UTAR Prospectus 2021-2022
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Contents Chancellor’s Welcome 01 Entrepreneurship 32 President’s Welcome 02 Alumni Relations 35 About UTAR 03 Global UTARians 37 Staff and Student Achievements 05 Our Graduates 38 Kampar Campus 07 Explore the World Programme 39 Sungai Long Campus 09 Quality Programmes 41 UTAR is for You 11 Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes 43 Student Services 13 Academic Calendar 49 Facilities 17 Admission 50 Sports and Extracurricular Activities 21 Faculties, Institutes and Centres 60 Study in Malaysia for International Students 24 Research & Development and Commercialisation 91 Scholarships and Loans 25 Look for Us 94 Grow With Us 29 Visit Us 95 We are committed to achieving the Vision through: To be a global university of educational excellence U niversal values in our beliefs with transformative enacity in overcoming challenges societal impact T A gility in facing new frontiers R esponsibility in pursuit of excellence Vision Mission Virtue and Morality 德 Six Knowledge and Intellect 智 Educational Physical and Mental Health 体 Pillars of UTAR Sociality and Humanitarianism 群 Aesthetics and Harmony 美 Creativity and Innovation 新 Chancellor’s Welcome President’s Welcome Welcome to Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). UTAR is also recognised as one of the fastest Warm greetings from Universiti Tunku Abdul charity projects that will enable them to be growing private universities in the country. The Rahman (UTAR). more responsible citizens. In addition, our As one of the reputable and leading private University is now ranked second in the country students can participate in international universities in the country, UTAR’s vision to be a by Times Higher Education World University As a private not-for-profit university, we exchanges, industry collaborations, global university of educational excellence with Rankings 2021. UTAR has consistently maintained understand that quality and affordable overseas internships and research projects transformative societal impact has been the its rankings of #501- 600 in the Times Higher tertiary education is the key towards a for a diverse educational experience and guiding principle for the university’s progressive Education World University Rankings from 2017 better future for many students, and an a global outlook. development. The core focus has always been to 2021. UTAR’s commitment to excellence important step that leads to a future on the provision of quality education especially in teaching, research and development has career. At UTAR, we take extra efforts to All these elements come together for a in teaching excellence, research and student earned the University much recognition and make your educational journey on campus transformational student experience. We success. With more than 120 degree programmes accolades. In the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) a fulfilling and memorable experience that believe that students are the emerging offered, the wide options available for students Asia University Rankings 2021, UTAR is ranked incorporates both scholastic academic leaders who will shape tomorrow’s world indicate our commitment to the provision of #157, having moved up 24 places from its pursuits and character building. The and they deserve a quality foundation in educational opportunities across diverse fields of rankings in 2020. The Malaysian Qualifications diverse array of events and activities in our education before they graduate into the studies. Agency (MQA) in the Ministry of Education clubs and societies provide the experience industry and the society. The university Malaysia awarded UTAR Self-Accreditation and development that our students need takes great pride in helping to transform Infused into its educational curriculum is the Status in 2017, which is an indication of the for that balance between studies and the lives of thousands of students by development of soft skills among its students and university’s strong fundamentals in delivering interactive social activities including sports. offering them a quality and affordable the provision of international exchanges for a its core functions of teaching, research and tertiary education. To many students, this global outlook. With more than 460 international development. Hence, I invite you to explore the is a life-changing experience that greatly partners from 30 economies, our students are educational opportunities at our enhances their career and their eventual given various opportunities to go on overseas UTAR’s adherence to quality education has campuses where excellence in teaching contributions to their family livelihood and educational exchanges and internships. More enhanced the employability of its graduates and learning is infused with research, the socio-economic growth of the nation. than 1,100 inbound students from overseas and who have consistently enjoyed an employability industry collaborative events and varied another 1,200 outbound students from UTAR have rate of about 95% within six months of graduation co-curricular activities for a diverse Therefore, I look forward to welcoming participated in this international exchange and and are well received by the industry. The educational experience and the you to join us and be part of a memorable mobility programme in 2019/2020. Such exchanges University is also ranked #251-300 in the QS World enhancement of students’ knowledge educational journey in UTAR. promote diversity and inter-cultural understanding University Graduate Employability Rankings 2020. and personal development. Our among students on campus. This recognition is a reflection of the immense students’ learning is also enriched with Best wishes. efforts put in by the university to ensure that soft skills training through our UTAR Soft UTAR is also educating its students and affordable education must go hand in hand with Skills Development Programme where encouraging them to be responsible citizens by quality teaching and learning for our students. students undergo experiential learning, Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik addressing societal responsibilities in terms of Our focus towards excellence in the provision of attend training, organise events and UTAR Chancellor sustainability, and sustainable development and education, teaching and research will continue participate in various community and practices. Various initiatives in support of United as we guide our students to meet the challenges Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. have been implemented and incorporated into the university’s research, academic activities and Hence, I am pleased to welcome you on a events. UTAR was ranked #33 for SDG4: Quality unique educational experience at UTAR. Education in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2020 and also ranked #201-300 All the best. in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2020. These rankings capture the university’s impact on society based on its success Ir Prof Dr Ewe Hong Tat in the delivery of the United Nations’ SDGs. UTAR President 1 2 About UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN (UTAR) World University Rankings 2021 #501- 600 Asia University Rankings 2020 #119 University Impact Rankings 2020 #201- 300 Impact Rankings 2020 - SDG4: Quality Education #33 15 Young University Rankings 2020 #101-150 9 faculties, Emerging Economies University Rankings 2020 3 centres and 34 #138 2 campuses research centres 3.7 million square feet of built-up area, the 3 institutes Business & Economics Rankings 2021 #501- 600 equivalent of 275 Olympic-size swimming pools Engineering Rankings 2021 #601- 800 Physical Sciences Rankings 2021 #801- 1000 120+ 22,000+ programmes from students Asia University Rankings 2021 foundation studies, #157 undergraduate to Graduate Employability Rankings 2020 postgraduate 67,000+ #251- 300 alumni World’s Most Sustainable University 2020 #106 2,000+ 100+ 120+ academic and external examiners industry advisors administrative staff from 18 economies 5-Star (Very Competitive) Tier 5 Tier 4 in SETARA 2018/2019 (Mature University) (Excellent) (Very Good) in D-SETARA for Engineering in D-SETARA for Health Sciences Malaysia Integrated Rating for Higher Education Institutions 41 460+ by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia Discipline-Based Rating System (D-SETARA) for Higher Education Institutions economies where our memoranda signed with industry international students come from partners and universities from 30 economies for collaborative activities Self-accreditation Status awarded by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency of the Ministry of Education 95 - 97% 60+ graduate employability rate international and national awards MBOT Supportive University/College Award (within 6 months after graduation) as at 2019 received by students in 2020 awarded by the Malaysian Board of Technologists (MBOT) Premier Digital Tech University Status 78 301,300+ 9 awarded by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) student clubs volumes of books, endowed chairs in and societies publications and numerous online resources key research areas since 2009 Outstanding Educational Institutions Award (Private Universities/Colleges Category) awarded by Sin Chew Education Award 2019 3 All figures are correct as at December 2020 4 Student • JobStreet.com Best Graduate Award • Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (MTSF) Science Staff and Student Achievements • IEM Gold Medal Award and Technology Research Grant 2019 • STARKEN AAC – Architecture Award • Best Project Award at Khind Starfish Foundation - • STARKEN AAC – Civil Engineering Award Project