Universiti Malaya
Universiti Malaya
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University of Malaya is Malaysia's oldest and most prestigious institution of higher education, founded in 1905 as the King Edward VII College of Medicine in Singapore. It is a public research university situated on a 922-acre campus in Kuala Lumpur, the nation's capital. UM holds the first position among Malaysian universities across all key academic and employer reputation indicators, and its ranking of 56th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027 represents the highest position ever achieved by a Malaysian institution.
UM offers 80 undergraduate degree programmes and approximately 150 postgraduate programmes across 15 faculties, including Medicine, Engineering, Law, Business and Economics, Computer Science and Information Technology, Science, and the Arts. The university excels in tropical medicine and infectious diseases, Islamic finance and banking, biodiversity and conservation, and renewable energy and sustainable technology. Teaching integrates research across all study levels; programmes are internationally accredited and benefit from strong industry partnerships. Students gain exposure to laboratory work, field studies, internships, and international collaboration opportunities.
International students are admitted through a dedicated application channel and receive support through the International Student Centre. The process involves obtaining an eVAL (Electronic Visa Approval Letter), student pass, and medical screening through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). On-campus accommodation in residential colleges is available subject to capacity; alternative off-campus housing platforms are recommended if on-campus options are unavailable. New students may enter Malaysia no earlier than two weeks before Orientation Week. Verify current admission requirements and visa procedures with the university's international office before applying.
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