Undergraduate Programmes 2022/2023 - International Student Booklet - Reasons to Study Malaysia

Oct 2, 2026

Undergraduate Programmes 2022/2023 International Student Booklet presents Universiti Malaya as a preferred destination for international applicants. It highlights the reasons to study in Malaysia and at UM: world-class education, strategic and affordable location in Kuala Lumpur, and a safe, peaceful environment. The booklet emphasizes diverse undergraduate and other academic pathways, premier research strengths with multiple research clusters, and a comprehensive learning experience supported by initiatives such as SHE, internships, fast-track options, and mobility programmes.

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Reasons to Study Malaysia

World-Class Education

Strategic Location

Modern & Progressive

English is Widely Spoken

Affordability

Safe & Peaceful

Multicultural Society

Dynamic Lifestyle

Universiti Malaya

Reasons why should you be part of Universiti Malaya

Proud History

Premier Research University

World-Ranked University

All-Inclusive Academic Programmes

Diverse Programmes Offerings

Comprehensive Learning Experience

Renowned Collaborative Programmes

Flexible Academic Curriculum

Admirable Location & Affordability

Multicultural Diversity

Facts & Figures

TOP 100 2022 2 UNDERGRADUATE International Student Booklet Academic Session 2022/2023 2 YOU WILL LOVE MALAYSIA 3 01 World-Class Education 05 Strategic Location 03 Modern & Progressive 04 English is Widely Spoken 02 Affordability 06 Safe & Peaceful Reasons to StudySourc: froalrysia 07 Multicultural Society 08 Dynamic Lifestyle 8 4 UNIVERSITI MALAYA 5 10 Reasons why should you be part of Universiti Malaya 01 PROUD HISTORY Since its inception in 1905, Universiti Malaya has attained plentiful of great triumphs and accolades in the arena of academic, research and social interests. Universiti Malaya will always be home to notable alumni and remarkable students of dissimilar races, religions, and nationalities in the quest for knowledge exploration. 02 PREMIER RESEARCH UNIVERSITY The research ground is pillared by 4 focal research clusters which spread over 50 research centres in its vicinity as well as within its renowned research institute, namely, the National Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HiCoE), the Universiti Malaya Centre of Excellence (UMCoE) and the Academy of Science Research Centres which houses high-impact research and innovation for the country. 04 ALL-INCLUSIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES With more than 200 academic programmes, which comprises foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes, Universiti Malaya offers broad-based and wide-ranging opportunities to prospective students to enrol in its world-ranked academic programmes. Our innovative educational innitiatives include immersion of learning through industrial engagement & ﬂexible programme delivery. 03 WORLD-RANKED UNIVERSITY Being ranked impressively well in the past few years speaks volumes of the university standing as the ﬁrst and top university in Malaysia. It has also contributed tremendously by putting Malaysia and Universiti Malaya on the map. We are also proud to share that according to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings. We are currently ranked; 65th in the World | 8th in Asia 05 DIVERSE PROGRAMMES OFFERINGS As part of the effort in ensuring its survival and sustainability in the digital world, Universiti Malaya is now opening doors of possibilities to its potential students around the world to partake in its academic programmes through manifold channels, namely Open & Distance Learning mode, Remote Learning mode as well as Micro-credentials mode, which are up for grab! 6 06 COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Universiti Malaya is not what it used to be 100 years ago, dynamically improving its curriculum in upholding the humanistic values that enrich the heart and soul of its students; initiatives such as Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) programme, Internship Programmes, Fast-Track Programme and Inbound & Outbound Mobility Programmes were introduced to enhance student’s learning experience. 07 RENOWNED COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMMES 08 FLEXIBLE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM In keeping abreast of the knowledge exploration, Universiti Malaya is always at the forefront in offering multivariate academic programmes comprises Double Bachelor's Degree, Dual Master's Degree and Dual PhD Programmes via reputable partnerships with renowned universities that are coming from France, German, Japan, Iran, United Kingdom, Australia, Indonesia, Cambodia and many others. We offer vast opportunities through double major programmes as well as major-minor programmes as an option for the students in the effort to increase their employment prospects in the job market and in widening their chances of career choices. 09 ADMIRABLE LOCATION & AFFORDABILITY Situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's capital city, studying in Universiti Malaya is made easy with rewarding experiences having to be in close proximity to the main city. Kuala Lumpur that, is known for its affordability for food, transportation, accommodation as well as to

FAQs

What makes Universiti Malaya stand out as a place to study?

The booklet highlights world-class education and a premier research university profile, alongside broad-based academic programmes and a comprehensive learning experience supported by initiatives such as Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) and mobility programmes.

Which academic pathways and programme delivery options are mentioned for international students?

It states more than 200 academic programmes across foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels, and also mentions programme participation through Open & Distance Learning, Remote Learning, and Micro-credentials modes.

How many international students and from how many countries does the booklet say UM currently accommodates?

It says UM is currently accommodating more than 4,400 international students from more than 85 countries to date.

Oct 2, 2026

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