Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (the Abbreviation University of Technology or UTM) is the oldest and most famous national university in the history of Malaysia that specializes in teaching engineering and technology and offers various engineering and technology departments.

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia can be said to be the main source of Malaysian engineers and related professionals, and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Alumni Association also plays a certain role in the development of engineering and technology-related fields.

 

Among the 200,000 students of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, more than 25% are studying for master and doctoral degrees. Since the 1990s, the number of foreign students from neighboring Asian countries, the Middle East, and Africa has gradually increased.

Graduates of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia are gradually developing in academic and professional institutions around the world. The school diploma is recognized by the Malaysian government. The teaching is mainly in Malay and English. There is a library, computer equipment, and enough dormitories for students to live in.

WHY STUDY AT UTM

times higher education (the) emerging economies university rankings 2021
Ranked #108
Scored the highest in Malaysia 202 the world university ranking by subject
Education | Ranked 101 – 125
Business & Economics | Ranked 1126 – 150
Arts & Humanities | Ranked 201 -250
QS ranking 2020/2021
Ranked #187 in the world
Ranked #13 in the “top 50 under 50”
Ranked #39 in Asia
Asia top 10 young universities
Ranking no.1 by subject in Malaysia
Architecture & Built environment
Engineering-civil & structure
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Global exposure
Collaboration with more than 320 universities and industry organizations across 50 countries
Recognized programmes
All study programmes are approved by the ministry of higher education (MoHE) Malaysia and the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

FACilities

Swimming Pool
Gymnasium
Stadium
Library of Sultanah Zanabian
Cafeteria
Printing Shop
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Faculty and Centres

  • UTM azman hashim international business school
  • Razak faculty of technology and informatics
  • Malaysia Japan International Institute of Technology 
  • School of Professional & Continuing Education 
  • Institute Sultan Iskandar
  • Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanity
  • high coe – wireless communication centre(wcc)
  • high coe – institute of noise & vibration(INV)
  • high coe – institute of bioproduct development(IBD)
  • ocean thermal energy centre(OTEC)
  • coastal and ocean engineering institute(COEI)
  • CTR. for intelligence & Robotics(CAIRO)
  • CTR. for advanced studies on islam, science & civilization
  • innovation & commercialization(ICC)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

 
English Language Test Qualification

Result

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
A minimum overall score of 5.5 in IELTS (Academic)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT
The minimum scores of 46 and above
Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
The minimum MUET Band 3 or higher
Cambridge English Qualification (CEQ) – B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE), Linguaskill
Score of 160 and above
PTE Academic
Score 51 and Above
ELS Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP)
Completion of Level 107 or higher

Important Note :

For entry to the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Degree programme, candidates must meet one of the following English Language minimum requirement :
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
IELTS Band 6.5
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT
TOEFL iBT score of 79 and above
Common European Framework Of Reference For Language (CEFR)
  • Cambridge English Qualification (CEQ) – score of 176 and above
  • PTE Academic – Score of 63 and above
  • MUET – Band 4 and above

Postgraduate

New Cohort starting January 2020 must fulfill one of  the following English Language Requirements:

(Please note that expired test results will not be accepted)

 

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

TOEFL Test Result
Admission Status / Decision
TOEFL (iBT) score of 60 and above
Student can enroll at faculty
TOEFL (iBT) score of 60 and below
Students are required to attend either:
  1. Intensive English Programme (IEP) conducted by Language Academy (LA), UTM and pass IELTS with a minimum of 6.0 or pass CEFR – aligned test with the required score OR
  2. Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) conducted by ELS Language Center and pass level 108

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

IELTS Test Result
Admission Status / Decision
Band 6.0 and above
Student can enroll at faculty
Band 5.5 and below
Students are required to attend either:
    1. Intensive English Programme (IEP) conducted by Language Academy (LA), UTM and pass IELTS with a minimum of 6.0 or pass CEFR – aligned test with the required score OR
    2. Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) conducted by ELS Language Center and pass level 108

ELS Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP)

CIEP Level

 

Admission Status / Decision

 

Completion of ELS Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) Level 108
Students can enroll at Faculty 
Completion of ELS Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) below 108
Students are required to attend either:
  1. Intensive English Programme (IEP) conducted by Language Academy (LA), UTM and pass IELTS with a minimum of 6.0 or pass CEFR – aligned test with the required score OR
  2. Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) conducted by ELS Language Center and pass level 108

Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR)

 

CEFR Test Result

 

Admission Status / Decision
Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) – B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE), Linguaskill – Score of 169 and above
PTE Academic – Score of 59 and above
Malaysian University Entrance Test (MUET) – Band 4 and above
Student can enroll at Faculty
Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) –B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE), Linguaskill – Score of 168 and below
PTE Academic – Score below 59
Malaysian University Entrance Test (MUET)– Below Band 4
Students are required to attend either:
  1. Intensive English Programme (IEP) conducted by Language Academy (LA), UTM and pass IELTS with a minimum of 6.0 or pass CEFR – aligned test with the required score OR
  2. Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) conducted by ELS Language Center and pass level 108

 

Important Note :

For entry to the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Postgraduate (e.g. Master’s, MPhil, PhD), candidates must meet one of the following English Language minimum requirement :
Test Of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL)
TOEFL iBT score of 95 and above
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
IELTS Band 7
Common European Framework Of Reference For Language (CEFR)
  • Cambridge English Qualification (CEQ) – score of 180 and above
  • PTE Academic – Score of 67 and above
  • MUET – Band 5 and above