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About Universiti Sains Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia was founded in 1969 in Penang as Malaysia's second university, under the name Universiti Pulau Pinang. It began in temporary premises and in 1971 moved to its permanent Minden campus. It was recognised as a research university in 2007 and in 2008 became the first Malaysian university chosen for the government's APEX excellence programme. It also has health and engineering campuses elsewhere in the country.
At a glance
- Students
- 26,522
- International
- 39%
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Founded
- 1969
- Type
- Public
- Campus
- Several campuses
George Town, Malaysia5.411, 100.335
Open on mapRankings
- QSQS=128World · 2027Source
- THETHE401–500World · 2026Source
- WebometricsWebometrics#414World · 2026Malaysia #2Source
- CWURCWUR#783World · 2026Malaysia #2Source
- ARWUARWU501-600World · 2026Source
- URAPURAP#341World · 2025Malaysia #2Source
Admissions & how to apply
Application routeDirect online application through International@USM / POHON@USM, the USM direct international channel.Source
- Check the entry requirements for your course and qualifications.
- Apply through Direct online application through International@USM / POHON@USM, the USM direct international channel.
- Check the deadlines below.
Deadlines
USM 2026/27 prospectus is published; undergraduate applications follow programme cut-off dates. Exact general cycle close date not displayed on reviewed page. Source