Petronas Technology University

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) is a private research university in Malaysia

The history of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) can be traced back to 1997, when PETRONAS was invited by the Government of Malaysia to set up a university. UTP was established as a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS, with the vision of becoming a leader in technology education and a centre for creativity and innovation.

The first intake of students at UTP was in 1999, and the university has since grown to become one of the leading universities in Malaysia.

UTP offers a wide range of industry-relevant engineering, science and technology programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The university is known for its strong ties with industry, and its graduates are highly sought-after by employers.

UTP is a young university, but it has already made a significant impact on the Malaysian and global education landscape. The university is committed to providing its students with a world-class education and research experience, and to producing graduates who are ready to make a difference in the world.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2025, Petronas Technology University is positioned as the #269 top university in the world, which makes it the #8 top university in Malaysia. The university's global rank is improved by 38 points from last year.

University Profile

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2025 Ranking	#8
University Name	Petronas Technology University
Name in Local Language	Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Acronym	UTP
Year Established	1997
Motto	Engineering Futures
Governing Type	Private (Not for Profit)
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Sub-urban

Location

The university is located in Seri Iskandar, Perak. Find the address and map of the university below.

Address	Persiaran UTP, 32610, Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia

Contact

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Phone	+60 (5) 368 8000
Fax	+60 (5) 365 4088
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Accepts International Students	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women

Programs and Courses

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	Bachelor's Degrees	Master's Degrees	Doctorate Degrees	Diplomas
Arts & Humanities	n/a			n/a
Business & Social Sciences	n/a			n/a
Engineering				n/a
Language & Cultural Studies	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Medicine & Health	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Science & Technology				n/a

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Ranking History

Petronas Technology University has persistently ranked as the 8th top university in Malaysia throughout the last 5 years.

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