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). Programmes are due for accreditation when the first cohort of students of each programme reaches its final trimester. Most of UTAR's programmes 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 when it is conducted. Having Provisional Accreditation 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
MOHE Approval Validity Period
 MQA Provisional/ Full Accreditation
Validity Period
(a) Faculty of Creative Industries (FCI) - Sungai Long Campus
1.
Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts)
R/0210/8/0008
(20 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2033)

MQA/PSA 11800
(9 Jan 2019 - 19 Aug 2026)
2.
Master of Communication
R4/0323/7/0008
(22 May 2026 - 21 May 2033)

A7014
(16 Oct 2009 Onwards)
Certificate
3.
Master of Arts (Communication)
[formerly known as Master of Communication (By Research)]
R2/0323/7/0023
(18 Mar 2021 - 17 Mar 2028)

MQA/FA0473
(10 June 2011 Onwards)
Certificate
(b) Faculty of Accountancy and Management (FAM) - Sungai Long Campus
4.
Master of Business Administration
R2/0414/7/0303
(19 Jul 2020 - 18 Jul 2027)

A6338
(16 Jul 2007 Onwards)
Certificate
5.
Master of Business Administration (Corporate Governance)
R2/0414/7/0286
(19 Jul 2020 - 18 Jul 2027)

A6339
(16 Jul 2007 Onwards)
Certificate
6.
Master of Business Administration (Building Management)
R2/345/7/0113
(31 Oct 2021 - 30 Oct 2026)

MQA/FA0899
(9 Nov 2015 Onwards)
7.
Master of Real Estate Development
N/0734/7/0004
(26 Nov 2019 - 25 Nov 2026)

MQA/SWA13063
(26 Nov 2021 Onwards)
8.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) 
R3/0400/7/0006
(18 May 2026 - 17 May 2033)

A10031
(12 Feb 2014 Onwards)
9.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 
R3/0400/8/0005
(18 May 2026 - 17 May 2033)

A10032
(12 Feb 2014 Onwards)
(c) Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (LKC FES) - Sungai Long Campus
10.
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
[formerly known as Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering]
R3/0710/8/0019
(29 Mar 2021 - 28 Mar 2028)

A6917
(13 Aug 2010 Onwards)
11.
Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
[formerly known as Doctor of Philosophy in Science]
R3/0530/8/0005
(29 Mar 2021 - 28 Mar 2028)

A6916
(4 Dec 2009 Onwards)
12.
Master of Mathematics
[formerly known as Master of Mathematical Sciences ]
R3/0541/7/0004
(25 Apr 2023 - 24 Apr 2030)

A8216
(11 Aug 2009 Onwards)
Certificate
13.
Master of Science
R3/0530/7/0004
(29 Mar 2021 - 28 Mar 2028)

A6918
(20 Oct 2008 Onwards)
Certificate
14.
Master of Engineering Science
R3/0710/7/0025
(29 Mar 2021 - 28 Mar 2028)

A6919
(28 May 2009 Onwards)
Certificate

15.
Master in Electrical Engineering
[formerly known as Master of Engineering (Electrical)] 

R2/0712/7/0010
(24 Sept 2022 - 23 Sept 2027)


MQA/FA1989
(16 Dec 2014 Onwards)
16.
Master of Mechanical Engineering
[formerly known as Master of Engineering (Mechanical)] 
R2/0714/7/0012
(24 Sept 2022 - 23 Sept 2027)

MQA/FA1990
(20 Jan 2015 Onwards)
17.
Master of Project Management
[formerly known as Master of Science (Project Management)]
R2/0414/7/0283
(27 Jan 2020 - 26 Jan 2027)

A10780
(18 Nov 2011 Onwards)
Certificate
18.
Master of Architecture
R2/0731/7/0008
(29 Sept 2025 - 28 Sept 2032)

MQA/FA4684
(19 June 2024 - 18 June 2029)
19.

Master of Civil Engineering
[formerly known as Master of Engineering (Civil)]
R/0716/7/0009
(4 June 2026 - 3 June 2033)

MQA/SWA14800
(25 May 2023 Onwards)
   20.
Master in Data Science
[formerly known as Master in Data Management and Analytics]
N/0613/7/0038
(17 Sept 2021 - 16 Sept 2026)
MQA/SWA 14798
(27 Oct 2023 Onwards)
21.
 Doctor of Philosophy
N/0540/8/0002
(31 Oct 2023 – 30 Oct 2030)
MQA/PSA 16889
(26 June 2023 – 25 June 2028)
22.
 Master of Science
N/0540/7/0003
(31 Oct 2023 – 30 Oct 2030)
MQA/PSA 16890
(26 June 2023 – 25 June 2028)
(d) Teh Hong Piow Faculty of Business and Finance (THP FBF) - Kampar Campus
23.
Master of Philosophy
R3/0410/7/0026
(18 May 2026 - 17 May 2033)

A10012
(20 Mar 2012 Onwards)
24.
Doctor of Philosophy
R3/0410/8/0025
(18 May 2026 - 17 May 2033)

A10011
(12 Dec 2013 Onwards)
25.
Master of Business Administration (Corporate Management)
R2/0414/7/0282
(6 Dec 2022 - 5 Dec 2027)

MQA/FA2308
(7 May 2014 Onwards)
26.
 Doctor of Philosophy (Economics)
N/0311/8/0003
(25 Jan 2022 - 24 Jan 2029)
MQA/PSA15504
(24 Dec 2021 - 23 Dec 2026)
(e) Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FAS) - Kampar Campus
27.
Doctor of Philosophy (Social Science)

