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35ᵗʰ

in Asia

(Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026, 23 April 2026)

9ᵗʰ

in the World

Petroleum Engineering

(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, 25 March 2026).

87ᵗʰ

in the World

Chemical Engineering

(QS Subject 2026).

NEWS, ARTICLES AND RESEARCH

What's moving

Why are you here

Discover the pathways, research strengths, innovation hubs, and industry partnerships that define UTP’s ecosystem.

OUR PROGRAMMES

Explore Our Academic Programmes

UTP develops highly skilled graduates through industry-relevant programmes that combine academic excellence with practical experience.

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Foundation
Undergraduate
Postgraduate

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours

Years: 4 Years, Full Time

Intakes: Jan, May, Sept

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)

Years: 3 Years 4 Months, Full Time

Intakes: Jan, May, Sept

Bachelor of Information Systems (Hons)

Years: 3 Years 4 Months, Full Time

Intakes: Jan, May, Sept

PhD: Social Science & Humanities

Years: 4 Years, Full Time

Intakes: Jan, May, Sept

PhD: Applied Science

Years: 4 Years, Full Time

Intakes: Jan, May, Sept

PhD: Management

Years: 4 Years, Full Time

Intakes: Jan, May, Sept

Research & Industry

Engineering Next-Generation Solutions for Industry

Explore three research areas — from sustainable energy to advanced materials. At UTP, we bridge academic discovery and commercial deployment to drive regional transformation and the global energy transition.

Technology Research Excellence (TREx)

Research support, from proposal to impact
TREx manages research at UTP. We secure and manage research funding and support our researchers throughout their projects, so every study is well-resourced, sustainable and aligned with UTP’s goals.

Consultancy & Services

Need an expert, a lab or a test done?

With over 300 in-house consultants, UTP offers expert services across many disciplines, including sample and lab testing, prototyping and short courses, for organisations in almost any industry.

Research Institutes

Focused research for industry and the nation
Our three Research Institutes carry out specialised research in niche fields, mainly for the oil and gas industry. Their work supports PETRONAS’s core business and contributes to Malaysia’s development.

Centre of Excellence (COE)

Partner with us on long-term research
Our Centres of Excellence work closely with industry partners on long-term strategic research, combining UTP’s expertise with real industry challenges to improve efficiency and people’s lives.

Technology Commercialisation (TC)

Turning research into real-world products
TC helps take UTP innovations from the lab to the market. We work with inventors and connect their technologies with industry through licensing, partnerships and start-up incubation.
Button: Commercialise with us

RM400
Million+

In research grants received to date

3

Dedicated research institutes

8

Specialised centres of excellence

Upcoming Events

Academic Calendar  2027

JANUARY 2027 INTAKE

Two Years from Now, You're the One They Hire.

Applications for Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate close Jan 2027. Scholarships assessed on the same application.