Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Malaysia's national university and a leader in Malay language, medicine, and social sciences.
About
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) was established in 1970 as Malaysia's national university in Bangi, Selangor. It is one of the country's five research universities with strengths in medicine, pharmacy, engineering, and the humanities.
UKM's main campus in Bangi features modern faculties, a teaching hospital, and extensive research institutes. The university emphasizes national identity, bilingual education, and community-oriented scholarship.
International students choose UKM for competitive tuition among Malaysia's top public institutions, strong health sciences programs, and proximity to Kuala Lumpur.
Academics
Study levels
Faculties & schools
Popular programs
| Program | Level |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | Bachelor's |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) | Bachelor's |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic) | Bachelor's |
| Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | Bachelor's |
| Bachelor of Economics (Hons) | Bachelor's |
Research centres
Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI)
Environmental sustainability, climate adaptation, and development policy research.
Institute of Systems Biology
Systems biology, bioinformatics, and translational health research.
Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA)
Ethnic relations, governance, and social cohesion studies in Malaysia and ASEAN.
UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI)
Molecular medicine, cancer research, and genomic diagnostics.
Campuses
Bangi Campus (Main)
43600 Bangi, Selangor
UKM Medical Centre
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Admissions
Intakes
General requirements
- STPM, A-Levels, foundation, matriculation, or diploma with minimum CGPA requirements
- Science prerequisites for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and engineering
- Interview or aptitude screening for competitive health sciences programs
English requirements
- IELTS: 5.5–6.0 overall (faculty-dependent)
- TOEFL iBT: 46–60
- MUET: Band 3–4 for undergraduate programs
Requirements vary by program — confirm with ARNE counselors.
Required documents
- Online application and certified academic transcripts
- Passport biodata page
- English proficiency test results
- Health declaration and medical report (selected programs)
- Offer acceptance letter
Tuition fees (estimate)
Estimated international tuition: RM 18,000–38,000/year for most undergraduate programs; medicine and dentistry are higher. Confirm current fees with UKM or ARNE counselors.
International students
UKM welcomes international students through its Global Education and Experience (GEE) office, offering support in a suburban campus setting minutes from Kuala Lumpur.
Support services
- Global Education and Experience (GEE) international office
- On-campus residential colleges
- UKM Medical Centre clinical training facilities
- Student societies and cultural activities
- Career guidance and graduate employability programs
Visa & EMGS
UKM issues admission letters required for EMGS student pass applications. International students must obtain visa approval before travelling to Malaysia.
Apply with ARNE
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