Founded in 1949, Universiti Malaya is Malaysia’s oldest and highest-ranked university, placing 56th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Based in Kuala Lumpur, it is particularly renowned for medicine, engineering, and law, and serves as a leading destination for students across Southeast Asia.

International undergraduate applicants apply directly through UM’s admissions office with secondary school transcripts and English proficiency proof. Postgraduate applicants need a relevant Bachelor’s degree, with Medicine requiring additional entrance assessments.

UM’s admission weighs academic transcripts heavily, with Medicine being the most competitive faculty, requiring outstanding secondary school results plus, for some pathways, an aptitude test and interview before final selection.

UM offers the Universiti Malaya International Scholarship for outstanding international applicants, covering partial or full tuition, alongside Malaysian Government scholarships available to students from partner nations under bilateral education agreements.

UM’s main campus sits in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital, blending green tropical landscaping with modern academic buildings, giving students direct access to one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic cities.