National Defence University of Malaysia: Statistics

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#5478 of 14,131 In the World
#2005 of 5,830 In Asia
#35 of 45 In Malaysia
#8 of 9 In Kuala Lumpur
#728 of 1,139 For Military science
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Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Website
upnm.edu.my
Languages
Malay
Acceptance rate
82%*

* 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 3,221 scientific papers with 27,643 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, and Organic Chemistry.

Publications
3,221
Citations
27,643

National Defence University of Malaysia majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
2,237 / 21,925
Physics
1,945 / 19,551
Chemistry
1,770 / 20,705
Biology
1,633 / 20,590
Environmental Science
1,560 / 15,155
Quantum and Particle physics
1,453 / 14,392
Materials Science
1,384 / 17,234
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,273 / 8,180
Computer Science
1,272 / 5,828
Organic Chemistry
1,177 / 15,132
Medicine
947 / 7,740
Geography and Cartography
821 / 7,859
Chemical Engineering
702 / 12,165
Political Science
682 / 4,899
Mathematics
675 / 3,329
Business
646 / 3,972
Geology
644 / 6,290
Law
635 / 4,870
Psychology
615 / 4,945
Biochemistry
613 / 7,794
Philosophy
588 / 2,391
Electrical Engineering
584 / 3,029
Optical Engineering
579 / 5,618
Metallurgical Engineering
560 / 6,925
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
552 / 2,274
Statistics
540 / 2,936
Ecology
536 / 5,665
Nanotechnology
506 / 9,779
Mechanical Engineering
479 / 5,463
History
462 / 2,555
Pathology
462 / 4,902
Archaeology
446 / 2,495
Sociology
444 / 2,760
Physical chemistry
434 / 5,751
Genetics
417 / 4,778
Economics
393 / 4,102
Management
387 / 2,325
Structural Engineering
334 / 2,252
Aerospace Engineering
331 / 2,566
Machine Learning
330 / 1,610

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 0 1
1992 0 0
1993 0 1
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 1
2000 1 2
2001 4 0
2002 2 3
2003 0 4
2004 0 2
2005 4 4
2006 4 4
2007 3 8
2008 10 13
2009 21 20
2010 44 38
2011 70 85
2012 120 185
2013 138 324
2014 182 574
2015 179 720
2016 232 942
2017 248 1072
2018 284 1378
2019 225 1816
2020 258 2591
2021 424 4186
2022 386 6044
2023 342 6925
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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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