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About UTP
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Why Study At UTP
What is Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)?
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS was founded in 1997 by PETRONAS, Malaysia’s national energy company, in Seri Iskandar, Perak. It is a private research university with two faculties, 7,500 students and 100+ staff, ranked 35th in Asia in 2026.
VERIFIED INFORMATION
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Get direct, authoritative answers to the most common questions regarding enrollment pathways, scholarships, and campus facilities.
When was Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) founded, and by whom?
UTP was established on 10 January 1997 by PETRONAS, Malaysia’s national oil and gas company, as its university for engineering and technology talent.
What programmes does UTP offer?
UTP offers Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science, Management & Computing, including 15 undergraduate programmes spanning engineering, computing, business and geoscience.
Where is UTP located?
UTP is based on a single 400-hectare campus in Seri Iskandar, Perak, about 25 km from Ipoh. Its academic complex was designed by Foster + Partners and won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2007.
How does UTP rank globally and in Asia?
UTP ranks 35th in Asia (Times Higher Education, April 2026) and #251 globally in QS (June 2025), where it is Malaysia’s top private university. Petroleum Engineering ranks #9 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (March 2026).
Who leads UTP?
Ir. Mohamed Firouz Asnan, FASc, has served as UTP President since 1 May 2025, under Chancellor Tan Sri Dr Mohd Hassan Marican.
ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
Key Facts
Transition seamlessly from secondary school directly into specialized, industry-relevant degree options.
1-Year Fast-Track
Founded by PETRONAS in 1997
UTP was established on 10 January 1997.
Duration: 1 Year (3 Semesters)
1-Year Fast-Track
400-hectare Campus
Located in Seri Iskandar, Perak, designed by Foster + Partners and recognised with the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2007.
Duration: 1 Year (3 Semesters)
1-Year Fast-Track
Around 7,500 Students
Approximately 6,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students, plus around 1,000 Foundation students, with 25,000+ alumni worldwide.
Duration: 1 Year (3 Semesters)
1-Year Fast-Track
Two Faculties and One Foundation Centre
Engineering; Science, Management & Computing; plus the Centre for Foundation Studies.
Duration: 1 Year (3 Semesters)
1-Year Fast-Track
35th In Asia
Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026.
Duration: 1 Year (3 Semesters)
1-Year Fast-Track
Led by Ir. Mohamed Firouz Asnan, Fasc
President of UTP since 1 May 2025.
Duration: 1 Year (3 Semesters)
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