Private university in Seri Iskander, Malaysia

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Admission Requirements 2027 for International Students

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) is a private university in Seri Iskander, Perak, owned by the Malaysian national oil company PETRONAS and specialising in engineering, technology and business. It sets a general IELTS 5.0 floor for international undergraduates and publishes whole-programme fees from RM 110,000 for Business Management to RM 240,000 for its integrated engineering degrees.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
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Tuition
RM110,000 to RM240,000
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English test
IELTS 5
TOEFL 40, waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
$50

Requirements

Bachelor's degree

At least one of: A-Level or equivalent with a minimum Grade C (60 percent) in the required subjects, a foundation certificate with a CGPA of 3.00/4.00, a diploma with a CGPA of 2.00/4.00, the International Baccalaureate with 24 points including 4 in core subjects, or Australian Matriculation with Grade C. Engineering programmes require Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry; Technology programmes require Mathematics and a non-language subject.

English language

Engineering, Sciences, Technology and Computer Science: IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 40. Business Management: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 46. An official 'English as the Medium of Instruction' letter from the applicant's previous institution is accepted instead of a test score.

Documents

  • Final examination semester results (the application is made using these, ahead of the final certificate)
  • Certified academic transcripts and certificates
  • English test result or medium-of-instruction letter
  • Passport copy
  • Passport-size photograph

How to apply

  1. Confirm the entry requirement and English test minimum for the intended programme.
  2. Submit the online application with the required documents through UTP's international admission portal.
  3. Pay the USD 50 non-refundable processing fee.
  4. UTP's international undergraduate admissions office reviews the application; contact the named admissions officer for status updates.
  5. Accept the Letter of Offer once issued.
  6. UTP applies to EMGS for the Visa Approval Letter (eVAL); the student then completes the Single Entry Visa (if required), travel, arrival medical screening and Student Pass endorsement steps set by EMGS and Immigration.

English test waiver

Business Management applicants need a higher IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 46. An official letter confirming English as the medium of instruction at the applicant's previous institution is also accepted in place of a test score.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Undergraduate/International/Entry-Requirement.aspx
  2. https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Undergraduate/International/Tuition-fees.aspx
  3. https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Undergraduate/International/How-To-Apply.aspx