Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Since its establishment on May 18, 1970, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has not only fulfilled the vision of its founding fathers to accord Bahasa Melayu as the language of learning and scholarship but has also successfully produced intellectuals and scholars who are among the nation’s pride.

Starting out with only three faculties, it has since grown into 13 faculties, 2 educational center, 13 research institutes of excellence and two commercial entities, UKM Holdings Sdn. Bhd. and

UKM Technology Sdn. Bhd. It has thus grown not just in size, but also stature, becoming a research institute in various fields of study including operating various research centres

Aware of the changes taking place in the academic landscape, UKM is taking steps to address them. One is through e-Learning to prepare students through innovative teaching and forward–looking curriculum to meet demands of the new economic needs. It nurtures research to provide solutions to pressing problems while also engaging with the community and industry, to strive for sustainable development both at the national and international levels.

UKM offers 75 undergraduates programmes and 264 postgraduates programmes in 13 faculties and 16 research institutes in the following field of studies:

1. Architecture
2. Business
3. Dentistry
4. Economic & Managements
5. Education
6. Engineering
7. Health Science
8. Humanities
9. Information Technology
10. Islamic Studies
11. Law
12. Medical
13. Pharmacy
14. Science & Technology
15. Social Sciences

Why Study @ UKM

• Is supported by the Malaysian government as a Research and Autonomous University.
• Superior merit with an achievement of Times Higher Education World University Ranking
• (98 from top 100 world universities under 50 years old, 2011-2012).
• Is committed to excellence with an achievement of ranking 31 The QS Top 50 Under 50 years (Universities established since 1962, 2011-2012)
• Proven track record with an achievement of overall ranking 58 in QS Asian University 2012
• Has a strong academic reputation as Malaysia's national university - recipient of the Prime Minister's Quality Award 2006.
• Is supported by Malaysia's largest pool of expertise with PhD qualifications in various field of studies as well as industrial experience.
• Has a wealth of experience in managing quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes since the 1970's.
• Offers the opportunity to participate in student mobility exchange programmes with top universities
• Has comprehensive on-campus learning facilities in Bangi, Cheras and Kuala Lumpur
• UKM has a green and sustainable campus