Universities in Malaysia

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT

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Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology; MIC-linked. Campus in Bedong, Kedah. Reportedly founded 2001 (per public sources). Private university in Bedong, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Education · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Islamic-focused university with strong online/distance programmes; Shah Alam. Reportedly founded 2006 (per public sources). Private university in Shah Alam, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsComputer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management

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Technology-focused university in Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil. Reportedly founded 1993 (per public sources). Private university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Arts & Humanities

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Hospitality, culinary and tourism focus; Berjaya Times Square, KL. Reportedly founded 2009 (per public sources). Private university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT

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Management and entrepreneurship focus; Puchong. Reportedly founded 1984 (per public sources). Private university in Puchong, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Engineering & Technology · Education · Arts & Humanities

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Formerly City University College of Science and Technology; university status 2016. Reportedly founded 1984 (per public sources). Private university in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences

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Malaysian branch campus of Curtin University, Australia. Located in Miri. Reportedly founded 1999 (per public sources). Private university in Miri, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Business & Management

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Automotive-focused university owned by DRB-HICOM; Pekan, Pahang. Reportedly founded 2013 (per public sources). Private university in Pekan, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Arts & Humanities · Engineering & Technology

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Formerly KBU International College; Bandar Utama. Reportedly founded 1990 (per public sources). Private university in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Business & Management · Social Sciences

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Communication-focused Chinese-community university college in Penang. Reportedly founded 1999 (per public sources). Private university in George Town, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Arts & Humanities

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Known for psychology, business and law. Damansara Heights and Subang 2 campuses. Reportedly founded 2011 (per public sources). Private university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences

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Malaysia campus of Heriot-Watt University, UK, in Putrajaya. Website omitted pending confirmation of local domain. Reportedly founded 2014 (per public sources). Private university in Putrajaya, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Formerly Centre for Technology and Advanced Skills; Kuching. Reportedly founded 1988 (per public sources). Private university in Kuching, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Formerly Infrastructure University; infrastructure/built environment focus. De Centrum City, Kajang. Reportedly founded 1998 (per public sources). Private university in Kajang, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Natural Sciences

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Malaysia's first private medical university; based in Bukit Jalil, KL. Reportedly founded 1992 (per public sources). Private university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Social Sciences

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Joint venture between Universiti Malaya and University of Wales; central KL. Reportedly founded 2012 (per public sources). Private university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Social Sciences

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Part of the Laureate International network. Main campus in Nilai. Reportedly founded 2010 (per public sources). Private university in Nilai, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Business & Management

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Owned by KPJ Healthcare Berhad; formerly KPJ Healthcare University College. Nilai. Reportedly founded 2007 (per public sources). Private university in Nilai, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Creative and design focused; international campuses. Website not included pending confirmation of exact domain. Reportedly founded 1991 (per public sources). Private university in Cyberjaya, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT

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University college with health sciences focus; Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya. Reportedly founded 2002 (per public sources). Private university in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences

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University college in Mantin, Negeri Sembilan. Reportedly founded 1985 (per public sources). Private university in Mantin, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management

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Health-sciences focused; main campus in Bandar Saujana Putra, Jenjarom. Reportedly founded 2013 (per public sources). Private university in Jenjarom, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Pharmacy

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Comprehensive private university in Shah Alam. Reportedly founded 2007 (per public sources). Private university in Shah Alam, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT

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Linked to India's Manipal group; campus in Nilai. Reportedly founded 2011 (per public sources). Private university in Nilai, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences

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Malaysia campus of Monash University, Australia, in Bandar Sunway. Reportedly founded 1998 (per public sources). Private university in Bandar Sunway, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Law · Social Sciences

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Malaysia's first private university, owned by Telekom Malaysia. Campuses in Cyberjaya and Melaka. Reportedly founded 1997 (per public sources). Private university in Cyberjaya, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences

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Chinese-community university college in Kajang. Reportedly founded 1998 (per public sources). Private university in Kajang, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences

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Medical branch campus of Newcastle University, UK, in EduCity, Iskandar Puteri. Reportedly founded 2009 (per public sources). Private university in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Medicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Arts & Humanities

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Formerly Nilai University College. Campus in Nilai. Reportedly founded 2013 (per public sources). Private university in Nilai, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Education · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences

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Open and distance learning university owned by MEIPTA consortium of public universities. Reportedly founded 2000 (per public sources). Private university in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences

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Graduate medical school; campus in Damansara/MAEPS Serdang area. Reportedly founded 2011 (per public sources). Private university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT

