The Confucius Institute at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman was formed in partnership with Dezhou University in China and with support from the Chinese International Education Foundation. It was officially approved in March 2023. Since its establishment, it has been committed to bringing together the advantages and resources of teaching, research and international cooperation of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman and Dezhou University, to carry out extensive learning and promotion activities of Chinese language and culture, and to carry out high-level academic research. The Confucius Institute at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman provides a broad learning and exchange platform for lovers of Chinese language and Chinese culture in Malaysia, and contributes to strengthening the educational and cultural exchanges between China and Malaysia.