University of Technology Malaysia: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #750 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #142 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #5 of 45 | In Malaysia |
| #34 of 1,886 | For Renewable Energy Engineering |
| Top100 | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.utm.my
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 65%*
* The University of Technology Malaysia is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) or equivalent. |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | July to May |
Research profile
University of Technology Malaysia is a world-class research university with 48,349 scientific papers published and 560,263 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Organic Chemistry.
University of Technology Malaysia majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7 | 3 |
| 1991 | 7 | 2 |
| 1992 | 8 | 7 |
| 1993 | 13 | 3 |
| 1994 | 28 | 7 |
| 1995 | 25 | 11 |
| 1996 | 38 | 21 |
| 1997 | 59 | 37 |
| 1998 | 43 | 39 |
| 1999 | 57 | 46 |
| 2000 | 129 | 103 |
| 2001 | 73 | 101 |
| 2002 | 127 | 135 |
| 2003 | 156 | 252 |
| 2004 | 192 | 321 |
| 2005 | 255 | 492 |
| 2006 | 368 | 794 |
| 2007 | 415 | 986 |
| 2008 | 676 | 1506 |
| 2009 | 794 | 2129 |
| 2010 | 1187 | 3125 |
| 2011 | 1733 | 4880 |
| 2012 | 2454 | 7370 |
| 2013 | 3096 | 11227 |
| 2014 | 4136 | 16786 |
| 2015 | 4473 | 23269 |
| 2016 | 3613 | 27472 |
| 2017 | 3972 | 34211 |
| 2018 | 3495 | 41318 |
| 2019 | 3662 | 55380 |
| 2020 | 3676 | 72528 |
| 2021 | 4279 | 102509 |
| 2022 | 3857 | 107364 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Technology Malaysia gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Local Students (MYR) | International Students (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Engineering | 10,000 | 2,500 |
| Bachelor of Science | 10,000 | 2,500 |
| Master of Engineering | 15,000 | 3,750 |
| Master of Science | 15,000 | 3,750 |
| PhD | 20,000 | 5,000 |
The University of Technology Malaysia has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Technology Malaysia.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Management, Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Data Processing, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Foreign Languages Education, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Design, Landscape Architecture, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Multimedia, Naval Architecture, Nuclear Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physical Education, Physics, Production Engineering, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Software Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Technology, Technology Education, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Geological Engineering, Human Resources, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Management, Mathematics, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Surveying and Mapping, Technology, Town Planning, Water Science |
| Doctor's Degree | Chemistry, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Physics, Technology, Technology Education |
Notable alumni
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Adly Zahari
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Adly bin Zahari is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Deputy Minister of Defence in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Minister Mohamad Hasan since December 2022, Member of Parliament (MP) for Alor Gajah since November 2022 and Member of the Melaka State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Bukit Katil since May 2018. He served as the 11th Chief Minister of Melaka from May 2018 to March 2020 and State Leader of the Opposition of Melaka from April 2020 to December 2022. He is a member of the National Trust Party (AMANAH), a component party of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition. In AMANAH, he has served as its Vice-President since September 2021 and State Chairman of Melaka since August 2017. He was also the Treasurer-General of AMANAH prior to his promotion to the party vice presidency. He is also the sole Melaka AMANAH MLA.
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Phahrolrazi Mohd Zawawi
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Dato' Haji Phahrolrazi bin Haji Mohd Zawawi is a Malaysian politician who has served as Member of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Alor Mengkudu since May 2018 and Pengkalan Kundor from March 2008 to May 2018 as well as from December 1999 to March 2004. He served as the State Leader of the Opposition of Kedah from July 2020 to October 2022 and Member of the Kedah State Executive Council (EXCO) in the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) state administration under former Menteri Besar Azizan Abdul Razak from March 2009 to February 2012. He is a member of the People's Justice Party (PKR), a component party of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition and was an independent, a member of the National Trust Party (AMANAH), also a component party of the PH coalition and a member of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), a former component party of the PR coalition. He also served as State Chairman of AMANAH of Kedah from November 2019 to his removal from the party in October 2022. He was also the State Deputy Chairman of AMANAH of Kedah and State Deputy Commissioner of PAS of Kedah.
University of Technology Malaysia faculties and divisions
| Academy : Language | Modern Languages |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Biosciences and Medical Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Health Sciences |
| Faculty : Built Environment | Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Regional Planning, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Chemical and Energy Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology |
| Faculty : Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydraulic Engineering, Materials Engineering, Structural Architecture, Transport Engineering |
| Faculty : Computer Science | Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering |
| Faculty : Education | Education, Educational Sciences, Mathematics, Multimedia, Social Sciences, Technology Education |
| Faculty : Electrical Engineering | Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Islamic Civilization | Islamic Studies, Natural Sciences, Technology |
| Faculty : Management | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Management |
| Faculty : Mechanical Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Design, Electronics and Automation, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Production Engineering, Thermal Engineering |
| Faculty : Science | Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| Institute : Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) | Technology |
| School : Advanced Informatics (AIS) | Computer Science |
| School : Advanced Informatics Studies (AIS) | Computer Engineering, Software Engineering |
| School : Azman Hashim International Business School (IBS) | Business Administration, Economics, Management |
| School : Graduate Studies | Architecture, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Design, Engineering, Health Administration, Real Estate, Software Engineering |
| School : Razak School of Engineering and Advanced Technology | Engineering, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | UTM Universiti Teknologi Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1904 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education; Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) |
| Motto | Kerana Tuhan Untuk Manusia For God and For Humanity |
Location and contacts
| Address | Office of Corporate Affairs Sultan Ibrahim Chancellery Building Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Johor Bahru, Johor, 81310 Malaysia |
|---|---|
| City population | 798,000 |