Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Ranking, Programs, Admission Process & Cost of Attendance

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18 June 2026: QS World University Rankings 2027 has been released on 18 June 2026. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is ranked #158 among 1,500+ universities. Check out QS World University Rankings 2027 trend analysis

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia(est.1972) is one of the leading public institutions in the country known for innovation-driven entrepreneurship research in the fields of Engineering, Science, and Technology. Located at Skudai, Johar, the university has around 24,704 UG and PG students, out of which 4,912 are international from more than 75 countries worldwide seeking to study in top universities in Malaysia. Programs offered are primarily in the subject area of Engineering, Environment, Science & Humanities, Business, and Geomatics. in all of the three campuses namely Kuala Lumpur, Johar Bahru, and Pagoh.

The faculty and student ratio at UTM is 11:1. The total course fee of most undergraduate programs ranges between RM 51620- RM 75,000 while the course fee of most of the postgraduate programs is RM 10,660. Every year, the University of Teknologi Malaysia offers admission applications for the semesters of September and February. The deadline of Malaysian Universities for UG and PG degree for the February academic session was December 31 and June 30, 2023 for September intake, the same goes for Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

Table of Contents

UTM Ranking
UTM Highlights
UTM Campus
3.1 UTM Accomodations
UTM Programs
UTM Application Process
5.1 English Language Proficiency
UTM Financial Aid
UTM Alumni
FAQs

University of Teknologi Malaysia Rankings

In 2023, ranking of UTM as per top agencies :

#2 in Malaysia by US News
#81 in Asia by US News
#39 best Asian University by QS

The world ranking of UTM by the agencies are:

#191 in the world by QS
#41 in the world for Petroleum Engineering by QS
#601-800 in the world by THE
#165 among young universities in the world by THE
#100-200 under impact rankings in the world by THE
#486 for best global university by US News

Highlight

Type of Institution	Public
Established In	1972
Location	Skudai, Johar.
Campuses	3 (Kuala Lumpur, Johar Bahru and Pagoh)
Average Tuition Fee	RM 12258 -RM 14758
Total Student	25000
International Student	About 5000
Application Fee	RM 80
IELTS	5.5
Scholarship	Merit and course wise scholarship
Website	www.UTM.my
Admissions Contact	ugrad@utm.my +6075537809

University of Teknologi Malaysia Campus

The University of Teknologi Malaysia has campuses in three cities of Malaysia namely Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, and Cawangan Pagoh. State-of-the-art facilities, all necessary needs of the students, social meeting places, sports and recreational facilities make the campus life a dynamic environment to live and study.

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All of the three campuses have residential facilities for the students. On the main campus, there are 10 residential colleges that can accommodate more than 14,000 students.
The campus is equipped with high speed WIFI connection so that students can remain informed and connected to the world digitally.
Food centers and cafeterias are available 24/7 with various food items and drinks around the campus.
Sports facilities and recreational halls are available for on-campus students.
A student who lives off-campus can access university bus service. More than 30 buses between 7.15 AM-11.30 PM run from the city to the campus.
There is also a Masjid Sultan Ismail for cultural prayer. It also has a mini-library, lecture halls, seminar halls, and office.
Petrol stations, banks & post offices are also available nearby the UTM campus.

University of Teknologi Malaysia Accommodations

The university’s on-campus residential facilities have well-equipped and furnished single and double rooms with attached bathroom, 2 & 3 beds family apartments. Off-campus accommodation facilities are also available around the UTM Johar Bahru campus. The cost of accommodation depends upon the facilities and room type a student opts for to study in Malaysia.

The cost of on-campus accommodation costs is as follows:

College	Accomodation Type	Costs per day (RM)
Kolej Rahman Putra	Single & double room, single room with bathroom	12 - 20
Kolej Tun Fatimah	Single executive, single with bathroom, single & double	12 - 30
Kolej Tun Razak	Single with bathroom, single & double	12 - 20
Kolej Tun Hussien Onn	Single with bathroom, single & double	12 - 20
Kolej Tun Dr. Ismail	Single executive, single with bathroom, single & double, double executive	12 - 40
Kolej Tuanku Canselor	Single executive, single with bathroom, single & double	12 - 30
Kolej Perdana	Single & double	10 - 12
Kolej Datin Seri Endon	Single & double	10 - 12
Kolej Dato Onn Jaafar	Single	12
Kolej 9 & 10	Single & double	10 - 12

University of Teknologi Malaysia Programs

The University of Teknologi Malaysia offers 50 UG, PG and short courses in various disciplines through its 7 faculties namely:

Faculty of Engineering (19 courses)
Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities (3 courses)
Faculty of Science (8 courses)
Faculty of Built Environment & Surveying (9 courses)
Azman Hasim International Business School (3 courses)
Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics
Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology

The course fee of top UG programs at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia(h3)

Programs	Total Fee (RM)
Engineering	75000
Architecture	51620
Computer/IT	71000
Accountancy	63000
Education	55000
HRD/ Management Technology	63000
Geoinformation/Property Management	59000
Quantity Survey, Landscape Architecture, Industrial Design	63000

The course fee of top PG program at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Programs	Coursework & Mixed-Mode (RM)	Research (RM)
Architecture	10660	9560
Engineering	10660	9560
Computer Science/IT	10660	9560
Business & Management	10660	9560
Humanities & Social Sciences	10660	9560
Sciences/Education	10660	9560
Quantity Surveying	10660	9560

University of Teknologi Admissions

The University of Teknologi Malaysia is a global university that has a total of 5000 international students from more than 75 countries worldwide. A total of 17% out of the total student population belong from outside Malaysia. International and domestic admission applications are the same but international students have to meet some additional entry requirements to be eligible for admissions.

