Introduction
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), established under the UTAR Education Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, was officially launched on 13 August 2002.
The establishment was timely with the recognition of the private education industry by the Government of Malaysia as a vital engine in stimulating and sustaining the growth of intellectual capital to meet the complex needs of an increasingly knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy.
Guided by its vision to be a premier University for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge and expertise while emphasising on the holistic development of individuals for nation building, UTAR has made impressive strides in establishing a strong reputation as a comprehensive University with dedication to achieving excellence in teaching and research.
Campuses
UTAR has made impressive strides in establishing a strong reputation as a comprehensive University with dedication to achieving excellence in teaching and research. The two thriving Campuses in Sungai Long and Kampar, Perak are testament to UTAR’s prodigious growth throughout these years. Students will be based at one of the following Campuses depending on their choice of programme.
Academic Faculties & Centres
The academic faculties/centres of UTAR are located in various campuses in Selangor and Perak states.
- Institute of Postgraduate Studies & Research
- Institute of Chinese Studies
- Institute of Management and Leadership Development
- Centre for Extension Education
- Centre for Foundation Studies (Kampar Campus)
- Faculty of Arts and Social Science (Kampar Campus)
- Faculty of Business and Finance (Kampar Campus)
- Faculty of Creative Industries
- Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Faculty of Engineering And Green Technology
- Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
- Faculty of Science