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QS World Ranked Public university Universiti Sains Malaysia
Malaysia's second-oldest university, a public research university in Penang with APEX status.
- Established
- 1969
- Location
- Penang
- Programmes
- 173
- Ranking
- QS World University Rankings 2027: =128
- Institution
- Public research university (MOHE Research Intensive University; APEX University)
- Intakes
- October (Semester I) and March (Semester II) for international undergraduates
- Accreditation
- Public university; MOHE Research Intensive University (2007); APEX University (2008); programmes listed on the MQA Malaysian Qualifications Register
Rankings & recognition
=128
QS World University Rankings 2027
34
QS Asia University Rankings 2026
401-500
THE World University Rankings 2026
About Universiti Sains Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was established in 1969 as the second university in Malaysia, first under the name Universiti Pulau Pinang. In 1971 it moved from temporary premises at the Malayan Teachers' Training College in Bukit Gelugor to its present 416.6-hectare site at Minden, about 9.7 km from George Town on Penang Island. MOHE recognised USM as a Research Intensive University in 2007, and in 2008 it became the first university selected for the government's Accelerated Programme for Excellence (APEX).
The main campus in Penang holds 17 academic schools. The Engineering Campus in Nibong Tebal, Penang, holds 6 engineering schools, and the Health Campus in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, holds the Schools of Medical Sciences, Dental Sciences and Health Sciences. USM uses a school system rather than the traditional faculty system, so students are exposed to subjects from other schools.
International students can apply for bachelor's degrees in the sciences, engineering, medicine and health, management, social sciences, humanities and the arts. Some programmes are taught in Malay, so check the medium of instruction of your programme. Applications are made online, and USM states that international candidates must obtain their student visa through EMGS before travelling to Malaysia.
English requirement
Undergraduate (international): IELTS / IELTS Online Band 5.0, TOEFL iBT 40, PTE Academic 47, Cambridge English (CAE/CPE) 154 or MUET Band 3.5; candidates from countries where English is the official language, or from institutions teaching in English, may also qualify.
Recognition
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is a public university, recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) as a Research Intensive University in 2007 and selected in 2008 for the Accelerated Programme for Excellence (APEX). Its programmes are listed on the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, and international students apply for their student visa through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS).
Schools & faculties
School of Biological SciencesSchool of Chemical SciencesSchool of Mathematical SciencesSchool of PhysicsSchool of Computer SciencesSchool of Pharmaceutical SciencesSchool of Industrial TechnologySchool of Housing, Building and PlanningSchool of Educational StudiesSchool of ManagementGraduate School of BusinessSchool of CommunicationSchool of ArtsSchool of Languages, Literacies and TranslationSchool of HumanitiesSchool of Social SciencesSchool of Distance EducationInstitute of Postgraduate StudiesSchool of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringSchool of Materials and Mineral Resources EngineeringSchool of Aerospace EngineeringSchool of Chemical EngineeringSchool of Civil EngineeringSchool of Mechanical EngineeringSchool of Medical SciencesSchool of Dental SciencesSchool of Health Sciences
Why choose USM?
- Ranked =128 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and 34 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026
- Ranked 401-500 in the THE World University Rankings 2026
- Recognised by MOHE as a Research Intensive University in 2007
- The first Malaysian university selected for the Accelerated Programme for Excellence (APEX), in 2008
- Medicine, dentistry and health sciences taught at a dedicated Health Campus in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
- On-campus accommodation with single and twin-sharing rooms
Campus facilities
What student life at USM looks like.
Research library with over one million references and online databases
On-campus student residences (single and twin-sharing rooms)
Museum and art gallery
Sports centre with indoor and outdoor facilities
Olympic-sized swimming pool, 8-lane synthetic running track and astro turf hockey stadium
Free Wi-Fi across campus
Banks, bookshops, pharmacies, cafeterias and shops on campus
On-campus commuter bus service
Courses & fees
Exact tuition in USD + BDT — browse by subject, then level.
