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Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN): Courses & Admission

Kajang · Malaysia · Public · #551 · QS World University Rankings 2026

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) is a public higher-education institution in Kajang, Malaysia. This profile documents 4 faculties and 4 specialisations from the university's own website, alongside the admission, fee and scholarship information the university publishes itself.

Quick facts

City
Kajang
Country
Malaysia
Institution type
Public
Founded
Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university.
Ranking
#551 · QS World University Rankings 2026
Language of instruction
Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university.
Documented faculties
4
Documented specialisations
4

Sources last reviewed: 2026-09-07

University directory

University overview

The largest documented academic areas at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) are College of Engineering (COE), College of Computing & Informatics (CCI), College of Continuing Education (CCEd), College of Graduate Studies (COGS). Documented programmes by level: 3 bachelor's, 1 master's, 0 doctoral.

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) operates inside Malaysia's higher-education system: Malaysian higher education is overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education. Institutions are either public universities (IPTA) or private institutions (IPTS), which include private universities, university colleges and branch campuses of foreign universities. Academic accreditation is handled by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Why study at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)?

  • A focused academic profile in College of Engineering (COE), College of Computing & Informatics (CCI), College of Continuing Education (CCEd).
  • A postgraduate route inside the same institution (1 master's and 0 documented doctoral programmes).
  • A published ranking position from a named ranking body: #551 · QS World University Rankings 2026.
  • The university runs a dedicated international-student page on its own site, a practical sign that there is an office handling applicants from outside the country.
  • The university publishes its own scholarships page, so the conditions can be checked at source before applying.

Location and city

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) is located in Kajang, Malaysia.

Campus location and transport details for Kajang are published on the university's own site and are worth checking before choosing housing.

Fees differ substantially between public universities, private institutions and foreign branch campuses, and between medical and non-medical fields. Exact figures are published on the university's site for each intake year.

University directory

Faculties and specialisations

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)'s documented academic structure: 4 faculties and 4 specialisations across bachelor's, master's level. The names below come from the university's own website; language of instruction and requirements are set per programme.

College of Engineering (COE)

  • Engineering Foundation and General Studies

    • Foundation in Engineering·Bachelor's

College of Computing & Informatics (CCI)

  • College of Computing & Informatics (CCI)

    • Foundation in Computer Science·Bachelor's
    • Foundation in Information Technology·Bachelor's

College of Continuing Education (CCEd)

  • College of Continuing Education (CCEd)

College of Graduate Studies (COGS)

  • College of Graduate Studies (COGS)

    • Master of Business Administration·Master's

English-taught programmes

Most private-university and branch-campus programmes are taught in English, while some public-university programmes use Malay, particularly at bachelor's level. The language of instruction is set per programme. Per-programme language of instruction has not been recorded for this institution yet and must be confirmed on the programme's own page.

International students

Yes — Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) maintains an international-student page on its own website, and that page is the authoritative source for requirements, documents and deadlines. Conditions vary by programme and study level.

International students study on a Student Pass approved through EMGS and Malaysian Immigration, usually submitted by the university after admission. The conditions and fees are set by those authorities.

Every accredited programme has an entry in MQA's register (MQR), so an applicant can verify accreditation for the specific programme — not just the institution — before applying.

Admission requirements

  1. 1Choose the programme and confirm its accreditation in the MQA register.
  2. 2Read the international-admission conditions on the university's own site.
  3. 3Apply directly to the university with the required documents.
  4. 4Receive the offer letter and confirm the place following the university's instructions.
  5. 5Apply for the Student Pass through EMGS — the university normally submits this on the student's behalf.
  6. 6Medical screening and final enrolment after arrival.

Documents normally required

  • High-school certificate or previous qualification with transcripts.
  • Valid passport with sufficient validity.
  • English-language evidence (IELTS, TOEFL, or what the university accepts).
  • The EMGS form and the medical screening required for the Student Pass.

Fees and scholarships

Tuition fees

Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university. Fees differ substantially between public universities, private institutions and foreign branch campuses, and between medical and non-medical fields. Exact figures are published on the university's site for each intake year.

Scholarships and financial support

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) publishes its scholarship conditions on its own scholarships page; we do not assume every international student is eligible, and the conditions should be read at source. Government scholarships for international students are limited and concentrated at postgraduate level (for example the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme), but many universities publish their own scholarships and fee discounts, with conditions set per programme.

