Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

1001–1200th
World University Rankings 2025
301–400th
Impact Rankings 2024
301–350th
Young University Rankings 2024
Jalan Universiti, Bandar Barat, Kampar, Perak, 31900, Malaysia

About Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was established in 2002 as a private university, providing affordable quality education.

UTAR has graduated over 82,000 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005 and has made impressive strides in establishing a strong reputation as a comprehensive university dedicated to achieving excellence in teaching and research.

The university currently offers 138 undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields across its 9 faculties, 3 institutes, and 3 centers located on the main campuses in Kampar, Perak, and Sungai Long, Kuala Lumpur. 35 research centers have been established to support research and development in various subjects and disciplines.

The university has established formal collaborations with over 600 educational institutions and industry corporations, both local and international, to facilitate international exchanges, research, and training.

The university also regularly engages in community service projects, providing students with opportunities to engage with the local community and give back to society.

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Key statistics

  • 12.8
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 27%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
  • 56 : 44
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 10%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 16,339
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

  • Physical sciences

    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
    • Mathematics & Statistics
    • Physics & Astronomy
    • Chemistry
  • Education

    • Education
  • Engineering & technology

    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • General Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
  • Social sciences

    • Sociology
    • Communication & Media Studies
    • Geography
    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
  • Life sciences

    • Sport Science
    • Agriculture & Forestry
    • Veterinary Science
    • Biological Sciences
  • Arts & humanities

    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
    • Architecture
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
    • Archaeology
    • History, Philosophy & Theology
  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Medicine & Dentistry
    • Other Health
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Business & economics

    • Business & Management
    • Economics & Econometrics
    • Accounting & Finance
  • Psychology

    • Psychology