Colleges & Universities in Malaysia

University of Science, Malaysia

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world rank  1036

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Overview

Founded in 1969, the Universiti Sains Malaysia (University of Science, Malaysia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large city of George Town (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Penang. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Malaysian higher education institution. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Science, Malaysia's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Science, Malaysia's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Science, Malaysia' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge sized

Selectivity

University of Science, Malaysia's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) University of Science, Malaysia
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym USM
Founded 1969
Motto Kami Memimpin
We Lead
Colours
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address Jalan Sungai Dua
George Town
11800 Penang
Malaysia
University of Science, Malaysia's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Science, Malaysia Phone Number (4) 653 3888
University of Science, Malaysia Fax Number (4) 656 5401
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universiti Sains Malaysia is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universiti Sains Malaysia's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

Click here to explore a list of , or if they are not available yet, search for them with our powered by Google. We are constantly adding university courses and programs worldwide with the cooperation of university representatives.

You can also explore our Guide to University Programs and Courses to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects and salary expectations for careers associated with more than 8,100 programs and courses.


Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universiti Sains Malaysia categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universiti Sains Malaysia.



University of Science, Malaysia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported Not reported
International
students
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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

University of Science, Malaysia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


University of Science, Malaysia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Science, Malaysia's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Universiti Sains Malaysia has more than 3900 international students.

University of Science, Malaysia's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

University of Science, Malaysia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Science, Malaysia's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


University of Science, Malaysia's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


University of Science, Malaysia's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Science, Malaysia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported.


University of Science, Malaysia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Not reported


University of Science, Malaysia's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Science, Malaysia is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


University of Science, Malaysia's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Science, Malaysia's Library


University of Science, Malaysia's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Science, Malaysia's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University of Science, Malaysia's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


University of Science, Malaysia's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Science, Malaysia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


University of Science, Malaysia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Science, Malaysia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Science, Malaysia's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Science, Malaysia's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Science, Malaysia is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universiti Sains Malaysia's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universiti Sains Malaysia's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
  • ASEAN University Network (AUN)
  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)
  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form to submit a list of Universiti Sains Malaysia's official first-level academic divisions. If you are an official representative you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE UNIVERSITY).



Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of University of Science, Malaysia's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Universiti Sains Malaysia's Facebook page review

X X (Twitter)

Universiti Sains Malaysia's X page review

YouTube YouTube

Universiti Sains Malaysia's Youtube page review

Instagram Instagram

Universiti Sains Malaysia's Instagram page review

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universiti Sains Malaysia's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

Universiti Sains Malaysia's official TikTok channel


Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

The Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization develops, implements, and supports open education.
Universiti Sains Malaysia is a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization and publishes open courseware such as free video lectures and course materials.


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