Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur (Main Campus)
Previously known as: Tunku Abdul Rahman College Pahang Branch Campus
University College in Setapak, Pahang, Malaysia
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) Kuala Lumpur Main Campus is the historical pre-2022 institutional designation for the principal Klang Valley campus of what is now [Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)](/university/tunku-abdul-rahman-university-of-management-and-technology-tar-umt/). The institution was rebranded from TAR UC (Tunku Abdul Rahman University College) to TAR UMT (Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology) in 2022 reflecting the upgrade from university college status to full university status under the Malaysian higher education framework. The active institutional entry for the principal Klang Valley campus is at the TAR UMT main campus designation. This MQA register entry preserves the historical TAR UC institutional registration alongside the contemporary TAR UMT operational identity. Prospective applicants should reference the active TAR UMT institutional materials for current programme details, admissions, and the broader institutional information.
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur (Main Campus) Fees 2026
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur (Main Campus) fees are estimated at RM 6,300 - RM 26,500/year per year.
University Information
- Institution Type
- University College
- State
- Pahang
- City
- Setapak
- Website
- www.tarc.edu.my
- Fee Range
- RM 6,300 - RM 26,500/year
- Founded
- 1969 (57 years)
- MQA Reference
- View on MQA Register
TAR UC Kuala Lumpur Main Campus — Pre-2022 Designation for TAR UMT
This MQA register entry refers to the historical pre-2022 institutional designation for the principal Klang Valley campus of what is now Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT).
The institutional rebrand from Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) to Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) occurred in 2022, reflecting the upgrade from university college status to full university status under the Malaysian higher education framework. The contemporary operational identity of the institution is TAR UMT, with all current programme delivery, admissions, and institutional services operating under the TAR UMT brand.
The institutional history traces back to TAR College, founded in 1969 as a Chinese community-aligned college serving the Malaysian Chinese community’s higher education needs. The institution operated as TAR College and subsequently as TAR UC (Tunku Abdul Rahman University College) for several decades before the 2022 upgrade to full university status as TAR UMT.
For current programme information, fees, admissions, and institutional materials, please reference the active TAR UMT institutional entry and the related branch campus entries:
- TAR UMT Cawangan Johor
- TAR UMT Cawangan Pahang
- TAR UMT Cawangan Perak
- TAR UMT Cawangan Pulau Pinang
- TAR UMT Cawangan Sabah
Contacting the Institution
- Active Institutional Brand: TAR UMT (Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology)
- Website: tarc.edu.my
- Historical Brand: TAR UC (Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, pre-2022)
- Earlier Brand: TAR College (founded 1969)
For programme details, current fee schedules, intake timelines, and application requirements, the authoritative reference is the contemporary TAR UMT institutional materials at tarc.edu.my and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency public register at mqa.gov.my.
Questions about Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur (Main Campus)
What is the relationship between TAR UC and TAR UMT?
TAR UC (Tunku Abdul Rahman University College) is the pre-2022 institutional designation for what is now [TAR UMT (Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology)](/university/tunku-abdul-rahman-university-of-management-and-technology-tar-umt/). The institutional rebrand in 2022 reflected the upgrade from university college status to full university status under the Malaysian higher education framework. The institutional registration entries on the MQA register preserve both the historical TAR UC and the contemporary TAR UMT designations, while the active operational identity is TAR UMT.
Where is the TAR UC Kuala Lumpur Main Campus located?
The principal Klang Valley campus of TAR UC, now operating as the [TAR UMT main campus](/university/tunku-abdul-rahman-university-of-management-and-technology-tar-umt/), is located in central Kuala Lumpur. The campus operates as the principal site for the broader TAR UMT institutional network that also includes five regional branch campuses in Penang, Perak, Johor, Pahang, and Sabah.
Should I apply to TAR UC or TAR UMT?
Prospective applicants should apply to [TAR UMT (Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology)](/university/tunku-abdul-rahman-university-of-management-and-technology-tar-umt/) since this is the contemporary operational identity of the institution following the 2022 rebrand from TAR UC. The TAR UC institutional name is preserved on the MQA register entry but the active institutional operations, current programme listings, contemporary admissions process, and student services all operate under the TAR UMT brand.
What programmes does the institution offer?
The institution operates nearly 200 programmes across accountancy, finance, business, economics, engineering, applied sciences, ICT, mass communication, creative arts, social science, built environment, and hospitality management. The full programme stack is delivered through the [TAR UMT main campus](/university/tunku-abdul-rahman-university-of-management-and-technology-tar-umt/) and the five regional branch campuses. Specific programme listings should be referenced from the contemporary TAR UMT institutional materials.
Is the TAR UC institutional registration still recognised?
The TAR UC institutional registration entry on the MQA register is preserved as the historical institutional designation. Prospective applicants and the broader public should reference the contemporary TAR UMT institutional brand for current programme accreditation and operational matters. The institutional continuity from TAR UC to TAR UMT preserves the recognition of qualifications awarded under both institutional names.
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur (Main Campus) is one of 139 private universities and university colleges in Malaysia registered with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). For other options in Pahang, see private universities in Pahang. The national directory covers foreign branch campuses, sixth-form colleges, and university colleges across 14 states.