Other
42 courses
Bachelor
9
Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature Studies with Honours
3.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,242
entry · ৳416,754
Bachelor of Arts in Translation and Interpretation with Honours
3.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,242
entry · ৳416,754
Bachelor of Arts (Malay Linguistics) with Honours
3.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,242
entry · ৳416,754
Bachelor of Bioresource Technology with Honours
3.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,516
entry · ৳451,903
Bachelor in Building Surveying with Honours
3.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,563
entry · ৳457,927
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,000
entry · ৳514,164
Bachelor of Arts in English For Professional with Honours
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,000
entry · ৳514,164
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,125
entry · ৳530,232
Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying with Honours
3.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,609
entry · ৳592,494
Masters
31
Master of Social Work
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,609
entry · ৳206,790
Master in Counseling
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,643
entry · ৳211,210
MSc (Radiation Science)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,200
entry · ৳282,790
MSc (Building Technology) - Coursework
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,365
entry · ৳303,999
MA (Linguistics and English Language Studies)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,500
entry · ৳321,352
MA (Literature)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,500
entry · ৳321,352
MA (Southeast Asian History)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,500
entry · ৳321,352
MSc (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,500
entry · ৳321,352
MSc (Building Technology)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,550
entry · ৳327,780
MSc (Forensic Science)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,550
entry · ৳327,780
Master of Public Health
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,550
entry · ৳327,780
MA (Hadith)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,668
entry · ৳342,883
MA (Translation for Professionals)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,875
entry · ৳369,555
Master of Sustainable Development Practice
2 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,956
entry · ৳379,999
Master of Neuroscience (Integrated Neuroscience Programme)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
MSc (Health Toxicology)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
MSc (Transfusion Science)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
Advanced MMed (Neurology)
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
MMed (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
MMed (Anaesthesiology)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
MMed (Paediatrics)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
MMed (Psychiatry)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
MMed (Radiology)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
MMed (Ophthalmology)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
MMed (Orthopaedics)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
Master of Pathology
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
Master of Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
Master of Pathology (Haematology)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
Master of Pathology (Chemical Pathology)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
Master of Cognitive Neurosciences
2 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,713
entry · ৳477,208
MSc (Planning)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,056
entry · ৳521,394
Health Sciences
35 courses
Bachelor
8
Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Physics with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,594
entry · ৳461,944
Bachelor of Health Science in Exercise and Sport Science with Honours
3.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,734
entry · ৳480,021
Bachelor in Biomedical Science with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,000
entry · ৳514,164
Bachelor in Medical Radiation with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,000
entry · ৳514,164
Bachelor in Nutrition with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,000
entry · ৳514,164
International Medical Programme (IMP) USM-KLE
5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 10,715
entry · ৳1,377,317
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 13,125
entry · ৳1,687,101
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 15,625
entry · ৳2,008,453
Masters
24
MSc (Biomedicine)
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,550
entry · ৳199,239
MSc (Medical Education)
2 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,550
entry · ৳199,239
MSc (Medical Statistic)
2 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,550
entry · ৳199,239
Master of Dental Public Health
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,200
entry · ৳282,790
MSc (Medical Physics)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,200
entry · ৳282,790
MSc (Medical Research)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
MMed (Internal Medicine)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
MMed (Surgery)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
MMed (Otorinolaringology, Head and Neck Surgery)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
MMed (Nuclear Medicine)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
MMed (Family Medicine)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
MMed (Emergency Medicine)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
MMed (Transfusion Medicine)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
Master of Pathology (Clinical Immunology)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
Master of Pathology (Medical Genetics)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
Master of Surgery (Neurosurgery)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
