Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

PROFILE UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA (UTM)

locationMalaysia

Ranked #=153

QS World University Rankings 2026

Ranked #25

QS Asian University Rankings

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is a public university in Malaysia with major campuses in Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, and Pagoh. It offers international students undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across engineering, built environment, computing, science, management, and related fields, with two main intakes each year. Key benefits include globally recognized rankings, campus accommodation options, and a structured admission process for international applicants.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Consistently ranked among the top universities globally and within Asia in major international ranking systems for overall performance and subject strength.

  • Recognized for strong performance in engineering, technology, and built environment disciplines at global subject level rankings.

  • Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and impact through inclusion in global sustainability related university rankings.

  • Identified as one of Malaysia’s leading research universities with extensive postgraduate by research enrollment.

  • Maintains international academic recognition through broad international student enrollment and global research collaboration.

FACILITIES

  • Central Library, UTM Johor Bahru

  • Raja Zarith Sofiah Library, UTM Johor Bahru

  • UTM Kuala Lumpur Library, UTM Kuala Lumpur

  • Residential Colleges, UTM Johor Bahru

  • Residential Colleges, UTM Kuala Lumpur

  • International Student and Global Engagement Office, UTM Johor Bahru

  • International Student Support Unit, UTM Kuala Lumpur

  • Sports Complex and Stadium, UTM Johor Bahru

  • Indoor Sports Hall, UTM Kuala Lumpur

  • Health Centre and Clinic, UTM Johor Bahru

  • Health Services Unit, UTM Kuala Lumpur

  • Research Laboratories and Innovation Centres, UTM Johor Bahru

  • Research Laboratories, UTM Kuala Lumpur

  • Lecture Theatres and Academic Buildings, UTM Johor Bahru

  • Lecture Theatres and Academic Buildings, UTM Kuala Lumpur

  • Mosque and Prayer Facilities, UTM Johor Bahru

  • Mosque and Prayer Facilities, UTM Kuala Lumpur

  • Cafeterias and Food Courts, UTM Johor Bahru

  • Cafeterias and Food Courts, UTM Kuala Lumpur

  • Student Activity Centres, UTM Johor Bahru

  • Student Activity Centres, UTM Kuala Lumpur

  • IT Services and Campus WiFi Infrastructure, All Campuses

LOCATION

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 7.0

Programmes

  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
  • Faculty of Sciences
  • Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying
  • Azman Hashim International Business School
  • Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics
  • Malaysia – Japan International Institute of Technology

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

MYR 450

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

NA

MYR 45,788 to MYR 76,000

MYR 26,500 to MYR 57,600

Living Cost

Approximately MYR 1,000 to MYR 1,500 per month (including accommodation). This estimate includes room, books, food, personal expenditure, and local travel, and can vary by lifestyle

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
UTM Johor Bahru

UTM Johor Bahru provides on campus accommodation through residential colleges and family housing units. Rental rates stated range from MYR 300 to MYR 600 per month for hostels, and MYR 480 to MYR 1,100 per month for family housing.

on-campus
UTM Kuala Lumpur
  • Kolej Kediaman Siswajaya

  • Scholars Inn

  • Residensi UTM KL

  • The Royal Widad

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