Frequently Asked Question
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?
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?
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with Honours
- Bachelor of Electronic Engineering with Honours
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical-Mechatronics)
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours
- Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering with Honours
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Bioprocess) with Honours
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Gas) with Honours
- Bachelor of Geomatics Engineering with Honours
- Bachelor of Science in Property Management with Honours
- Bachelor of Science in Land Administration and Development with Honours
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture with Honours
- Bachelor of Quantity Surveying with Honours
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning with Honours
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with Honours
- Bachelor of Science in Construction with Honours
- Bachelor of Science (Industrial Design) with Honours – Kuala Lumpur
- Bachelor of Electronic Systems Engineering with Honours – Kuala Lumpur
- Bachelor of Mechanical Precision Engineering with Honours – Kuala Lumpur
- Bachelor of Chemical Process Engineering with Honours – Kuala Lumpur
SCIENCE/APPLIED SCIENCE/COMPUTER SCIENCE
- Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering with Honours
- Bachelor of Science (Biology) with Honours
- Bachelor of Science (Industrial Biology) with Honours
- Bachelor of Science (Industrial Physics) with Honours
- Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry) with Honours
- Bachelor of Science (Industrial Mathematics) with Honours
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Honours
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Engineering)
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Networks and Security) with Honours
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Graphics & Multimedia Software) with Honours
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) with Honours – Kuala Lumpur
SOCIAL SCIENCE
- Bachelor of Accounting with Honours
- Bachelor of Management (Technology) with Honours
- Bachelor of Management (Marketing) with Honours
- Bachelor of Business Administration (International Business) with Honours
- Bachelor of General Studies (with Honours)
4. Is the programme recognized by JPA & MQA?
5. What is the study mode?
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
9. Who is the owner of UTM-IDP programme, UTM or UTMSPACE?
10. Am I eligible to apply into this programme? What is the entry requirement?
11. Where is the campus for UTM-IDP programmes?
12. Will the acommodation be provided for UTM-IDP students?
13. Can UTM-IDP students change their programme to the mainstream programme?
14. Are UTM-IDP students eligible to get financial assistance?
15. Which institutions will be providing the financial assistance for this programme?
Institutions that offer financial assistance are PTPTN, KSWP and Others:
- Biasiswa Endowmen (Merdeka/Alumni/Azman Hashim) UTM
- Because we care chancellor fund UTM
- Tabung Biasiswa UTMSPACE
16. Is PTPTN loan based on IPTA or IPTS rate?
17. When is the student intake?
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?
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 : utmidp@utmspace.edu.my
Tel : +607-531 8000