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Private university based in Ipoh, Perak. Reportedly founded 2011 (per public sources). Private university in Ipoh, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Arts & Humanities

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Design and business focused; formerly Raffles University Iskandar. Reportedly founded 2012 (per public sources). Private university in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Business & Management · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Education

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Multiple campuses; main campus Kota Damansara. Reportedly founded 2012 (per public sources). Private university in Kota Damansara, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Engineering & Technology · Arts & Humanities · Computer Science & IT

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Chinese-community university college in Skudai, Johor. Reportedly founded 1990 (per public sources). Private university in Skudai, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences

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Part of Sunway Education Group; not-for-profit. Reportedly founded 2011 (per public sources). Private university in Bandar Sunway, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences

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Malaysian branch of Swinburne University, Australia, in Kuching. Reportedly founded 2000 (per public sources). Private university in Kuching, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Technical/engineering focus; Teluk Kalong, Kemaman. Reportedly founded 1998 (per public sources). Private university in Kemaman, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Law · Social Sciences

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Part of Taylor's Education Group; university college since 1998, university status 2010. Lakeside Campus. Reportedly founded 2010 (per public sources). Private university in Subang Jaya, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Natural Sciences

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Formerly Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC); MCA-linked, not-for-profit. Setapak, KL with branch campuses. Reportedly founded 1969 (per public sources). Private university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences

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Comprehensive private university; main campus in Cheras, KL, with Kuching and Springhill campuses. Reportedly founded 2003 (per public sources). Private university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Education · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences

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Part of the Ilmu Education Group; Tierra Crest, Kelana Jaya. Reportedly founded 1997 (per public sources). Private university in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsLaw · Medicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Education · Pharmacy

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English-medium Islamic university; campuses in Gombak, Kuantan and Pagoh. Reportedly founded 1983 (per public sources). Public university in Gombak, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Education · Business & Management · Law

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Formerly Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor (KUIS); state-Islamic-foundation owned. Bangi/Kajang. Reportedly founded 1995 (per public sources). Private university in Kajang, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Business & Management · Education · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Law · Pharmacy · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Theology & Religious Studies · Architecture & Design

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Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE / Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia) operating jointly with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA / Agensi Kelayakan Malaysia, established 2007 by Act 679 of 2007 by merger of LAN — Lembaga Akreditasi Negara — and the Quality Assurance Division of MOHE). MQA administers the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) and operates the MQA Register of accredited HEIs and programmes. The Department of Higher Education (JPT / Jabatan Pendidikan Tinggi) handles operational HE management. Malaysia's top 5 public universities have been formally designated as "Research Universities" (Universiti Penyelidikan / RU) since 2006-2010 with enhanced research funding and autonomy: UM, USM, UKM, UPM, and UTM. Beyond RUs, Malaysian HE includes ~20 other public universities, several foreign branch campuses (Monash, Nottingham, Swinburne, Heriot-Watt, Reading, Newcastle, Xiamen), and a large private-HE sector.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Email

admissions@ukm.my

Phone

+60 3 8921 5555

Founded 1970 (chartered as Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia on 18 May 1970 by Act of Parliament — established to be the FIRST FULLY BAHASA MALAYSIA-MEDIUM UNIVERSITY in Malaysia, reflecting the post-independence Malay-language nationalism following the 1969 ethnic riots; located at Bangi, Selangor — 35 km south of Kuala Lumpur). Malaysia's NATIONAL UNIVERSITY — chartered 18 May 1970 specifically to be the FIRST FULLY BAHASA MALAYSIA-MEDIUM UNIVERSITY in Malaysia, established in the wake of the 1969 ethnic riots when post-independence Malay-language nationalism intensified. 'Kebangsaan' = 'national' in Malay. Located at the 'university town' of Bangi, Selangor, ~35 km south of Kuala Lumpur. ~27,000+ students across 13 faculties: Economics and Management, Education, Engineering and Built Environment, Information Science and Technology, Islamic Studies (premier Islamic Studies faculty in MY public HE), Law, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities, Dentistry, Medicine, and Health Sciences (UKM Medical Centre is a major teaching hospital), and Engineering. Bahasa Malaysia is the primary instruction language with English used in many graduate programmes. Designated RESEARCH UNIVERSITY (RU) by MOHE.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management

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Owned by MARA; multiple technical branch institutes across Malaysia. Reportedly founded 2002 (per public sources). Private university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Business & Management · Law · Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Architecture & Design · Education · Languages & Linguistics · Pharmacy · Social Sciences

