University of Science, Malaysia: Statistics

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#706 of 14,131 In the World
#126 of 5,830 In Asia
#3 of 45 In Malaysia
#12 of 1,571 For Radiochemistry
Top50% For 149 other topics
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Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.usm.my
Languages
Malay;English
Acceptance rate
53%*

* The University of Science, 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.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsMalaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) or equivalent
Academic CalendarJuly to March (July - October; December-March)

Research profile

University of Science, Malaysia is a world-class research university with 33,479 scientific papers published and 613,621 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Materials Science, Biology, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, and Environmental Science.

Publications
33,479
Citations
613,621

University of Science, Malaysia majors

by publication & citation count

Chemistry
9,655 / 246,526
Engineering
9,561 / 199,873
Medicine
7,352 / 113,367
Physics
6,612 / 126,877
Materials Science
6,111 / 119,907
Biology
5,709 / 128,359
Computer Science
3,437 / 38,899
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,352 / 57,421
Business
2,926 / 57,415
Environmental Science
2,870 / 87,523
Psychology
1,539 / 22,821
Chemical Engineering
1,531 / 34,103
Mathematics
1,369 / 18,782
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,156 / 14,282
Economics
1,124 / 18,925
Demography
1,102 / 36,475
Radiochemistry
951 / 35,145
Marketing
799 / 21,374
Surgery
755 / 7,117
Nutrition and Food Science
699 / 25,327
Environmental Management
680 / 33,691
Health Science
675 / 8,134
Geography and Cartography
668 / 4,741
Art & Design
611 / 3,163
Inorganic Chemistry
594 / 23,554
Family medicine
580 / 6,463
Public Health
571 / 12,734
Bioinformatics and Computational biology
569 / 3,607
Nanotechnology
551 / 18,146
Biochemistry
542 / 16,905
Organic Chemistry
539 / 24,321
Oncology and Cancer research
493 / 7,372
Ecology
479 / 10,473
Botany
475 / 16,153
Math Teachers
473 / 5,077
Pharmacy
470 / 5,291
Pharmacology
466 / 14,026
Sociology
448 / 3,649
Political Science
438 / 2,608
Management Information Systems
434 / 7,891

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 71 188
1992 58 246
1993 99 240
1994 114 331
1995 148 392
1996 139 471
1997 145 552
1998 157 694
1999 176 898
2000 270 1155
2001 287 1510
2002 301 1721
2003 297 1993
2004 397 2621
2005 463 3389
2006 612 4381
2007 688 5266
2008 1031 7641
2009 1332 10433
2010 2006 14759
2011 2491 22270
2012 2892 28819
2013 2743 38057
2014 2815 47341
2015 2820 53201
2016 2598 54887
2017 2827 60012
2018 2808 63446
2019 3067 77974
2020 3619 99280
2021 3729 121996
Academic rankings

Tuition

Local studetns 725-915 per semester; Graduate, c. 50-135 per unit; Master's, Doctorate, c.2,000-4,000 per session (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 University of Science, 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 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 Arts and Humanities, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medicine, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Technology, Translation and Interpretation
Master's Degree Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Anthropology, Applied Physics, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Botany, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Studies, Community Health, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, English, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Fine Arts, Food Technology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Gender Studies, Genetics, Geography (Human), Geophysics, Haematology, Health Education, Higher Education, History, Home Economics, Immunology, Industrial Chemistry, Interior Design, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Malay, Management, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Parasitology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Microelectronics, Mining Engineering, Molecular Biology, Music, Neurology, Neurosciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Health, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Paper Technology, Parasitology, Pathology, Periodontics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Plant Pathology, Plastic Surgery, Political Sciences, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Radiology, Radiophysics, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Solid State Physics, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports, Statistics, Surgery, Surveying and Mapping, Theatre, Tourism, Toxicology, Translation and Interpretation, Treatment Techniques, Water Management, Zoology
Doctor's Degree Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Anatomy, Anthropology, Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Botany, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Community Health, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Curriculum, Dentistry, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Endocrinology, English, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Gender Studies, Genetics, Geography (Human), Haematology, Health Education, Health Sciences, History, Immunology, Industrial Chemistry, Interior Design, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Malay, Management, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Parasitology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Microelectronics, Mining Engineering, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Music, Neurosciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Health, Paper Technology, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Plant Pathology, Political Sciences, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Psychology, Public Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Science Education, Social Work, Sociology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Theatre, Toxicology, Translation and Interpretation, Water Management, Zoology

University of Science, Malaysia alumni

  1. Yusril Ihza Mahendra

    Yusril Ihza Mahendra
    Born in
    Indonesia Flag Indonesia
    Years
    1956-.. (age 67)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Yusril Ihza Mahendra is an Indonesian lawyer, politician and academic, who is currently serving as the leader of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) since 2015. Previously, he served as the leader of the PBB from 1998 until 2005, Minister of Justice and Human Rights from 2004 until 2007, and member of the People's Representative Council from 1999 until 2009.

