivalent

Pass O-Level with at least five (5) Credits (Grade C or 60% and above) in Mathematics AND any two (2) other non-language subjects.

 

c) Undergraduate in Engineering

A-Level or equivalent

Pass A-Level with at least Grade C (60% and above) in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.


 

 

d) Undergraduate in Technology

A-Level or equivalent

Pass A-Level with at least Grade C (60% and above) in Mathematics AND any two (2) non-language subjects.


   
3.

When is the date of commencement for the next academic session?

 

 

INTAKE

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINES
(FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)

JANUARY 2014

21 SEPTEMBER 2013

MAY 2014

17 JANUARY 2014

   
4.

What is the method of application?

 

 

Applicant must fill-up the application form which can be obtained from the UTP website and send the form together with the academic transcript to UTP via post or email. Applicants are advised to read the procedure of application on How to Apply/ Application Form.

   
5.

When is the closing date of application?

 

 

There is no dateline for international students to submit their application form. application form must reach us at least 90 days

   
6.

I have submitted my application. What is the next process?

 

Shortlisted candidates will be notified through email (based on the information given in the application form) for an assessment prior to the registration date.

   
7.

What are the courses offered in Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS for Foundation/Undergraduate?



 

 

Engineering

 

 

  • Chemical Engineering Programme
  • Civil Engineering Programme
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Programme
  • Mechanical Engineering Programme
  • Petroleum Engineering Programme
   
 

Technology

 

  • Petroleum Geoscience Programme
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Programme
  • Business Information System (BIS) Programme
   
   
8.

How long does it take to complete a programme at UTP?



 

 

O-level or equivalent qualification.

 

- Foundation programme - 1 year (3 semesters). Upon successful completion of UTP Foundation Programme, student will continue to the Undergraduate Programme based on the respective course.
-

Undergraduate Programme

  • Engineering and Petroleum Geoscience -  4 years (8 semesters)
  • Technology  (ICT/BIS)   - 3 and ½  year (7 semesters)
 

A-level or equivalent qualification.

 

-

Undergraduate Programme

  • Engineering and Petroleum Geoscience -  4 years (8 semesters)
  • Technology  (ICT/BIS)   - 3 and ½  year (7 semesters)
 

Diploma or equivalent qualification.

 

-

Undergraduate Programme

  • Engineering and Petroleum Geoscience -  subject to credit transfer (maximum of 30 credit hours)
  • Technology  (ICT/BIS) -  subject to credit transfer (maximum of 30 credit hours)
   
   
9.

When we are supposed to pay the tuition fee?

 

 

During registration of new students, student will only be required to pay registration fee of RM884.00 (*USD267.90) and RM230.00 (*USD70.00) for medical check-up.  Student will be given until 2 weeks before the Final Semester Examination to make payment on the remaining tuition fees for the particular semester.

   
10.

How often do I need to pay the tuition fees and how much do I need to pay each time?

 

 

Payment can be made each semester from the beginning of the semester until 2 weeks before the Final Semester Examination. The total tuition fee is based on the number of credit hours registered in the particular semester based on the following calculation:

 

 

Foundation – RM240/credit hour (*USD72.72/credit hour) with maximum of 19 credit hours per semester.

   
 

Undergraduate – RM375/credit hour (*USD113.64/credit hour) with maximum of 18 credit hours per semester.

   
11.

Will there be in campus accommodation available?

 

Yes. Student will be provided with accommodation for their whole education period in UTP. The cost of accommodation at UTP is at RM600/semester (*USD181.82/semester) for Foundation Programme and RM760/semester (*USD230.30) for Undergraduate Programme

 

*1USD = RM3.30 (subject to the currency exchange rate)