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Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE / Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia) operating jointly with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA / Agensi Kelayakan Malaysia, established 2007 by Act 679 of 2007 by merger of LAN — Lembaga Akreditasi Negara — and the Quality Assurance Division of MOHE). MQA administers the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) and operates the MQA Register of accredited HEIs and programmes. The Department of Higher Education (JPT / Jabatan Pendidikan Tinggi) handles operational HE management. Malaysia's top 5 public universities have been formally designated as "Research Universities" (Universiti Penyelidikan / RU) since 2006-2010 with enhanced research funding and autonomy: UM, USM, UKM, UPM, and UTM. Beyond RUs, Malaysian HE includes ~20 other public universities, several foreign branch campuses (Monash, Nottingham, Swinburne, Heriot-Watt, Reading, Newcastle, Xiamen), and a large private-HE sector.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Email

admissions@um.edu.my

Phone

+60 3 7967 7022

Founded 1949 (chartered as the University of Malaya in Singapore on 8 October 1949 through merger of King Edward VII College of Medicine 1905 and Raffles College 1928 — both established under British colonial rule; split into University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur and University of Singapore in 1962 when Singapore prepared to leave Malaysia; the Kuala Lumpur branch became simply University of Malaya / Universiti Malaya after 1962 — Malaysia's OLDEST university). Malaysia's OLDEST and most prestigious university — chartered 8 October 1949 in Singapore through merger of King Edward VII College of Medicine (founded 1905 — Malaysia/Singapore's first medical school) and Raffles College (founded 1928). Both predecessor institutions were established under British colonial rule. The University of Malaya was split in 1962 into the Kuala Lumpur branch (which became today's Universiti Malaya) and the Singapore branch (which became today's National University of Singapore — NUS) when Singapore prepared to leave Malaysia. ~22,000+ students across 13 faculties + several academies and centres. Faculties: Arts and Social Sciences, Business and Accountancy, Built Environment, Computer Science and IT, Dentistry, Economics and Administration, Education, Engineering, Language and Linguistics, Law (UM Law — premier Malaysian law school), Medicine (oldest in Malaysia — 1905 heritage), Pharmacy, Science. Bilingual Bahasa Malaysia and English instruction. Member of the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL) and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU). Designated RESEARCH UNIVERSITY (Universiti Penyelidikan) by MOHE 2006 — Malaysia's elite top tier.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Arts & Humanities · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Veterinary Medicine

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Campuses in Kota Bharu (Pengkalan Chepa), Bachok and Jeli. Reportedly founded 2006 (per public sources). Public university in Kota Bharu, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Business & Management

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Technical university (MTUN network); renamed from Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) in 2023. Campuses in Pekan and Gambang. Reportedly founded 2002 (per public sources). Public university in Pekan, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management · Natural Sciences

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Technical university (MTUN network); formerly Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan Utara Malaysia (KUKUM). Reportedly founded 2001 (per public sources). Public university in Arau, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Business & Management · Social Sciences · Education

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Public university in Sabah, East Malaysia. Reportedly founded 1994 (per public sources). Public university in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities

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First public university established in East Malaysia (Sarawak). Reportedly founded 1992 (per public sources). Public university in Kota Samarahan, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management · Social Sciences · Computer Science & IT

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Specialises in marine science and oceanography; originated as a UPM campus. Reportedly founded 1979 (per public sources). Public university in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEducation · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

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Malaysia's premier teacher-education university; traces roots to Sultan Idris Training College (1922). Reportedly founded 1922 (per public sources). Public university in Tanjong Malim, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Business & Management

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Malaysia's national defence university; located at Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur. Reportedly founded 2006 (per public sources). Public university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences

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Formerly Kolej Universiti Poly-Tech MARA (KUPTM); Cheras, KL. Reportedly founded 2001 (per public sources). Private university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Veterinary Medicine · Natural Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management · Education · Medicine & Health Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Languages & Linguistics

