University of Malaya (UM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Universiti Malaya, or UM, Malaysia’s oldest university, is situated on a 750 acre (309 hectare) campus in the southwest of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. It was established in April 1949 in Singapore with the merger of the King Edward VII College of Medicine (founded in 1905) and Raffles College (founded in 1928).

The University of Malaya derives its name from the term ‘Malaya’ as the country was then known. The Carr-Saunders Commission, which recommended the setting up of the university, noted in its Report in 1948: “The University of Malaya would provide for the first time a common centre where varieties of race, religion and economic interest could mingle in joint endeavour … For a University of Malaya must inevitably realise that it is a university for Malaya.”

The growth of the University was very rapid during the first decade of its establishment and this resulted in the setting up of two autonomous Divisions in 1959, one located in Singapore and the other in Kuala Lumpur. In 1960, the government of the two territories indicated their desire to change the status of the Divisions into that of a national university. Legislation was passed in 1961 and the University of Malaya was established on 1st January 1962.

On June 16th 1962, University of Malaya celebrated the installation of its first Chancellor, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, who was also the country’s first prime minister. The first Vice-Chancellor was Professor Oppenheim, a world-renowned Mathematician.

Currently, His Royal Highness The Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan is the Chancellor of the University of Malaya.

Ghauth Jasmon was appointed as the tenth Vice-Chancellor of University of Malaya on 8th November 2008.

Undergraduates – List of Programmes > Academies

Academy Of Islamic Studies

• Bachelor in Applied Science with Islamic Studies
  • Biotechnology
  • Environment
  • Information Technology
• Bachelor in Islamic Education
  • Al-Quran Studies
  • Islamic Studies
• Bachelor in Mualamat Management
• Bachelor in Syariah
  • Fiqh and Usul
  • Siasah Syar’iyyah
  • Syariah and Economics
  • Syariah and Law
  • Syariah and Management
• Bachelor of Usuluddin
  • Akidah and Islamic Thought
  • Al-Quran and Al-Hadith
  • Dakwah and Human Development
  • History and Islamic Civilisation
• Foundation in Islamic Education
• Foundation in Islamic Studies with Science
• Foundation in Syariah
• Foundation in Usuluddin

Academy Of Malay Studies

• Bachelor Degree of Malay Studies (BMS)

Undergraduates – List of Programmes > Faculties

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Administration and Social Justice
  • Anthropology and Sociology
  • East Asian Studies
  • English
  • Environmental Studies
  • Gender Studies
  • Geography
  • History
  • Indian Studies
  • International and Strategic Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Media Studies
  • Population Studies
  • South East Asia Studies
  • Chinese Studies
  • Township and Urban Planning Studies

Faculty of Business and Accountancy

• Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology

• Bachelor of Computer Science (BCompSc)
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Networking and System
  • Management Information System
  • Software Engineering
• Bachelor of Information Technology (BInfoTech)
  • Information Science
  • Management
  • Multimedia

Faculty of Dentistry

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Faculty of Economics & Administration

• Bachelor of Economics (BEc)

Faculty of Education

• Bachelor of Counselling (BCoun)
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education [BEd(ECEd)]
• Bachelor of Education (TESL)

Faculty of Engineering

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Computer)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunication)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Materials)
• Bachelor of Engineering Computer Aided Design & Computer Aided Manufacturing ( CAD/CAM )
• Bachelor of Engineering (Manufacturing)
• Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (BBEng)
• Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (Prosthetics & Orthotics)

Faculty of Languages and Linguistics

• Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics
  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Spanish
  • Tamil

Faculty of Law

• Bachelor of Jurisprudence (External) [B.Juris(Ext)]
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Faculty of Medicine

• Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BBMedSc)
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
• Bachelor of Nursing (BNSc)
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

Faculty of Science

• Bachelor of Science (BSc)
  • Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
  • Applied Geology
  • Biochemistry
  • Biohealth Science
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology and Biodiversity
  • Environmental Science and Management
  • Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • Geology
  • History and Philosophy of Science
  • Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial and Computational Mathematics
  • Microbiology
  • Physics
• Bachelor of Science Education (BScEd)

Faculty of the Built Environment

• Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)
• Bachelor of Building Surveying (BBuildSurv)
• Bachelor of Estate Management (BEstMgt)
• Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (BQSurv)
• Bachelor of Science Architecture (BScArch)

Undergraduates – List of Programmes > Centres

Centre for Foundation Studies in Science

• Biological Science Programme
• Built Environment Programme
• Physical Sciences Programme

Cultural Centre

• Bachelor of Performing Arts – Dance
• Bachelor of Performing Arts – Drama
• Bachelor of Performing Arts – Music

Sports Centre

• Bachelor of Sports Science

Undergraduates – Prerequisites

Academic Structure
Since the 1996/1997 academic session, the University of Malaya (UM) has adopted a Semester System. In this system, each academic session is divided into two academic semesters, which consist of 14 teaching weeks in each semester. From the start of the 2000/2001 session, the Semester System was divided into the Three Year Study System (Sistem Pengajian Tiga Tahun) and the Four Year Study System (Sistem Pengajian Empat Tahun).

Education Management
The University of Malaya is responsible to provide education and practice to all future graduates based on the integration of teaching, learning and research at a Bachelor and Masters level. Support from the efficient and competent quality management system of the University of Malaya has facilitated in the success of the university in running teaching and learning programs and research. The university’s success in obtaining a MS ISO 9001:2000 Certificate in 2002 further substantiates the excellent quality of education management provided by the university. This made the University of Malaya the first public university to be awarded the MA ISO 9001:2000 Certificate.

View Undergraduates Prerequisite.

Undergraduates – Student Exchange

Student Exchange Programmes
Student Exchange Unit

Undergraduates – How to Apply

View Undergraduates Application Procedures.

