Established in 1997, the Universiti Teknologi Petronas (Petronas Technology University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small town of Tronoh (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), Perak. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia), Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Malaysian higher education institution. Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 28-year-old Malaysian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UTP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
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Name (English) | Petronas Technology University |
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Founded | 1997 |
Motto | Engineering Futures |
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Address | Bandar Seri Iskandar Tronoh 31750 Perak Malaysia |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universiti Teknologi Petronas is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universiti Teknologi Petronas's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universiti Teknologi Petronas categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universiti Teknologi Petronas.
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
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This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Universiti Teknologi Petronas has more than 800 international students.Tip: search for Petronas Technology University's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.
This institution is a private higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.
This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.
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Petronas Technology University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1997
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uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universiti Teknologi Petronas 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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