Universiti Malaya Terai was founded in 1969 It is one of the oldest and most distinguished private university colleges in Malaysia and enjoys a high reputation. It has over three decades of teaching excellence and is known for its tradition of academic excellence.

University College Terai offers a wide range of programs, including The College offers a wide range of programs, including pre-university, diploma, bachelor's and master's programs. To date, the College has educated more than 50,000 students, and in 2006, a record number of more than 8,200 students were enrolled. With over 1,000 international students admitted each year, the University of Tate & Lyle College has opened the doors of prestigious universities around the world to students.