Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

Not to be confused with Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.
Tunku Abdul Rahman University
拉曼大学
拉曼大學
Lāmàn Dàxué
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
துங்கு அப்துல் ரகுமான் பல்கலைக்கழகம்
Type Private
Established 2002
Chairman Tun Dr. Ling Liong Sik[1]
President Ir. Professor Academician Dato’ Dr. Chuah Hean Teik[2]
Academic staff
 1,115
Students >26,000 (2016)[3]
Location Sungai Long, Selangor, Malaysia
Kampar, Perak, Malaysia
Campus Sungai Long
Kampar
Colours Blue, yellow and red
Affiliations ACU,[4] AACSB,[5] ABEST21[6]
Website www.utar.edu.my
UTAR Sungai Long Campus

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman 拉曼大学 , abbreviated as UTAR (拉大) is a non-profit, comprehensive, private university in Malaysia. UTAR is one of the prestigious private university in Malaysia.[7] It was established on June 2002 under a foundation called UTAR Education Foundation, a non-profit organisation.[8] The unversity consist of 14 faculties,[9] 52 academic departments and 28 research centres.[10]

The university has two campuses, Sungai Long Campus, which is located within the Klang Valley while the other is Kampar Campus located in the state of Perak, which once was renowned for its tin-mining activities.[11][12] In June 2015, Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur campuses have moved to Sungai Long campuses.[13]

UTAR admitted 411 students in June 2002 for its first intake. The university's student population grew rapidly over the years. According to one of the university's publication, it now has a student enrolment of more than 26,000 students.[14] For a start, the university offered only eight honours degree programmes[15] but the university now offers more than 117 programmes, including foundation, undergraduate as well as postgraduate degree programmes covering numerous disciplines of study and research.[16]

History

The Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) received an invitation from the Malaysian Ministry of Education to establish a university in July 2001.[15] The then President of the association, Tun Dr. Ling Liong Sik chaired a committee that drew up a framework for the establishment of the university after receiving the invitation.[17] Datuk Dr. Ng Lay Swee, then the Principal of Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, a tertiary education institution that was also established by the Malaysian Chinese Association, was appointed to lead another committee, including Dr. Lai Fatt Sian, who was then the Head of the School of Business Studies in Tunku Abdul Rahman College, to assume the headship in the Faculty of Accountancy and Management, to get the necessary papers ready for the approval from local authorities to set up the university.[15] The other two faculties are the Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FAS) and the Faculty of Information Communication and Technology (FICT), separately headed by Dr. Yeoh Suan Pow and Dr. Tan Chik Heok, respectively, as their founding Deans.

Tun Dr. Ling was later appointed as Council Chairman of the university and Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Ng, the first President and CEO.[18]

UTAR opened its doors to welcome its pioneer batch students to its first campus, the old premises owned by the publisher of a local daily called the Star in Section 13 of Petaling Jaya in June 2002.[19]

Through three newly established faculties – Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, and Faculty of Accountancy and Management, the university offered its first eight honours degree programmes[20] At that time, the Faculty of Accountancy and Management, FAM in short, with Dr. Lai Fatt Sian as its founding Dean, hosted more than 6,000 students and was hailed as the largest business faculty in a private university in Malaysia. However, due to space constraints and the popularity of the courses offered with multi-faceted exemptions, the intake was required to cut-off at a remarkably high intake requirements and many were disappointed having their application rejected. This ultimately resulted in market-driven high calibre graduates strongly demanded by the industry.

An official ceremony was held to launch UTAR on 13 August 2002 at the main hall of Tunku Abdul Rahman University College. At the ceremony to launch the university was the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia at the time, Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, who also officiated the university's groundbreaking event at it campus site in the Kampar town in the state of Perak[20][21] Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Ng Lay Swee retired as the President on 31 March 2009. Following her retirement many pioneering staffs who worked with her from the inception of the University left the establishment as well.[22]

UTAR is member of EMC Academic Alliance.[23]

Academic profile

Admission

There are three intakes every year on January, May and October for foundation, bachelor honours degree and postgraduate programmes.[24]

For the entry requirements, students with only Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Vokasional (SPMV) can apply for the one-year UTAR Foundation programmes[25] such as Foundation in Science and Foundation in Arts. Those have completed the Foundation programmes will then be eligible to continue their Year 1 of the UTAR Honours Degree programmes. Other than the UTAR Foundation programmes certificate, students with other qualifications such as Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), A-Levels, South Australian Matriculation (SAM) and Canadian Pre-University (CPU) can also apply for the Bachelor's Honours Degree programmes. Besides, students with a Diploma from a college / institution / polytechnic may also apply for admission to UTAR programmes with chances of getting successful entry with credit transfer.[26]

