Universiti Teknologi Petronas [UTP] Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Universiti Teknologi Petronas International Student Admissions 

About 11% of the total student populace at the university are international. International students have almost the same procedure of application as domestic counterparts. But, they have to prove their English proficiency in order to secure admission at Universiti Teknologi Petronas.

Application Portal: University Online Application

Application Fee (non-refundable): 50 RM

Biasc Admission Requirements: Universiti Teknologi Petronas expects international applicants to submit some documents as proof along with their application form.

• Passport (main page).
• Passport size photo with white background (3.5cm x 5cm & jpeg/gif format).
• Copy of all academic and other related certificates. It must be certified as a true copy by the institution issuing the document or any other authorized government agency.
• Official translation in English is required if the transcript is in another language.
• English Language proficiency certificate (TOEFL or IELTS)
• Proof of payment of Processing Fee (Internet Banking/Cash Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer) – RM 50.00 (Non-refundable)

Admission Process

Applicants intending to successfully draft an application for admission at the university must follow the below-stated process-

1. Log in to fill the application form and note the login details.
2. Enter personal information, academic details, language proficiency and work experience.
3. Choose three programs in the order of preference from the listed programs.
4. Pay the fees and submit the form.
5. You’ll receive a notification informing you about the form submission and it will have details like application reference number. An offer letter will arrive upon acceptance within days of drafting the application.

Country-Specific Requirements 

Universiti Teknologi Petronas regards the following exams as entry requirements for students hailing from different countries for undergraduate admissions-

English Proficiency Test Scores

International students who wish to get a seat in Universiti Teknologi Petronas must provide English language proficiency by providing scores like TOEFL, IELTS etc. Minimum scores for the same are as compiled below

Visa Process for International Students

It is very important for international students to complete their visa application process to study in Malaysia. The detailed visa application process for admission to the university is provided below:

Application for a student pass must be drafted by Universiti Teknologi Petronas to Education Malaysia Global Services. After applying for the student pass, apply for a single entry visa through the Malaysian embassy or High commission from one’s native country.

The documents required to obtain a visa to study in Malaysia are as follows:

1. Nomination letter from current university.
2. Offer letter from the university.
3. Copy of student matriculation card.
4. Copy of passport pages.
5. Passport size photo.
6. Health declaration.
7. Academic transcripts.
8. English language proficiency proof.
9. Resume/Curriculum Vitae.