Northern University of Malaysia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1608 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #416 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #8 of 45 | In Malaysia |
| #89 of 1,014 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 108 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uum.edu.my
- Languages
- Malay;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 56% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | May to May (May - October; November-March; April-May) |
We've calculated the 56% acceptance rate for Northern University of Malaysia based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Northern University of Malaysia has published 16,930 scientific papers with 189,309 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Economics, Mathematics, and Sociology.
Northern University of Malaysia majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 2 |
| 1995 | 4 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 | 6 |
| 2000 | 15 | 7 |
| 2001 | 14 | 12 |
| 2002 | 21 | 17 |
| 2003 | 35 | 29 |
| 2004 | 43 | 44 |
| 2005 | 50 | 63 |
| 2006 | 76 | 93 |
| 2007 | 58 | 128 |
| 2008 | 112 | 203 |
| 2009 | 186 | 324 |
| 2010 | 202 | 479 |
| 2011 | 368 | 848 |
| 2012 | 519 | 1287 |
| 2013 | 528 | 1680 |
| 2014 | 813 | 2510 |
| 2015 | 1052 | 3384 |
| 2016 | 1216 | 3930 |
| 2017 | 1300 | 4838 |
| 2018 | 1329 | 7236 |
| 2019 | 1511 | 10781 |
| 2020 | 1540 | 16188 |
| 2021 | 1441 | 23831 |
| 2022 | 1409 | 28009 |
| 2023 | 1402 | 33586 |
| 2024 | 1223 | 30866 |
| 2025 | 534 | 22271 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Undergraduate 550-660 per semester; Graduate 1,200-2,000 per semester (MYR) |
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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 Northern 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Banking, Business Administration, Business Education, Civics, Communication Studies, Computer Education, Economics, Education, Engineering Management, Finance, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, International Business, Law, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Media Studies, Multimedia, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Statistics, Technology, Tourism, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Applied Linguistics, Banking, Business Administration, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Processing, Economics, Education, Finance, Government, History, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Law, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Multimedia, Performing Arts, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Technology, Tourism |
| Doctor's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Applied Linguistics, Banking, Business Administration, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Consumer Studies, Economics, Education, Finance, Government, Health Administration, History, Hotel and Restaurant, Industrial and Production Economics, Information Technology, Insurance, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Islamic Studies, Leadership, Malay, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Multimedia, Performing Arts, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Statistics, Technology, Tourism, Transport Management |
Notable alumni
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Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani
- Occupations
- police officer
- Biography
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Acryl Sani bin Abdullah Sani is a Malaysian retired police officer who served as the 13th Inspector-General of Police (IGP) from May 2021 to his retirement in June 2023 and the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) from August 2020 to his promotion to the IGP in May 2021.
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Pekin Ibrahim
- Occupations
- actorfilm director
- Biography
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Mohd Iznan "Pekin" Ibrahim is a Malaysian actor. He is best known for his roles in the critically acclaimed film Bunohan (2012), Hantu Kak Limah Balik Rumah (2010), Apokalips X, Ophilia (both in 2014), Munafik and Mat Moto (both in 2016); the last film won him the Malaysia Film Festival award for the Best Actor category, beating other nominees like Shaheizy Sam, Zizan Razak, and Aaron Aziz.
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Marzuki Alie
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Marzuki Alie is an Indonesian politician and businessman who served as the fifteenth speaker of the People's Representative Council from 2009 until 2014. A member of the Democratic Party until 2021, he was kicked from the party during an internal leadership struggle within the party. Marzuki Alie also served as Secretary General of the Democratic Party, the party formed by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Northern University of Malaysia faculties and divisions
| College : Arts and Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| College : Business | Business Administration |
| College : Law, Government and International Studies | Government, International Studies, Law |
| Graduate School : Arts and Science | Arts and Humanities, Computer Science, Education, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Statistics |
| Graduate School : Business | Business Administration |
| Graduate School : Government | Government, International Business, International Studies, Law, Public Law, Tourism |
| School : Accountancy | Accountancy, Taxation |
| School : Applied Psychology, Social Work and Policy | Psychology, Social Policy, Social Work |
| School : Business Management | Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, Transport and Communications |
| School : Computing | Artificial Intelligence, Computer Networks, Engineering Management, Information Technology, Multimedia |
| School : Creative Industry Management and Performing Arts | Art Management, Performing Arts |
| School : Economics, Finance and Banking | Banking, Economics, Environmental Management, Finance, International Business |
| School : Education and Modern Languages | Curriculum, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Pedagogy |
| School : Government | Development Studies, Government, Political Sciences, Public Administration |
| School : International Studies | International Business, International Studies |
| School : Islamic Business | Business Administration |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Multimedia Technology and Communication | Communication Studies, Media Studies, Multimedia |
| School : Quantitative Sciences | Statistics |
| School : Technology Management and Logistics | Technology, Transport Management |
| School : Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management | Hotel and Restaurant, Public Relations, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | UUM Universiti Utara Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education; Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) |
| Motto | Ilmu, Budi, Bakti Scholarship, Virtue, Service |
Location and contacts
| Address | Sintok, Kedah Darul Aman, 06010 Malaysia |
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