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Introduction to Universiti Malaya
Teaching quality
Universiti Malaya is the only university in Malaysia to be among the top 60 and the top one percent of the world's universities, being ranked 59th in the QS World University Rankings 2021.
The university offers a world-class and comprehensive teaching and learning experience in a well-regulated and supported education system. It produces students who are well-rounded and equipped with both academic and non-academic skills. It is home to innovative, practical and relevant courses at all levels that incorporate professional practice, critical thinking, creative thinking and problem-solving skills for the enhancement of students’ potential and prospects.
The university has an environment that emphasises a comprehensive and holistic learning experience that brings out the best in students by helping them explore, maximise and harness their true potential and strength.
Over 200 programmes covering a range of study areas including the arts, humanities, technology, and sciences are on offer, with over 34 courses that are ranked in the QS World University Subject Rankings Top 200, for students to choose from.
Department structure
Universiti Malaya provides a wide range of study options for students across its faculties and academic centres:
- Faculty of Business and Accountancy
- Faculty of Economics and Administration
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Languages and Linguistics
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Built Environment
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Academy of Islamic Studies
- Academy of Malay Studies
- Centre for Sports and Exercise Sciences
- Cultural Centre
- Centre for Foundation Studies in Science
- International Institute of Public Policy and Management (INPUMA)
- Asia Europe Institute (AEI)
The university was granted the status of a self-accredited educational institution in 2009 and its academic programmes are highly regarded and recognised across the world. As a comprehensive university, various programmes and study areas are available. Students can visit the UM website for more information on its faculties and programmes.
Entry requirements
The following are the general entry requirements for international students:
They must have completed and passed at least 12 years of education with the following qualifications:
- National high school certificate with grade of 80 per cent and above, or
- A-Level, or
- A diploma from any recognised institution with a CGPA of at least 4.00
- Additional interview and screening sessions will be needed for certain programmes before approval of enrolment
English language requirements
Students who wish to apply for programmes at the university will need to obtain any one of the following:
- IELTS Band of 5.0 and above, or
- TOEFL score of 500 (PBT), 173 (CBT), or 60 (IBT) and above, or
- Malaysia University English Test (MUET) - Band of 3 and above, or
- Academic score of 41 and above in Pearson Test of Academic English, or
- Grade C and above in English for General Certificate of Education (A Level), University of Cambridge
- Grade C and above in English for General Certificate of Secondary Education (O Level), University of Cambridge; or
- Grade C and above in Cambridge Assessment English: First (FCE)
In certain cases where the students do not possess any of the qualifications for English proficiency, students accepted by the university will receive a conditional offer letter, pending the fulfilment of either of the English language requirements required.
Scholarships & funding
UM’s Scholarship and Sponsorship Unit helps in obtaining scholarships, loans, and other forms of assistance to help reduce students’ financial burden. The unit also helps students with the required documentation for these. Some scholarships on offer include:
- Students who have taken up master’s programmes by mode of research at the university can take advantage of the Universiti Malaya Student Financial Aid.
- Disabled applicants with outstanding academic accomplishment from ASEAN countries can further their postgraduate studies under AUN-DPPnet Scholarship.
- The Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders’ Fellowship Fund (SYLFF) is available for students who choose to study at the doctoral level.
- Some other scholarships offered by agencies that students can apply for include the Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) and the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) for master’s and doctoral study options.
For more information on scholarships, students can visit the respective faculty and programme pages on the UM website.
Facilities
Library
Universiti Malaya’s library network includes many libraries which are headed by the chief librarian. The central library of the university offers the following to enable an uninterrupted service to the students:
- Information systems
- Information skills
- Academic services
- Cataloguing and metadata
Various other faculty-based libraries offer specific resources and materials on programmes offered at the faculties.
Perdanasiswa Complex
The Perdanasiswa Complex houses eateries, ATM machines, an auditorium, lecture halls, meeting rooms, VIP rooms, and much more with services that cater to students. It is a central platform and avenue for programmes and activities for students.
The Student Health Clinic
The university ensures that it takes adequate measures to meet student health needs and offers the following facilities and services:
- Treatment
- Consultation and examination
- Electrocardiogram examination
- X-Ray facility available at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre
- Medical check-up for scholarship applications
Emergency health services are available round the clock at the university’s prestigious teaching hospital, the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, the biggest and the best teaching hospital in the country, which is located on campus.
Recreational facilities
The sports and recreational facilities at the university are wide-ranging which include an Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor and outdoor sports courts, full-fledged stadium, football fields and a jogging track available around the Varsity Lake, as well as other recreational facilities that will make for an enriching student experience.
Student support
International student welfare and safety are managed with a systematic approach. All new students who commence their education at the university will be given the necessary information and briefing on the details of security, welfare, programmes and other aspects during their time studying at UM.
The university’s security department conducts comprehensive patrols throughout the campus area, equipped with assets and manpower to help ensure that all emergency situations will be promptly attended to and to ensure a safe study and living environment on campus.
A well-structured student support system is in place to help students excel in academic and non-academic spheres and help them gain leadership, interpersonal, creativity, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving skills. UM focuses on producing students who are the leaders of tomorrow and is home to a strong alumni network of over 202,000 members.
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