UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN
MOHE/MQA Approvals & Accreditation
UTAR is pleased to announce that all its programmes are approved by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and granted Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)’s Provisional Accreditation. All UTAR's programmes due for accreditation have received Full Accreditation. For the rest of the programmes, when the time for the programme's accreditation arrives, UTAR is confident that the accreditation process will proceed just as smoothly and successfully as the other accredited programmes.
What does this mean?
Approval by MOHE and MQA Provisional Accreditation
All of UTAR's programmes are approved by MOHE before it is being conducted. This is a requirement under the Private Higher Educational Institutions (Conducting Course of Study) Regulations 1997. All of UTAR's programmes are also granted MQA Provisional Accreditation (PA) when it is conducted. Having Provisional Accreditation (PA) means that the programme has met the minimum MQA requirements to start conducting the programme.
MQA Full Accreditation/MQR/JPA Recognition:
A Programmes is due for accreditation when the first cohort of students of the programme reaches its final trimester. This is when the accreditation panel of assessors assess the implementation of the programme and its compliance to MQA accreditation requirements.
When a programme is fully accredited, it is recognised by MQA, the programme would be registered under the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR). All programmes under the MQR are recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), MQA and JPA. In addition, graduates with MQA recognised degrees can continue with their post-graduate studies in the IPTAs if they so choose to.
For further details concerning MQA Provisional Accreditation and Full Accreditation, please visit MQA and MQR website, http://www.mqa.gov.my/ and https://www2.mqa.gov.my/mqr/
Self Accreditation Status
MQA Full Accreditation/MQR/JPA Recognition:
UTAR has been awarded Self Accreditation Status by MQA effective from 21 February 2017. This status allows UTAR to carry out self accreditation procedures for non-professional programme according to MQA’s accreditation requirements. Upon completion of the self accreditation procedures, UTAR submits the accreditation results to MQA for MQA Provisional Accreditation (PA) listing and MQR registration.
Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research (IPSR)
| No. | Course Name | MOE Approval Validity Period | MQA Provisional/ Full Accreditation Validity Period |
(a) Faculty of Creative Industries (FCI) - Sungai Long Campus |
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1. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts) |
N/210/8/0038
(20 Feb 2019 - 19 Feb 2026)
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MQA/PSA 11800 (9 Jan 2019 - 19 Feb 2026) |
2. |
Master of Communication |
R3/321/7/0001
(22 May 2021 - 21 May 2026) |
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3. |
Master of Arts (Communication) [formerly known as Master of Communication (By Research)] |
R2/321/7/0002 (18 Mar 2021 - 17 Mar 2026) |
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| 4. | Doctor of Philosophy (Education) | N/0110/8/0004 (01 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2029) | MQA/PSA15876 (10 June 2022 - 09 June 2027) |
| 5. | Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Technology | N/0111/7/0001 (21 Sept 2022 - 20 Sept 2027) | MQA/PSA16050 (17 Ogos 2022 - 16 Ogos 2027) |
| 6. | Master in Educational Technology | N/0111/7/0002 (6 Jul 2023 – 5 Jul 2030) | MQA/PSA16670 (20 Mar 2023 – 19 Mar 2028) |
(b) Faculty of Accountancy and Management (FAM) - Sungai Long Campus |
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7. |
Master of Business Administration |
R2/345/7/0729 (19 Jul 2020 - 18 Jul 2027) |
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8. |
Master of Business Administration (Corporate Governance) |
R2/345/7/0728 (19 Jul 2020 - 18 Jul 2027) |
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9. |
Master of Business Administration (Building Management) |
R2/345/7/0113 (31 Oct 2021 - 30 Oct 2026) |
MQA/FA0899 (9 Nov 2015 Onwards) |
10. |
Master of Real Estate Development |
