The University of Malaya (UM) is one of the oldest and most famous public research universities in Malaysia. It was founded in 1949 when two colleges in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur merged. In 1962, with the separation of Singapore from Malaysia, UM became an independent Malaysian university. Here is some basic information about the University of Malaya:

Overview:

UM is Malaysia's premier institution of higher education, renowned for its excellent teaching quality and research results.

The university offers a wide range of academic courses covering humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, medicine, law and other fields.

Location and campus:

UM is located in the Lembah Pantai area of ​​Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and the campus covers an area of ​​about 309 hectares.

The campus has a beautiful environment and complete facilities, including libraries, laboratories, sports facilities, student dormitories, etc.

Academic Programs:

Undergraduate Programs: Bachelor's degrees are offered in a variety of subject areas, including but not limited to:

Humanities and Social Sciences

Business and Accounting

Engineering

Education

Law

Medicine

Science

Computer Science and Information Technology

Architecture and Environmental Design

Graduate Programs: Master's and PhD programs are offered, covering a wide range of research areas, especially in medicine, engineering, social sciences, etc.

The school has several colleges and research centers, such as the School of Medicine, the School of Engineering, the School of Law, the School of Business, etc.

Featured Programs:

International Vision: UM attracts students from all over the world and creates a multicultural learning environment. The school has also established partnerships with many well-known universities around the world to provide students with overseas exchange opportunities.

Research and Development: UM has outstanding performance in scientific research, participated in many national and international research projects, and has several research centers.

Industry Cooperation: It has a close partnership with the industry to ensure that the course content meets the needs of the industry and provides internships and employment opportunities for students.

Community Service: Actively participate in community service activities and encourage students to participate in volunteer services and social responsibility projects.

Faculty:

The faculty team consists of experienced scholars who have deep theoretical knowledge and practical experience in their respective professional fields.

The school focuses on the professional development of teachers and regularly organizes seminars and training activities.

Qualifications:

UM is recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia and is a registered higher education institution with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

The Chinese Ministry of Education also recognizes the qualifications issued by UM, which is an important advantage for Chinese students who want to return to China for development.

Ranking:

UM is usually ranked in the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings. According to the latest data, UM ranks 70th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.

UM is also one of the top universities in Asia and ranks among the top universities in Asia.

Contact:

Official website: http://www.um.edu.my/

Tel: +603-7967 0000

Address: Lembah Pantai, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia