Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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.
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ABB (A Level) · IB 28
High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
<RM15,000/yr
low tier for Malaysia — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
English
mixed campus, Kuala Lumpur
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.
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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Accounting
⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university
Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended
Business
⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university
Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended
Computing
⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university
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
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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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.
A deeper walkthrough of applying to TAR UMT for international IGCSE / A Level / IB students.
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Build my Malaysia shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to TAR UMT as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
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.
International tuition at TAR UMT typically falls in the
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.
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.
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.
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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