Universiti Malaya (UM) is Malaysia’s oldest and most prestigious university, established in 1949. Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, UM is renowned for its excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. It consistently ranks among the top universities in Asia and the world, attracting students from over 80 countries.
As a comprehensive research university, UM offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as engineering, medicine, social sciences, business, and the arts. Its vibrant campus life, strong industry connections, and commitment to academic excellence make UM a top choice for students seeking a world-class education in Southeast Asia.
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Campuses
Universiti Malaya (UM)'s main campus is Kuala Lumpur.
Studying in Kuala Lumpur(Main)
- Location : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Nearby : Close to Bangsar, Bangsar South, and the neighbourhoods of Petaling Jaya; many malls, cafés, and commercial zones nearby. Accessible via Jalan Pantai Baru, Federal Highway and Universiti LRT station.
- Getting here : UM operates its own shuttle / e-shuttle bus services connecting major parts of campus, residential colleges, Library, hostels etc. For external access, the Universiti LRT station (Kelana Jaya Line) is one of the nearest rail stops; buses such as RapidKL routes T789 and T790 serve UM campus from nearby transit stations. From Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), one can take KLIA-Express to KL Sentral then connect via LRT/bus/taxi to UM; taxi direct takes about 1 hour.
- Faculties : UM hosts many academic faculties (full list available in the office-directory/academic pages) including but not limited to: Medicine, Law, Engineering, Built Environment, Arts & Social Sciences, Science, Computing, Business etc
- Campus size is large and green, with many natural and built amenities. Historic institution founded in 1905 (as King Edward VII College of Medicine) / 1949 as University of Malaya etc. Excellent research profile; strong reputation locally and internationally. Student services include transport, libraries, sports complexes, botanical gardens, mosque, cultural activities.
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