📊Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A large, value-oriented not-for-profit university network known for Accounting, Business and Computing.

About TAR UMT

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) is a private not-for-profit university college with a Kuala Lumpur main campus and branch campuses across Malaysia, built around Accounting, Business, Computing and Engineering Technology. Its reputation rests on professional qualification routes — particularly accounting — and affordability, with the main KL campus offering the most complete experience while branch campuses vary. International tuition typically runs RM18,000–RM45,000+ a year, among the more affordable options for a well-established provider.

Why students choose it

  • A strong reputation for Accounting and professional qualification routes
  • Affordable tuition relative to many other Kuala Lumpur-area private universities
  • A large, established campus network with a KL main campus and multiple branch options

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Typical entry grades

ABB (A Level)  ·  IB 28

High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

<RM15,000/yr

low tier for Malaysia — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

mixed campus, Kuala Lumpur

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or TAR UMT's financial aid office.

Malaysian government scholarships are almost entirely restricted to Malaysian citizens. For international students, the main route is university-level merit scholarships or fee rebates, especially common at private and branch-campus universities.

  • University merit scholarships / fee rebates: Offered by private and branch-campus universities (e.g. Taylor's, Sunway, Monash Malaysia, Nottingham Malaysia) — typically a percentage tuition rebate for strong IGCSE/A-Level results, often applied automatically or via a simple form.

Public university (UM, USM, UKM, UPM, UTM) scholarship access for international students is much more limited than at private/branch-campus universities — check directly before assuming availability.

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Popular courses

Accounting

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Business

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Computing

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics

Engineering Technology

⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics

Durations are typical for Malaysia — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
February, September
Typical deadline
Rolling — apply 3–6 months ahead of your intended intake

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0 overall

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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TAR UMT FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to TAR UMT as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into TAR UMT?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, TAR UMT expects around ABB at A Level or 28 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for TAR UMT's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on TAR UMT's own admissions page before applying.

How much does TAR UMT cost for international students?

International tuition at TAR UMT typically falls in the range (low tier for Malaysia). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not TAR UMT's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for TAR UMT?

TAR UMT follows Malaysia's typical intake calendar: February, September, with applications generally due rolling — apply 3–6 months ahead of your intended intake. Always verify the exact date on TAR UMT's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for TAR UMT?

Malaysia universities, including TAR UMT, typically ask international applicants for 6.0 overall. Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is TAR UMT known for?

A large, value-oriented not-for-profit university network known for Accounting, Business and Computing. Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) is a private not-for-profit university college with a Kuala Lumpur main campus and branch campuses across Malaysia, built around Accounting, Business, Computing and Engineering Technology. Its reputation rests on professional qualification routes — particularly accounting — and affordability, with the main KL campus offering the most complete experience while branch campuses vary. International tuition typically runs RM18,000–RM45,000+ a year, among the more affordable options for a well-established provider.

Can I apply to TAR UMT with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — TAR UMT accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Malaysia University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against TAR UMT and every other Malaysia university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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