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Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology Cawangan Pahang

Previously known as: Kolej Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Cawangan Pahang

Private University in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

At a Glance

TAR UMT Cawangan Pahang (Pahang Branch Campus) is the East Coast peninsular branch campus of [Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)](/university/tunku-abdul-rahman-university-of-management-and-technology-tar-umt/), located at P37, Jalan Bayu 1, Taman Seri Bayu, 28600 Karak, Pahang. The campus operates as one of TAR UMT's five branch campuses (alongside Penang, Perak, Johor, and Sabah) outside the main Kuala Lumpur campus, serving the Pahang state and broader East Coast peninsular student catchment. The Karak location sits along the East Coast corridor of Pahang, accessible via the Karak Highway from the Klang Valley and the broader peninsular Malaysian road network. Programme delivery typically focuses on Diploma and Bachelor levels from the broader TAR UMT institutional programme stack spanning business, accounting, ICT, hospitality, and applied disciplines.

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Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology Cawangan Pahang Fees 2026

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology Cawangan Pahang fees are estimated at RM 6,300 - RM 26,500/year per year.

Typical Annual Range
RM 6,300 - RM 26,500/year
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University Information

Institution Type
Private University
State
Pahang
City
Kuantan
Website
www.tarc.edu.my
Fee Range
RM 6,300 - RM 26,500/year
Founded
1969 (57 years)
MQA Reference
View on MQA Register

About TAR UMT Cawangan Pahang (Pahang Branch Campus)

TAR UMT Cawangan Pahang is the East Coast peninsular branch campus of Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT), located at P37, Jalan Bayu 1, Taman Seri Bayu, 28600 Karak, Pahang. The campus operates as one of TAR UMT’s five regional branch campuses (alongside Penang, Perak, Johor, and Sabah) providing student access outside the principal Kuala Lumpur main campus.

The Karak location places the Pahang Branch in the central Pahang corridor along the principal Klang Valley to East Coast road artery. The location supports student access from Pahang state, Terengganu, Kelantan, and the broader East Coast peninsular catchment, providing TAR UMT programme delivery without requiring student relocation to the central Klang Valley.

Programmes at TAR UMT Cawangan Pahang

The campus typically offers programmes from the broader TAR UMT institutional portfolio at Diploma and Bachelor levels. TAR UMT operates nearly 200 programmes across accountancy, finance, business, economics, engineering, applied sciences, ICT, mass communication, creative arts, social science, built environment, and hospitality management at the institutional level.

Specific Pahang Branch programme listings should be confirmed directly with TAR UMT admissions, since programme availability at branch campuses is subject to local capacity and student demand. The MQA-accredited programme list at any given time is published on the Malaysian Qualifications Agency public register under the TAR UMT institutional entry.

Fees, Admissions, and Accreditation

TAR UMT Cawangan Pahang fees follow the broader TAR UMT fee framework. Specific 2026 fee figures should be requested directly from TAR UMT admissions.

The Pahang Branch operates under the broader TAR UMT institutional registration with the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.

Contacting TAR UMT Cawangan Pahang

  • Address: P37, Jalan Bayu 1, Taman Seri Bayu, 28600 Karak, Pahang, Malaysia
  • Website: tarc.edu.my
  • Parent Institution: TAR UMT
  • Branch Campus Network: Penang, Perak, Johor, Pahang, Sabah branch campuses + KL main campus

For programme details, current fee schedules, intake timelines, and application requirements, the authoritative reference is the institution’s own published materials at tarc.edu.my and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency public register at mqa.gov.my under the TAR UMT entry.

Questions about Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology Cawangan Pahang

Where is TAR UMT Cawangan Pahang located?

TAR UMT Cawangan Pahang (Pahang Branch Campus) is located at P37, Jalan Bayu 1, Taman Seri Bayu, 28600 Karak, Pahang. Karak is a township in central Pahang along the East Coast corridor, accessible via the Karak Highway from the Klang Valley (approximately 1 hour by road from KL) and via the broader peninsular Malaysian road network.

What programmes are offered at the Pahang Branch Campus?

TAR UMT Cawangan Pahang typically offers programmes from the broader TAR UMT institutional portfolio at Diploma and Bachelor levels. The TAR UMT institutional programme stack covers nearly 200 programmes across accountancy, finance, business, economics, engineering, applied sciences, ICT, mass communication, creative arts, social science, built environment, and hospitality management. Specific Pahang Branch programme listings should be confirmed directly with TAR UMT admissions.

How does TAR UMT Cawangan Pahang serve the East Coast peninsular catchment?

The Karak location places the Pahang Branch within commuting distance of the broader Pahang state catchment and the East Coast peninsular educational corridor. The campus serves students from Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan, and the broader East Coast region who prefer to study closer to their home base rather than relocate to the central Klang Valley. The Pahang Branch operates alongside other TAR UMT regional campuses and complements the broader TAR UMT institutional reach across Malaysia.

What is the relationship between TAR UMT Cawangan Pahang and the TAR UMT main campus?

TAR UMT Cawangan Pahang operates as one of the five branch campuses of [Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)](/university/tunku-abdul-rahman-university-of-management-and-technology-tar-umt/) alongside the principal Kuala Lumpur main campus. The branch campus operates under the TAR UMT institutional registration, with institutional governance, faculty appointments, and programme accreditation at the central TAR UMT level. The Pahang Branch provides the local campus operations for the Pahang and East Coast student catchment.

What was TAR UMT previously known as?

TAR UMT (Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology) is the post-2022 institutional name following the rebrand from Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC). The institutional rebrand reflected the upgrade from university college status to full university status under the Malaysian higher education framework. All five branch campuses including the Pahang Branch operate under the contemporary TAR UMT institutional registration.

Is TAR UMT Cawangan Pahang recognised by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education?

Yes. TAR UMT Cawangan Pahang operates under the broader Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology institutional registration with the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. The campus and its programmes are listed on the Malaysian Qualifications Agency public register, with individual programmes carrying their own MQA accreditation references.

How does the Pahang Branch compare with other East Coast higher education institutions?

TAR UMT Cawangan Pahang operates within the broader East Coast peninsular higher education context alongside Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (the principal Pahang public university), [Widad University College](/university/widad-university-college/) (Kuantan), [University College TATI (UC TATI)](/university/university-college-tati-uc-tati/) (Kemaman Terengganu), and the federal branch campuses. The TAR UMT Pahang Branch's distinctive positioning is the connection to the broader TAR UMT institutional brand and the Chinese community-aligned heritage that distinguishes TAR UMT from the public university and other private institution alternatives.

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology Cawangan Pahang 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.

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