R3/0310/8/0010
(22 June 2026 - 21 June 2033)

A10033
(15 May 2014 Onwards)
28.
Master of Philosophy (Social Science)
R3/0310/7/0022
(13 Jul 2024 - 12 Jul 2031)

A9923
(28 Mar 2011 Onwards)
Certificate
29.
Master in Industrial and Organisational Psychology
[formerly known as Master in Industrial and Organisational Psychology (M. Org. Psych)]


R2/0313/7/0033
(2 Aug 2023 - 1 Aug 2030)

MQA/FA3161
(19 Dec 2014 Onwards)
30.
Master of Strategic Communication
N/0323/7/0022
(26 Nov 2019 - 25 Nov 2026)

MQA/SWA13064
(28 Jul 2021 Onwards)
(f) Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FICT) - Kampar Campus
31.
Master of Science (Computer Science)
[formerly known as Master of Computer Science]
R2/0613/7/0063
(25 Jan 2020 - 24 Jan 2027)

A11054
(2 Aug 2011 Onwards)
Certificate
32.
Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)
R2/481/8/0557
(1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2027)

A11097
(26 Nov 2012 Onwards)
Certificate
33.
Master in Data Science
[formerly known as Master in Data Management and Analytics]
R/0613/7/0039
(17 Sept 2026 - 16 Sept 2033)
MQA/SWA 14979
(27 Oct 2023 Onwards)
34.
Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science
[formerly known as Postgraduate Diploma in Data Management and Analytics]
R/0613/7/0050
(17 Sept 2026 - 16 Sept 2031)
MQA/SWA 14978
(27 Oct 2023 Onwards)
(g) Faculty of Science (FSc) - Kampar Campus
35.
Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
R2/440/8/0020
(26 Mar 2020 - 25 Mar 2027)

A11018
(20 May 2011 Onwards)
Certificate
36.
Master of Science
R2/0530/7/0003
(1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2027)

A11039
(21 Dec 2010 Onwards)
Certificate
37.
 Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics)
N/0540/8/0001
(01 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2029)
MQA/PSA15742
(10 June 2022 - 09 June 2027)
  38.
 Master of Science (Mathematics)
N/0540/7/0001
(1 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2029)
MQA/PSA15743
(10 June 2022 - 09 June 2027)
39.
 Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Science
N/0510/8/0001
(5 Oct 2022 - 4 Oct 2029)
MQA/PSA16057
(17 Aug 2022 - 16 Aug 2027)
40.
 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
41.
 Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
R2/520/8/0078
(19 Jul 2020 - 18 Jul 2027)

A11099
(31 Oct 2014 Onwards)
42.
 Master of Engineering Science
R2/0710/7/0024
(19 Jul 2020 - 18 Jul 2027)

A11098
(9 Mar 2012 Onwards)
Certificate
43.
 Master of Engineering in Electronic Systems
[formerly known as Master of Engineering (Electronic Systems)]
R2/0713/7/0012
(29 Jun 2022 - 28 Jun 2027)

MQA/FA1536
(14 Mar 2014 Onwards)
44.
 Master of Environmental Technology
R/0717/7/0005
(12 Jul 2021 - 11 Jul 2028)

MQA/SWA8007
(10 Aug 2018 Onwards)
45.
 Master of Sustainable Construction Management
R/0733/7/0013
(12 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2032)

MQA/SWA 11375
(15 June 2021 Onwards)
(i) Faculty of Chinese Studies (FCS) - Sungai Long Campus
46.
Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Studies)
R3/0232/8/0005
(14 Nov 2023 - 13 Nov 2030)

A9050
(3 Sept 2012 Onwards)
47.
Master of Arts (Chinese Studies)
R3/0232/7/0013
(29 Sept 2025 - 28 Sept 2032)

A11666
(1 Jan 2013 Onwards)

48.
Master of Chinese Studies
[formerly known as Master of Arts (Chinese Studies) - Structure B]
R2/0232/7/0010
(25 Mar 2021 - 24 Mar 2028)

MQA/FA0124
(24 Nov 2011 Onwards)
(j) M. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (MK FMHS) - Sungai Long Campus
49.
Master of Medical Science
[formerly known as Master of Medical Sciences]
R2/0910/7/0029
(22 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2026)

MQA/FA1390
(22 Oct 2013 Onwards)
50.
Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Science)
[formerly known as Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences)]
R2/0910/8/0009
(13 Feb 2022 - 12 Feb 2029)

MQA/FA1389
(1 Apr 2015 Onwards)
51.

Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Medicine)
R2/0917/8/0002
(5 Aug 2025 - 4 Aug 2032)

MQA/SWA5697
(15 June 2021 Onwards)
52.

Master of Science in Chinese Medicine

[formerly known as Master of Medical Science (Chinese Medicine)]
R/0917/7/0004

(24 Mar 2020 - 23 Mar 2027)

MQA/SWA5352

(26 May 2022 Onwards)
53.
 Master of Medical Science in Public Health
 N/0912/7/0004
(15 Nov 2022 - 14 Nov 2029)
MQA/SWA16164
(2 May 2025 Onwards)
Certificate
(k) Faculty of Education (FEd)
54.
 Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
N/0110/8/0004
(01 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2029)
MQA/PSA15876
(10 June 2022 - 09 June 2027)
55.
 Master in Educational Technology
N/0111/7/0002
(6 Jul 2023 – 5 Jul 2030)
MQA/PSA16670
(20 Mar 2023 – 19 Mar 2028)
56.
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Technology
N/0111/7/0001
(21 Sept 2022 - 20 Sept 2027)
MQA/PSA16054
(17 Aug 2022 - 16 Aug 2027)