UKM is commmitted to be a leading university that pioneers innovation in the construction of knowledge to achieve the aspiration of producing a society imbued with dynamic, learned and civic leadership.
- #129 Ranking
- 59 Bachelors
- 1,667 Academic Staff
- 17,165 Students
- 2,746 Students (int'l)
- 9,784 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Bachelor's programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (16)
- B.Sc. Actuarial Science (Hons)
- B.Sc. Biochemistry (Hons)
- B.Sc. Bioinformatics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Biology (Hons)
- Bachelor Chemical Engineering (Hons)
- B.Sc. Chemistry (Hons)
- B.Sc. Genetics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Materials Science (Hons)
- B.Sc. Mathematics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Microbiology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Nuclear Science (Hons)
- Bachelor Pharmacy (Hons)
- B.Sc. Physics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Statistics (Hons)
Medicine & Health (15)
- B.Sc. Audiology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Dietetics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Forensic Science (Hons)
- B.Sc. Genetics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Nutrition Science (Hons)
- B.Sc. Optometry (Hons)
- Bachelor Pharmacy (Hons)
- B.Sc. Physiotherapy (Hons)
- B.Sc. Speech Science (Hons)
Engineering & Technology (11)
- B.Sc. Architecture (Hons)
- Bachelor Chemical Engineering (Hons)
- B.Sc. Chemistry (Hons)
- Bachelor Civil Engineering (Hons)
- Bachelor Information Technology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Materials Science (Hons)
- Bachelor Mechanical Engineering (Hons)
- B.Sc. Nuclear Science (Hons)
- B.Sc. Physics (Hons)
Social Sciences (11)
- Bachelor Accounting (Hons)
- Bachelor Economics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Geology (Hons)
- Bachelor Social Sciences - Geography (Hons)
- B.Sc. Speech Science (Hons)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (8)
- B.Sc. Biology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Geology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Marine Sciences (Hons)
- Bachelor Social Sciences - Geography (Hons)
Business & Management (7)
- Bachelor Accounting (Hons)
- B.Sc. Actuarial Science (Hons)
- Bachelor Economics (Hons)
Computer Science & IT (6)
- Bachelor Computer Science (Hons)
- Bachelor Information Technology (Hons)
- Bachelor Social Sciences - Geography (Hons)
- B.Sc. Statistics (Hons)
Humanities (5)
Applied Sciences & Professions (4)
Education & Training (4)
Arts, Design & Architecture (3)
- B.Sc. Architecture (Hons)
- Bachelor Civil Engineering (Hons)
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- B.Sc. Marine Sciences (Hons)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
Journalism & Media (1)
Law (1)
- Bachelor Law (Hons)
About
History
With the formation of University Malaysia Sabah in 1994, UKM’s Sabah campus was officially closed in 1996 and the faculties permanently located back to the main campus in Bangi, Selangor. UKM has since seen tremendous growth in being able to provide an increasing number of places of learning for the people as well undertaking research in various disciplines and fields of study.
Education
UKM now has 13 faculties, a Graduate School of Business (GSB-UKM), as well as 16 research institutes of excellence in education.
Research
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has been appointed as one of the four research universities in Malaysia since 2006 based on its excellent record in research for 40 years. That recognition has gained further ground when the Malaysia Genome Institute (MGI), International Institute of Global Health and United Nations University were set up at the university.
Career
There’s more to university life than what happens inside the classroom. Make the most of your opportunity to get involved in campus culture, connect with others and find support to help you succeed.
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
129 15
2022
144 -3
2021
141
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
401 100
2021
501
2020
501
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
593 23
2022
616 37
2021
653
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
601
2022
601
2021
601
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 Centre for Student Affairs can help if you need information, advice and guidance, or support regarding general non-academic enquiries.
Housing services
- UKM main campus is about 30 km from the centre of Kuala Lumpur and is easily accessible via the PLUS highway.
- There are plenty of hotels and budget motels around Bangi where you can stay for the night. Putrajaya and Cyberjaya are within 15km from UKM and Kuala Lumpur city centre is just a 30-minute drive away.
Library services
- The library established simultaneously with the university in 1970. Our library’s mission is committed to be an advanced university library that connects the information network with clients to fulfill the requirements of learning, teaching and research.
- Our library have more than 3.7 million collections include printed books & journals, e-journals, e-books, e-theses, and media collection.
Medical services
Your safety when you in UKM Campus is our first priority.Here are some tips that good to know.
- Personal Safety
- Campus Traffic Safety
- Emergency Fire Situation
Student Life
Campus life
The university’s main campus in Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan spans an area of 1,096.29 hectares approximately 35 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur. The campus is situated in a valley surrounded by hills and greenery, providing a serene and conducive environment for learning and knowledge exploration.
Sports facilities
- The Sports Centre was established in 1986. It was the first tertiary institution in Malaysia to offer the Bachelor of Sports Science degree programme in 1995.
- In addition to its academic programme, the Centre also organizes sport activities and co-curricular courses, besides being the co-coordinating body for the usage of all sports facilities on campus.
Student clubs
- PERSISWA was established to become one of the institutions that mobilize, enhance and strengthen the goodwill, benevolence, cooperation and mutual understanding among the members and work together to develop and strengthen professional expertise among its members in accordance with the requirements, design and role of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
- It also becomes the official channel for members to meet and discuss among themselves and with the university management for the purpose of upholding the interests of both parties in terms of services, welfare and career professionalism.
Accreditation
- Accredited by Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International
- Accredited by Alliance of Business Education and Scholarship for Tomorrow
- Accredited by The Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Student Reviews
UKM, Why not?
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It was a good environment to study and one of the best public university in Malaysia
Wake Up with A Purpose
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I completed my Bachelor of Psychology at Sriwijaya University (UNSRI) in 2022 by actively participating in organizational activities and non-academic achievements. During college, I was active in the Autonomous Body of the Sharing Finding Understanding Study Program (BOPS SIN) as the general chairman in 2020. My activeness in this organization has honed my leadership...
Language barrier as an International Students
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
As an international student, I have to face the language barrier. Most of the students are from Malaysia. Though the lecture was conducted in English. The overall experience was good.
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