Universiti Teknologi Petronas: Rankings, Courses, Admissions, Tuition Fee, Cost of Attendance & Scholarships

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18 June 2026: QS World University Rankings 2027 has been released on 18 June 2026. Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) is ranked #261 among 1,500+ universities. Check out QS World University Rankings 2027 trend analysis

Established in the year 1997, University Teknologi Petronas is one of the leading private, research-intensive universities in Malaysia. It has gained massive global recognition in only 24 years of its establishment and is owned by the national oil and Gas Company of Malaysia, the Petronas.

A well-known name in education system of Malaysia, UTP has a total of 4000 undergraduate enrolments and 1000 postgraduate enrolments from 50 countries across the globe. The university is well-known for carrying out extensive research activities on self-sustainable building, transport infrastructure, health analytics, contaminant management, and autonomous system, making it an apt choice to pursue master’s in Malaysia.

Table of Contents

UTP Ranking
UTP Highlights
UTP Programs
3.1 Top Programs
UTP Campus
UTP Accommodation
UTP Admission Process
6.1 Requirement
6.2 Admission Deadline
UTP Attendance Cost
UTP Scholarship
UTP Alumi
UTP Placement
FAQs

It offers 14 undergraduate and 40 postgraduate programs in industry-relevant engineering, science, and technology domains. The university has a high graduate employability rate with 90% of the graduate getting employed within six months of graduation.

Universiti Teknologi Petronas Ranking

Universiti Teknologi Petronas is recognized by various prestigious global ranking agencies. Some of the latest rankings of the university are as follows:

#414 in the QS Global universities world ranking 2023
#70 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2022
#230th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
#601-800 in the Times higher education (THE) World University Rankings
#111th in THE Asia University Rankings 2022
#134th in THE Young University Rankings 2022
#62nd in THE Emerging Economies Rankings 2022
Malaysia Research Assessment Rating System (MyRA) has given the university 6-star ratings for its research development and commercialization program.
10 subjects of UTP were also ranked by QS rankings.

Highlights

University type	Private, research-based
Established in	1997
Campus size	1000 acres
Student population	UG-4000 PG-1000
International student population	11%
Types of programs	Foundation, Undergraduate, postgraduate
Mode of programs	Full time; Part-time
Student-faculty ratio	15:1
Research grants received	RM 400 million
Graduate employment rate	90%
Website	https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Home.aspx

Universiti Teknologi Petronas Programs

There are two academic faculties at UTP, the Faculty of Engineering; and the faculty of science and information technology. UTP offers 14 undergraduate and 40 postgraduate programs in industry-relevant engineering, science, and technology.

UTP also offers foundation programs to provide the basis of engineering, technology, and science undergraduate courses.
The Centre for Graduate Studies at UTP offers a master's program by research, a master's program by coursework, and a Ph.D. by research.

The University offers joint Postgraduate programs in partnership with internationally renowned universities such as the University of Manchester and Herriot-Watt University in the United Kingdom, Lehigh University, U.S.A. institute Francais du Petrole (IFP), and the University of Burgundy, France.

Top Programs at Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Top program	Fees
Engineering Program	RM 101,000
Petroleum Geosciences Program	RM 87,000
Technology Program	RM 78,000
Science Program(Applied Chemistry)	RM 78,000
Business Management	RM 75,000
Master by research in engineering and geosciences	RM 10,600
Ph.D. by research in Information system	RM 11,000
MBA(coursework) in energy management	45,7000 RM
MSC in electronic system engineering	Conventional:39,600 RM Distance learning: 31,600 RM

Universiti Teknologi Petronas Campus

UTP’s campus has a great infrastructure equipped with all the latest technologies and facilities required for education.

The campus has 80 laboratories for undergraduate courses and 80 research labs for postgraduate courses ensuring efficient academic delivery and research development.
It also has sports and recreation facilities in its sports complex which include a fitness gym, swimming pool lane, basketball court, tennis court, open playground, football court, etc.
UTP has its health center to provide emergency and routine health services 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Transportation services, shopping marts, cafeterias, laundry facilities, study areas are all the part of UTP campus.
UTP has a library with an open display of books I four-story-high shelves with more than 200,000 book titles and materials

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Universiti Teknologi Petronas Accommodation

Universiti Teknologi Petronas offers on-campus accommodation via UTP Residential Villages. There are a total of six residential villages and one SIBC hostel at UTP. Three residential villages offer Dormitory style rooms while other having apartment-style rooms. The total capacity for on-campus accommodation at UTP is around 4,486.

