Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

Malaysia Founded 1997

Overview

English Name: Petronas Technological University
Founded: 1997
Control Type: Private
Inside Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

Petronas Technological University, a private institution founded in 1997, is based in Seri Iskandar, Malaysia. The institution operates as a higher-education provider and contributes to higher-education provision in Malaysia.

Programmes at Petronas Technological University cover bachelor's through doctoral programmes, structured through multiple faculties. The institution administers a catalogue of active programmes across its academic units.

Location & Contact

For visits or applications to Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), location and primary contact details are below. Open days are typically announced via social channels — follow them to receive event notifications.

Postal Code: 32610
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Academic Details

Below: the academic-side numbers and recognition that shape Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)'s reputation. Recognition and accreditation are distinct — recognition is government-level, accreditation programme-specific.

Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Higher Education; Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

Degrees

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)'s qualification tiers and the degrees within each. Foundation years for international students often run separately and feed into year-one of a bachelor's programme.

Bachelor's 10 programs

Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.

  • Applied Chemistry
  • Applied Physics
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Earth Sciences
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Master's 10 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Management
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Natural Sciences
  • Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Doctoral 11 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Management
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Natural Sciences
  • Petroleum and Gas Engineering
  • Social Sciences

Faculties & Divisions

The academic units at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) alongside their subject specialisms. Subject-specific library resources are usually managed by the relevant faculty rather than the central library.

Foundation Studies (CFS) (Centre) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Engineering
  • Natural Sciences
  • Technology
Management and Humanities (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Management

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Engineering (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering (Faculty) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Science and Information Technology (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology

Common Career Paths

  • IT Consultant
  • Network Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

Browse Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)'s programmes by level, or filter by name to find a specific course. The grouping helps when you have a target qualification tier but want to compare specific programme content.

Bachelor's Degree

27 programmes

Browse 27 programmes at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) for undergraduate entry. Each combines core theory with the credits needed to progress toward honours or a master's.

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Petroleum Geoscience Earth Sciences & Geology 4 years On-campus English
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Local tuition: 79,200 MYR/total
Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours General Engineering 4 years On-campus English
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Local tuition: 160,000 MYR/total
Bachelor of Technology (Hons) Petroleum Geoscience English
Bachelor of Technology (Hons) Information and Communication Technology Communication Studies English
Bachelor of Technology (Hons) Business Information System Information Systems & Technology English
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Petroleum Engineering General Engineering English
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Chemical Engineering Chemistry English
Bachelor in Business Management (Hons) Management & Leadership 4 years On-campus English
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Local tuition: 63,000 MYR/total
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Kimia dengan Kepujian Chemical Engineering 4 years On-campus English
Course Highlights Accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) Opportunity to choose the specialisation that are in demand by the industry in your final year More than 70% of UTP alumni are currently working in oil and gas industry Ranked #251 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, making it the leading private university in Malaysia
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Local tuition: 92,400 MYR/total
Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Awam dengan Kepujian Civil Engineering & Construction 4 years On-campus English
Course Highlights Accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) Opportunity to choose the specialisation that are in demand by the industry in your final year More than 70% of UTP alumni are currently working in oil and gas industry Ranked #251 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, making it the leading private university in Malaysia
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Local tuition: 92,400 MYR/total
International tuition: 21,200 MYR/total
Bachelor of Computer Engineering with Honours Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Komputer dengan Kepujian Robotics & Automation 4 years On-campus English
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Local tuition: 92,400 MYR/total
Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) Computer Sciences 4 years On-campus English
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Local tuition: 71,300 MYR/total
Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Honours Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Elektrik dan Elektronik dengan Kepujian Robotics & Automation 4 years On-campus English
Course Highlights Accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) Opportunity to choose the specialisation that are in demand by the industry in your final year More than 70% of UTP alumni are currently working in oil and gas industry Ranked #251 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, making it the leading private university in Malaysia
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Local tuition: 92,400 MYR/total
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours Previously known as : Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering 4 years On-campus
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Local tuition: 110,000 MYR/total
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction On-campus English
Delivery: On-campus
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electrical and Electronics Engineering Robotics & Automation On-campus English
Delivery: On-campus
Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering with Honours Previously known as : Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Petroleum Engineering Mining & Oil Engineering On-campus
Delivery: On-campus
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering On-campus English
Delivery: On-campus
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Petroleum Engineering Mining & Oil Engineering On-campus
Delivery: On-campus
Bachelor of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering Mining & Oil Engineering On-campus
Delivery: On-campus
Bachelor of Information Systems (Hons) Information Systems & Technology 4 years On-campus English
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Local tuition: 71,300 MYR/total
Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) Information Systems & Technology 4 years On-campus English
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Local tuition: 71,300 MYR/total
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Mekanikal Dengan Kepujian Mechanical Engineering 4 years On-campus English
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Local tuition: 92,400 MYR/total
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Industrial Physics Previously known as : Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Physics Physics & Astronomy On-campus
Delivery: On-campus
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Chemistry Chemistry 4 years On-campus English
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Local tuition: 67,600 MYR/total
Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering with Honours Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Petroleum dengan Kepujian Mining & Oil Engineering 4 years On-campus English
Course Highlights Focuses on engineering, science and technology courses and conducts extensive research activities in collaboration with PETRONAS Opportunity to choose the specialisation that are in demand by the industry in your final year More than 70% of UTP alumni are currently working in oil and gas industry Accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Local tuition: 92,400 MYR/total
Bachelor of Materials Engineering with Honours Materials Science 4 years On-campus English
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On-campus
Local tuition: 92,400 MYR/total

Master's Degree

33 programmes

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)'s 33 programmes at this tier lead to a master's qualification, valued for the focused, research-informed depth they add beyond undergraduate study.