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Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE / Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia) operating jointly with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA / Agensi Kelayakan Malaysia, established 2007 by Act 679 of 2007 by merger of LAN — Lembaga Akreditasi Negara — and the Quality Assurance Division of MOHE). MQA administers the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) and operates the MQA Register of accredited HEIs and programmes. The Department of Higher Education (JPT / Jabatan Pendidikan Tinggi) handles operational HE management. Malaysia's top 5 public universities have been formally designated as "Research Universities" (Universiti Penyelidikan / RU) since 2006-2010 with enhanced research funding and autonomy: UM, USM, UKM, UPM, and UTM. Beyond RUs, Malaysian HE includes ~20 other public universities, several foreign branch campuses (Monash, Nottingham, Swinburne, Heriot-Watt, Reading, Newcastle, Xiamen), and a large private-HE sector.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Email

admissions@upm.edu.my

Phone

+60 3 9769 1000

Founded 1971 (chartered as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia — Agricultural University of Malaysia — on 4 October 1971 through merger of College of Agriculture Malaya 1931 in Serdang and the Faculty of Agriculture University of Malaya; renamed Universiti Putra Malaysia 1997 — "Putra" referring to Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, Malaysia's first Prime Minister; agricultural focus broadened to comprehensive). Malaysia's premier agricultural-and-applied-sciences public research university. Heritage traces to 1931 College of Agriculture Malaya in Serdang (founded by British colonial government). Chartered as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia (Agricultural University of Malaysia) on 4 October 1971 through merger of the College of Agriculture Malaya and the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Malaya. RENAMED Universiti Putra Malaysia 1997 — 'Putra' honouring Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, Malaysia's first Prime Minister and Father of Independence — and broadened its mission from agricultural specialisation to a comprehensive research university (though agriculture remains a flagship strength). ~30,000+ students. 16 faculties including the prestigious Faculty of Agriculture (premier in Southeast Asia), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, Forestry, Food Science and Technology, Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Computer Science and IT, Economics and Management, Educational Studies, Human Ecology, Medicine and Health Sciences, Modern Languages and Communication, and Science. Designated RESEARCH UNIVERSITY (RU) by MOHE.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Law · Business & Management · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Computer Science & IT · Education

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Integrates Islamic (naqli) and modern (aqli) knowledge; originally Kolej Universiti Islam Malaysia. Reportedly founded 1998 (per public sources). Public university in Nilai, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Languages & Linguistics · Communication & Media Studies

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Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE / Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia) operating jointly with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA / Agensi Kelayakan Malaysia, established 2007 by Act 679 of 2007 by merger of LAN — Lembaga Akreditasi Negara — and the Quality Assurance Division of MOHE). MQA administers the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) and operates the MQA Register of accredited HEIs and programmes. The Department of Higher Education (JPT / Jabatan Pendidikan Tinggi) handles operational HE management. Malaysia's top 5 public universities have been formally designated as "Research Universities" (Universiti Penyelidikan / RU) since 2006-2010 with enhanced research funding and autonomy: UM, USM, UKM, UPM, and UTM. Beyond RUs, Malaysian HE includes ~20 other public universities, several foreign branch campuses (Monash, Nottingham, Swinburne, Heriot-Watt, Reading, Newcastle, Xiamen), and a large private-HE sector.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Email

admissions@usm.my

Phone

+60 4 653 3888

Founded 1969 (chartered as Universiti Pulau Pinang on 4 June 1969 by Act of Parliament; renamed Universiti Sains Malaysia in 1971 — Malaysia's SECOND university and FIRST university outside Kuala Lumpur; main campus on Penang Island). Malaysia's premier science-and-technology-focused public research university. Founded 4 June 1969 as Universiti Pulau Pinang (University of Penang Island) — Malaysia's SECOND university and FIRST outside Kuala Lumpur. Renamed Universiti Sains Malaysia (Science University of Malaysia) in 1971 to reflect its broader science-and-technology mission. ~30,000+ students across THREE distinct campuses: Main Campus Minden on Penang Island (humanities, sciences, business), Health Campus Kubang Kerian in Kelantan (medical, nursing, dentistry), and Engineering Campus Nibong Tebal in Penang state mainland. 26 schools including the Schools of Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Computer Sciences, Industrial Technology, Management, Communication, Educational Studies, Languages Literacies and Translation, Humanities, Social Sciences, Distance Education (USM was a Malaysian distance-education pioneer), and the School of Medical Sciences (Kubang Kerian) and 6 Engineering Schools (Nibong Tebal). Designated APEX University 2008 — the only Malaysian university with this designation, granting enhanced autonomy. Designated RESEARCH UNIVERSITY (RU) by MOHE.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Law · Business & Management · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Computer Science & IT · Pharmacy

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Formerly Universiti Darul Iman Malaysia (UDM); campuses in Kuala Terengganu and Besut. Reportedly founded 2006 (per public sources). Public university in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Technical university (MTUN network) focused on engineering and ICT. Reportedly founded 2000 (per public sources). Public university in Durian Tunggal, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Architecture & Design · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Education · Mathematics & Statistics · Social Sciences

