# Welcome to UTP

**Source**: https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/The-University/About-Us.aspx

## About Us

- [Award & Recognition](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/The-University/About-Us/Award-and-Recognition.aspx)
- [Campus Life](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/The-University/About-Us/Campus-Life.aspx)
- [Visit UTP](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/The-University/Visit-UTP.aspx)
- [Facts & Figures](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/The-University/About-Us/Facts-and-Figures.aspx)
- [The Mace](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/The-University/About-Us/The-Mace.aspx)
- [University Song](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/The-University/About-Us/University-Song.aspx)
- [Logo Rationale](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/The-University/About-Us/Logo-Rationale.aspx)
- [Vision & Mission](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/The-University/About-Us/Vision-Mission.aspx)
- [Major Milestone](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/The-University/About-Us/Major-Milestone.aspx)

## Energising Futures

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

# Welcome to UTP

Established in 1997 by PE​TRONAS, Malaysia’s national oil corporat​ion, UTP is a leading engineering and technology institution committed to providing lifelong​ learning opportunities, helping learners achieve their ambitions and contribute to their communities.

The university also focuses on pioneering technology and innovative solutions to address real-world challenges.

Based in Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia, UTP currently has an enrolment of about 6,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students, along with an additional 1,000 foundation students. The university has more than 25,000 alumni around the world.

## Our Achievements​​

The university has continuously achieved numerous national and international recognition:

### Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)

Ranked 251st in the QS World University Rankings 2026\

Ranked 307th in the QS World University Rankings 2025

Ranked 307​th in the QS World University Rankings 2024

Ranked 69th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2024

Ranked 184th QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025​

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### UTP Rankings in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

- **16th** in the world for
  **Petroleum Engineering** (Top 20 globally)
- **Top 51–100** for
  **Mineral and Mining Engineering**
- **Top 101–150** for
  **Chemical Engineering**
- **Top 151–200** for
  **Civil and Structural Engineering**
- **Top 151–200** for
  **Electrical and Electronic Engineering**
- **Top 201–250** for
  **Mechanical Engineering**
- **Top 251–300** for
  **Materials Science**
- **Top 301–350** for
  **Chemistry**
- **Top 351–400** for
  **Physics**
- **Top 301–350** for
  **Computer Science and Information Systems**
- **Top 501–550** for
  **Business and Management Studies**

In addition, UTP was ranked:\

- **​362nd globally** in the broad subject area of
  **Natural Sciences**

### Times Higher Education (THE)

- Top 250 in the THE World University Rankings 2025
- Ranked 43rd in the THE Asia University Rankings 2025\
- Ranked 32nd in the THE Young University Rankings 2024
- Ranked 60th in the THE Emerging Economies Rankings 2022

### Malaysia Research Assessment Rating System (MyRA)

- Retained its six-star rating (the highest performance level) in MyRA for its research development and commercialisation programme.

### Rating System for Malaysian Higher Education (SETARA)

- Rated Competitive status in SETARA 2022.

[Explore UTP P​rogrammes](https://utpdec.microsoftcrmportals.com/admission/)

Last updated on 1 May 2025​​​​​​​​​​​​​\