UniversityofMalaya
Malaysia's oldest and highest-ranked public university, in the global top 100.
About University of Malaya
UM is the flagship public university in Malaysia, recognised internationally for engineering, medicine, and the sciences. English is the medium of instruction for most programmes.
Why choose University of Malaya?
- Ranked in the global top 100 — Malaysia's most prestigious public university
- Kuala Lumpur campus with excellent connectivity to the city's business districts
- Very affordable cost of living compared to European or Korean destinations
- English-medium instruction across most faculties
- Strong alumni network across Southeast Asian corporate and government sectors
Fields of study
Tuition
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Entry Requirements
These are typical thresholds. Lower scores can sometimes work with strong applications — talk to us.
Intake note: We list September as the standard intake. Spring (February/January) intakes for international students vary by university and programme — contact us to check availability for your subject.
Intakes & Deadlines
Main Intake
February/January intakes may be available depending on the university and your subject — talk to us to confirm.
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