Founded in 2002, the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Tunku Abdul Rahman University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Kajang (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Selangor. This institution also has a branch campus in Kampar. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Malaysian higher education institution. Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 22-year-old Malaysian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Malaysian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UTAR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name (English) | Tunku Abdul Rahman University |
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Name | Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman |
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Acronym | UTAR |
Founded | 2002 |
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Colours | Blue, red, yellow and white |
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Address | Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Cheras Kajang 43000 Selangor Malaysia |
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(3) 9019 8868 |
Other locations | Kampar |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman 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 Tunku Abdul Rahman's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman 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 Tunku Abdul Rahman.
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over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro) | 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) |
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over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro) | over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.
This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.
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 Tunku Abdul Rahman has more than 500 international students.Tip: search for Tunku Abdul Rahman University's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 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 urban setting.
This institution adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.
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Tunku Abdul Rahman University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2004
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