Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman facts for kids
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| Motto | 德智体兼修 群美新并重 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Motto in English
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Broadening Horizons, Transforming Lives | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Type | Private university Research university |
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| Established | 13 August 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Chairman | Ting Chew Peh | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Chancellor | Ling Liong Sik | ||||||||||||||||||||
| President | Ewe Hong Tat | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Academic staff
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>2,000 (2023) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Students | >21,000 (2023) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Undergraduates | 16,975 (2022) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Postgraduates | 707 (2022) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Malaysia
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| Campus | Multiple sites | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Colours | Blue, yellow, red and white |
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| Simplified Chinese | 拉曼大学 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 拉曼大學 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) is a special kind of university in Malaysia. It is a private university that does not aim to make a profit. It also focuses on research to discover new knowledge.
UTAR is known for being one of the top universities in Malaysia. It has been ranked among the best in Asia and worldwide. For example, it was in the top 100 in Asia in 2018. It also ranked high for its research and green efforts.
The university was started in June 2002. It began with 411 students. Today, UTAR has two main campuses. One is in Kampar, and the other is in Sungai Long, Selangor.
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How UTAR Started
In July 2001, a political group called the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) was asked to create a new university. This request came from the Malaysian Ministry of Education.
Ling Liong Sik, who was the leader of the MCA, led a team to plan the university. Another team helped prepare all the documents needed for approval. This second team included Ng Lay Swee, who was the head of another college.
UTAR opened its doors in June 2002. Its first campus was in Petaling Jaya. The university started with eight different degree programs.
The official launch of UTAR happened on August 13, 2002. The then Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, attended the ceremony. He also helped start the building work for the new campus in Kampar.
Over time, UTAR changed its campus locations. Campuses in Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur were later moved to the Sungai Long campus in June 2015.
Ng Lay Swee, the first President of UTAR, retired in 2008. Chuah Hean Teik took over from her. Later, in 2019, Chuah Hean Teik also retired, and Ewe Hong Tat became the new President.
UTAR Campuses
UTAR has two main campuses. Each campus offers a great learning environment for students.
Kampar Campus
| UTAR Kampar Campus | |
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| Location | Kampar, Perak, Malaysia |
| Town or city | Kampar |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Groundbreaking | 12 January 2003 |
| Opened | May 2007 |
| Inaugurated | 1 June 2007 |
The UTAR Kampar Campus is very large, covering about 1,300 acres. It is one of the biggest private universities in Malaysia. Students first started attending classes here in May 2007.
Sungai Long Campus
| UTAR Sungai Long Campus | |
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| Location | Sungai Long, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Town or city | Sungai Long |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 3°02′23″N 101°47′39″E / 3.03972°N 101.79417°E |
| Relocated | 1 June 2015 |
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| Floor count | KA Block: 10 KB Block: 11 |
The UTAR Sungai Long Campus is located in Bandar Sungai Long, which is part of Kajang, Selangor. This campus became the main location after other campuses were combined here in 2015.
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UTAR Kampar Campus
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UTAR Sungai Long Campus
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FAS and ICS at Kampar Campus
What Students Learn at UTAR
UTAR offers many different study programs. These programs are designed to help students learn and grow.
Approvals and Recognitions
All the courses at UTAR are approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). They are also checked and approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). This means the quality of education is high.
Many of UTAR's programs are also recognized by professional groups. For example, engineering degrees from UTAR are recognized by the Board of Engineers Malaysia. This allows UTAR engineering graduates to work in 23 countries around the world. This is thanks to an agreement called the Washington Accord.
University Rankings
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| Global – Overall | |
| QS World | 801-1000 (2022) |
| QS Employability | 201-250 (2022) |
| THE World | 501-600 (2021) |
| THE Young Universities | 301-350 (2023) |
| Regional – Overall | |
| QS Asia | 157 (2021) |
| THE Asia | 119 (2021) |
| THE Emerging Economies | 144 (2021) |
| National – Overall | |
| QS National | 14 (2021) |
| THE National | 2 (2021) |
UTAR is often included in important university rankings. These rankings help show how good a university is compared to others worldwide. The main ones are the QS University Rankings and the Times Higher Education University Rankings.
UTAR has consistently ranked well. For example, in 2021, it was among the top 600 universities in the world by Times Higher Education. It also ranked high in Asia.
The university is also recognized for its efforts in being environmentally friendly. The UI GreenMetric ranking looks at how universities manage things like energy, waste, and transportation. In 2022, UTAR was ranked 91st globally for its green efforts.
In Malaysia, the MQA also rates higher education institutions. In 2017, UTAR received a Tier 5 rating, which means it was rated as "Excellence."
Famous People Who Studied at UTAR
Many successful people have graduated from UTAR. Here are a few:
- Chew Mei Fun: She was a Deputy Minister in Malaysia.
- Julian Tan Kok Ping: He was a Member of Parliament for Bandar Kuching.
- Karen Kong Cheng Tshe (龚柯允): She is a well-known singer.