Master of Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,275
entry · ৳420,972
MSc (Molecular Medicine)
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,456
entry · ৳444,270
Master of Restorative Dentistry (Conservative)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 8,050
entry · ৳1,034,755
Master of Restorative Dentistry (Periodontics)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 8,050
entry · ৳1,034,755
Master of Restorative Dentistry (Prosthodontics)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 8,050
entry · ৳1,034,755
Master of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 8,050
entry · ৳1,034,755
Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
2 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 10,175
entry · ৳1,307,905
PhD
3
Doctorate in Dental Public Health
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,363
entry · ৳432,273
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 11,050
entry · ৳1,420,378
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 11,050
entry · ৳1,420,378
Engineering
23 courses
Bachelor
15
Bachelor in Software Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,750
entry · ৳482,029
Bachelor of Bioprocess Engineering Technology with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,750
entry · ৳482,029
Bachelor of Building Engineering Technology with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,125
entry · ৳530,232
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,125
entry · ৳530,232
Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,125
entry · ৳530,232
Bachelor of Electronic Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,125
entry · ৳530,232
Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,125
entry · ৳530,232
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,125
entry · ৳530,232
Bachelor of Manufacturing Engineering With Management with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,125
entry · ৳530,232
Bachelor of Mineral Resources Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,125
entry · ৳530,232
Bachelor of Materials Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,125
entry · ৳530,232
Bachelor of Polymer Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,125
entry · ৳530,232
Bachelor in Software Engineering with Honours (USM-UOWKDUPG)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,375
entry · ৳562,367
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,625
entry · ৳594,502
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,688
entry · ৳602,536
Masters
8
MSc (Internet Engineering)
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,550
entry · ৳199,239
MSc (Chemical Instrumentation)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,550
entry · ৳327,780
MSc (Environmental Engineering)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,550
entry · ৳327,780
MSc (Materials Engineering)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,550
entry · ৳327,780
MSc (Structural Engineering)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,550
entry · ৳327,780
MSc (Electronic Systems Design Engineering)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,800
entry · ৳488,456
MSc (Embedded System Engineering)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,800
entry · ৳488,456
MSc (Microelectronic Engineering)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,800
entry · ৳488,456
Applied Sciences
21 courses
Bachelor
12
Bachelor of Environmental Technology with Honours
3.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,516
entry · ৳451,903
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,594
entry · ৳461,944
Bachelor of Applied Science in Analytical Chemistry with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,594
entry · ৳461,944
Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Chemistry with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,594
entry · ৳461,944
Bachelor of Science in Physics with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,594
entry · ৳461,944
Bachelor of Applied Science in Geophysics with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,594
entry · ৳461,944
Bachelor of Science in Animal and Plant Biodiversity/Microbiology with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,594
entry · ৳461,944
Bachelor of Applied Science in Agrobiology/Biotechnology/Environmental Biology/Entomology & Parasitology with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,594
entry · ৳461,944
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,594
entry · ৳461,944
Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Statistics with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,594
entry · ৳461,944
Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,750
entry · ৳482,029
Bachelor in Environmental and Occupational Health with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,000
entry · ৳514,164
Masters
8
MSc (Solid State Physics) - Dual Degree with Regensburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany
2 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,550
entry · ৳199,239
MSc (Sports Science)
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,550
entry · ৳199,239
MSc (Solid State Physics) - Coursework
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,200
entry · ৳282,790
MSc (Applied Geophysics)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,550
entry · ৳327,780
MSc (Mathematics)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,550
entry · ৳327,780
MSc (Statistics)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,550
entry · ৳327,780
Master of Science (Environmental Science)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,550
entry · ৳327,780
Master of Pathology (Medical Microbiology)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,100
entry · ৳398,477
Law & Social Science
19 courses
Bachelor
2
Masters
14
Master of Public Administration
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,458
entry · ৳187,349
MA (Education) - Higher Education
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,525
entry · ৳196,025
MA (Education) - Special Education
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,525
entry · ৳196,025
MA (Education) - Early Childhood Education
