University of Malaya
The University of Malaya, commonly referred to as "UM," is a prestigious public research university in Malaysia. It is located in the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, and is one of the oldest higher education institutions in Malaysia. UM is renowned for its excellence in both the arts and sciences, particularly in the field of medicine. It has many academic disciplines that enjoy a world-class reputation.
According to the 2021 QS World University Rankings, the University of Malaya is ranked 59th globally. In the 2022 QS Asia University Rankings, it is ranked 8th, while in the 2023 QS World University Rankings, it is ranked 70th globally and 9th in the 2023 QS Asia University Rankings. In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, UM is ranked 65th globally.
UM comprises various faculties, including the Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Business and Accountancy, Faculty of Languages, and Faculty of Architecture, among others.
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), commonly known as "UPM," was founded in 1931 and is located in the Serdang district of Selangor, Malaysia. It is a renowned comprehensive research university in Southeast Asia and is recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education's website for overseas education as a legitimate foreign institution. UPM is also a member of various international associations and networks, including the Southeast Asian Association for Institutional Research, the Global University Network for Innovation (GUNI), the ASEAN University Network, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific, the Austrian-Southeast Asian Academic University Network, the Asia-Pacific University-Community Engagement Network, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student Branch.
UPM has several faculties, including the Faculty of Agriculture, the Faculty of Business and Economics, the Faculty of Engineering, and the Faculty of Medicine.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
The National University of Malaysia (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia), commonly known as UKM, was founded in 1970 and is one of Malaysia's five research universities. In 2011, the university officially adopted the Chinese name "马来西亚国立大学" (Malaysian National University) alongside its English name. In the 2023 QS World University Rankings, UKM is ranked 129th in the world, tied with Purdue University in the United States. In the 2023 QS Asia University Rankings, UKM is ranked 30th in Asia and 5th in Southeast Asia. Furthermore, UKM has been rated as a "5-Star University" by QS.
UKM has various faculties, including the Faculty of Education, the Islamic Studies Institute, the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, the Faculty of Science and Technology, the Graduate School of Business, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Economics and Management.
Universiti Sains Malaysia, USM
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), often referred to as "USM," was established in 1969. It is the second national university founded in Malaysia and is one of the country's five research-intensive universities. USM was selected by the Malaysian Ministry of Education to become an APEX (Accelerated Programme for Excellence) University due to its research efforts in sustainable development. It is known as the "Garden University of Asia."
USM has several faculties, including the Faculty of Economics, the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Engineering, and the Faculty of Medicine.
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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is one of Malaysia's renowned public universities. As one of Malaysia's five major national institutions, UTM was ranked 187th in the 2021 QS World University Rankings, 191st in the 2022 QS World University Rankings, and 188th in the latest 2024 QS World University Rankings. Additionally, UTM has been consistently rated as a five-star university by QS.
UTM has various departments, including the Department of Management and Human Resources, the Department of Civil Engineering, the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design, the Department of Geoinformation and Engineering, and the Department of Electrical Engineering.
