Colleges in Malaysia

University of Teknologi Malaysia is one of the best universities in Malaysia and students across the world desire to study here. Listed below are some helpful tips for students starting their first semester at UTM in Malaysia:Academic Routine: Build a practical routine for studies and make use of the academic resources offered by UTM in Malaysia.Connect with Faculty: Students must build a healthy relationship with professors and is helpful with studies as well as job opportunities.Co-curricular Activities: Participate in events, clubs, trips, community organization, volunteering and more.Gym & Fitness: Fitness freaks can make use of the equipment at UTM in Malaysia in order to build a healthy routine for themselves.Planning Finances: Since studying abroad is expensive, students must plan their budget and invest/spend their money mindfully while studying in UTM in Malaysia.

University of Teknologi Malaysia is a moderately competitive university to get into, as its acceptance rate stands at 60%. This figure tells us that almost 60 out of every 100 applicants manage to get enrolled in the university, which is more than half of all the applicants. Therefore, once an applicant fulfills University Teknologi Malaysia Johor admission requirements i.e.; competitive grades, standardized test scores, English language requirements as well as relevant documents, they are most likely to secure an admission to the university. However, students must not take this lightly and apply to the university within the deadlines in order to get enrolled as a student.

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is a part of the top 500 global universities and students around the globe desire to study here. In the QS World University Rankings 2024, UTM Malaysia University has secured the rank #188 in Best Global Universities. As per Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 Rankings, University of Technology Malaysia UTM has been awarded a rank in the range #401-500 in World University Rankings 2024. When it comes to the US News & World Report, University of Technology Malaysia Johor Bahru ranks at the spot #379 in Best Global Universities in the 2023 edition. Overall, University of Technology Malaysia UTM is highly reputable and offers world-class programs for their international students.

Yes, the University Teknologi Malaysia offers a wide variety of both on-campus and off-campus housing options for their students. UTM in Malaysia offers two types of housing options: Apartment type (a two room and a three room apartment) and Town House (two rooms). Every housing unit is furnished with basic facilities such as furniture and a refrigerator. Whereas, all residential colleges are equipped with cafeteria, multipurpose hall, minimarts, laundry services, sport facilities, guest rooms and leisure rooms. Given below are the accommodation options offered by the university:On-campus AccommodationsOff-campus AccommodationsKolej Tun FatimahMelana ApartmentKolej Tun RazakMelawis ApartmentKolej Tun Dr. IsmailSky GardenKolej Rahman PutraThe Garden ResidencesKolej Tun Hussein OnnCinta Ayu All SuitesKolej Tuanku CanselorSky Loft Premium SuitesKolej Datin Seri EndonKSL D’Inspire ResidenceKolej Dato Onn JaafarRose Cottage HotelKolej PerdanaD’Summit ResidencesKolej 9 & 10KSL D Secret GardenScholar’s Inn K Hotel Sdn. Bhd. 

International students can avail only two scholarships at the University of Teknologi Malaysia, namely UTM Young Scholars Grant and the International Doctoral Fellowship. Both of these scholarships are offered only on the Master's and Doctoral levels. In order to avail these Uni Teknologi Malaysia scholarships for international students, overseas students must meet the eligibility criteria listed below:Scholarship NameDisbursement AmountEligibility CriteriaUTM Young Scholars GrantMaster's Level - MYR 700Research Level - MYR 500- Must be an international student who is enrolled in a doctoral degree course;- Priority is given to an applicant in semester 1-6 for PhD and semester 1-3 for Master by Research candidate;- Must submit the documents listed below:a) Details of the conference with the candidate's name as presenter;b) Offer/Invitation letter from organizer;c) Abstract of paper presentation;d) Quotation of the registration fees;- Applicant must not receive any full scholarship (tuition fees and monthly allowance) during the application submissionInternational Doctoral FellowshipMYR 2,000- Must be an international full time PhD student, who is currently in 1st Semester;- For applicants in 5th and 6th Semester, priority is given to those who submit notification of thesis submission;- Applicant is currently not working or receiving any form of financial aids from other sources;- Applicant is required to be in Malaysia within 2 months during the application period.