KUALA LUMPUR – Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) has further cemented its position as Malaysia’s number one university, according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2022.
UTP, in an explanation today, said the college has climbed 15 spots to 119th, the main college in Malaysia to record an improvement in the current year’s rankings.
UTP vice-chancellor Prof Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib said it was the university’s highest placing in the The Young University Rankings and the accomplishment was noteworthy as the university just celebrated its 25 years of establishment on 10 January this year.
“In an increasingly competitive field of young universities, we have made excellent strides and improved consistently in this global ranking. We are proud of this achievement as this is a testament and recognition of the hard work and concerted efforts of UTP community as well as the unwavering support from Petronas, our partners and our collaborators,” he said in the statement.
Mohamed Ibrahim said here, UTP also receives the highest score in the nation for two indicators, which looks at a university’s research productivity, income and reputation for research excellence among its peers and international outlook.
“The previously mentioned scores are signs that our high-sway research drives, educating and learning greatness as well as drawing in worldwide ability have on the whole brought about keeping up with our solid position universally,” he said.
He said UTP will continue to strive for excellence in maintaining strategic partnerships, pioneering research and creating innovative solutions as well as supporting Petronas energy transition initiatives to move towards Net Zero Carbon Emission (NZCE) and to provide a world-class learning and teaching environment.
Source: NEW STRAITS TIMES
