Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

country rank	13
world rank	1677

University Overview

Founded in 2002, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Tunku Abdul Rahman University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kajang (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Selangor. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Kampar. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 16 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Malaysian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Name	Tunku Abdul Rahman University
Acronym	UTAR
Founded	2002
Colours	Blue, red, yellow and white
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University Location

Address	Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Cheras Kajang (population range: 250,000-499,999) 43000 Selangor Malaysia
T	+60 (3) 9086 0288
F	+60 (3) 9019 8868
Other locations	Kampar

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)
International students Int'l student	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	80-90%
Admission Office	9 Jalan Bersatu 13/4 Petaling Jaya 46200 +60 (3) 7958 2628

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	20,000-24,999
Academic Staff	1,000-1,499
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Trimesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi

Year of first Accreditation

2004

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Society of Actuaries (SOA)
Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM)
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
The Chartered Institute of Buidling (CIOB)
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
The Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA)
The Charered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA)

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

iTunes U

Not reported

Open Education Consortium

Not reported

Video Presentation

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Site last updated: Monday, 18 February 2019

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman's representatives.
Please visit the official website of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.