N/345/7/1108 (26 Nov 2019 - 25 Nov 2026) |
MQA/SWA13063 (26 Nov 2021 Onwards) |
11. |
Master of Philosophy |
R2/340/7/0800 (18 May 2019 - 17 May 2026) |
A10031 (12 Feb 2014 Onwards) |
12. |
Doctor of Philosophy |
R2/340/8/0736 (18 May 2019 - 17 May 2026) |
A10032 (12 Feb 2014 Onwards) |
(c) Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (LKC FES) - Sungai Long Campus |
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13. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) [formerly known as Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering] |
R3/520/8/0021 (29 Mac 2021 - 28 Mac 2028) |
A6917 (13 Aug 2010 Onwards)
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14. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Science) [formerly known as Doctor of Philosophy in Science] |
R3/440/8/0001 (29 Mar 2021 - 28 Mar 2028) |
A6916 |
15. |
Master of Mathematics [formerly known as Master of Mathematical Sciences ] |
R3/461/7/0004
(25 Apr 2023 - 24 Apr 2030)
|
A8216 |
16. |
Master of Science |
R3/440/7/0004
(29 Mar 2021 - 28 Mar 2026) |
A6918 |
17. |
Master of Engineering Science |
R3/520/7/0005
(29 Mar 2021 - 28 Mar 2026) |
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18. |
Master of Engineering (Electrical) |
R2/522/7/0061 (24 Sep 2022 - 23 Sep 2027) |
MQA/FA1989 (16 Dec 2014 Onwards) |
19. |
Master of Engineering (Mechanical) |
R2/521/7/0041 (24 Sep 2022 - 23 Sep 2027) |
MQA/FA1990 (20 Jan 2015 Onwards) |
20. |
Master of Project Management
[formerly known as Master of Science (Project Management)]
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R2/340/7/0449 (27 Jan 2020 - 26 Jan 2027) |
A10780 |
21. |
Master of Information Systems
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R2/481/7/0662
(8 Oct 2020 - 8 Oct 2025)
|
MQA/FA0185 |
22. |
Master of Architecture
|
R/581/7/0069
(29 Sept 2020 - 28 Sept 2025) |
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23. |
Master of Civil Engineering [formerly known as Master of Engineering (Civil)]
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N/0716/7/0009 (4 June 2021 - 3 June 2026) |
MQA/SWA14800 (25 May 2023 Onwards) |
| 24. | Master in Data Management and Analytics | N/481/7/0825 (17 Sept 2021 - 16 Sept 2026) | MQA/SWA 14798 (27 October 2023 Onwards) |
| 25. | Postgraduate Diploma in Data Management and Analytics | N/481/7/0828 (22 Sept 2021 - 21 Sept 2026) | MQA/PSA 14799 (22 Jul 2021 – 21 Jul 2026) |
| 26. | Doctor of Philosophy | N/0540/8/0002 (31 Oct 2023 – 30 Oct 2030) | MQA/PSA 16889 (26 Jun 2023 – 25 Jun 2028) |
| 27. | Master of Science | N/0540/7/0003 (31 Oct 2023 – 30 Oct 2030) | MQA/PSA 16890 (26 Jun 2023 – 25 Jun 2028) |
(d) Faculty of Business and Finance (FBF) - Kampar Campus |
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28. |
Master of Philosophy |
R2/340/7/0395 (18 May 2019 - 17 May 2026) |
A10012 (20 Mar 2012 Onwards)
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29. |
Doctor of Philosophy |
R2/340/8/0443
(18 May 2019 - 17 May 2026) |
A10011 (12 Dec 2013 Onwards)
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30. |
Master of Business Administration (Corporate Management) |
R2/345/7/1067 (6 Dec 2022 - 5 Dec 2027) |
MQA/FA2308 (7 May 2014 Onwards)
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| 31. | Doctor of Philosophy (Economics) | N/314/8/0023 (25 Jan 2022 - 24 Jan 2029) | MQA/PSA 15504 (24 Dec 2021 - 23 Dec 2026) |
(e) Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FAS) - Kampar Campus |
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32. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Social Science) |
R2/310/8/0042 (22 June 2019 - 21 June 2026) |
A10033 (15 May 2014 Onwards) |
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33. |
Master of Philosophy (Social Science) |
R3/0310/7/0022
(13 Jul 2024 - 12 Jul 2031) |
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34. |
Master in Industrial and Organisational Psychology (M. Org. Psych) [formerly known as Master of Psychology (Industrial & Organisational Psychology)] |
R2/0313/7/0033
(2 Aug 2023 - 1 Aug 2030) |
MQA/FA3161 (19 Dec 2014 Onwards) |
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35. |
Master of Strategic Communication |
N/321/7/0236
(26 Nov 2019 - 25 Nov 2026) |
MQA/SWA13064 (28 July 2021 Onwards) |
(f) Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FICT) - Kampar Campus |
