University of Malaysia Sabah: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2007 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #602 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #9 of 45 | In Malaysia |
| #436 of 2,632 | For Forestry |
| Top50% | For 110 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- ums.edu.my
- Languages
- Malay
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for University of Malaysia Sabah 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 Malaysia Sabah has published 15,016 scientific papers with 185,731 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Medicine, Ecology, and Geography and Cartography.
University of Malaysia Sabah majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 16 |
| 1993 | 2 | 26 |
| 1994 | 5 | 15 |
| 1995 | 0 | 23 |
| 1996 | 7 | 23 |
| 1997 | 4 | 29 |
| 1998 | 7 | 33 |
| 1999 | 9 | 40 |
| 2000 | 12 | 66 |
| 2001 | 18 | 87 |
| 2002 | 23 | 83 |
| 2003 | 43 | 149 |
| 2004 | 50 | 187 |
| 2005 | 70 | 312 |
| 2006 | 91 | 424 |
| 2007 | 141 | 535 |
| 2008 | 164 | 692 |
| 2009 | 217 | 1022 |
| 2010 | 259 | 1534 |
| 2011 | 281 | 2145 |
| 2012 | 319 | 2806 |
| 2013 | 362 | 3351 |
| 2014 | 450 | 4185 |
| 2015 | 532 | 4871 |
| 2016 | 669 | 5522 |
| 2017 | 809 | 6834 |
| 2018 | 939 | 9803 |
| 2019 | 1013 | 11692 |
| 2020 | 1418 | 15557 |
| 2021 | 1884 | 20753 |
| 2022 | 2044 | 24832 |
| 2023 | 1873 | 32107 |
| 2024 | 1229 | 33516 |
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 Malaysia Sabah.
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, Agriculture, Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Engineering, Food Science, International Relations and Diplomacy, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medicine, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Psychology, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Islamic Studies, Social Work |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Anthropology, Banking, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Education, Curriculum, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Testing and Evaluation, English, Finance, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Geography (Human), Health Education, History, Hotel Management, Human Resources, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Islamic Studies, Labour and Industrial Relations, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Music, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Psychology, Science Education, Social Work, Sociology, Sports, Tourism, Visual Arts |
| Doctor's Degree | Accountancy, Anthropology, Banking, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Education, Curriculum, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Finance, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Geography (Human), Health Education, History, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Labour and Industrial Relations, Marketing, Music, Physical Education, Psychology, Science Education, Social Work, Sociology, Teacher Training, Tourism, Visual Arts |
Notable alumni
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Hussein Mwinyi
- Occupations
- politicianphysician
- Biography
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Hussein Ali Mwinyi is the 8th president of Zanzibar. The son of former Tanzanian president Ali Hasan Mwinyi, he is a member of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) political party.
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Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis
- Occupations
- politicianelectrical engineer
- Biography
-
Isnaraissah Munirah binti Majilis @ Fakharudy is a Malaysian politician and electrical engineer who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kota Belud since May 2018. She served as the Deputy Minister of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration under former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and former Minister Yeo Bee Yin from July 2018 to the collapse of the PH administration in February 2020. She is a member of the Heritage Party (WARISAN) and was a member of the People's Justice Party (PKR), a component party of the PH and formerly Pakatan Rakyat (PR) coalitions. She is also presently the sole female WARISAN MP.
University of Malaysia Sabah faculties and divisions
| Centre : Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning | Modern Languages |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business, Economics and Accountancy | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Hotel Management, Human Resources, International Business |
| Faculty : Computing and Informatics | Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, E-Business/Commerce, Multimedia |
| Faculty : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Food Science and Nutrition | Dietetics, Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition |
| Faculty : Humanities, Arts and Heritage | Fine Arts, Music, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : International Finance | Banking, Finance, International Business, Marketing |
| Faculty : Medicine and Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Medicine |
| Faculty : Psychology and Education | Development Studies, Education, Psychology, Sports |
| Faculty : Science and Natural Resources | Aquaculture, Biology, Biotechnology, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Geology, Industrial Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Physics, Technology, Tropical Agriculture |
| Faculty : Sustainable Agriculture | Cattle Breeding, Crop Production, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture |
| Research Division : Biotechnology | Biotechnology, Environmental Studies, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology |
| Research Division : Borneo Marine Studies | Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Research Division : Ethnography and Development | Demography and Population, Ethnology |
| Research Division : Rural Education Research | Education |
| Research Division : Tropical Biology and Conservation | Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | UMS Universiti Malaysia Sabah |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education; Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) |
| Motto | Bertekad Cemerlang Strive to Excel |
Location and contacts
| Address | Jalan UMS Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88400 Malaysia |
|---|---|
| City population | 452,000 |