Bangi (Selangor), Malaysia
Malaysia's 'National University', historically instrumental in establishing Malay as a medium of higher education.
UKM's name translates to 'National University of Malaysia', and it was established in 1970 specifically to pioneer Malay-medium higher education, a historically significant role in the country's post-independence education policy. It remains one of Malaysia's public research-intensive universities, part of the public Big 5.
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AAB (A Level) · IB 32
High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
RM15,000–RM30,000/yr
mid tier for Malaysia — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
English
campus campus, Bangi (Selangor)
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or UKM's financial aid office.
Malaysian government scholarships are almost entirely restricted to Malaysian citizens. For international students, the main route is university-level merit scholarships or fee rebates, especially common at private and branch-campus universities.
Public university (UM, USM, UKM, UPM, UTM) scholarship access for international students is much more limited than at private/branch-campus universities — check directly before assuming availability.
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Medicine
⏱️ Typical duration: 5–6 years where entered straight from school (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong); typically a 4-year postgraduate MD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)
Typical entry: Requires Chemistry + Biology
Engineering
⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics
Business
⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university
Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended
Social Sciences
⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university
Information Technology
⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university
Typical entry: Mathematics recommended
Durations are typical for Malaysia — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.0 overall
Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
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Build my Malaysia shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to UKM as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, UKM expects around AAB at A Level or 32 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for UKM's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on UKM's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at UKM typically falls in the RM15,000–RM30,000/yr range (mid tier for Malaysia). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not UKM's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
UKM follows Malaysia's typical intake calendar: February, September, with applications generally due rolling — apply 3–6 months ahead of your intended intake. Always verify the exact date on UKM's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
Malaysia universities, including UKM, typically ask international applicants for 6.0 overall. Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
Malaysia's 'National University', historically instrumental in establishing Malay as a medium of higher education. UKM's name translates to 'National University of Malaysia', and it was established in 1970 specifically to pioneer Malay-medium higher education, a historically significant role in the country's post-independence education policy. It remains one of Malaysia's public research-intensive universities, part of the public Big 5.
Yes — UKM accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Malaysia University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against UKM and every other Malaysia university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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