The University of Malaya is committed to conduct teaching and learning, carry out research and provide quality services on a global level, generate and enhance knowledge through continuous improvement efforts for the benefit of all stakeholders, especially University of Malaya’s students.
- #70 Ranking
- 61 Bachelors
- 1,954 Academic Staff
- 17,390 Students
- 3,130 Students (int'l)
- 10,434 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (22)
- BAcc Accounting
- Bachelor Arabic Language and Linguistics
- Bachelor Chinese Language and Linguistics
- B.A. Chinese Studies
- Bachelor Dance
- B.A. East Asian Studies
- Bachelor Economics
- B.A. English
- Bachelor French Language and Linguistics
- B.A. Geography
- Bachelor German Language and Linguistics
- B.A. History
- B.A. Indian Studies
- Bachelor Italian Language and Linguistics
- Bachelor Japanese Language and Linguistics
- Bachelor Real Estate
- Bachelor Social Administration
- Bachelor Spanish Language and Linguistics
- Bachelor Tamil Language and Linguistics
Humanities (15)
- Bachelor Arabic Language and Linguistics
- Bachelor Chinese Language and Linguistics
- B.A. Chinese Studies
- Bachelor Drama
- B.A. English
- Bachelor English Language and Linguistics
- Bachelor French Language and Linguistics
- Bachelor German Language and Linguistics
- B.A. History
- B.A. Indian Studies
- Bachelor Italian Language and Linguistics
- Bachelor Japanese Language and Linguistics
- Bachelor Spanish Language and Linguistics
- Bachelor Tamil Language and Linguistics
Business & Management (12)
- BAcc Accounting
- B.Sc. Actuarial Science
- Bachelor Building Surveying
- B.B.A. Business Administration
- B.Eng. Civil Engineering
- Bachelor Dance
- Bachelor Drama
- Bachelor Economics
- Bachelor Quantity Surveying
- Bachelor Real Estate
- Bachelor Social Administration
Engineering & Technology (11)
- B.Sc. Architecture
- B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor Building Surveying
- B.Eng. Chemical Engineering
- B.Eng. Civil Engineering
- B.Eng. Electrical Engineering
- BMEng Mechanical Engineering
- B.Sc. Physics
- Bachelor Quantity Surveying
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (11)
- B.Sc. Actuarial Science
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- Bachelor Biomedical Science
- B.Sc. Biotechnology
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- Bachelor Economics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Statistics
Computer Science & IT (9)
- B.Sc. Applied Geology
- B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering
- B.A. Geography
- B.Sc. Statistics
Medicine & Health (8)
- B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor Biomedical Science
- BDS Dental Surgery
- BSpSc Exercise Science
- MBBS Medicine and Surgery
- Bachelor Nursing Science
- BPharm Pharmacy (Hons)
- Bachelor Sports Management Science
Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
- B.Sc. Architecture
- Bachelor Dance
- Bachelor Drama
- Bachelor Music
- Bachelor Urban and Regional Planning
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
- B.Sc. Applied Geology
- B.Sc. Ecology and Biodiversity
- BEnvSt Environmental Studies
- B.A. Geography
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- Bachelor Real Estate
- Bachelor Social Administration
Education & Training (2)
- Bachelor Early Childhood Education
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- BSpSc Exercise Science
- Bachelor Sports Management Science
Journalism & Media (1)
- Bachelor Media Studies
About
History
It was founded on 28 September 1905 in Singapore as the King Edward VII College of Medicine and on 8th October 1949, it became the University of Malaya with the merger of the King Edward VII College of Medicine and Raffles College (founded in 1928).
Education
Graduates of the University of Malaya will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in their field of study, appropriate research and professional practices, and the processes of critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem solving.
- Use effective methods including contemporary technology to manage information, to achieve diverse professional goals aligned with professional standards and make decisions based on appropriate data and information.
- Engage in continuous self-improvement and professional growth support the professional development of others, and display positive leadership
- Communicate effectively with other professionals, and the community, and project a coherent vision of social responsibilities
Research
As Malaysia’s premier Research University, UM will have even more research activities, collaboration, partnerships and engagements with the other universities and industry locally and abroad to share and capitalise on leading-edge research carried out by its researchers. Enhanced collaboration amongst the region's research universities and industry can lead to thriving networks for research innovation, commercialization and sharing of results on the next generation renewable energy technology, climate change, ocean science and health sciences. UM’s role in leading Malaysian research and innovation will be its everlasting contribution to Malaysia’s New Economic Model and the coveted developed country status. The question is not whether UM can lift research and innovation to be truly world class but when and how quickly this will happen.
Career
The Careers and Industrial Relationships Unit is a new unit under the Student Affairs and Alumni Department. This unit was established with the aim of providing career related skills to the future graduates of University of Malaya such as in making career decisions, work finding process, and training or skills that are able to aid future graduates in the preparatory process to face the working world.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
70 -5
2022
65 -6
2021
59
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
226 -15
2022
211 -6
2021
205
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
301
2021
301
2020
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
351 -50
2022
301
2021
301
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Student Support Services provide students with support and guidance throughout their studies. At Universiti Malaya, we have a well-established network of support staff and a range of services in place to advise and assist students with any problems they may experience relating to their studies, health issues, career and personal issues.
Housing services
Living in the university residential halls is great fun and ideal opportunity to make friends. University of Malaya boasts 13 residential colleges that can accommodate up to 12,000 students. This amount represents about 65% of all the students pursuing their first degrees.
Each residential hall is administered by a principal and assisted by several fellows. The Residential Halls do not only provide students with accommodation but also facilities such as game courts, reading rooms, grocery shops, cyber cafes and computer labs. Most halls provide meals while the others have cafeteria facilities.
Library services
The University of Malaya Library encompasses a network of libraries and through this network the Library is able to provide comprehensive services and facilities using the discipline-based approach.
Medical services
Services:
- University Hospital with surgical and emergency room facilities
- Student Health Clinic
- Vaccinations
- Referral Letters to Government & University Hospitals
- Individual Counselling
- Group Counselling
- Student Insurance
Student Life
Campus life
University of Malaya, or UM, Malaysia's oldest university, is situated on a 750 acre (309 hectare) campus in the southwest of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.
Accreditation
The Faculty of Business and Accountancy and Universiti Malaya are pleased to announce that the institution has earned an extension of accreditation for another five years by AACSB International-a prominent Business School accreditation body globally.
Student Reviews
Civil Engineering with S. M. Asif
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I have done my Bachelor of Civil Engineering at University of Malaya. University of Malaya is the top and leading university in Malaysia. It is ranked as Number 1. It's ranking in QS and Times Higher Education is high. From the university, I have found best environment and innovative teaching systems. I have learned every of my courses with full understanding and skills....
Untamed knowledge
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
The theoretical aspect of my program in terms of knowledge from the books was on point but we lacked the practical knowledge of the program I was studying
Women With big dreams
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
My university experiences thus far have been amazing. I have learned and experienced so many new things in such a short period of time, and it has gone by so fast. I am still discovering all the opportunities that university offers me. IUMW is a very welcoming place, and from the first day, I felt at home here. I have made many new friends from many different backgrounds.
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