Accreditation

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE / Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia) operating jointly with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA / Agensi Kelayakan Malaysia, established 2007 by Act 679 of 2007 by merger of LAN — Lembaga Akreditasi Negara — and the Quality Assurance Division of MOHE). MQA administers the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) and operates the MQA Register of accredited HEIs and programmes. The Department of Higher Education (JPT / Jabatan Pendidikan Tinggi) handles operational HE management. Malaysia's top 5 public universities have been formally designated as "Research Universities" (Universiti Penyelidikan / RU) since 2006-2010 with enhanced research funding and autonomy: UM, USM, UKM, UPM, and UTM. Beyond RUs, Malaysian HE includes ~20 other public universities, several foreign branch campuses (Monash, Nottingham, Swinburne, Heriot-Watt, Reading, Newcastle, Xiamen), and a large private-HE sector.. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.

Email

admissions@utm.my

Phone

+60 7 533 3333

Founded 1972 (chartered as Institut Teknologi Kebangsaan in 1972 from the predecessor Technical School of Kuala Lumpur founded 1904 by British colonial government — Malaysia's OLDEST technical-education roots; granted university status as Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 1975 by Act of Parliament; relocated main campus from Kuala Lumpur to Skudai, Johor Bahru in 1985). Malaysia's premier engineering and technology public research university. Heritage traces to 1904 Technical School of Kuala Lumpur (founded by British colonial government — Malaysia's OLDEST technical-education roots). Chartered as Institut Teknologi Kebangsaan 1972; granted university status as Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 1975. Main campus RELOCATED from Kuala Lumpur to Skudai, Johor Bahru in 1985 — strategically close to the Singapore border (~30 km away). ~25,000+ students. Faculties: Built Environment and Surveying, Chemical and Energy Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computing, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Sciences and Technology, Engineering (general), Management, Science, Education, Social Sciences and Humanities. Strong industry ties with Malaysian and Singaporean engineering sectors. ABET-accredited engineering. Designated RESEARCH UNIVERSITY (RU) by MOHE.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Pharmacy

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Largest public university by enrolment with a nationwide network of state and satellite campuses. Reportedly founded 1956 (per public sources). Public university in Shah Alam, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Owned by Petronas. Strong in engineering and applied sciences. Reportedly founded 1997 (per public sources). Private university in Seri Iskandar, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management · Natural Sciences

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad. Main campus Putrajaya campus in Kajang; also Muadzam Shah, Pahang. Reportedly founded 1997 (per public sources). Private university in Kajang, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Education · Social Sciences

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

One of Malaysia's earliest private universities; business and management focus. Reportedly founded 1998 (per public sources). Private university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management · Education · Social Sciences · Natural Sciences

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Technical university (MTUN network); formerly KUiTTHO. Reportedly founded 1993 (per public sources). Public university in Batu Pahat (Parit Raja), Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Business & Management · Medicine & Health Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Arts & Humanities · Science · Natural Sciences

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Not-for-profit, founded by UTAR Education Foundation (MCA-linked). Kampar and Sungai Long campuses. Reportedly founded 2002 (per public sources). Private university in Kampar, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Law · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Education

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Management-focused university branded as 'the Eminent Management University'. Reportedly founded 1984 (per public sources). Public university in Sintok, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Owned by Yayasan Pahang; Kuantan. Reportedly founded 2013 (per public sources). Private university in Kuantan, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Backed by Yayasan Sabah; Kota Kinabalu. Reportedly founded 2011 (per public sources). Private university in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Pharmacy

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Malaysia campus of the University of Nottingham, UK. Located in Semenyih. Reportedly founded 2000 (per public sources). Private university in Semenyih, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Law · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Malaysia campus in EduCity, Iskandar Puteri. Reportedly founded 2015 (per public sources). Private university in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Malaysia campus in EduCity, Iskandar Puteri. Website omitted pending confirmation of local domain. Reportedly founded 2012 (per public sources). Private university in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Formerly University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS); Sibu. Reportedly founded 2013 (per public sources). Private university in Sibu, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Education · Computer Science & IT · Arts & Humanities

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Not-for-profit open and distance learning university based in Penang. Reportedly founded 2006 (per public sources). Private university in George Town, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Engineering & Technology

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

University college in Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan. Reportedly founded 2015 (per public sources). Private university in Kuantan, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities

Accreditation

MQA / Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia — accredits and regulates universities. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Malaysia branch of China's Xiamen University; Salak Tinggi/Sepang. Reportedly founded 2016 (per public sources). Private university in Sepang, Malaysia; MQA/MOHE-recognised.