University of Technology Malaysia

University of Technology Malaysia (UTM) is a public research university in Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.

The history of technical education in Malaysia can be traced back to 1904, when a Technical School was established in Kuala Lumpur to train Technical Assistants for the Federated Malay States Departments of Railways, Survey and Public Works. The school was later renamed the Technical College, Kuala Lumpur in 1957.

In 1966, the Malaysian government decided to establish a technical university to meet the growing demand for engineers and technologists in the country. The Technical College, Kuala Lumpur was chosen to be the nucleus of the new university, and was renamed the Engineering College, Kuala Lumpur in 1966.

The Engineering College, Kuala Lumpur was officially upgraded to university status on December 3, 1972, and renamed the University of Technology Malaysia (UTM). UTM was the first public university in Malaysia to be dedicated to engineering and technology. UTM began its operations in 1973 with an initial enrollment of 260 students.

UTM has grown rapidly since its inception. Today, it is one of the largest and most prestigious public universities in Malaysia. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. UTM also has a strong research track record, and its researchers have made significant contributions to fields such as renewable energy, sustainable development, and healthcare.

UTM is a leading university in Malaysia and the region. It is committed to providing its students with a high-quality education and research opportunities. UTM is also committed to social responsibility and sustainable development.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, University of Technology Malaysia is positioned as the #188 top university in the world, which makes it the #5 top university in Malaysia.

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2024 Ranking	#5
University Name	University of Technology Malaysia
Name in Local Language	Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Acronym	UTM
Year Established	1904
Motto	Kerana Tuhan Untuk Manusia
Motto in English	For God and For Humanity
Governing Type	Public
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Sub-urban

Location

The university is located in Johor Bahru, Johor. Find the address and map of the university below.

Address	Locked Bag 791, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Phone	+60 (7) 557 6160
Fax	+60 (7) 556 6722
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	Bachelor's Degrees	Master's Degrees	Doctorate Degrees	Diplomas
Arts & Humanities				n/a
Business & Social Sciences				n/a
Engineering				n/a
Language & Cultural Studies		n/a	n/a	n/a
Medicine & Health	n/a	n/a		n/a
Science & Technology				n/a

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Ranking History

University of Technology Malaysia has persistently ranked as the 5th top university in Malaysia throughout the last 4 years.

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Student Body	Men and Women

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