2026/2027 Academic Catalog ·
Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) Accredited · Washington Accord Recognized
World-Class Degrees. Engineered for Global Impact.
Discover an academic portfolio co-developed with PETRONAS and international partners—bridging rigorous theory with real-world mastery across engineering, computing, geosciences, and technology.
Credibility Metrics
Undergraduates
Students from more than 51 countries study within the faculty.
Academic staff
Supporting engineering education and research.
Accredited programmes
All Faculty of Engineering programmes are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council.
For Engineering & Technology
UTP ranks among the world’s top 150 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Engineering Programs
1-Year Fast-Track
Chemical Engineering
A 7-month (2-semester) industrial internship — longer than the norm — plus EAC accreditation and a TalentBank Top-90-globally employability ranking.
Intakes: January, May and September undergraduate intake cycle
1-Year Fast-Track
Petroleum Engineering
Students can specialize in Reservoir Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Production Engineering or Renewable Energy, supported by strong industry collaboration and project-based learning.
Intakes: January, May and September
1-Year Fast-Track
Mechanical Engineering
Students can choose from five Core Specialisations: Energy Systems, Advanced Manufacturing, Asset Integrity & Reliability, Robotics & System Automation, and Renewable Energy. A Data Science minor is also available.
Intakes: September
Computer Science, AI & IT
Research Highlight #1
Computer Science
An embedded, lifetime-valid Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification (via institutional partnership with Microsoft Learn for Educators), active faculty research groups open to undergraduates, and a choice of business minor alongside the core CS degree.
Intakes: January, May, September
Research Highlight #1
Information Technology
A cybersecurity specialisation with electives in digital forensics, GRC, and blockchain, combined with a choice of business minor (Corporate Management or Accounting & Business), industry certification opportunities, and a 7-month internship in Malaysia or overseas.
Intakes: January, May, September
Research Highlight #1
Foundation of Computing
The programme provides a structured pathway into UTP’s computing degrees, allowing students to develop programming, mathematics, problem-solving and communication skills before beginning undergraduate computing studies.
Intakes: January, May, September
Geoscience & Advanced Research
1-Year Fast-Track
Petroleum Geoscience
The programme combines industry-developed curriculum, geological fieldwork, computer programming, real industry projects and specialist geoscience expertise, with modules taught by academics and industry experts.
Intakes: January, May and September
1-Year Fast-Track
Process Safety
Engineer, Safety Engineer, Risk Analyst, Risk & Safety Manager, Process/Technical Safety Engineer, HSE Lead Engineer and Safety Consultant in oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical/pharmaceutical, consulting, regulatory and R&D organisations.
Intakes: January, May and September
1-Year Fast-Track
Phd in Engineering/Science
Twelve specialisation areas spanning enhanced oil recovery, flow assurance, drilling optimisation, unconventional hydrocarbons, and carbon capture & storage, with Graduate Assistantship/Research Assistantship funding tied to supervisors’ research grants.
Intakes: January, May and September
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Programs Offered FAQ
Fact-dense answers optimized for prospective students, accreditation auditors, and AI answer engines.
Which engineering programs at UTP are Washington Accord accredited?
At Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), research institutes establish strategic direction, while Centres of Excellence deliver cross-disciplinary execution capability across multiple Anchor Programmes simultaneously.
What computer science specializations are offered at UTP?
Two research centres at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)—the Centre for Intelligent Signal & Imaging Research (CISIR) and the Centre for Biofuel & Biochemical Research (CBBR)—hold national Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICOE) status awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.
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