Master of Science (MSc) in Petroleum Geoscience Natural Sciences English
Master Of Science In Electrical And Electronics Engineering Robotics & Automation 24 months On-campus English
Duration: 24 months
Delivery: On-campus
International tuition: 10,600 MYR/total
Master of Science (MSc) in Process Integration Natural Sciences English
Master of Science (MSc) in Petroleum Engineering General Engineering On-campus English
Delivery: On-campus
Master of Science (MSc) in Information Technology Information Systems & Technology 24 months On-campus English
Duration: 24 months
Delivery: On-campus
International tuition: 10,600 MYR/total
Master Of Science (MSc) In Civil Engineering (By Research) Civil Engineering & Construction English
Master of Science (MSc) Natural Sciences 24 months On-campus English
Duration: 24 months
Delivery: On-campus
International tuition: 10,600 MYR/total
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Sarjana Sains Kejuruteraan Mekanikal Mechanical Engineering On-campus English
Delivery: On-campus
Master of Philosophy (Mphil) in Management Business & Management English
Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical Engineering Chemistry 24 months On-campus English
Duration: 24 months
Delivery: On-campus
International tuition: 10,600 MYR/total
Master of Science (MSc) in Electronics Systems Engineering Robotics & Automation English
Master of Science in Corrosion Engineering Mechanical Engineering 12 months On-campus
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: On-campus
International tuition: 38,600 MYR/total
Master of Science in Process Safety Chemical Engineering 12 months On-campus
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: On-campus
International tuition: 38,600 MYR/total
Master of Science in Process Integration Chemical Engineering
Master of Science in Petroleum Geoscience Earth Sciences & Geology
Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering Mining & Oil Engineering English
Master of Science in Offshore Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction On-campus
Delivery: On-campus
Master of Science in Information Systems Information Systems & Technology 12 months On-campus
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: On-campus
International tuition: 5,500 MYR/total
Master of Science in Industrial Environmental Engineering Environmental Sciences 12 months On-campus
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: On-campus
International tuition: 38,600 MYR/total
Master of Science in Electronic Systems Engineering Robotics & Automation
Master of Science in Drilling Engineering Mining & Oil Engineering 12 months On-campus English
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: On-campus
International tuition: 100,000 MYR/total
Master of Science in Asset Management and Maintenance Mechanical Engineering 12 months On-campus English
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: On-campus
International tuition: 38,600 MYR/total
Master of Science in Applied Computing Information Systems & Technology 12 months On-campus
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: On-campus
International tuition: 37,150 MYR/total
Master of Science Previously known as : Master of Science (MSc) Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Master of Philosophy Previously known as : Master of Philosophy in Social Science and Humanities Humanities & Cultural Studies
Master of Philosophy in Management Previously known as : Master of Philosophy (Mphil) in Management Management & Leadership
Master of Business Administration in Energy Management Management & Leadership
MSc in Asset Management and Maintenance - Coursework Business & Management 2 years English
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: 14,827 MYR/total
International tuition: 21,181 MYR/total
MSc in Process Integration - Coursework 2 years English
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: 14,827 MYR/total
International tuition: 21,181 MYR/total
MSc in Petroleum Geoscience - Coursework 2 years English
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: 14,827 MYR/total
International tuition: 21,181 MYR/total
MSc in Petroleum Engineering - Coursework General Engineering 2 years English
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: 14,827 MYR/total
International tuition: 21,181 MYR/total
MSc In Electronic System Engineering - Coursework Robotics & Automation 2 years English
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: 14,827 MYR/total
International tuition: 21,181 MYR/total
MSc in Drilling Engineering - Coursework General Engineering 2 years English
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: 14,827 MYR/total
International tuition: 21,181 MYR/total

Doctorate

11 programmes

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)'s 11 programmes at this tier lead to a doctorate, the credential expected for academic, senior research, and many specialist professional roles.

Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Geoscience Philosophy & Ethics English
Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Engineering Philosophy & Ethics English
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering Doktor Falsafah Kejuruteraan Mekanikal Mechanical Engineering English
Doctor Of Philosophy In Information Technology Doktor Falsafah Teknologi Maklumat Information Systems & Technology English
Doctor Of Philosophy In Electrical And Electronic Engineering Robotics & Automation English
Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) In Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction English
Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) In Chemical Engineering Philosophy & Ethics English
Doctor of Philosophy Previously known as : Doctor of Philosophy in Social Science and Humanities Humanities & Cultural Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems Information Systems & Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Science Previously known as : Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) of Science Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy in Management Previously known as : Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management Management & Leadership

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

2 programmes

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) also offers 2 programmes across associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation routes — shorter or vocational qualifications that build practical skills or bridge into a full degree.

Foundation in Business Management and Computing Information Systems & Technology 1 year On-campus English
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On-campus
Local tuition: 21,000 MYR/total
Foundation in Engineering and Science General Engineering 1 year On-campus English
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On-campus
Local tuition: 21,000 MYR/total

How to apply to Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

The standard application path for Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), broken into five practical steps with the documents and channels you will need at each stage.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) offers 73 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Each programme at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Apply directly via Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)'s online portal at www.utp.edu.my. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

Short Q&A on the institutional facts that matter most when shortlisting Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) as a study destination.

How old is Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)?

The institution opened in 1997 (approximately 29 years ago).

Where can I find Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)?

The institution is located in Seri Iskandar, Malaysia.

Is Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) public or private?

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) operates as a private institution.

What qualification levels does Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) offer?

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.

Is Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) officially recognised?

The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Higher Education; Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

What is Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)'s official website?

You can find Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) online at www.utp.edu.my.

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