Postgraduate
funding: govt-funded award
Universiti Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
"Malaysia's oldest and highest-ranked university, #56 in the QS 2027 rankings"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#56 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Universiti Malaya
Universiti Malaya (UM) traces its history to 1905 and is Malaysia's oldest university, based in Kuala Lumpur. It is ranked #56 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, its best result so far, and is the only Malaysian university in the top 100. It teaches medicine, dentistry, engineering, computer science, business, law, science and the humanities.
Rankings & Recognition
#56
Ranked #56 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#=58 in QS 2026), the only Malaysian university in the world top 100.
Accreditations & Memberships
Malaysian research university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Universiti Malaya's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
92.30#58
Employer Reputation
96.70#40
Faculty Student Ratio
74.20#205
Citations per Faculty
47.40#398
International Faculty Ratio
69.20#338
International Student Ratio
86.80#188
International Student Diversity
87.30#159
International Research Network
92.90#127
Employment Outcomes
77.70#167
Sustainability
84.70#115
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Key Facts
1905
Roots
#56
QS 2027 Rank
Public research university
Type
Kuala Lumpur
Location
Yes
Oldest in Malaysia
Popular Programs
Medicine
Dentistry
Engineering
Computer Science
Business
Law
Application Details
Application Route
Online via UM admissions
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS (Bachelor)
|
5.0 |
|
TOEFL iBT
|
60 |
|
MUET
|
Band 3 |
|
PTE Academic
|
41 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Student pass via EMGS
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Malaysia Intl Scholarship
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
N/A
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — N/A
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
Anwar Ibrahim
Campus & Location
The main campus is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Campus Details
Main
campus in Kuala Lumpur
Campus Forecast
Kuala Lumpur
Main campus
Student residences
Tropical climate
hot and humid all year
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Residential colleges on campus
Twin and triple rooms
Dining
Check university site
Health & Wellness
Medical insurance is compulsory for international students
Activities & Clubs
Check university site
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
N/A
Main Intl. Regions
Asia, Middle East, Africa
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (approx.)
Check university site
Living Cost (approx.)
MYR 1,500-3,000 / month
Health Insurance
Compulsory for intl. students
Intakes & Deadlines
Check the UM admissions site for intake dates.
Scholarships at Universiti Malaya
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
12 yrs school/A-Level; IELTS 5.0
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree; check UM site
English Proficiency
IELTS (Bachelor)
TOEFL iBT
MUET
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
School-leaving certificate or degree
Academic transcripts
English proficiency certificate
Personal statement
Medical report
Proof of financial means
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the UM admissions site.
2
Apply online
Register on the UM admissions site and fill in the application form.
3
Upload documents
Upload your documents; some programmes ask for an interview or test.
4
Review
The university reviews your file and sends an offer letter.
5
Accept & pay
Accept the offer and pay the deposit or first-semester fees.
6
Student pass
The university applies for your Student Pass through EMGS; collect it after arrival and complete registration.
Campus & Location
The main campus is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Bachelor's
5
Universiti Malaya
📍 Kuala Lumpur
Bachelor's
Medicine
Universiti Malaya
📍 Kuala Lumpur
Bachelor's
Computer Science
Universiti Malaya
📍 Kuala Lumpur
Bachelor's
Mechanical Engineering
Universiti Malaya
📍 Kuala Lumpur
Bachelor's
Business Administration
Master's
3
Universiti Malaya
📍 Kuala Lumpur
Master's
Computer Science (Master's)
Universiti Malaya
📍 Kuala Lumpur
Master's
Engineering
Universiti Malaya
📍 Kuala Lumpur
Master's
Business Administration (Master's)
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