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About
Universiti Malaya (UM) is Malaysia's oldest and highest-ranked public research university, located in Kuala Lumpur. Established in 1949, it is known for its comprehensive academic offerings across various disciplines, including engineering, medicine, social sciences, business, and arts, and consistently ranks among the top universities in Asia and the world. The university plays a pivotal role in national human capital development and is at the forefront of scientific and medical discoveries.
UNIREAL Score
84/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 84
Overview
- Country
- Malaysia
- City
- Kuala Lumpur
- Established
- 1949
- Students
- 30,000
- Programs
- 220
- Tuition (yearly)
- €4,400
- Admission period
- October – February (main intake)
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Where is Universiti Malaya?
Universiti Malaya is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
How much does it cost to study at Universiti Malaya?
Typical yearly tuition at Universiti Malaya is about €4,400. Fees vary by program and are often higher for students from outside the EU, so confirm the current amount on the university’s website.
When can I apply to Universiti Malaya?
Admission at Universiti Malaya usually runs October – February (main intake).
What can I study at Universiti Malaya?
Universiti Malaya offers about 220 programs, including Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence), Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Accounting.
What is the UNIREAL Score of Universiti Malaya?
Universiti Malaya has a UNIREAL Score of 84/100, calculated from: research activity.
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