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Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
Private university owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad, focused on engineering, computing and business.
- Established
- 1997
- Location
- Kajang
- Programmes
- 46
- Ranking
- QS World University Rankings 2027: =518
- Institution
- Private university (wholly owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad)
- Accreditation
- MOHE-registered private university (DU002(B)); programmes listed on the MQA Malaysian Qualifications Register; EAC-accredited engineering degrees
Rankings & recognition
About Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) was established in 1997 and is wholly owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), which UNITEN describes as the largest electricity utility company in Southeast Asia. It calls itself "The Energy University" and focuses on engineering, computing and business, with research in areas such as renewable energy, smart grids and sustainable systems.
The main campus is the Putrajaya Campus on Jalan IKRAM-UNITEN in Kajang, Selangor, close to Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur. Most of UNITEN's programmes are taught there, including engineering, information technology and business. A branch campus, the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Campus in Bandar Muadzam Shah, Pahang, houses the UNITEN Business School and offers programmes from foundation to bachelor's level in accounting, business, finance and related fields.
For international students, the International Office issues offer letters and handles student visa applications through EMGS. A standard visa application takes 6 to 8 weeks after a complete application and payment. Students who arrive without the required English level join UNITEN's Intensive English Programme (IEP).
Why choose UNITEN?
- Wholly owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), an electricity utility company
- Ranked =518 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and 136 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026
- Ranked 601-800 in the THE World University Rankings 2026
- Engineering degrees such as the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) under the Washington Accord
- Specialises in energy-related engineering, computing and business
- On-campus accommodation at the Putrajaya Campus, and a campus shuttle to KTM Serdang and MRT Sungai Besi
Campus facilities
What student life at UNITEN looks like.
Courses & fees
Exact tuition in MYR + BDT — browse by subject, then level.
Business
20 coursesEngineering
14 coursesComputing & IT
10 coursesOther
1 courseDesign & Media
1 courseLocation — Kajang
UNITEN — frequently asked questions
Yes. Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) is a registered private university (registration number DU002(B)), and its programmes are listed on the Malaysian Qualifications Register of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). It is wholly owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad.
The main campus is the Putrajaya Campus, Jalan IKRAM-UNITEN, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, near Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur. A branch campus, the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Campus, is in Bandar Muadzam Shah, Pahang, and focuses on business and accounting.
If you have no English certificate, or your score does not meet the requirement, you will take UNITEN's Intensive English Programme (IEP) before your main programme. UNITEN accepts results such as IELTS, TOEFL iBT, MUET and Linguaskill.
UNITEN says a standard student visa application takes 6 to 8 weeks once it has your complete application and payment. Applications received less than 6 weeks before the intake may be moved to the next intake.
Yes. The Putrajaya Campus has on-campus residences: Amanah and Cendekiawan for male students, and Murni and Ilmu for female students. Facilities include self-service laundry, 24-hour security and prayer rooms.
Intakes vary by programme. For example, the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) lists intakes in January, June and September. Check the page for your programme.
Ready to study at UNITEN?
Free application, exact fees in BDT, EMGS visa support and offer-letter guidance — all through GAC.