Nonetheless, all the local and foreign students applying for the entry of UTAR programmes are required to be proficient in the English language as almost all the courses are taught in English language (except some Degree programmes regarding Chinese Studies). Students are usually needed to have a credit / relevant score in either SPM English Language, O-level English Language, UEC English Language, MUET, TOEFL, IELTS, CPE, CAE, SAT or ACT.[26]

Students who wish to apply for admissions can do it online by filling in the forms available on the official website of UTAR[27] They can also visit the UTAR Division of Programme Promotion or Division of Admissions and Credit Evaluation, available at both the Sungai Long Campus and Kampar Campus, for more information of the programmes and requirements for admissions.[28]

Faculties

UTAR Sungai Long Campus

UTAR Kampar Campus

Teaching and degrees

The structure of UTAR Foundation and full time degree programmes consists of three semesters per year. The first two semesters, which start in January and May, are considered as long semesters, which are around 19 to 20 weeks (usually summed up by 14 weeks of teaching, 3 weeks of exam, 2 to 3 weeks of semester break), The short semester that starts in October is only around 13 weeks (7 weeks of teaching, 3 weeks of exam, 3 weeks of semester break).[24]

The teaching in UTAR is usually carried out through lecture, tutorial and practical classes. Lecture in UTAR is conducted in a large class by qualified lecturer (at least Master degree qualification for bachelor degree programmes). A typical lecture class in UTAR can accommodate up to 200 or 300 students. Tutorials are the smaller classes (usually consists of ≤30 students) where you can ask questions and have discussion with the tutor or other students. Practical classes are commonly arranged for science, engineering, information technology programmes that require hands on learning through practical or laboratory work.

Scholarships and financial support

UTAR offers scholarships and loans based on the following criteria:[29]

List of UTAR Scholarships available:[30]

UTAR also provides interest free student loans[31] to those financially needy students who are pursuing foundation or undergraduate degree programmes.[32]

Accreditation and Memberships

All programmes are approved by Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and accredited by Malaysian Qualifications Agency and Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA).[33]

UTAR also recognised by the Governments of the following economies:[34]

Since UTAR's all Engineering degree programmes are recognised by Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), this allows all engineering graduates to practice in 18 countries includes USA, UK, Australia and Canada under Washington Accord.

List of Programmes Recognized By Professional Body Besides MQA Accreditation

Course Recognition Body[35]
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Accounting CPA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CTIM, ICSA & MICPA
Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) CPA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CTIM, ICSA, MICPA & MIA
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)
Bachelor of Communication (Hons) Public Relations
Bachelor of Economics (Hons) Financial Economics
Bachelor of Economics (Hons) Global Economics
Bachelor of International Business (Hons)
Bachelor of Marketing (Hons)
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biotechnology		MAICSA
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Banking and FinanceACCA, AICB, FPAM & MAICSA
Bachelor of Finance (Hons)ACCA, FPAM & MAICSA
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Logistics & International ShippingLogM
Bachelor of Science (Hons) ChemistryRSC
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial ScienceSOA
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Financial MathematicsFPAM
Bachelor of Science (Hons) ArchitectureLAM
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Quantity SurveyingBQSM & RICS
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electonics (Computer Networking)
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electronic & Communications Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Industrial Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Petrochemical Engineering		BEM & IEM
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Construction Management CIOB & RICS
Master of Business Administration (Corporate Management) MACS
Master of Business Administration (Corporate Governance)MACS & MAICSA

UTAR is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU),[4] educational member of Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)[5] and school member of The Alliance on Business Education and Scholarship for Tomorrow (ABEST21).[6]

Rankings and Reputation

Year Rank Valuer
2012251-300 QS Asian University Rankings
201264[36] QS Asian University Rankings - Employer Reputation
2013251-300 QS Asian University Rankings
201494[37] UI Green Metric World University Ranking
2015251-300[38] QS Asian University Rankings
2015106[39] UI Green Metric World University Ranking
2016251-300[7] QS Asian University Rankings
201690[40] QS Asian University Rankings - International Faculty
2016126[41] QS Asian University Rankings - Employer Reputation

UTAR was rated tier 5 (Excellence) for Malaysia Quality Agency(MQA) SETARA Rating 2011,[42] SETARA Rating 2013[43] & Malaysia Quality Agency(MQA) D-SETARA Rating 2012 for Engineering.[44] UTAR also was rated tier 4 for Malaysia Quality Agency(MQA) D-SETARA Rating 2012 for Health Sciences.[44]

On 11 May 2013, UTAR's Perak campus won the PAM Gold Award in the education category at the PAM Awards 2013 for its inspiring architecture and landscape.[45] UTAR is also ranked within the Top 100 UI Green Metric World University Ranking 2014 with this attractive campus.[37]

Student life

Accommodation

As of 2016, both the UTAR Kampar Campus and Sungai Long Campus still do not have their own hostels for students.

