UTP LEAPS IN TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION ASIA RANKINGS, MAINTAINS TOP SPOT IN MALAYSIA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) has reached a new milestone in its journey towards becoming a world-class institution, breaking into the Top 50 for the first time in the latest edition of the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings.

UTP, in a statement, said it is now the highest-ranked Malaysian university, securing the 43rd position, up from 52nd last year, while retaining its title as the number one university in Malaysia and private university in ASEAN.

Its vice chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib, said the recognition reflects UTP’s continuous commitment to academic excellence, impactful research and global collaboration.

“This achievement is a testament to the relentless drive of our staff, students and partners to push boundaries in research, innovation and education. We are immensely proud to represent Malaysia on the regional and global stage,” he was quoted as saying in the statement today.

The rankings assess the world’s best research-intensive universities based on five pillars: teaching, research environment, research quality, knowledge transfer and international outlook.

The statement added that UTP’s sharp rise reflects its growing impact in multidisciplinary research, industry partnerships and academic excellence.

Mohamed Ibrahim said UTP’s next phase would focus on solving real-world challenges through deeper collaboration with global institutions, industries and governments.

“We are investing in frontier research, transdisciplinary programmes and digital-first learning experiences to ensure our graduates thrive in a world that’s changing faster than ever,” he said.

UTP said its forward-looking initiatives include the Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours programme, which is scheduled to commence in September this year.

“The trailblazing programme blends engineering, technology and human-centred design to equip students with future-ready skills. It represents a new educational model that breaks down disciplinary silos while nurturing innovation and purpose-driven learning.

“As UTP scales its global partnerships and invests in cutting-edge research, it remains focused on its long-term mission to shape industries, transform societies and stay ahead of the curve,” UTP said.

-- BERNAMA