Overview
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) — also known as The
National University of Malaysia — is one of Malaysia’s top public research
universities.
Established in 1970, UKM is a prestigious institution recognized for
academic excellence, strong research output, and global impact.
It is consistently ranked among the Top 150–200 universities in the world
(varies by year), and is one of the five Malaysian research universities (RU),
placing it among the elite institutions in the country.
UKM excels in medicine, engineering, science, pharmacy,
social sciences, business, education, ICT, and environmental studies,
producing graduates who are highly skilled, ethical, and industry-ready.
🌍 Location & Campuses
1. UKM Bangi Campus (Main Campus – Selangor)
- Large,
green, and fully integrated campus
- Home
to major faculties: Science, Social Sciences, Education, Law, Engineering,
Business, Islamic Studies
- Advanced
laboratories, research centers, libraries
- Student
hostels, sports complex, cultural centers
- Peaceful,
academic-focused environment
2. Kuala Lumpur Campus (UKM KL)
- Houses
the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, and Faculty
of Health Sciences
- Located
near major hospitals for clinical training
- Modern
medical facilities and research institutes
3. UKM Medical Centre (HUKM / PPUKM)
- One of
Malaysia’s leading teaching hospitals
- Clinical
training for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and health sciences
- Specialized
research hubs and medical institutes
⭐ Reputation & Academic
Excellence
- Ranked
among the Top Universities in Southeast Asia
- Strong
global reputation in:
- Medicine
& Health Sciences
- Engineering
& Technology
- Environmental
& Climate Studies
- Pharmacy
- Biotechnology
- Education
- Islamic
Studies
- Political
Science & Social Sciences
- One
of Malaysia’s official Research Universities (RU)
- High-impact
research in medicine, engineering, social sciences, biodiversity, and
environmental sustainability
- Active
collaborations with universities in Europe, the Middle East, Japan, Korea,
and the United States
UKM graduates are well respected in government, private
sectors, and international industries.
🎓 Faculties &
Academic Programs
Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
- Civil
Engineering
- Mechanical
Engineering
- Electrical
& Electronic Engineering
- Chemical
Engineering
- Architecture
- Environmental
Engineering
Faculty of Science & Technology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Geology
- Environmental
Science
Faculty of Information Science & Technology
- Computer
Science
- Software
Engineering
- Artificial
Intelligence
- Data
Science
- Cybersecurity
- Network
Technology
Faculty of Medicine
- Medicine
(MBBS)
- Biomedical
Science
- Surgery
- Public
Health
- Medical
Research Programs
Faculty of Dentistry
- Dental
Surgery
- Oral
Health Science
- Dental
Technology
Faculty of Pharmacy
- Pharmacy
- Clinical
Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical
Technology
Faculty of Islamic Studies
- Shariah
- Usuluddin
- Quran
& Sunnah
- Islamic
Thought
Faculty of Education
- Educational
Psychology
- TESOL
- Educational
Management
- Teaching
& Learning
Faculty of Economics & Management
- Business
Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Marketing
- Economics
Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Linguistics
- Mass
Communication
- Political
Science
Postgraduate Programs
- MBA
- Master
& PhD in Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, ICT, Business, Social
Sciences, Islamic Studies, and more
- Strong
research-based programs with global recognition
💡 Key Strengths
- One
of Malaysia’s highest-ranked public universities
- Strong
global and regional academic reputation
- World-class
medical, engineering, and science faculties
- Affordable
tuition fees compared to private universities
- Excellent
research output and international collaborations
- Modern
facilities, large campus, and strong student services
- High
graduate employability locally and internationally
- Supportive
multicultural environment for international students
🎯 Why We Recommend UKM to
UniGate Students
- Ideal
for students seeking a top-tier public university with strong
academic credibility
- Excellent
for students interested in medicine, engineering, pharmacy, ICT,
business, or education
- Great
choice for students aiming for research or academic careers
- Strong
recognition in the Middle East, GCC, Africa, and Asia
- Affordable,
world-class education with excellent living facilities
- Safe,
comfortable, and academically enriching environment