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,525
entry · ৳196,025
MA (Education) - Educational Psychology
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,525
entry · ৳196,025
MA (Education) - English Language Education/TESOL
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,525
entry · ৳196,025
MA (Education) - Malay Language Education
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,525
entry · ৳196,025
MA (Education) - Mathematics Education
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,525
entry · ৳196,025
MA (Education) - Psychometrics and Educational Measurement
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,525
entry · ৳196,025
MA (Education) - Science Education
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,525
entry · ৳196,025
MA (Education) - Curriculum Studies
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,525
entry · ৳196,025
Master of Social Science (Islamic Development Management)
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,525
entry · ৳196,025
MSc (Teaching of Mathematics)
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,625
entry · ৳208,879
MSc (Teaching of Mathematics) - SAINS@KL
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,625
entry · ৳208,879
Design & Media
15 courses
Bachelor
9
Bachelor of Music with Honours
3.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,438
entry · ৳441,860
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,438
entry · ৳441,860
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting and Directing) with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,438
entry · ৳441,860
Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media Design and Technology with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,438
entry · ৳441,860
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphics Communication with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,438
entry · ৳441,860
Bachelor of Fine Arts Product Design with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,438
entry · ৳441,860
Bachelor of Interior Architecture with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,125
entry · ৳530,232
Bachelor of Communication with Honours
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,375
entry · ৳562,367
Bachelor of Science in Architecture with Honours
3 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 5,000
entry · ৳642,705
Masters
5
MA (Communication)
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,525
entry · ৳196,025
MA (Education) - Educational Technology and Multimedia
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,525
entry · ৳196,025
Master of Architecture
2 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,870
entry · ৳240,372
MC (Integrated Marketing Communication)
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,988
entry · ৳255,515
Master of Instructional Multimedia
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,283
entry · ৳293,395
Business
12 courses
Bachelor
5
Bachelor of Economics with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,750
entry · ৳482,029
Bachelor of Management with Honours
3.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,875
entry · ৳498,096
Bachelor of Management with Honours (USM International, RECSAM)
3.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,080
entry · ৳524,447
Bachelor of Science in Construction Project Management with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,125
entry · ৳530,232
Bachelor of Accounting with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,125
entry · ৳530,232
Masters
5
MA (Education) - Education Management and Administration
1.5 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 1,525
entry · ৳196,025
Master of Business Administration
2 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,138
entry · ৳274,837
Master of Economics Management
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,200
entry · ৳282,790
MSc (Project Management)
1 yr · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 2,365
entry · ৳303,999
Master of Business Administration (Online)
2 yrs · Online
US$ 3,286
entry · ৳422,418
Computing & IT
5 courses
Bachelor
3
Bachelor in Computer Science (Computing Infrastructure) with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,750
entry · ৳482,029
Bachelor in Computer Science (Intelligent Computing) with Honours
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 3,750
entry · ৳482,029
Bachelor in Computer Science (Intelligent Computing) with Honours (USM-UOWKDUPG)
4 yrs · Full-Time On-Campus
US$ 4,375
entry · ৳562,367
Hospitality & Tourism
1 courseLocation — Penang
USM — frequently asked questions
Yes. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is a Malaysian public university. The Ministry of Higher Education recognised it as a Research Intensive University in 2007, and it was selected for the APEX programme in 2008. Its programmes are listed on the Malaysian Qualifications Register of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
The main campus is at Minden on Penang Island (postal address 11800 USM, Pulau Pinang), about 9.7 km from George Town. Engineering is taught at the Engineering Campus in Nibong Tebal, Penang, and medicine, dentistry and health sciences at the Health Campus in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan.
For international undergraduates, USM's 2025/2026 booklet lists Semester I (October intake), with applications from 15 June to 15 July, and Semester II (March intake), with applications from 15 December to 15 January.
For undergraduate study, USM asks for IELTS Band 5.0, TOEFL iBT 40, PTE Academic 47, Cambridge English 154 or MUET Band 3.5. Applicants from countries where English is the official language, or from institutions that teach in English, may also qualify.
Yes. Students can live on campus in single or twin-sharing rooms with shared bathrooms, a cafeteria, laundry, study rooms and a pantry, or rent private housing near the campus.
USM states that all international candidates must get a student visa before travelling to Malaysia, and the visa is applied for through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS).
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