Students studying at the UTAR Kampar Campus have easy access to accommodation facilities. They usually stay in these locations:[46]

Students studying at the Sungai Long Campus also have easy access to accommodation facilities. They usually stay in these locations:[47]

Notable alumni

UTAR has produced many notable alumni who have contributed significantly towards the development of Malaysia and abroad.

References

  1. ↑ "University Council". UTAR. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  2. ↑ "UTAR Management". UTAR. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  3. ↑ "History of UTAR". Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Association of Commonwealth Universities(ACU) Members". Association of Commonwealth Universities(ACU). Retrieved 12 May 2013.
  5. 1 2 "AACSB Educational Member Full List". AACSB International. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  6. 1 2 "ABEST21 Members". ABEST21. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  7. 1 2 "Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman". Quacquarelli Symonds. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  8. ↑ "Institution Profile". Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
  9. ↑ "Academic Faculties & Centres". UTAR. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  10. ↑ "UTAR Research Portal". UTAR. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  11. ↑ "Overview". UTAR. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  12. ↑ Jeffery Francis. "Kampar – From Tin Mines to Tertiary Education". Ipoh Echo. 16–31 August 2010. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
  13. ↑ "Farewell UTAR PJ and KL Campuses". UTAR. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
  14. ↑ "Welcome Message from the President". The Star. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  15. 1 2 3 "History". UTAR. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  16. ↑ "Academic Section". UTAR. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
  17. ↑ "History". Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  18. ↑ "10th Anniversary Commemorative Book, p. 16." (PDF). UTAR. 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  19. ↑ "10th Anniversary Commemorative Book, p. 20." (PDF). UTAR. 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  20. 1 2 "History". UTAR. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  21. ↑ Staff Writer. "Tribute song sums up gratitude for his contributions". Star Online. 13 January 2003. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
  22. ↑ Staff Writer. "Utar appoints Chuah as new CEO". Star Online. 11 April 2008. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
  23. ↑ "EMC Academic Alliance Institution List" (PDF). EMC Corporation. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
  24. 1 2 "Academic Calendar Year 2017". Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  25. ↑ UTAR Foundation programmes
  26. 1 2 "Entry Qualifications & English Language Requirements". Admissions. Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  27. ↑ official website of UTAR
  28. ↑ "Online Application and Submission". Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  29. ↑ "UTAR Education Foundation Scholarships/Loans". Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  30. ↑ "UTAR Scholarships". Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  31. ↑ interest free student loans
  32. ↑ "UTAR STUDENT LOAN" (PDF). Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  33. ↑ "Recognition of UTAR Programmes By MOHE, MQA & JPA". UTAR. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
  34. ↑ "Professional Recognition By Foreign Economics". UTAR. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  35. ↑ "Professional Recognition". UTAR. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  36. ↑ "2012 QS Asian University Rankings: Employer Reputation". Quacquarelli Symonds(QS). Retrieved Sep 2012. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  37. 1 2 "UI GreenMetric World University Ranking 2014". University of Indonesia. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  38. ↑ "Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman". Quacquarelli Symonds. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  39. ↑ "UI GreenMetric World University Ranking 2015". University of Indonesia. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
  40. ↑ "2016 QS Asian University Rankings: International Faculty". Quacquarelli Symonds(QS). Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  41. ↑ "2016 QS Asian University Rankings: Employer Reputation". Quacquarelli Symonds(QS). Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  42. ↑ "Malaysia Quality Agency(MQA) SETARA Rating 2011". Malaysia Quality Agency(MQA). Retrieved Jan 2012. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  43. ↑ "Malaysia Quality Agency(MQA) SETARA Rating 2013". Malaysia Quality Agency(MQA). Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  44. 1 2 "Malaysia Quality Agency(MQA) D-SETARA Rating 2012". Malaysia Quality Agency(MQA). Retrieved Jan 2013. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  45. ↑ "UTAR Perak campus wins PAM gold award". UTAR. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
  46. ↑ "Campus Accommodation List". Student Accommodation. Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  47. ↑ "Bandar Sungai Long Campus Accommodation List". Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. Retrieved 17 August 2016.

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