Everything you need to begin and continue your academic journey at Malaysia's oldest and highest-ranked university — programmes, admission, key academic dates and student services, all in one place.
Established 1905More than a century of academic excellence in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
Sources: QS World University Rankings 2027, UM Fact Sheet 2026 and UM enrolment data.
Choose your level of study to find programmes, application guides and support.
Programmes across 14 faculties and 2 academies. Malaysian applicants apply through UPU or directly via the UM Open Channel (SATU), while international applicants apply through the MAYA Portal.
Study by coursework, research or mixed mode, full-time or part-time. All master's and doctoral applications, for Malaysian and international applicants, are submitted through the MAYA Portal.
Join a diverse community from over 80 countries. Apply through the International Channel on MAYA and we will guide you through your offer, eVAL, visa and arrival.
Fourteen faculties and two academies offering programmes from foundation to doctoral level.
Bachelor's degree academic calendar at a glance.
Dates are subject to change. Module registration and examination schedules are available on the UMSItS Guide.
Four simple steps from exploring your options to your first day on campus.
Discover programmes that match your interests and career goals.
Browse programmes 02Review entry requirements, intakes and application fees.
How to apply 03Submit your application online through the MAYA Portal.
Apply now 04Accept your offer, set up your Siswa Mail and register your modules.
UMSItS GuideOfficial documents and guides for applicants and current students.
Our team is happy to assist with your application and enquiries.
Information is sourced from official Universiti Malaya websites and may change. Last updated: November 2026.
Last Update: 04/11/2026
