Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM): Courses & Admission

Where is Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) located?

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is located in Gelugor, Malaysia.

Is Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) public or private?

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) 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 Sains Malaysia (USM) offer?

The directory documents 0 specialisations across 27 faculties, led by School of Housing, Building and Planning, School of Industrial Technology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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 Sains Malaysia (USM)?

International applications to Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) follow whatever the university publishes on its admissions pages. We did not find a dedicated international-student page on its site, so eligibility for the specific programme should be confirmed before applying.

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 Sains Malaysia (USM)?

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 Sains Malaysia (USM)?

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 Sains Malaysia (USM) 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.

Does Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) provide student accommodation?

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) publishes an accommodation page covering options and how to apply; prices and availability change each year and must be confirmed with the university.

How do I apply to Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)?

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.