Admission Portal: UTM Online Portal

Admission Requirement:

UTM completed the application form
Academic certificates (all previous degrees)
Official transcripts
Test to study in Malaysia-IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/MUET
Visa proof
Financial statement for the education fund.

The University of Teknologi Malaysia invites admission applications for the term of September and February every year. International applicants are suggested to apply as soon as possible to be considered for regular admission. The last date to make an application is following:

Term	Deadlines
September (UG)	June 30
September (PG)	June 30
February (PG)	December 31

English Proficiency Test Score Requirements

Applicants who belong to a nation where English is not the first language or medium of higher education, need to meet any one of the following English test scores to become eligible for UTM admissions:

Tests	Scores for UG	Scores for PG
IELTS	5.5	7.0
TOEFL IBT	46	95
MUET	Band 3	Band 5
CEQ	160	180
PTE	51	67
CIEP	Completion of level 107	-

International Student Visa Requirements

As per Regulation 13 of the Immigration Regulation Malaysia 1963, international students who want to enroll in a full-time course in any Malaysian institute/university must apply for a Malaysian student visa first. After receiving the admission offer letter, one can apply for a visa by submitting the following documents:

Offer letter received from UTM
Passport of applicant
Photo with white background
Academic certificates
Academic transcripts
Health status declaration form
No objection letter (NOL)/Letter of eligibility (LOE)/Objection Certificate

University of Teknologi Malaysia Scholarships

The University of Teknologi Malaysia assists its admitted students by offering financial assistance in the form of scholarships to study in Malaysia so that international students can afford living and educational expenses in Malaysia. It rewards students for their outstanding achievements, need-based requirements, etc.

Some of the top international scholarships/grants, their requirement, and reward by UTM is as follows:

Scholarships	Eligibility	Award
International Doctoral Fellowship	Doctoral students	Partial tuition waivers of RM 2000 per semester
UTM Young Scholars Grant	Master and doctoral students enrolled in research/conference	Funding for research/conference in the nation or abroad
FISIPOL UGM ASEAN+1 Scholarship 2023	Citizen of ASEAN member countries(except Indonesia) UG applicants no more than 20 years of age at the time of application	8 semester tuition fee and accommodation fee
Joint Post-graduate Scholarship Program in Science and Technology	Bonafide ASEAN nationals (except Thai) aged under 30 years GPA- 2.75 in the preferred subject SOP is required Experience in scientific laboratory research	Cover tuition fee, cost of attendance and accommodation fee, etc

University of Teknologi Malaysia Alumni

UTM has an alumni network of 1,85,966 including 8,172 international alumni from more than 70 countries worldwide. A strong alumni network always helps students to get internships, job opportunities, and making partnerships. The career service of the university is quite active and helps students throughout graduation to acquire skills required for getting a job.

The graduate employability rate of UTM is 91.54% which comes under the top 10% in the world
Career service organize several webinars, seminars, and events on skill enhancement and career guidance
Job opportunity, internship, and industrial visit opportunities are also provided to students

The notable alumni of the University of Teknologi Malaysia are:

Wee Ka Siong- current Malaysian Minister of Transport
Adly Zahari- chief Minister of Malacca
Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani- current Malaysian Inspector-General of Police
Dato Saarani Mohamad- Malaysian Politician and Member of Perak state executive council in rural development
Sim Tze Tzin- Malaysian politician and Engineer

FAQs

Ques. What is the global ranking of the University of Teknologi Malaysia?

Ans. The University of Teknologi Malaysia has ranked 191st in QS world University Ranking 2023

Ques. Why should one consider UTM for higher education in Malaysia?

Ans. UTM is one of the leading public institutions in Malaysia that is known for innovation-driven entrepreneurship research in the fields of Engineering, Science, and Technology.

Ques. What are the major programs offered here?

Ans. Engineering, Environment, Science & Humanities, and Business are some most popular courses offered here.

Ques. When can applicants make applications for admission at UTM?

Ans. The last date to make an undergraduate and postgraduate application for the September term is 30th June 2023.

Ques. What is the annual course fee required at the University of Teknologi Malaysia?

Ans. The total course fee of most undergraduate programs range between MR 12258 -MR 14758 while the course fee of most of the postgraduate programs is MR 10660

Ques. What fund should I allocate for accommodation costs in Malaysia?

Ans. Between RM 10-40 per day, depending on the size and facilities of residential halls, is required for accommodation in Malaysia

Ques. What is the international student visa process in Malaysia?

Ans. The Immigration Regulation Malaysia provides student visas to all international students who want to complete their higher education in Malaysia

Ques. Can an Indian student consider the University of Teknologi Malaysia?

Ans. Yes. The University of Teknologi Malaysia is home to students from 75 nations all around the world including India. You must consider it for higher education

Ques. Does the University of Teknologi Malaysia offer any scholarships for international students?

Ans. UTM offers several scholarships/grants to international students so they can afford to live and studying in Malaysia

Ques. Is the Engineering program offered at UTM good?

Ans. Yes, it is quite good. The University of Teknologi Malaysia has been ranked 40th best university for its Engineering program globally.