Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia) is a public research university located in Bangi, Selangor, with a medical campus in Kuala Lumpur. Its official emblem is a colour shield showing a tiger, an atomic symbol, a technology symbol and a hibiscus flower beneath an open book. The university teaches across a broad range of fields and is well known for the sciences, medicine and social sciences, as well as for its role in advancing the Malay language in higher education. It is one of Malaysia's established public research universities.
Why international students choose it
International students may value UKM for its wide selection of English-taught postgraduate programmes and its standing as a research-focused public university, while noting that many undergraduate courses are taught in Malay
Public university tuition and living costs in Malaysia are generally affordable compared with many Western study destinations
The campus sits within a multicultural setting near Kuala Lumpur, which can ease adjustment for students from many backgrounds
Dedicated international student support services help with admission, visas and settling in
