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UTP celebrates its 5th consecutive win at the Putra Brand Awards 2025

Clinching Silver under the Education & Learning category, this milestone reflects the trust and confidence placed in UTP by our students, parents, alumni, industry partners and the wider community.

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UTP boasts world-class facilities, expertise and a rich ecosystem befitting a leading research-intensive university. Over the years, we have earned a reputation for cutting-edge research, primarily focused on the oil and gas, and energy sectors.

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Centres of Excellence

RM400 million

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UTP research for a better world

UTP successfully tests ELEFence at Kuala Gandah, delivering a breakthrough solution to protect communities, support conservation, and promote human–wildlife coexistence.

Saving Elephants, Saving Lives: UTP’s Smart Fence Solution

Building coastal resilience with nature-based solutions

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"With determination and hard work, anyone can achieve great heights regardless of their beginnings. Coming from a remote village in Kelantan, I became a pioneer Petroleum Geosciences student at UTP, navigating uncharted territory. Grit and resilience overcome even the most daunting challenges, for career success."

Mohd Zairul Azuan Ismail

Senior Executive (Acquisition Geophysicist)
PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
Class of 2013, BSc (Hons) in Petroleum Geoscience

"Balancing career and academic demands required grit, focus and precise time management. UTP’s collaborative environment strengthened my networking and communication skills. Through projects, industry engagements and discussions with experts, I gained vital teamwork and leadership abilities for managing high-stakes situations in the energy sector."

Harpreet Kaur Dalgit Singh

Project Engineer Weatherford International
Class of 2023

"Throughout my career in male-dominated industries, I've faced challenges that required resilience, often pushing me to prove my capabilities. UTP's competitive yet supportive environment, inspiring peers, and access to industry opportunities laid a strong foundation, fostering ambition and perseverance on my professional journey."

Zara Zamani

Co-Founder and Chief Product and Technology Officer 4+Ventures, Sweden
Class of 2008

"UTP's well-established research facilities and the Fundamental and Applied Sciences Department equipped me with essential knowledge and skills."

Dr Khoo Kuan Shiong

Assistant Professor, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan
Class of 2015

"UTP not only fulfilled my dream but also empowered me to establish my hijab business."

Raja Nur Shazatul Aisyah Raja Idris Shah

Founder, Raesha Hijab
Silver Chancellor Award Recipient 2024

"I had the opportunity to meet people from diverse professional backgrounds and develop insights that prepared me for joining the industry."

Arina Kho Chiaw Shen

Drilling Engineer at PETRONAS
Best Student Award 2023

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