Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) continues to strengthen its global reputation, achieving remarkable rankings in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. UTP is ranked 184th in the world for Broad Subject: Engineering and Technology, reinforcing its position as the region’s leading private university in the field.
UTP’s excellence is particularly evident in Petroleum Engineering, where it ranks 16th globally, placing it among the world's top 20 universities. This milestone further solidifies UTP’s standing as a premier institution for energy and resource-related education and research.
The university’s engineering strengths extend across multiple disciplines, Mineral and Mining Engineering in the 51-100 band and Chemical Engineering in the 101-150 band.
Additionally, the university’s Civil Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering both ranked in the 151-200 band, while Mechanical Engineering ranked in the 201-250 band. Meanwhile, UTP’s Computer Science and Information System programme ranks in the 301-350 band globally.
Beyond Engineering and Technology, UTP has also gained recognition in Broad Subject: Natural Science, ranking 362nd worldwide. In this category, the university’s Chemistry programme is ranked in the 301-350 band, Physics in the 351-400 band, and Materials Science is ranked in the 251-300 band.
Meanwhile, Business and Management Studies ranks in the 501-550 band.
Commenting on the university’s achievements, UTP Vice Chancellor Professor Ir Ts Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib said, “Our sustained excellence in global subject rankings reflect UTP’s dedication to cutting-edge research, industry-driven curriculum, and graduate employability. Our Petroleum Engineering programme remains globally renowned, consistently ranked among the best in the world alongside institutions like Colorado School of Mines, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology, and The University of Queensland. This excellence is driven by our distinguished faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and strong collaborations with industry leaders. We will continue pushing the boundaries of education, contributing to technological advancements and sustainable solutions that address global challenges."
These accomplishments underscore UTP’s role as a research-intensive university, committed to producing industry-ready graduates and pioneering advancements that shape the future of engineering, technology, and science.