  2. Daphne Iking

    Daphne Iking
    Born in
    Malaysia Flag Malaysia
    Years
    1978-.. (age 45)
    Occupations
    actor
    Biography

    Daphne Eleanor M Iking, known as Daphne Iking, is a Malaysian television personality, an emcee and an occasional actress.

  3. Teresa Kok Suh Sim

    Teresa Kok Suh Sim
    Born in
    Malaysia Flag Malaysia
    Years
    1964-.. (age 59)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Teresa Kok Suh Sim is a Malaysian politician who served as the Minister of Primary Industries in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration under former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad from July 2018 to the collapse of the PH administration in February 2020. She has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Seputeh since November 1999. She also served as the Selangor State Executive Councillor and Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Kinrara from March 2008 to May 2013. She is a member of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), a component party of the PH opposition coalition.

  4. Mohd Ali Rustam

    Mohd Ali Rustam
    Born in
    Malaysia Flag Malaysia
    Years
    1949-.. (age 74)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Mohd. Ali bin Mohd. Rustam is a Malaysian politician who has served as the 7th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Melaka since June 2020. He served as the 9th Chief Minister of Melaka from December 1999 to May 2013, Deputy Minister of Health from November 1996 to December 1999, Deputy Minister of Transport from May 1995 to November 1996, Member of Parliament (MP) for Batu Berendam from April 1995 to November 1999, Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Bukit Batu from March 2004 to May 2013, for Paya Rumput from November 1999 to March 2004, for Sungai Udang from October 1990 to April 1995 and for Ayer Molek from August 1986 to October 1990. He was a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition.

All 20 notable alumni

University of Science, Malaysia faculties and divisions

Campus : Engineering Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanics, Mineralogy, Mining Engineering, Physical Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Structural Architecture
Campus : Health Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Applied Chemistry, Community Health, Dentistry, Dietetics, Environmental Studies, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Haematology, Health Education, Health Sciences, Immunology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Neurological Therapy, Neurosciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Therapy, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports Medicine, Translation and Interpretation
Centre : Archaeological Research Archaeology
Centre : Drug Research Epidemiology, Toxicology
Centre : Information Technology Computer Science, Information Technology
Centre : Instructional Technology and Media Educational Technology, Media Studies
Centre : Islamic Centre Islamic Studies
Centre : Marine and Coastal Studies Coastal Studies, Marine Science and Oceanography
Centre : Policy Research and International Studies International Studies
Centre : Research in Molecular Medicine Medical Technology
Centre : Women's Studies and Youth Development Social Studies, Women's Studies
Institute : Higher Education Research Higher Education
School : Arts Design, Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Photography, Sculpture, Theatre
School : Biological Sciences Biotechnology, Botany, Entomology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Plant Pathology, Veterinary Science
School : Chemical Sciences Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
School : Communication Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Film, Journalism, Media Studies, Radio and Television Broadcasting
School : Computer Science Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering
School : Distance Education Accountancy, Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Finance, Geography, History, Human Resources, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Physics, Political Sciences, Sociology
School : Educational Studies Curriculum, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Preschool Education, Special Education
School : Housing, Building and Planning Architecture, Building Technologies, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Regional Planning, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning
School : Humanities English, Geography (Human), History, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Malay, Translation and Interpretation
School : Industrial Technology Ecology, Food Technology, Paper Technology, Technology
School : Languages, Literacies and Translation English Studies, Foreign Languages Education, Translation and Interpretation
School : Management Development Studies, Finance, Industrial Management, International Business, Management, Marketing
School : Mathematical Sciences Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics
School : Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physiology
School : Physics Applied Physics, Geophysics, Physics
School : Social Sciences Anthropology, Development Studies, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Southeast Asian Studies

General information

Alternative names USM
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Founded 1969
Accreditation Ministry of Higher Education; Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
Motto Kami Memimpin

Location and contacts

Address Media and Public Relations Centre Level 1 Building E42, Chancellory II Universiti Sains Malaysia
Minden, Penang, 11800
Malaysia
City population 708,000

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