Postgraduates – Institute of Graduate Studies

The Institute of Gaduate Studies coordinates all postgraduate studies in the University of Malaya. Drawing on the strengths of the Faculties and Research Centres, as well as on the individual expertise available in the University, IGS hopes to help postgraduate students achieve excellence in multidisciplinary research, postgraduate education and training to meet the growing demands of the worlds of academia, economics, politics, science and technology and the arts.

With more than a thousand international students from nearly 70 countries, IGS proudly upholds the traditions and standards of excellence in teaching, research and scholarships, by providing effective and efficient student services, opportunities and a platform for the sharing & shaping of ideas.

Postgraduates – Institute of Graduate Studies > List of Programmes > Faculties

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
• Master of Arts (Civilisational Studies)
• Master of Arts (English Literature)
• Master of Arts (Malaysia History)
• Master of Arts (Southeast Asian History)
• Master of Publishing Studies (MPS)
• Master of Strategic and Defence Studies (MSDS)

Faculty of Business and Accountancy

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Management (MM)

Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
• Master of Computer Science (Data Communication & Computer Network)
• Master of Computer Science (Management Information Systems)
• Master of Computer Science (Multimedia)
• Master of Information Technology (MInfTech)
• Master of Library And Information Science (MLIS)
• Master of Software Engineering (MSE)

Faculty of Dentistry

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D)
• Master of Clinical Dentistry (MClinDent)
• Master of Dental Science (MDSc)
• Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)
• Master of Orthodontics (MOrto)
• Master of Public Health (Oral Health)
• Master of Science (Dental Public Health)

Faculty of Economics & Administration

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D)
• Master of Applied Statistics (MAppStat)
• Master of Economics (MEc)
• Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Faculty of Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
• Master of Counselling (MCouns)
• Master of Early Childhood Education [MEd(ECEd)]
• Master of Education (MEd)
• Master of Educational Management (MEdM)
• Master of Instructional Technology (MInstTech)
• Master of Mathematics Education with Information Communication and Technology (MMathEd with ICT)
• Master of Science Education with Information Communication and Technology (MScEd with ICT)

Faculty of Engineering

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
• Master of Engineering Science (MEngSc)
• Master of Engineering (MEng)
• Master of Engineering (Safety, Health and Environment)
• Master of Engineering (Biomedical)

Faculty of Languages and Linguistics

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D)
• Master of English as a Second Language
• Master of Linguistics
• Master of Modern Language Studies

Faculty of Law

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
• Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ)
• Master of Laws (LLM)

Faculty of Medicine

• Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
• Master of Anaesthesiology (MAnaes)
• Master of Clinical Oncology
• Master of Emergency Medicine
• Master of Family Medicine (MFamMed)
• Master of Internal Medicine (MIntMed)
• Master of Medical Physics (MMPhysics)
• Master of Medical Science (MMedSc)
• Master of Medical Science in Clinical Pathology (Forensic Pathology) [MMedScClinPath(ForensicPath)]
• Master of Medical Science in Public Health (MMedScPH)
• Master of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MObGyn)
• Master of Ophthalmology (MSOphtal)
• Master of Orthopaedic Surgery [MS (Ortho)]
• Master of Otorhinolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) [MS(ORL)]
• Master of Paediatrics (MPaeds)
• Master of Pathology (MPath)
• Master of Psychological Medicine (MPM)
• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Master of Radiology (MRad)
• Master of Rehabilitation Medicine (MRM)
• Master of Sports Medicine (MSM)
• Master of Surgery (MS)

Faculty of Science

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) (Maths)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) (Science Philosophy)
• Master of Biotechnology (MBiotech)
• Master of Science (Analytical Chemistry & Instrumental Analysis)
• Master of Science (except Maths & Science Philosophy)
• Master of Science (Full Research)
• Master of Science (Maths)
• Master of Science (Petroleum Geology)
• Master of Science (Philosophy of Science and Science & Technology Policy Studies)
• Master of Science (Science Philosophy)
• Master of Science (Statistics)
• Master of Technology (Environmental Management) [MTech(EnvMgt)]
• Master of Technology (Materials Science) [MTech(MatSc)]

Faculty of the Built Environment

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D)
• Master of Real Estate
• Master of Science (Architecture)
• Master of Science (Building)
• Master of Science (Real Estate)

Postgraduates > Institute of Graduate Studies > How to Enrol

View Enrolment Procedures.

Postgraduates > Institute of Graduate Studies > Student Exchange

• Student Exchange Programme
• Student Exchange Unit

Postgraduates > Institute of Graduate Studies > How to Apply

Online Application

Contact Universiti Malaya (UM)

For information about admissions requirements or applying to University of Malaya:

Undergraduate Admissions for Local Student
Admission & Records Section
Examination Building
University of Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA.
Tel: +603-7967 3279 / 3440 / 3441 / 3502
Fax: +603-7967 3449
E-Mail: skr@um.edu.my

Postgraduate Admissions for Local & International Student
Postgraduate Admissions Section
Institute of Graduate Studies
University of Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur,
MALAYSIA.
Tel: +603-7967 4623 / 4517 / 4659
Fax: +603-79674606 / 7956 8940 / 7956 6634
Email: ips@um.edu.my

International Student : Undergraduate Admissions
International Student Centre,
Level 1, Block D, Perdana Siswa Complex,
Universiti Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur,
MALAYSIA.
Tel: +603-7967 7711
Fax : +603 -79677710
E-Mail : isc@um.edu.my

Have a general question about University of Malaya?

International and Corporate Relations Office (ICR),
Level 1, Canseleri Building
Universiti Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-7967 7022/3273
Fax:+603-7956 0027
Email : icr@um.edu.my