Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Public university · Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
About UMS
A comprehensive university on a hillside campus overlooking the South China Sea and Mount Kinabalu. Around 13 faculties, from medicine and engineering to tropical forestry and marine science, plus an international finance campus in Labuan.
Key facts
- Type
- Public university
- Group
- Comprehensive university
- Location
- Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
- Founded
- 1994
- QS World University Rankings 2027
- 1001–1200
- Official website
- ums.edu.my
What you can study
MedicineEngineeringTropical ForestryFood Science & NutritionBusiness & AccountancyComputingMarine ScienceInternational Finance
Main study areas. Ask us for the full, current list of programmes, fees and entry requirements for your level.
Applying as an international student
- Entry requirements: usually your secondary-school results (for foundation and diploma) or a recognised pre-university or degree certificate, plus English, often IELTS 5.5–6.5 depending on level and course.
- Student visa: the university applies for your Student Pass through EMGS after you accept your offer.
- Intakes: public universities usually admit bachelor's students once a year, around September; postgraduate intakes are more flexible. Apply 3–6 months ahead.
- Costs: see fees and living costs in Malaysia. We confirm the exact fee for your course before you pay anything.
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