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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia International Degree Programme (UTM-IDP) is a Bachelor Degree Programme offered by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) for Malaysian and international students.  The programme provides opportunities for the students to experience a world class teaching and learning environment.

As a leading Entrepreneurial Research University in Engineering, Science and Technology, UTM provides qualified and experienced academic staff and excellent facilities to create a conducive learning environment. The co-curricular activities are designed to develop the student’s generic skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication and professional ethics.

Prospective students can choose the study programmes according to their interests and academic qualifications. Malaysian students can apply directly for this programme without going through UPU.

Why choose UTM-IDP

  • Premier University in Engineering and Technology in Malaysia
  • Accredited by Board of Engineers
  • Leading University in Student Employability and Industry engagement
  • Qualified & experienced lecturers
  • Direct admission : Without going through UPU application process
  • On-campus Accommodation
  • Green Eco-Tourism Campus
  • Comprehensive student experience
TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING

  1. Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours
  2. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with Honours
  3. Bachelor of Electronic Engineering with Honours
  4. Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical-Mechatronics)
  5. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours
  6. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours
  7. Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering with Honours
  8. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Bioprocess) with Honours
  9. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Gas) with Honours
  10. Bachelor of Geomatics Engineering with Honours
  11. Bachelor of Science in Property Management with Honours
  12. Bachelor of Science in Land Administration and Development with Honours
  13. Bachelor of Science in Architecture with Honours
  14. Bachelor of Quantity Surveying with Honours
  15. Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning with Honours
  16. Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with Honours
  17. Bachelor of Science in Construction with Honours
  18. Bachelor of Science (Industrial Design) with Honours – Kuala Lumpur
  19. Bachelor of Electronic Systems Engineering with Honours – Kuala Lumpur
  20. Bachelor of Mechanical Precision Engineering with Honours – Kuala Lumpur
  21. Bachelor of Chemical Process Engineering with Honours – Kuala Lumpur

SCIENCE/APPLIED SCIENCE/COMPUTER SCIENCE

  1. Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering with Honours
  2. Bachelor of Science (Biology) with Honours
  3. Bachelor of Science (Industrial Biology) with Honours
  4. Bachelor of Science (Industrial Physics) with Honours
  5. Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry) with Honours
  6. Bachelor of Science (Industrial Mathematics) with Honours
  7. Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Honours
  8. Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Engineering)
  9. Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Networks and Security) with Honours
  10. Bachelor of Computer Science (Graphics & Multimedia Software) with Honours
  11. Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Honours – Kuala Lumpur

SOCIAL SCIENCE

  1. Bachelor of Accounting with Honours
  2. Bachelor of Management (Technology) with Honours
  3. Bachelor of Management (Marketing) with Honours
  4. Bachelor of Business Administration (International Business) with Honours
  5. Bachelor of General Studies (with Honours)
LOCAL

  • Pass STPM or equivalent with minimum PNGK of 2.60 and Grade B- (NGMP 2.67) in Mathematics and Physics; OR
  • Pass Matriculation/Foundation from Public or Private Higher Education Institutions with minimum CGPA of 2.60 and Grade B- (NGMP 2.67) in Mathematics and Physics; OR
  • Pass Diploma programme in relevant field with minimum CGPA of 2.75; OR other equivalent qualification recognized by Government of Malaysia AND
  • Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia subject, Mathematics, and Physics AND
  • Achieve Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) AND
  • Meet the faculty specific requirements

      AND

  • Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 2.

       AND

  • Meet the faculty specific requirements

 

INTERNATIONAL

1. Academic

  • Senior High School / Senior Secondary School / Other Equivalent Pre-University Examinations from the Government School (12 Years). OR
  • A-Level / Diploma in the related field; OR
  • Other certificates recognized by Malaysia Qualifications Agency (MQA) & senate of the university

2. English

English Language Test Qualification  Result
International English Language Testing

System (IELTS)

 A minimum overall score of 5.5 in IELTS (Academic)
Test of English as a Foreign Language

(TOEFL) iBT

 The minimum scores of 46 and above
Malaysian University English Test (MUET) The minimum MUET Band 3 or higher
Cambridge English Qualification (CEQ) – B2

First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency

 Score of 160 and above
PTE Academic  Score 51 and Above
ELS Certified Intensive English Programme

(CIEP)

 Completion of Level 107 or higher

For entry requirement on Bachelor of Business Administration (International Business) with Honours and Bachelor of General Studies (with Honours), please click on the hyperlinks and refer to the respective website.


FIELD FIRST SEMESTER (RM) SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER (RM)
MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL
Technology & Applied Sciences 7,450.00 18,312.00 5,400.00 10,000.00
Social Science 7,450.00 17,192.00 5,400.00 9,000.00
Bachelor of Business Administration (International Business) with Honours 7,462.00 15,740.00 5,642.00 8,390.00
Bachelor of General Studies with Honours 7,462.00 15,740.00 5,642.00 8,390.00

Notes:

• Fees exclude Personal Bond, hostel, VAL/VISA, medical & health insurance schemes

• Fees subject to change

• At the time of printing USD1 = MYR4.25

*Subject to change


At Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) you can gain access to support services and facilities you may need to assist you with any aspect of your time spent here with us.

