Founded in 1969, the Universiti Sains Malaysia (University of Science, Malaysia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large city of Georgetown (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Penang. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Malaysian higher education institution. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Universiti Sains Malaysia ![]() |
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Name (English) | University of Science, Malaysia |
Acronym | USM |
Founded | 1969 |
Motto | Kami Memimpin We Lead |
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Address | Jalan Sungai Dua Georgetown 11800 Penang Malaysia |
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+60 (4) 653 3888 |
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+60 (4) 656 5401 |
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The following Universiti Sains Malaysia's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universiti Sains Malaysia's academic range and degree level offering.
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Universiti Sains Malaysia's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
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Universiti Sains Malaysia's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Universiti Sains Malaysia has more than 3900 international students.Tip: search for Universiti Sains Malaysia's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Universiti Sains Malaysia has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).
Universiti Sains Malaysia is a public higher education institution.
Universiti Sains Malaysia is a non-profit higher education institution.
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Universiti Sains Malaysia does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Universiti Sains Malaysia's main facilities:
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Universiti Sains Malaysia is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universiti Sains Malaysia's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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Universiti Sains Malaysia is a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization and publishes open courseware such as free video lectures and course materials.
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Site last updated: Tuesday, 2 April 2024
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