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36. |
Master of Science (Computer Science) [formerly known as Master of Computer Science] |
R2/481/7/0539 (25 Jan 2020 - 24 Jan 2027) |
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37. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science) |
R2/481/8/0557 (1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2027) |
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| 38. | Master in Data Management and Analytics | N/481/7/0826 (17 Sept 2021 - 16 Sept 2026) | MQA/SWA 14979 (27 October 2023 Onwards) |
| 39. | Postgraduate Diploma in Data Management and Analytics | N/481/7/0827 (17 Sept 2021 - 16 Sept 2026) | MQA/SWA 14978 (27 October 2023 Onwards) |
(g) Faculty of Science (FSc) - Kampar Campus |
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40. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Science) |
R2/440/8/0020 (26 Mar 2020 - 25 Mar 2027) |
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41. |
Master of Science |
R2/440/7/0021 (1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2027) |
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| 42. | Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics) | N/0540/8/0001 (01 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2029) | MQA/PSA15742 (10 June 2022 - 09 June 2027) |
| 43. | Master of Science (Mathematics) | N/0540/7/0001 (1 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2029) | MQA/PSA15743 (10 June 2022 - 09 June 2027) |
| 44. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Science | N/0510/8/0001 (5 Oct 2022 - 4 Oct 2029) | MQA/PSA16057 (17 Aug 2022 - 16 Aug 2027) |
| 45. | Master of Science in Biological Science | N/0510/7/0002 (5 Oct 2022 - 4 Oct 2029) | MQA/PSA16058 (17 Aug 2022 - 16 Aug 2027) |
(h) Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology (FEGT) - Kampar Campus |
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46. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) | R2/520/8/0078
(19 Jul 2020 - 18 Jul 2027) |
A11099 (31 Oct 2014 Onwards) |
47. |
Master of Engineering Science | R2/520/7/0062
(19 Jul 2020 - 18 Jul 2027) |
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48. |
Master of Engineering (Electronic Systems) | R2/523/7/0083
(29 Jun 2022 - 28 Jun 2027) |
MQA/FA1536 (14 Mar 2014 Onwards) |
49. |
Master of Environmental Technology | R/545/7/0077
(12 Jul 2021 - 11 Jul 2026)
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MQA/SWA8007 (10 Aug 2018 Onwards)
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50. |
Master of Sustainable Construction Management | N/526/7/0138
(12 Aug 2018 - 11 Aug 2025)
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(i) Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS) - Sungai Long Campus |
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51. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Studies) |
R3/224/8/0034
(14 Nov 2023 - 13 Nov 2030) |
A9050 (3 Sep 2012 Onwards)
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52. |
Master of Arts (Chinese Studies) |
R2/312/7/0008
(29 Sep 2020 - 28 Sep 2025) |
A11666 |
53. |
Master of Chinese Studies [formerly known as Master of Arts (Chinese Studies) - Structure B] |
R2/224/7/0001 (25 Mar 2021 - 24 Mar 2026) |
MQA/FA0124 (24 Nov 2011 Onwards) |
(j) M. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (MK FMHS) - Sungai Long Campus |
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54. |
Master of Medical Science
[formerly known as Master of Medical Sciences] |
R2/720/7/0015 (22 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2026) |
MQA/FA1390 (22 Oct 2013 Onwards) |
55. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Science)
[formerly known as Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences)] |
R2/720/8/0016 (13 Feb 2022 - 12 Feb 2029) |
MQA/FA1389 (1 Apr 2015 Onwards) |
56. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Medicine) |
R/721/8/0054
(5 Aug 2020 - 4 Aug 2025) |
MQA/SWA5697 (15 June 2021 Onwards) |
57. |
Master of Science in Chinese Medicine [formerly known as Master of Medical Science (Chinese Medicine)] |
R/721/7/0250 (24 Mar 2020 - 23 Mar 2027) |
MQA/SWA5352 (26 May 2022 Onwards) |
| 58. | Master of Medical Science in Public Health | N/0912/7/0004 (15 Nov 2022 - 14 Nov 2029) | MQA/PSA16164 (27 Oct 2022 - 26 Oct 2027) |