Overview
Universiti
Malaya (UM) is Malaysia’s top-ranked public university and one of the most
prestigious institutions in Asia.
Founded in 1905, UM is also the oldest university in Malaysia, known for its
strong research output, academic excellence, and world-class teaching.
UM consistently
ranks among the Top 100 universities globally and offers a wide range of
competitive programs in medicine, engineering, business, law, computer science,
education, social sciences, languages, and the arts.
It is highly
respected across Asia, the Middle East, and internationally.
🌍 Location & Campus
Kuala Lumpur
(Main Campus)
- Located in the capital city
- 900-acre green and modern campus
- Easy transportation access
- Surrounded by hospitals, research
centers, and industries
Campus
Facilities
- Advanced engineering & science
laboratories
- UM Medical Centre (teaching hospital)
- Computer science & AI labs
- Business school and entrepreneurship
hub
- Law faculty and moot court
- Research institutes & innovation
centers
- Olympic-sized sports facilities
- Student residences and international
student village
UM offers one of
the most complete university environments in Asia.
⭐ Reputation & Academic Excellence
- Ranked #1 in Malaysia
- Top 100 University in the World (varies
by ranking)
- Highly recognized programs in:
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Engineering
- Computer Science & IT
- Law
- Business & Economics
- Education
- Linguistics & Social Sciences
- Strong international collaborations
with top global universities
- High research productivity and global
reputation
🎓 Faculties & Academic Programs
Faculty of
Medicine
- MBBS
- Nursing
- Biomedical Science
- Medical Research Programs
Faculty of
Dentistry
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Faculty of
Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
Faculty of
Computer Science & Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Information Systems
- Data Science
Faculty of
Business & Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Marketing
- Analytics
Faculty of Law
Faculty of
Languages & Linguistics
- English Language Studies
- Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese &
more
Faculty of
Education
- Teaching & training programs
- Educational Psychology
- Counseling
Faculty of Arts
& Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Economics
- Sociology
- Media Studies
- International Relations
Foundation &
Postgraduate Programs
- Foundation in Physical Science
- Foundation in Life Science
- Master’s & PhD across all faculties
💡 Key Strengths
- Malaysia’s most prestigious and
competitive university
- Top global ranking and strong academic
reputation
- Strong industry connections and
research excellence
- Highly qualified professors and
researchers
- Wide range of programs with global
recognition
- Excellent facilities and vibrant
student life
🎯 Why We Recommend UM to UniGate Students
- Ideal for top-performing students
seeking world-class public university education
- Very strong for medicine, engineering,
business, IT, and law
- Highly respected in the Middle East and
globally
- Affordable tuition for public
university standards
- Excellent career opportunities and
academic pathways