Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)

• Institution: Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM),
• Type: public university,
• Location: Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia.

• Number of students: more than 18,000,
• International students: from 22 countries.

UTHM's primary academic focus is engineering and technology.

UTHM provides industrial training and internships. A group of 20 students from the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment took part in the BIM Apprenticeship Program, jointly organized with CIDB Malaysia.

UTHM offers study in the following fields:

• civil engineering and the built environment,
• electrical and electronic engineering,
• mechanical and manufacturing engineering,
• technology management and business,
• technical and vocational education,
• computer science and information technology,
• applied sciences and technology,
• engineering technology.

• In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, UTHM ranked in the 401–550 range for materials science and the 751–850 range for computer science,
• the university received The World Brand of The Year — Excellence in Technical & TVET Higher Education 2025–2026 award from The World Best Brands Foundation,
• 108 final-year students received the BIM Modeler certificate through the BIM Proficiency Accreditation — Modelling Of Structures program, recognized by myBIM Centre and CIDB Malaysia,
• students won gold and silver awards in the Water Sector Development Award category at the national World Water Day event,
• a UTHM student team won the Overseas Team category at AIoT HACKATHON 2026 at Singapore Polytechnic.

UTHM's Industry Centre of Excellence Railway is the only ICOE Railway center in Malaysia.

International graduate students may live in university housing when space is available. Students in their first semester receive priority for accommodation.

UTHM Pagoh has three residences: Kolej Kediaman Pagoh 1, Kolej Kediaman Pagoh 2, and Kolej Kediaman Pagoh 3. The university grounds also include the Tun Fatimah and Tun Syed Nasir residences. Off-campus accommodation is available as well.

More than 50 student organizations and societies are available under UTHM's Student Affairs Office.

• UTHM received an overall five-star rating from QS Stars, including five stars for teaching, employability, innovation, online learning, civil and structural engineering, and inclusiveness,
• in 2020, UTHM's academic management received MS ISO 9001:2015 certification from SIRIM,
• all mainstream academic programs are accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) and/or relevant professional bodies.

UTHM describes Tunku Tun Aminah Library as one of the largest libraries in Southeast Asia. The university also has a private airport and a flight training academy certified by the Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia.

The application processing charge for international applicants is RM30. Payment is accepted only by telegraphic transfer. Cash deposits through a cash deposit machine are not allowed.

Processing a graduate program application and issuing an admission letter take approximately six weeks. Late registration for a coursework program may be allowed in special circumstances with permission from the Centre for Graduate Studies, but no later than two weeks after the scheduled date. Charges must be paid within three weeks after the semester begins. An exception applies to students with sponsorship funding.

Applicants submit their applications online together with the required documents. Incomplete applications are not considered, and paper copies of the documents do not need to be mailed.

The Centre of Career Advancement and Alumni helps graduates enter the labor market. It connects the university and its students with alumni and industry partners.

• master's applicants need a bachelor's degree with honors from UTHM or another institution recognized by the Senate, although equivalent qualifications and relevant professional experience may also be considered,
• the minimum CPA for a master's degree is 2.50 for coursework programs and 2.75 for mixed-mode and research programs, and relevant work experience may be considered when the CPA is lower,
• doctoral applicants need a master's degree from UTHM, a master's degree from another institution recognized by the Senate, or an equivalent qualification, while applicants with a bachelor's degree and a CPA of at least 3.67 may also be considered,
• international master's and doctoral applicants need a minimum TOEFL score of 500, IELTS 5.0, or MUET Band 3, while graduates of Malaysian educational institutions are exempt from this requirement,
• applications must include a passport, academic transcripts, and diplomas, and applicants in their final semester must provide results from every semester and proof of their current status,
• research programs require a research proposal, employed applicants must provide proof of experience, and scholarship recipients must submit a sponsorship letter,
• students may not study in two UTHM programs at the same time or register concurrently at another university.

UTHM provides scholarships and funding for international students, primarily for those with strong academic records. The university lists RE-GG, GPPS, and GIPS under student research grants.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision