List of universities in Malaysia
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This is a list of universities in Malaysia. Universities in Malaysia are generally categorised as public and private universities.[1][2] Private universities include locally established universities and campuses of foreign universities.
The list below is classified by the two main categories, sequentially ordered by their locations according to states. For the purpose of this list, institutions of higher education that are authorised to confer their own degrees but do not have the status of universities are included under the sub-classification of university college (including institutions not classified as educational institutions under the Education Act 1996[3]). Other institutions of higher education which do not have the authority to confer their degrees are listed in a separate article. There may be some duplication in both lists as some institutions provide both bodies regulate accredited training and education in multiple sectors.
In the case of institutions without official translations of their names in English or common used name by the local media, the translation provided by the Association of Commonwealth Universities[4] is used, barring which the most common usage is provided.
Public universities and polytechnics
Public universities in Malaysia are funded by the Government and are governed as self-managed institutions. Apart from the University of Malaya and the MARA University of Technology which were established by two separate enabling Acts of Parliament,[5][6][7] the other public universities in Malaysia were created by executive order as per the provisions of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971.[8] Until recently, the Ministry of Higher Education was responsible for seven institutions bearing the title "University College". These have since been upgraded to full universities, and there are currently no public university colleges.
For polytechnics in Malaysia, it provides courses for bachelor's degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Special Skills Certificate.
| Name in English | Name in Malay | Acronym | Foundation | Status[9] | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Malaya | Universiti Malaya[10] | UM | 1905 (as King Edward VII College of Medicine) 1949 (University of Malaya) 1962 (University of Malaya) | Research university | Kuala Lumpur (Main) | |
| International Islamic University Malaysia | Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia[11] | IIUM | 1983 | International university | Gombak, Selangor | |
| Islamic Science University of Malaysia | Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia[12] | USIM | 1997 (as KUIM) | Islamic university | Nilai, Negeri Sembilan | |
| MARA University of Technology | Universiti Teknologi MARA[13] | UiTM | 1956 (as RIDA Training Centre) | Comprehensive university | Shah Alam, Selangor | |
| National Defence University of Malaysia | Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia[14] | UPNM | 1995 (as ATMA) | Focused university (Military) | Kuala Lumpur | |
| National University of Malaysia | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia[15] | UKM | 1970 | Research university | Bangi, Selangor (Main)
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur (Medicine) Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur (Health & Pharmacy) |
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| Northern University of Malaysia | Universiti Utara Malaysia[16] | UUM | 1984 | Focused university (Management) | Sintok, Kedah (Main)
Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur (Postgraduate) |
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| Sultan Idris Education University | Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris[17] | UPSI | 1922 (as MPSI) | Focused university (Education) | Tanjung Malim, Perak | |
| Sultan Zainal Abidin University | Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin[18] | UniSZA | 1980 (as KUSZA) | Islamic university | Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu | |
| Technical University of Malaysia Malacca | Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka[19] | UTeM | 2000 (as KUTKM) | Technical university | Durian Tunggal, Malacca | |
| Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia | Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia[20] | UTHM | 1993 (as Pusat Latihan Staf Politeknik) | Technical university | Batu Pahat, Johor | |
| University of Malaysia Kelantan | Universiti Malaysia Kelantan | UMK | 2007 | Focused university (Entrepreneurship) | Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan | |
| University of Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah | Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah[21] | UMP | 2002 (as UTEC) | Technical university | Pekan, Pahang | Archived 16 May 2021 at the Wayback Machine |
| University of Malaysia Perlis | Universiti Malaysia Perlis[22] | UniMAP | 2001 (as KUKUM) | Technical university | Arau, Perlis | |
| University of Malaysia Sabah | Universiti Malaysia Sabah[23] | UMS | 1994 | Comprehensive university | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah | |
| University of Malaysia Sarawak | Universiti Malaysia Sarawak[24] | UNIMAS | 1992 | Comprehensive university | Kota Samarahan, Sarawak | |
| University of Malaysia Terengganu | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu[25] | UMT | 1996 (as UPM Terengganu) | Focused university (Science and Technology) | Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu | |
| University of Putra Malaysia | Universiti Putra Malaysia[26] | UPM | 1931 (as School of Agriculture) | Research university | Serdang, Selangor (main campus) Bintulu, Sarawak (branch campus) | |
| University of Science Malaysia[27] | Universiti Sains Malaysia[28] | USM | 1969 | Research university | George Town, Penang (Main)
Nibong Tebal, Penang (Engineering) Kubang Kerian, Kelantan (Health) |
Archived 25 May 2021 at the Wayback Machine |
| University of Technology Malaysia | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia[29] | UTM | 1904 (as Treacher Technical School) | Research university | Skudai, Johor | |
| Name in Malay | Acronym | Foundation | Type | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Politeknik Ungku Omar | PUO | 1969 | Premier polytechnic (university status) | Ipoh, Perak | |
| Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah | POLISAS | 1976 | Conventional polytechnic | Kuantan, Pahang | Archived 25 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine |
| Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah | POLIMAS | 1984 | Conventional polytechnic | Jitra, Kedah | |
| Politeknik Kota Bharu | PKB | 1985 | Conventional polytechnic | Ketereh, Kelantan | Archived 16 December 2016 at the Wayback Machine |
| Politeknik Kuching Sarawak | PKS | 1987 | Conventional polytechnic | Kuching, Sarawak | |
| Politeknik Port Dickson | PPD | 1990 | Conventional polytechnic | Si Rusa, Negeri Sembilan | |
| Politeknik Kota Kinabalu | PKK | 1996 | Conventional polytechnic | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah | Archived 8 March 2020 at the Wayback Machine |
| Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah | PSA | 1997 | Premier polytechnic (university status) | Shah Alam, Selangor | Archived 28 August 2008 at the Wayback Machine |
| Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan | PIS | 1998 | Premier polytechnic (university status) | Pasir Gudang, Johor | Archived 25 August 2018 at the Wayback Machine |
| Politeknik Seberang Perai | PSP | 1998 | Conventional polytechnic | Seberang Perai, Penang | |
| Politeknik Melaka | PMK | 1999 | Conventional polytechnic | Malacca | Archived 30 November 2020 at the Wayback Machine |
| Politeknik Kuala Terengganu | PKKT | 1999 | Conventional polytechnic | Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu | Archived 27 November 2020 at the Wayback Machine |
| Politeknik Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin | PSMZA | 2001 | Conventional polytechnic | Dungun, Terengganu | |
| Politeknik Merlimau | PMM | 2002 | Conventional polytechnic | Merlimau, Malacca | |
| Politeknik Sultan Azlan Shah | PSAS | 2002 | Conventional polytechnic | Behrang, Perak | Archived 5 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine |
| Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah Bahiyah | PTSB | 2002 | Conventional polytechnic | Kulim, Kedah | |
| Politeknik Sultan Idris Shah | PSIS | 2003 | Conventional polytechnic | Sungai Air Tawar, Selangor | |
| Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin | PTSS | 2003 | Conventional polytechnic | Ulu Pauh, Perlis | Archived 26 January 2021 at the Wayback Machine |
| Politeknik Muadzam Shah | PMS | 2003 | Conventional polytechnic | Bandar Muadzam Shah, Pahang | Archived 26 March 2018 at the Wayback Machine |
| Politeknik Mukah Sarawak | PMU | 2004 | Conventional polytechnic | Mukah, Sarawak | |
| Politeknik Balik Pulau | PBU | 2007 | Conventional polytechnic | George Town, Penang | Archived 29 September 2018 at the Wayback Machine |
| Politeknik Jeli | PJK | 2007 | Conventional polytechnic | Jeli, Kelantan | |
| Politeknik Nilai | PNS | 2007 | Conventional polytechnic | Negeri Sembilan | |
| Politeknik Banting | PBS | 2007 | Conventional polytechnic | Kuala Langat, Selangor | |
| Politeknik Mersing | PMJ | 2008 | Conventional polytechnic | Mersing, Johor | |
| Politeknik Hulu Terengganu | PHT | 2008 | Conventional polytechnic | Kuala Berang, Terengganu | |
| Politeknik Sandakan | PSS | 2009 | Conventional polytechnic | Sandakan, Sabah | |
| Politeknik METrO Kuala Lumpur | PMKL | 2011 | METrO polytechnic | Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur | |
| Politeknik METrO Kuantan | PMKU | 2011 | METrO polytechnic | Kuantan, Pahang | |
| Politeknik METrO Johor Bahru | PMJB | 2011 | METrO polytechnic | Johor Bahru, Johor | |
| Politeknik METrO Betong | PMBS | 2012 | METrO polytechnic | Betong, Sarawak | |
| Politeknik METrO Tasek Gelugor | PMTG | 2012 | METrO polytechnic | Seberang Perai, Penang | |
| Politeknik Tun Syed Nasir Syed Ismail | PTSN | 2013 | Conventional polytechnic | Muar, Johor | Archived 20 June 2022 at the Wayback Machine |
Private universities and university colleges
The establishment of private universities and university colleges were made possible with the passage of the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 [Act 555].[30] Before that, private institutions of higher learning existed but were not authorised to confer their own degrees. Instead, they acted as preparatory institutions for students to undertake courses of instructions in preparation for externally conferred degrees.
