Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) has again established itself as the best private university in the country as proven through consistently being ranked and progressing steadily in the world and nation rankings and ratings namely Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE), Malaysia Research Assessment Rating System (MyRA) and Rating System for Malaysian Higher Education (SETARA).
Notably, UTP is ranked 70th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2021. The university has also recorded a steady growth in the THE Asia University Rankings 2021, rising to 111th from 124th last year. It is also ranked 230th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021, where both its Petroleum Engineering and Mineral Engineering subjects are ranked in the Top 50 and the first in the nation. Furthermore, UTP is the only private university in Malaysia with a six-star rating (the highest performance level) in MyRA for its research, development and commercialisation. In addition, the university has achieved a six-star or outstanding status in SETARA for its teaching and learning.
In the recent QS World University Rankings 2022, the university has significantly improved its position, soaring 25 spots, from 439th to 414th. It has been gradually progressing in the rankings for the fifth consecutive years and consistently climbing the rankings. Since its debut in 2017, it moved up from 601-650 to 521-530 in 2019. Then it broke into the top 500 and was ranked 482nd for the following year. For the 2021’s rankings, the university leapt 43 places to be ranked 439th. It has now risen 187 places in the rankings since 2017.
“We participate in various rankings and ratings initiatives as this is part and parcel of our efforts to cement our standings and branding as a reputable academic partner for tertiary education and credible research partner for industry,” said UTP Vice Chancellor Professor Ts. Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib.
“These continuous achievements are indications that UTP is very determined to fulfil its commitment to all of our stakeholders, especially our parent company PETRONAS, students, parents, sponsors and employers. In conjunction with the announcement of SPM 2020 results, I would like to take this opportunity to invite students to apply for the September 2021 intake at
https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission.aspx