  • Student Accommodation
  • Student Entrepreneurship
  • Student Financial Aid
  • Student Health Centre
  • Student Welfare
  • Student Working Scheme
  • Transportation Service
  • Counseling Services
  • Cultural Unit
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Alumni
  • Fellowship

FAQ

1. What is UTM International Degree (UTM-IDP)?

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia International Degree Programme (UTM-IDP) is a Bachelor Degree Programme offered by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) for Malaysian and international students. The programme provides opportunities for the students to experience a world class teaching and learning environment.

2. What are the differences between Mainstream programme and UTM-IDP?
UTM-IDP major differences are:

NO. ITEM MAINSTREAM UTM-IDP
1. Merit As per university’s minimum requirement As per minimum MQA requirement
2. Academic advisor One academic advisor UTM IDP students will have one academic advisor, and another coordinator appointed by SPACE UTM to ensure a closer and frequent monitoring on students’ academic progress
3. What are the programmes offered under UTM-IDP?
TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING

  1. Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours
  2. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with Honours
  3. Bachelor of Electronic Engineering with Honours
  4. Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical-Mechatronics)
  5. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours
  6. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours
  7. Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering with Honours
  8. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Bioprocess) with Honours
  9. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Gas) with Honours
  10. Bachelor of Geomatics Engineering with Honours
  11. Bachelor of Science in Property Management with Honours
  12. Bachelor of Science in Land Administration and Development with Honours
  13. Bachelor of Science in Architecture with Honours
  14. Bachelor of Quantity Surveying with Honours
  15. Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning with Honours
  16. Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with Honours
  17. Bachelor of Science in Construction with Honours
  18. Bachelor of Science (Industrial Design) with Honours – Kuala Lumpur
  19. Bachelor of Electronic Systems Engineering with Honours – Kuala Lumpur
  20. Bachelor of Mechanical Precision Engineering with Honours – Kuala Lumpur
  21. Bachelor of Chemical Process Engineering with Honours – Kuala Lumpur

SCIENCE/APPLIED SCIENCE/COMPUTER SCIENCE

  1. Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering with Honours
  2. Bachelor of Science (Biology) with Honours
  3. Bachelor of Science (Industrial Biology) with Honours
  4. Bachelor of Science (Industrial Physics) with Honours
  5. Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry) with Honours
  6. Bachelor of Science (Industrial Mathematics) with Honours
  7. Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Honours
  8. Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Engineering)
  9. Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Networks and Security) with Honours
  10. Bachelor of Computer Science (Graphics & Multimedia Software) with Honours
  11. Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Honours – Kuala Lumpur

SOCIAL SCIENCE

  1. Bachelor of Accounting with Honours
  2. Bachelor of Management (Technology) with Honours
  3. Bachelor of Management (Marketing) with Honours
  4. Bachelor of Business Administration (International Business) with Honours
  5. Bachelor of General Studies (with Honours)
4. Is the programme recognized by JPA & MQA?
Yes
5. What is the study mode?
Fulltime
6. How long is the duration of the study?

For local students the duration is generally 4 years (8 Semesters). International students are required to spend an additional 1 semester (max : 2 semesters) on Faculty Foundation/Bridging Programme and another 4 years (8 semesters) on degree programme.

7. Are students under UTM-IDP programme eligible to apply for credit exemption?

YES. As stated in the UTM Academic guideline, credit exemption can be made by those who pass the subject which is equivalent in any Higher education institution within their study period in the university. The subject applied for credit exemption must be equivalent and fulfills the programme curriculum that they are in. Credit exemption must not exceed 30% of the total credit of the programme.

8. Programme award
The programme is awarded by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
9. Who is the owner of UTM-IDP programme, UTM or UTMSPACE?
The programme owner of the programme is UTM. UTMSPACE will manage the management part and UTM will manage the academic part of the programme.
10. Am I eligible to apply into this programme? What is the entry requirement?
The programmes are open to both Malaysian and international candidates that fulfils the entry requirements.
11. Where is the campus for UTM-IDP programmes?
Most of all UTM-IDP programmes are all located at UTM Johor Bahru campus except for Bachelor of Science (Industrial Design) and the degree programmes that are offered by MJIIT which are located at UTM City Campus Kuala Lumpur.
12. Will the acommodation be provided for UTM-IDP students?
Accommodation is available for UTM-IDP students, charged by rate depending on the room type.
13. Can UTM-IDP students change their programme to the mainstream programme?
No, the entry requirements are different.
14. Are UTM-IDP students eligible to get financial assistance?
Financial assistance are only provided for local students
15. Which institutions will be providing the financial assistance for this programme?

Institutions that offer financial assistance are PTPTN, KSWP and Others:

  1. Biasiswa Endowmen (Merdeka/Alumni/Azman Hashim) UTM
  2. Because we care chancellor fund UTM
  3. Tabung Biasiswa UTMSPACE
16. Is PTPTN loan based on IPTA or IPTS rate?
PTPTN loan is based on IPTA rate. (Not up to 100% loan)
17. When is the student intake?
Student intake will be in February and September
18. When and where can I submit the applications?

Online applications can be made via https://space.utm.my/admission/

19. Do I need a pin number to apply?
UTM-IDP application doesn’t need a pin number because it is an online direct application withour going through UPU.
20. Where can I check my application status?

Application status can be checked at https://space.utm.my/admission/tracking-status/

Contact Us

Centre for Degree and Foundation Studies,
Level 4 & 5, Block T-05,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
81310 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Takzim.
Email : international.space@utm.my
Tel : +607-531 8000