Established in 1997 by PETRONAS, Malaysia’s national oil corporation, UTP is a leading engineering and technology institution committed to providing lifelong learning opportunities, helping learners achieve their ambitions and contribute to their communities.
The university also focuses on pioneering technology and innovative solutions to address real-world challenges.
Based in Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia, UTP currently has an enrolment of about 6,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students, along with an additional 1,000 foundation students. The university has more than 25,000 alumni around the world.
Our Achievements
The university has continuously achieved numerous national and international recognition:
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
Ranked 307th in the QS World University Rankings 2025
Ranked 307th in the QS World University Rankings 2024
Ranked 69th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2024
Ranked 184th QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
UTP Rankings in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
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16th in the world for
Petroleum Engineering (Top 20 globally)
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Top 51–100 for
Mineral and Mining Engineering
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Top 101–150 for
Chemical Engineering
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Top 151–200 for
Civil and Structural Engineering
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Top 151–200 for
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Top 201–250 for
Mechanical Engineering
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Top 251–300 for
Materials Science
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Top 301–350 for
Chemistry
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Top 351–400 for
Physics
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Top 301–350 for
Computer Science and Information Systems
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Top 501–550 for
Business and Management Studies
In addition, UTP was ranked:
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362nd globally in the broad subject area of
Natural Sciences
