1507" data-end="1763">Universiti Malaya (UM), established in 1905 and becoming a full university in 1962, is Malaysia’s oldest public research institution. It sits on an expansive 309-hectare campus in southwest Kuala Lumpur.

🏅 Rankings & Recognition

UM ranks 60th globally (QS 2025), placing within the top 4% of global universities, and stands as Malaysia’s top university and 3rd in Southeast
Achieved 115th globally and 9th in Asia for sustainability (QS Sustainability 2025), reflecting leadership in environmental and social impact
Maintains outstanding performance in Asia, ranking 3rd overall and excelling in Employer and Academic Reputation indicators (top 10-20)

📚 Academic & Research Profile

Comprises 14 faculties, 2 academies, 2 institutes, and 70+ research centers, offering programs from undergraduate to PhD across disciplines like medicine, engineering, humanities, and social science
Recognized for research strength, with 21 subject areas ranked in the global top 100, including Library & Information Management (#27), Engineering, Economics, and Pharmacy
Home to Malaysia’s first medical faculty, globally ranked among top 145, and notable for breakthroughs such as the Nipah virus research

🏫 Campus & Facilities

Facilities include research labs, clinical skills centers, UM Medical Centre (UMMC) with 1617 beds, libraries, and modern student spaces
Campus supports athletic, transport, and student life infrastructure, with shuttles connecting to Bukit Jalil and KL Sentral.

👥 Student Body & Internationalisation

Enrolls approximately 36,444 students, including 4,349 internationals from over 90 countries (12%).
UM partners with 700+ global institutions for student and staff exchange, research collaboration, and international joint programs

🌿 Sustainability & Community Impact

Acts as a national leader in sustainability, with dedicated programs like the Sustainable Development Centre, Zero Waste, Water Warriors initiatives, and commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050

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