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Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA): Courses & Admission

Kuantan · Malaysia · Public · #609 · QS World University Rankings 2026

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) is a public higher-education institution in Kuantan, Malaysia. This profile documents 8 faculties and 8 specialisations from the university's own website, alongside the admission, fee and scholarship information the university publishes itself.

Quick facts

City
Kuantan
Country
Malaysia
Institution type
Public
Founded
Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university.
Ranking
#609 · QS World University Rankings 2026
Language of instruction
Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university.
Documented faculties
8
Documented specialisations
8

Sources last reviewed: 2026-09-07

University directory

University overview

The largest documented academic areas at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) are Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology, Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology, Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology among others. Documented programmes by level: 8 bachelor's, 0 master's, 0 doctoral.

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) operates inside Malaysia's higher-education system: Malaysian higher education is overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education. Institutions are either public universities (IPTA) or private institutions (IPTS), which include private universities, university colleges and branch campuses of foreign universities. Academic accreditation is handled by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Why study at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)?

  • Breadth of choice: 8 documented faculties covering 8 specialisations, which leaves room to move between related tracks inside one institution.
  • A published ranking position from a named ranking body: #609 · QS World University Rankings 2026.
  • The university runs a dedicated international-student page on its own site, a practical sign that there is an office handling applicants from outside the country.

Location and city

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) is located in Kuantan, Malaysia.

Campus location and transport details for Kuantan are published on the university's own site and are worth checking before choosing housing.

Fees differ substantially between public universities, private institutions and foreign branch campuses, and between medical and non-medical fields. Exact figures are published on the university's site for each intake year.

University directory

Faculties and specialisations

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)'s documented academic structure: 8 faculties and 8 specialisations across bachelor's level. The names below come from the university's own website; language of instruction and requirements are set per programme.

Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology

  • Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology

    • Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology·Bachelor's

Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology

  • Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology

    • Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology·Bachelor's

Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology

  • Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology

    • Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology·Bachelor's

Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology

  • Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology

    • Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering Technology·Bachelor's

Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology

  • Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology

    • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology·Bachelor's

Faculty of Computing

  • Faculty of Computing

    • Bachelor of Computer Science·Bachelor's

Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology

  • Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology

    • Bachelor of Applied Sciences·Bachelor's

Faculty of Industrial Management

  • Faculty of Industrial Management

    • Bachelor of Technology Management·Bachelor's

English-taught programmes

Most private-university and branch-campus programmes are taught in English, while some public-university programmes use Malay, particularly at bachelor's level. The language of instruction is set per programme. Per-programme language of instruction has not been recorded for this institution yet and must be confirmed on the programme's own page.

International students

Yes — Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) maintains an international-student page on its own website, and that page is the authoritative source for requirements, documents and deadlines. Conditions vary by programme and study level.

International students study on a Student Pass approved through EMGS and Malaysian Immigration, usually submitted by the university after admission. The conditions and fees are set by those authorities.

Every accredited programme has an entry in MQA's register (MQR), so an applicant can verify accreditation for the specific programme — not just the institution — before applying.

Admission requirements

  1. 1Choose the programme and confirm its accreditation in the MQA register.
  2. 2Read the international-admission conditions on the university's own site.
  3. 3Apply directly to the university with the required documents.
  4. 4Receive the offer letter and confirm the place following the university's instructions.
  5. 5Apply for the Student Pass through EMGS — the university normally submits this on the student's behalf.
  6. 6Medical screening and final enrolment after arrival.

Documents normally required

  • High-school certificate or previous qualification with transcripts.
  • Valid passport with sufficient validity.
  • English-language evidence (IELTS, TOEFL, or what the university accepts).
  • The EMGS form and the medical screening required for the Student Pass.

Fees and scholarships

Tuition fees

Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university. Fees differ substantially between public universities, private institutions and foreign branch campuses, and between medical and non-medical fields. Exact figures are published on the university's site for each intake year.

Scholarships and financial support

Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university. Government scholarships for international students are limited and concentrated at postgraduate level (for example the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme), but many universities publish their own scholarships and fee discounts, with conditions set per programme.

How to apply

  1. 1. Choose the programme and confirm its accreditation in the MQA register.
  2. 2. Read the international-admission conditions on the university's own site.
  3. 3. Apply directly to the university with the required documents.
  4. 4. Receive the offer letter and confirm the place following the university's instructions.
  5. 5. Apply for the Student Pass through EMGS — the university normally submits this on the student's behalf.
  6. 6. Medical screening and final enrolment after arrival.

Campus and accommodation

Campus and student life

Campus, facilities and student-activity details for Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) are published on the university's own about pages, which is the only reference used here — we do not describe facilities the university has not published.

Accommodation

Accommodation options should be confirmed with the university. Many international students combine university housing in the first year with private housing afterwards.

Career and employability

The documented specialisations at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) map onto fields such as Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology, Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology. We publish no employment rates or salary figures because the university does not publish them; career and internship services, where they exist, should be checked on its own site.

University strengths

Academic areas
Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology · Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology · Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology · Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology · Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology
Location
Kuantan, Malaysia
Study levels
Bachelor's (8)
Ranking
#609 · QS World University Rankings 2026
Institution type
Public

Things to consider

  • Per-programme language of instruction is not recorded for Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA); if you need a fully English-taught programme, that is the first thing to confirm.
  • Fees are not recorded in the directory, so a cost comparison needs the university's fee page or a question to us.
  • International places at state universities are usually limited and competitive, with strict deadlines.
  • Visa and residence requirements in Malaysia are set by the authorities and change; do not plan around outdated information.

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) located?

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) is located in Kuantan, Malaysia.

Is Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) public or private?

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) is a public institution within Malaysia's higher-education system.

Malaysian higher education is overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education. Institutions are either public universities (IPTA) or private institutions (IPTS), which include private universities, university colleges and branch campuses of foreign universities. Academic accreditation is handled by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

What programmes does Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) offer?

The directory documents 8 specialisations across 8 faculties, led by Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology, Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology.

The full list is in the faculties and specialisations section on this page, and every name comes from the university's own website.

Can international students apply to Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)?

Yes — Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) maintains an international-student page on its own website, and that page is the authoritative source for requirements, documents and deadlines. Conditions vary by programme and study level.

International students study on a Student Pass approved through EMGS and Malaysian Immigration, usually submitted by the university after admission. The conditions and fees are set by those authorities.

What are the admission requirements for Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)?

Requirements are set per programme and level, and normally include the previous certificate, transcripts and language evidence. The binding requirements are the ones on the university's own admissions page.

High-school certificate or previous qualification with transcripts. · Valid passport with sufficient validity. · English-language evidence (IELTS, TOEFL, or what the university accepts). · The EMGS form and the medical screening required for the Student Pass.

How much is tuition at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)?

Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university. Fees differ substantially between public universities, private institutions and foreign branch campuses, and between medical and non-medical fields. Exact figures are published on the university's site for each intake year.

Does Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) offer scholarships?

Not publicly specified. Students should confirm this directly with the university. Government scholarships for international students are limited and concentrated at postgraduate level (for example the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme), but many universities publish their own scholarships and fee discounts, with conditions set per programme.

How do I apply to Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)?

You apply directly through the university's own admission system inside its published application window, then complete the visa and residence steps after admission.

Choose the programme and confirm its accreditation in the MQA register. → Read the international-admission conditions on the university's own site. → Apply directly to the university with the required documents. → Receive the offer letter and confirm the place following the university's instructions. → Apply for the Student Pass through EMGS — the university normally submits this on the student's behalf. → Medical screening and final enrolment after arrival.

Official sources

National authorities

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