Universities | |||||
| Name in English | Name in Malay | Acronym | Foundation | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIMST University | Universiti AIMST | AIMST | 2001 | Bedong | |
| Albukhary International University | Universiti Antarabangsa Albukhary | AIU | 2010 | Alor Setar | |
| Al-Madinah International University | Universiti Antarabangsa Al-Madinah | MEDIU | 2006 | Shah Alam | |
| Asia e University | Universiti Asia e | AeU | 2007 | Jalan Sultan Sulaiman | |
| Asia Metropolitan University | Universiti Metropolitan Asia | AMU | 1997 | Cheras | |
| Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation | Universiti Teknologi & Inovasi Asia Pasifik | APU | 1993 | Bukit Jalil | |
| Binary University | Universiti Binary | Binary | 1984 | Puchong | |
| City University | Universiti City | CityU | 1984 | Petaling Jaya | |
| Curtin University Malaysia | Universiti Curtin Malaysia | Curtin | 1999 | Miri | |
| DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia | Universti Automotif DRB-HICOM Malaysia | DHU | 2010 | Pekan | |
| GlobalNxt University[31] | Universiti GlobalNxt | GNU | 2012 | Kuala Lumpur | |
| HELP University | Universiti HELP | HELP | 1986 | Kuala Lumpur | |
| Heriot-Watt University Malaysia | Universiti Heriot-Watt Malaysia | HWUM | 2013 | Putrajaya | |
| IMU University[32] | Universiti IMU | IMU | 1992 | Bukit Jalil | |
| INCEIF University | Universiti INCEIF | INCEIF | 2006 | Kuala Lumpur | |
| INTI International University[33] | Universiti Antarabangsa INTI | INTI | 1986 | Nilai Subang Jaya Kuala Lumpur George Town Sabah |
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| Islamic University of Malaysia | Universiti Islam Malaysia | UIM | 2014 | Cyberjaya | |
| Kuala Lumpur University of Science & Technology[34] | Universiti Sains & Teknologi Kuala Lumpur | KLUST | 1973 | Kajang | |
| Limkokwing University of Creative Technology[35] | Universiti Teknologi Kreatif Limkokwing | Limkokwing | 1992 | Cyberjaya | |
| MAHSA University | Universiti MAHSA | MAHSA | 2005 | Petaling Jaya | |
| Malacca Islamic University | Universiti Islam Melaka | UNIMEL | 1994 | Malacca | |
| Malaysia University of Science & Technology | Universiti Sains dan Teknologi Malaysia | MUST | 2000 | Petaling Jaya | |
| Management & Science University[36] | Universiti Sains & Pengurusan | MSU | 2001 | Shah Alam Kota Bharu George Town Kota Kinabalu Kuching Seremban Sungai Petani Kuala Terengganu Ipoh Johor Bahru |
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| MILA University | Universiti MILA | MILA | 2011 | Nilai | |
| MISI University | Universiti MISI | MISI | 2011 | Shah Alam | |
| Monash University Malaysia | Universiti Monash Malaysia | Monash | 1998 | Subang Jaya | |
| Multimedia University[37] | Universiti Multimedia | MMU | 1994 | Cyberjaya Malacca Johor |
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| National Energy University | Universiti Tenaga Nasional | UNITEN | 1976 | Putrajaya | |
| Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia | Universiti Perubatan Newcastle Malaysia | NUMed | 2009 | Iskandar Puteri | |
| Nilai University | Universiti Nilai | Nilai U | 1997 | Nilai | |
| Open University Malaysia | Universiti Terbuka Malaysia | OUM | 2000 | Jalan Tun Ismail | |
| Perdana University | Universiti Perdana | PU | 2011 | Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur | |
| PETRONAS University of Technology | Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS | UTP | 1997 | Seri Iskandar | |
| Poly-Tech University of Malaysia | Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia | UPTM | 2023 | Cheras, Kuala Lumpur | |
| Quest International University | Universiti Antarabangsa Quest | QIU | 2008 | Ipoh | |
| Raffles University Iskandar | Universiti Raffles Iskandar | RUI | 2012 | Iskandar Puteri | |
| Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and University College Dublin Malaysia Campus | Royal College of Surgeons di Ireland dan Kolej Universiti Dublin Kampus Malaysia | RUMC | 1996 | George Town | |
| SEGi University[38] | Universiti SEGi | SEGi | 1977 | Kota Damansara Subang Jaya Kuala Lumpur George Town Kuching |
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| Selangor Islamic University | Universiti Islam Selangor | UIS | 1995 | Bangi | |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah International Islamic University | Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah | UniSHAMS | 1995 | Kuala Ketil | |