All the dorms are well equipped with modern-day facilities like laundry services, water dispensers, printing services, etc.
There are cafeterias, sports facilities, mini-marts, and post Malaysian services at UTP Residential villages.
Various events are hosted at residential villages like Spring Fest, Circle of Light, Music Fest, Village Sport (VSport), and Residential College Outstanding Achievement & Recognition (ROAR)

Universiti Teknologi Petronas Admission process

Students can apply for admission at UTP for January, May, and September intakes before their respective deadlines. The admission process involves filling up the online form, submitting the required documents, and paying the application fee.

Application portal: Online application

Application fee: 50 RM

Requirements

Official academic transcripts
GRE test score (Postgraduate)
Visa Approval Letter (VAL)
English Language proficiency certificate
Proof of payment of Processing Fee
Copy of passport
Passport size photo

Test	Minimum Score - UG	Minimum Score – PG
TOEFL (iBT)	59	79
TOEFL (PBT)	500	550
TOEFL (CBT)	173	213
IELTS	5.0	6.0

Universiti Teknologi Petronas Admission Deadlines

Intakes	Deadlines
January 2023	30 September 2022
May 2023	28 February 2023
September 2023	31 July 2023

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Universiti Teknologi Petronas Cost of Attendance

Below is the estimated cost of living for international students at UTP

Type of expense	Cost
Registration (new students only)	11,000 RM
Estimated Tuition Fees	78,000-101,000 RM
Accommodation	6,600-8,200 RM

Universiti Teknologi Petronas Scholarships

UTP does not offer any scholarships to international students. Some of the scholarships offered to domestic students are tabulated below:

Scholarship	Criteria
Yayasan UTP Prestigious Scholarship (Postgraduate	minimum CGPA of 3.25 in Bachelor's Degree
Yayasan UTP Scholarship (Undergraduate)	straight A's in SPM and Household income of RM 4,000 or below
Yayasan UTP Education Grant	minimum CGPA 3.50 and household income of not more than RM10,000
Bursary (Student Support Fund)	minimum GPA of 2.75 for the immediate past semester

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Universiti Teknologi Petronas Alumni

UTP offers volunteer, networking, and affinity opportunities to serve and engage all its Alumni. There is also a UTP Alumni Relations Office that offers alumni a platform to contribute back to its Alma matter by expertise, advising, sharing of experiences, and monetary.

UTP alumni also have excess to exclusive career services of the college and explore different career opportunities.

Some of the notable UTP alumni are:

Sarah Adiba Yussof-television presenter
Wan Ahmad Fayhsal, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports
Yeo Bee Yin, Minister of Energy, Technology, Science, Climate Change and Environment (2018-2020)

Universiti Teknologi Petronas Placements

The Career Development Office (CDO) at UTP offers career opportunities in Malaysia, development programs & establishing networks that help students to develop necessary career skills.

UTP also offers various internships opportunities to students, giving them exposure and experiences in the real world of work. The internship is 28 weeks long.
UTP hosts various campus career fairs, employer recruiting, and pre-employment programs where employers engage students and share their insights on major areas of career preparation and employability skills.
The graduate employment rate of UTP is quite high with 90% of the graduate getting employed within 6 months of graduation.

Universiti Teknologi Petronas extends its support and services for the development and welfare of international students. They help them on multiple levels such as immigration regulatory advising and processing, cultural adjustment, social enrichment, and assistance with practical matters related to living in Malaysia.

FAQs

Ques. What is the percentage of international students at UTP?

Ans. International students constitute 11% of the total student population.

Ques. What types of programs are offered at UTP?

Ans. UTP offers 14 undergraduate and 40 postgraduate programs in industry-relevant engineering, science, and technology.

Ques. What is the graduate employment rate of UTP?

Ans. The university has a high graduate employability rate with 90% of the graduate getting employed within 6 months of graduation.

Ques. When are the admission intakes held at UTP?

Ans. There are 3 academic intakes held at UTP in January, May, and September.

Ques. What is the English language requirement for admission in undergraduate courses?

Ans. Minimum TEOFL iBT score of 60 or IELTS score of 5.0 (Engineering Programs), and 6.0 (Non-Engineering programs) is required for admission in undergraduate courses.

Ques. Does UTP provide on-campus accommodation?

Ans. Yes, UTP provides on-campus accommodation through its Residential villages