#148
QS World Rank
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Universiti Putra Malaysia
Serdang, MalaysiaPublic
25,000
Students
3,000
International
1931
Founded
About UPM
Founded in 1931 with roots in agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia is one of the country's leading public research universities — especially strong in agriculture, veterinary science, forestry and the life sciences. Its expansive green campus in Serdang sits a short train ride from central Kuala Lumpur. UPM is a top choice for students who want a recognised public-university degree in the sciences at one of the most affordable tuition levels in Malaysia.
01Available programmes
Available programmes
Search the degrees we place students into — grouped by field. Counts show how many programmes we actively support.
AgricultureForestry ScienceFood Science
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)Animal Science
BiologyChemistryBiotechnology
Civil EngineeringAerospace EngineeringElectrical Engineering
AccountingBusiness Administration
02Admission
Admission
Typical entry requirements. We confirm exact cut-offs per programme on your free call.
BachelorUndergraduate
SAT1300+
IELTS6.0+
TOEFL80+
Duolingo105+
MasterPostgraduate
GMAT580+
IELTS6.5+
TOEFL90+
English not enough yet? Not a problem
Study English right at the university
If your English doesn't meet the entry requirement yet, you don't need to spend a year improving it at home first. This university teaches English on campus — you study the language here, then move straight into your degree.
01
Apply without IELTS
No test score needed to begin — you join the English course at your current level.
02
English course on campus
Intensive English at the university itself, while you're already living student life here.
03
Straight into your degree
Once your English is ready, you pass IELTS or an equivalent exam (IELTS 6.0+) — and enter your degree.
03Students & Staff
Students & Staff
25,000
Total students
3,000
International students
14:1
Student–faculty ratio
2,100
Academic staff
16
Faculties
70+
Nationalities
04Cost of living
Cost of living
A realistic yearly budget for a Central Asian student, in USD. Outside Kuala Lumpur, expect to spend less.
Total per year · excl. tuition
$4,460Approx. / year · USD
Accommodation$2,000
Food$1,500
Transport$420
Utilities$540
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