| Sultan Azlan Shah University | Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah | USAS | 1999 | Kuala Kangsar | |
| Sunway University[39] | Universiti Sunway | Sun-U | 1987 | Subang Jaya | |
| Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus | Universiti Teknologi Swinburne Kampus Sarawak | Swinburne | 2000 | Kuching | |
| Taylor's University[40] | Universiti Taylor's | Taylor's | 1969 | Subang Jaya | |
| Tunku Abdul Rahman University | Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman | UTAR | 2002 | Kampar Sungai Long |
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| Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology | Universiti Pengurusan and Teknologi Tunku Abdul Rahman | TAR UMT | 1969 | Setapak Tanjung Bungah Kampar Segamat Kota Kinabalu Kuantan |
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| Tun Abdul Razak University | Universiti Tun Abdul Razak | UNIRAZAK | 1998 | Petaling Jaya | |
| UCSI University[41] | Universiti UCSI | UCSI | 1986 | Cheras Kuching Springhill Bangladesh |
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| UNITAR International University | Universiti Antarabangsa UNITAR | UNITAR | 2011 | Petaling Jaya | |
| University of Cyberjaya | Universiti Cyberjaya | UoC | 2005 | Cyberjaya | |
| University of Kuala Lumpur[42] | Universiti Kuala Lumpur | UniKL | 2002 | Jalan Sultan Ismail | |
| University of Malaya-Wales | Universiti Malaya-Wales | UM-Wales | 2013 | Jalan Sultan Ismail | |
| University of Selangor | Universiti Selangor | UNISEL | 1999 | Bestari Jaya Shah Alam |
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| University of Technology Sarawak[43] | Universiti Teknologi Sarawak | UTS | 2013 | Sibu | |
| University Malaysia of Computer Science & Engineering | Universiti Malaysia Sains Komputer & Kejuruteraan | UniMy | 2013 | Cyberjaya | |
| University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus | Universiti Nottingham Kampus Malaysia | UNMC | 2000 | Semenyih | |
| University of Reading Malaysia Campus | Universiti Reading Kampus Malaysia | UoRM | 2013 | Iskandar Puteri | |
| University of Southampton Malaysia Campus | Universiti Southampton Kampus Malaysia | USMC | 2012 | Iskandar Puteri | |
| University of Wollongong Malaysia | Universiti Wollongong Malaysia | UOW | 1983 | Shah Alam Damansara Jaya George Town Batu Kawan |
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| Wawasan Open University | Universiti Terbuka Wawasan | WOU | 2006 | George Town | |
| Xiamen University Malaysia | Universiti Xiamen Malaysia | XMUM | 2015 | Salak Tinggi | |
University colleges | |||||
| Name in English | Name in Malay | Acronym | Foundation | Location | Link |
| BERJAYA University College | Kolej Universiti BERJAYA | BERJAYA UC | 2009 | Pudu | |
| First City University College | Kolej Universiti First City | First City UC | 1990 | Bandar Utama | |
| GMI-University College of Applied Sciences | Kolej Universiti Sains Gunaan GMI | GMI-UcAS | 1990 | Kajang | |
| Han Chiang University College of Communication[44] | Kolej Universiti Komunikasi Han Chiang | HCUC | 1999 | George Town | |
| IJN University College | Kolej Universiti IJN | IJNUC | 2008 | Kampung Baru | |
| Jesselton University College[45] | Kolej Universiti Jesselton | JUC | 1988 | Kota Kinabalu | |
| Lincoln University College | Kolej Universiti Lincoln | LUC | 2002 | Petaling Jaya | |
| Linton University College | Kolej Universiti Linton | LINTON | 1995 | Mantin | |
| New Era University College[46] | Kolej Universiti New Era | NEUC | 1997 | Kajang | |
| SAITO University College[47] | Kolej Universiti SAITO | SAITO UC | 1988 | Petaling Jaya | |
| Southern University College[48] | Kolej Universiti Southern | Southern UC | 1990 | Skudai | |
| Twintech International University College of Technology[49] | Kolej Universiti Teknologi Antarabangsa Twintech | Twintech | 1994 | Bandar Sri Damansara Kota Bharu |
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| UNITAR University College Kuala Lumpur | Kolej Universiti UNITAR Kuala Lumpur | KLMUC | 1991 | Jalan Raja Laut Setapak |
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| University College Sabah Foundation[50] | Kolej Universiti Yayasan Sabah | UCSF | 2014 | Kota Kinabalu | |
| University College TATI | Kolej Universiti TATI | UC TATI | 1993 | Terengganu | |
| Widad University College | Kolej Universiti Widad | Widad UC | 1997 | Kuantan | |