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About
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is a public research university located in Penang, Malaysia, and is the second oldest university in the country, established in 1969. It is recognized as Malaysia's only APEX (Accelerated Programme for Excellence) university, emphasizing accelerated research development and sustainability. USM is known for its strong programs in Pharmacy, Materials Science, and Chemistry, and offers a wide range of courses across natural sciences, applied sciences, medical and health sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, building science and technology, social sciences, humanities, and education.
UNIREAL Score
81/100A 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
- 81
Overview
- Country
- Malaysia
- City
- George Town
- Established
- 1969
- Students
- 34,000
- Programs
- 300
- Tuition (yearly)
- €3,450
- Admission period
- September – December
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Universiti Sains Malaysia?
Universiti Sains Malaysia is located in George Town, Malaysia.
How much does it cost to study at Universiti Sains Malaysia?
Typical yearly tuition at Universiti Sains Malaysia is about €3,450. 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 Sains Malaysia?
Admission at Universiti Sains Malaysia usually runs September – December.
What can I study at Universiti Sains Malaysia?
Universiti Sains Malaysia offers about 300 programs, including Pharmacy, Medicine (MD), Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science.
What is the UNIREAL Score of Universiti Sains Malaysia?
Universiti Sains Malaysia has a UNIREAL Score of 81/100, calculated from: research activity.
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