University of Technology Sarawak (UTS)

Member since 12/08/2026

University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) is a premier state-owned technology university located in Sibu, Sarawak. Wholly owned by Yayasan Sarawak, UTS was established in 2013 (originally as UCTS) to drive technical education and support the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE).

Key Highlights

State-Owned Home-Grown Institution: Operating directly under the Sarawak Government via Yayasan Sarawak, UTS is the state’s flagship home-grown TVET and technology university.
FTES Participating Institution: Approved undergraduate degree programs qualify eligible Sarawakian students for 100% tuition waiver under the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES).
World-Class Sustainable Campus: UTS is renowned as the only university in the world to achieve a Platinum rating in the Green Building Index (GBI), featuring ultra-modern architecture and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
Academic Specializations: Offers foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs accredited by MQA and relevant professional bodies across six specialized schools:
- School of Engineering & Technology
- School of Computing & Creative Media
- School of Built Environment (Architecture, Quantity Surveying)
- School of Business & Management
- School of Foundation Studies & School of Postgraduate Studies
Strategic Role in Sibu: Located in the central region of Sarawak, the 97-acre main campus provides accessible higher education for students across the central and northern interior divisions.