National Defence University of Malaysia: Statistics

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#5466 of 14,131 In the World
#2001 of 5,830 In Asia
#35 of 45 In Malaysia
#8 of 9 In Kuala Lumpur
#419 of 1,095 For Military science
Top50% For 19 other topics
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Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Website
upnm.edu.my
Languages
Malay
Acceptance rate
81%*

* The National Defence University of Malaysia is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Research profile

National Defence University of Malaysia has published 4,425 scientific papers with 48,176 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Materials Science, and Medicine.

Publications
4,425
Citations
48,176

National Defence University of Malaysia majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
2,817 / 35,995
Physics
2,426 / 31,757
Chemistry
2,203 / 34,132
Biology
2,129 / 33,721
Environmental Science
2,090 / 25,320
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,875 / 15,296
Quantum and Particle physics
1,779 / 22,250
Computer Science
1,761 / 11,646
Materials Science
1,663 / 27,429
Medicine
1,425 / 15,599
Organic Chemistry
1,414 / 24,023
Geography and Cartography
1,138 / 12,411
Political Science
1,091 / 9,596
Law
1,007 / 9,439
Business
955 / 7,401
Mathematics
943 / 6,509
Psychology
939 / 9,718
Philosophy
889 / 4,902
Geology
847 / 10,231
Chemical Engineering
840 / 18,374
Biochemistry
782 / 13,360
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
721 / 4,457
Statistics
713 / 5,420
Electrical Engineering
704 / 5,178
Ecology
698 / 9,582
Sociology
696 / 5,216
History
686 / 4,539
Optical Engineering
667 / 8,131
Archaeology
662 / 4,428
Metallurgical Engineering
654 / 10,133
Pathology
647 / 9,705
Nanotechnology
609 / 14,654
Economics
603 / 7,481
Mechanical Engineering
600 / 8,221
Management
567 / 4,345
Genetics
554 / 7,881
Physical chemistry
528 / 8,385
Machine Learning
464 / 3,064
Linguistics
433 / 2,609
Paleontology
430 / 6,275

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 0 0
1993 0 1
1994 0 1
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 1
2000 1 2
2001 4 0
2002 1 7
2003 0 11
2004 0 7
2005 4 8
2006 4 9
2007 2 14
2008 10 10
2009 20 18
2010 44 46
2011 90 96
2012 135 224
2013 147 432
2014 206 755
2015 198 1014
2016 271 1247
2017 294 1540
2018 368 2020
2019 279 2617
2020 334 3721
2021 556 6024
2022 507 8054
2023 485 9569
2024 445 10149
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Tuition

The tuition table for National Defence University of Malaysia gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Duration Tuition Cost (MYR)
Bachelor of Defence Management and Technology 4 years 56,000
Bachelor of Defence Science and Technology 4 years 56,000
Bachelor of Defence and Security Management 4 years 56,000
Master of Defence Management and Technology 2 years 30,000
Master of Defence Science and Technology 2 years 30,000
Master of Defence and Security Management 2 years 30,000
Doctor of Philosophy in Defence Management and Technology 3 years 45,000
Doctor of Philosophy in Defence Science and Technology 3 years 45,000
Doctor of Philosophy in Defence and Security Management 3 years 45,000

All tuition costs are in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by National Defence University of Malaysia.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology No No No
Business Yes Yes No
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science Yes No No
Economics Yes Yes No
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science No No No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes No
Mathematics No No No
Medicine No No No
Physics No No No
Psychology No No No
Bachelor's Degree Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Data Processing, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Marine Engineering, Marine Transport, Mechanical Engineering, Military Science, Operations Research, Social Sciences, Transport Management
Master's Degree Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, International Relations and Diplomacy, Management, Marine Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Technology
Doctor's Degree Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, International Relations and Diplomacy, Management, Marine Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Sports, Statistics, Technology

National Defence University of Malaysia faculties and divisions

Faculty : Defence Studies and Management Management, Military Science
Faculty : Defense and Science Technology Military Science, Technology
Faculty : Engineering Engineering
Faculty : Medicine and Defence Health Medicine

General information

Alternative names UPNM
Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia
Founded 1995
Accreditation Ministry of Higher Education; Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
Motto Kewajipan, Maruah, Integriti
Duty, Honour, Integrity

Location and contacts

Address Kem Sungai Besi
Kuala Lumpur, 57000
Malaysia
City population 1,982,000

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