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Universiti Teknologi Petronas
(UTP)
About
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) is a private Malaysian Research university established in 10 January 1997. It is wholly owned by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Malaysia's oil and gas multinational corporation. The campus is built on 400 hectares in the new township of Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia. The university conducts research activities in collaboration with PETRONAS on three rese...
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) is a private Malaysian Research university established in 10 January 1997. It is wholly owned by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Malaysia's oil and gas multinational corporation. The campus is built on 400 hectares in the new township of Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia. The university conducts research activities in collaboration with PETRONAS on three research areas. They are energy security, sustainable lving, and regenerative futures. In 2023, the university was rated as the best university in Malaysia according to Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 29 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 4,262
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 38 : 62
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 9 | 79.8 | 2026 |
| Mineral & Mining Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | =87 | 72.4 | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | =131 | 69.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =146 | 71.8 | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =341 | 65.7 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
US News
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 83 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 136 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 143 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =178 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | =189 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | 219 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =406 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =476 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =484 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 494 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 531 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =585 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =663 | 44.3 | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 101–125 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 151–175 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 176–200 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 201–250 | 50.6 | 2026 |
ARWU
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universiti Teknologi Petronas?
Universiti Teknologi Petronas's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =251, THE Rank 201–250, US News Rank =822.
When was Universiti Teknologi Petronas founded?
Universiti Teknologi Petronas was founded in 1997.
What are the top subjects at Universiti Teknologi Petronas?
Top subjects at Universiti Teknologi Petronas include: Petroleum Engineering, Mineral & Mining Engineering, Green and Sustainable Science and Technology, Chemical Engineering, Business & Economics.
Where is Universiti Teknologi Petronas located?
Universiti Teknologi Petronas is located in Ipoh, Malaysia.