University of Malaysia Sabah: Statistics

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#2058 of 14,131 In the World
#610 of 5,830 In Asia
#9 of 45 In Malaysia
#443 of 2,377 For Forestry
Top50% For 100 other topics
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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 Rate60%
Academic CalendarSemesters

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 11,447 scientific papers with 106,075 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Medicine, Ecology, and Geography and Cartography.

Publications
11,447
Citations
106,075

University of Malaysia Sabah majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
6,794 / 82,652
Environmental Science
6,496 / 74,470
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
5,903 / 46,588
Engineering
5,240 / 55,650
Chemistry
4,820 / 62,009
Physics
4,279 / 47,082
Computer Science
4,185 / 31,011
Medicine
4,053 / 33,847
Ecology
3,703 / 52,790
Geography and Cartography
3,356 / 37,109
Geology
3,283 / 45,775
Philosophy
3,051 / 15,061
Political Science
2,997 / 18,178
Mathematics
2,923 / 21,193
Organic Chemistry
2,808 / 40,223
Biochemistry
2,783 / 38,055
Law
2,775 / 18,011
Psychology
2,732 / 16,932
Sociology
2,680 / 22,437
Quantum and Particle physics
2,539 / 25,038
Business
2,462 / 18,091
Materials Science
2,248 / 29,481
Paleontology
2,188 / 31,253
Genetics
2,086 / 22,439
Statistics
2,077 / 18,163
History
2,051 / 19,486
Archaeology
1,961 / 19,242
Botany
1,893 / 30,516
Pathology
1,790 / 14,717
Economics
1,767 / 12,257
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,764 / 11,830
Machine Learning
1,469 / 12,986
Linguistics
1,409 / 7,033
Public Health
1,074 / 12,969
Art & Design
1,027 / 6,839
Social Psychology
1,026 / 8,171
Nutrition and Food Science
1,018 / 16,166
Metallurgical Engineering
1,017 / 14,722
Management
990 / 6,743
Marketing
977 / 9,346

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 5 18
1992 2 11
1993 1 21
1994 3 8
1995 0 18
1996 7 12
1997 4 27
1998 8 35
1999 9 54
2000 12 85
2001 16 103
2002 19 111
2003 41 164
2004 48 195
2005 64 292
2006 90 384
2007 134 522
2008 146 593
2009 182 862
2010 215 1263
2011 250 1735
2012 282 2321
2013 341 2720
2014 364 3436
2015 453 3896
2016 591 4414
2017 752 5027
2018 709 6125
2019 797 9113
2020 1135 10149
2021 1587 13671
2022 1696 16639
2023 1398 19497
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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 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

  1. Hussein Mwinyi

    Hussein Mwinyi
    Years
    1966-.. (age 58)
    Occupations
    physicianpolitician
    Biography

    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.

  2. Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis

    Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis
    Born in
    Malaysia Flag Malaysia
    Years
    1982-.. (age 42)
    Occupations
    electrical engineerpolitician
    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

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