University of Malaya: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #447 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #62 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #1 of 45 | In Malaysia |
| #1 of 9 | In Kuala Lumpur |
| #14 of 2,336 | For Renewable Energy Engineering |
| Top50% | For 237 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 34%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- um.edu.my
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Malaysian Certificate of Education (MCE) or recognized equivalent; Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan (STP) or Higher School Certificate (HSC) or Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM); equivalent recognized qualification |
| Academic Calendar | July to July |
We've calculated the 34% acceptance rate for University of Malaya 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
University of Malaya is a world-class research university with 87,103 scientific papers published and 2,002,264 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Organic Chemistry.
University of Malaya majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 291 | 1047 |
| 1994 | 266 | 1215 |
| 1995 | 269 | 1430 |
| 1996 | 296 | 1469 |
| 1997 | 302 | 1452 |
| 1998 | 326 | 1608 |
| 1999 | 312 | 1800 |
| 2000 | 395 | 2291 |
| 2001 | 375 | 2418 |
| 2002 | 504 | 2783 |
| 2003 | 486 | 3353 |
| 2004 | 628 | 3745 |
| 2005 | 739 | 4354 |
| 2006 | 825 | 5234 |
| 2007 | 911 | 6239 |
| 2008 | 1323 | 8389 |
| 2009 | 1947 | 10471 |
| 2010 | 2420 | 13745 |
| 2011 | 3167 | 19308 |
| 2012 | 3413 | 26179 |
| 2013 | 3991 | 35371 |
| 2014 | 5051 | 48647 |
| 2015 | 5207 | 64502 |
| 2016 | 5068 | 82068 |
| 2017 | 4896 | 97864 |
| 2018 | 4772 | 116888 |
| 2019 | 4725 | 143469 |
| 2020 | 5359 | 179252 |
| 2021 | 5907 | 217782 |
| 2022 | 5735 | 224919 |
| 2023 | 5986 | 241749 |
| 2024 | 4808 | 238818 |
| 2025 | 3478 | 207150 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 740-1,335 per semester; Postgraduate: 1,237-20,567 per semester for Malaysian candidates and 1,911-30,906 per semester for International candidates (MYR) |
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The University of Malaya has on-campus housing.
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 University of Malaya.
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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Cultural Studies, Dentistry, Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, Islamic Studies, Law, Linguistics, Malay, Medicine, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Sports |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Public Administration |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Cultural Studies, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, Islamic Studies, Law, Linguistics, Malay, Management, Medicine, Modern Languages, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Sports |
| Doctor's Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Cultural Studies, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Engineering, English, Islamic Studies, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Malay, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Sports |
University of Malaya alumni
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Mahathir Mohamad
- Enrolled in the University of Malaya
- Studied in 1953
- Occupations
- politicianwriterautobiographerphysicianhead of government
- Biography
-
Mahathir bin Mohamad is a Malaysian politician, author and doctor who served as the fourth and seventh prime minister of Malaysia from 1981 to 2003 and again from 2018 to 2020. He was the country's longest-serving prime minister, serving for a cumulative total of 24 years. His political career has spanned more than 75 years, from joining protests opposing citizenship policies for non-Malays in the Malayan Union in the 1940s to forming the Gerakan Tanah Air coalition in 2022. During his premiership, Mahathir was granted the title "Father of Modernisation" (Malay: Bapa Pemodenan) for his pivotal role in transforming the country's economy and infrastructure. At 100 years old, he is the second-oldest living former state leader in the world and the first Malaysian prime minister to reach that age.
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Anwar Ibrahim
- Enrolled in the University of Malaya
- Studied in 1967
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Anwar bin Ibrahim is a Malaysian politician who has served as the 10th prime minister of Malaysia since 2022. A president of the People's Justice Party since 2018, he represented Tambun in the Parliament of Malaysia since 2022. Since assuming office as prime minister, Anwar appointed himself as Minister of Finance. Anwar is also the chairman of Pakatan Harapan coalition since 2020.
