Universiti Malaya

Education

Universiti Malaya

The Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia’s first university, became a public institution on 1 January 1962 after the Universiti Malaya Act was passed in 1961. Today, UM is supported by two academies, 14 faculties, three institutes, and two academic centres, covering disciplines such as medicine, science, technology, social sciences, and humanities. It is also home to Malaysia’s first and largest teaching hospital, UMMC. UM is committed to advancing research through its Research Cluster and several centres of excellence. In 2024, UM ranked 60th in the QS World University Rankings, making it the top university in Malaysia and third in Southeast Asia.