How to apply

  1. 1. Choose the programme and confirm its accreditation in the MQA register.
  2. 2. Read the international-admission conditions on the university's own site.
  3. 3. Apply directly to the university with the required documents.
  4. 4. Receive the offer letter and confirm the place following the university's instructions.
  5. 5. Apply for the Student Pass through EMGS — the university normally submits this on the student's behalf.
  6. 6. Medical screening and final enrolment after arrival.

Campus and accommodation

Campus and student life

Campus, facilities and student-activity details for Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) are published on the university's own about pages, which is the only reference used here — we do not describe facilities the university has not published.

Accommodation

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) publishes an accommodation page covering options and how to apply; prices and availability change each year and must be confirmed with the university.

Career and employability

The documented specialisations at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) map onto fields such as College of Engineering (COE), College of Computing & Informatics (CCI), College of Continuing Education (CCEd). We publish no employment rates or salary figures because the university does not publish them; career and internship services, where they exist, should be checked on its own site.

University strengths

Academic areas
College of Engineering (COE) · College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) · College of Continuing Education (CCEd) · College of Graduate Studies (COGS)
Location
Kajang, Malaysia
Study levels
Bachelor's (3) · Master's (1)
Ranking
#551 · QS World University Rankings 2026
Institution type
Public

Things to consider

  • Per-programme language of instruction is not recorded for Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN); if you need a fully English-taught programme, that is the first thing to confirm.
  • Fees are not recorded in the directory, so a cost comparison needs the university's fee page or a question to us.
  • International places at state universities are usually limited and competitive, with strict deadlines.
  • Visa and residence requirements in Malaysia are set by the authorities and change; do not plan around outdated information.

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) located?

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) is located in Kajang, Malaysia.

Is Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) public or private?

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) is a public institution within Malaysia's higher-education system.

Malaysian higher education is overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education. Institutions are either public universities (IPTA) or private institutions (IPTS), which include private universities, university colleges and branch campuses of foreign universities. Academic accreditation is handled by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

What programmes does Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) offer?

The directory documents 4 specialisations across 4 faculties, led by College of Engineering (COE), College of Computing & Informatics (CCI), College of Continuing Education (CCEd).

The full list is in the faculties and specialisations section on this page, and every name comes from the university's own website.

Can international students apply to Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)?

Yes — Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) maintains an international-student page on its own website, and that page is the authoritative source for requirements, documents and deadlines. Conditions vary by programme and study level.

International students study on a Student Pass approved through EMGS and Malaysian Immigration, usually submitted by the university after admission. The conditions and fees are set by those authorities.

What are the admission requirements for Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)?

Requirements are set per programme and level, and normally include the previous certificate, transcripts and language evidence. The binding requirements are the ones on the university's own admissions page.

High-school certificate or previous qualification with transcripts. · Valid passport with sufficient validity. · English-language evidence (IELTS, TOEFL, or what the university accepts). · The EMGS form and the medical screening required for the Student Pass.

How much is tuition at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)?

Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university. Fees differ substantially between public universities, private institutions and foreign branch campuses, and between medical and non-medical fields. Exact figures are published on the university's site for each intake year.

Does Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) offer scholarships?

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) publishes its scholarship conditions on its own scholarships page; we do not assume every international student is eligible, and the conditions should be read at source. Government scholarships for international students are limited and concentrated at postgraduate level (for example the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme), but many universities publish their own scholarships and fee discounts, with conditions set per programme.

Does Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) provide student accommodation?

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) publishes an accommodation page covering options and how to apply; prices and availability change each year and must be confirmed with the university.

How do I apply to Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)?

You apply directly through the university's own admission system inside its published application window, then complete the visa and residence steps after admission.

Choose the programme and confirm its accreditation in the MQA register. → Read the international-admission conditions on the university's own site. → Apply directly to the university with the required documents. → Receive the offer letter and confirm the place following the university's instructions. → Apply for the Student Pass through EMGS — the university normally submits this on the student's behalf. → Medical screening and final enrolment after arrival.

Official sources

National authorities

Apostrophe Academy is not an official representative of this university. Admission conditions, fees and deadlines are set by the university and the official authorities and change yearly; we check them at their official source at the time of applying.

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