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Muhyiddin Yassin
- Enrolled in the University of Malaya
- 1967-1971 studied economics and Malay studies
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Mahiaddin bin Md Yasin, commonly known as Muhyiddin Yassin, is a Malaysian politician and civil servant who served as the eighth prime minister of Malaysia from 2020 until his resignation in 2021 after losing parliamentary support amid the 2020–2022 political crisis. A president of BERSATU, he represented Pagoh in Dewan Rakyat since 1995 and previously served as the Menteri Besar of Johor from 1986 to 1995.
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Ismail Sabri Yaakob
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob is a Malaysian politician and lawyer who was the ninth prime minister of Malaysia from 2021 to 2022, the shortest premiership in the country with a tenure of 15 months. A member of UMNO, he was the only prime minister without a leadership role in the governing party, and the first who was born after the country's independence. He is the first opposition leader to become prime minister and also the first to serve without a deputy. Prior to his premiership, he is the shortest-serving deputy prime minister, with a tenure of 40 days.
University of Malaya faculties and divisions
| Academy : Islamic Studies | Development Studies, Economics, Human Resources, Islamic Law, Islamic Studies, Koran, Management, Philosophy, Political Sciences |
|---|---|
| Academy : Malay Studies | Cultural Studies, Fine Arts, Linguistics, Literature, Malay, Publishing and Book Trade |
| Centre : Civilization Dialogue | Cultural Studies |
| Centre : Culture | Acting, Aesthetics, Art History, Art Management, Conducting, Cultural Studies, Dance, Display and Stage Design, Educational Technology, Ethnology, Human Resources, Marketing, Music, Music Education, Music Theory and Composition, Musicology, Opera, Performing Arts, Textile Design, Theatre, Visual Arts |
| Centre : Foundation Studies in Science | Biology, Chemistry, Japanese, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Centre : Sports | Sports, Sports Management |
| Faculty : Arts and Social Sciences | Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Chinese, Demography and Population, East Asian Studies, English, Geography, History, International Studies, Media Studies, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Southeast Asian Studies |
| Faculty : Built Environment | Architecture, Real Estate, Surveying and Mapping |
| Faculty : Business and Accountancy | Accountancy, Banking, Business and Commerce, Finance, International Business, Islamic Studies, Management, Management Systems, Marketing, Operations Research, Taxation |
| Faculty : Computer Science and Information Technology | Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Information Technology, Library Science, Software Engineering, Systems Analysis |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Periodontics |
| Faculty : Economics and Administration | Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Political Sciences, Statistics |
| Faculty : Education | Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Literacy Education, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy |
| Faculty : Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering |
| Faculty : Languages and Linguistics | Arabic, European Languages, Foreign Languages Education, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Native Language, South and Southeast Asian Languages, Translation and Interpretation, Writing |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Medical Parasitology, Medicine, Microbiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Botany, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Genetics, Geology, Histology, Immunology, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Natural Sciences, Physics, Plant Pathology |
| Institute : Asia-Europe | Asian Studies, European Studies |
| Institute : China Studies | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chinese, Cultural Studies, Economics, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Philosophy, Political Sciences |
| Institute : Graduate Studies | Biotechnology, Development Studies, Developmental Psychology, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Natural Resources, Philosophy, Technology |
| Institute : Principalship Studies | Educational Administration, Leadership, Management, Secondary Education, Teacher Training |
| Institute : Public Policy and Management | Management, Public Administration |
| Institute : Research Management and Consultancy | Management, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | UM Universiti Malaya |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1905 |
| Accreditation | Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA); Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) |
| Motto | Ilmu Punca Kemajuan Knowledge is the Key to Success |
| Colors | red, gold, blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Lembah Pantai Kuala Lumpur, 50603 Malaysia |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,000,000 |