University of Malaya

Asia, Malaysia

The University of Malaya (UM) Campus is situated in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. Studying in UM, one can gain additional advantages from its proximity to the city. UM offered prestigious opportunities for students whether through Student Mobility Programmes, Dual Degree, or Joint Research. Most programmes study taught are in the English language except for the specific language programmes. Granted self-accredited educational institution status since 2009 our academic programmes are recognized worldwide including a number of courses that are accredited by international accreditation bodies. The University of Malaya is the only Malaysian university consistently listed in the world's top 100 universities and the top 1% of world's universities. It ranked 65 in the 2022 QS World University Ranking.

Credit points equivalent to 60 LTU credits
5-6 courses = 60 LTU credit points
Campus
Kuala Lumpur
Website
https://www.um.edu.my/
Placement chance
Fair chance
Language of instruction
English
Available scholarships

La Trobe Abroad Scholarships: Please visit our Program funding and costs page for a full list of available scholarships and grants.

University of Malaya Scholarships: None available.

Semester dates
Semester 1: September - January ; February - June

Subjects offered

Business

All Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) subject options listed below are taught in English

  • Accounting (UG and PG)
  • Business (UG only)
  • Commerce (UG only)
  • Economics (UG only)
  • Event Management (UG only)
  • Finance (UG and PG)
  • Human Resource Management (UG and PG)
  • International Business (UG and PG)
  • Management (UG and PG)
  • Marketing (UG only)
  • Tourism and Hospitality (UG only)

Further information on subjects is available on the University of Malaya website:

Fall Semester: https://gem.um.edu.my/inbound-long-term-module-selection-semester-1 and
Spring Semester: https://gem.um.edu.my/inbound-long-term-module-selection-semester-2

Education

All Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) subject options listed below are taught in English

  • Arts Education (UG only)
  • Early Childhood Education (UG only)
  • Education (UG and PG)
  • Educational Studies (UG and PG)
  • Outdoor Education (UG only)
  • Outdoor Recreation Education (UG only)
  • Physical Education (UG only)
  • Science Education (UG only)
  • Teaching (Outreach and Community Education) (UG only)
  • Technology Education (UG only)

Further information on subjects is available on the University of Malaya website:

Fall Semester: https://gem.um.edu.my/inbound-long-term-module-selection-semester-1 and
Spring Semester: https://gem.um.edu.my/inbound-long-term-module-selection-semester-2

Arts and Social Sciences

All Undergraduate (UG) subject options listed below are taught in English

  • Classics and Ancient History (UG only)
  • Classics and Ancient History (UG only)
  • Anthropology (UG only)
  • Asian Studies (UG only)
  • Communication Studies (UG only)
  • Creative and Professional Writing (UG only)
  • Crime Justice and Legal Studies (UG only)
  • Gender, Sexuality and Diversity Studies (UG only)
  • History (UG only)
  • Human Geography (UG only)
  • International Studies (UG only)
  • Linguistics (UG only)
  • Politics (UG only)
  • Sociology (UG only)
  • Strategic Communication (UG only)
  • Sustainability and Development (UG only)

Further information on subjects is available on the University of Malaya website:

Fall Semester: https://gem.um.edu.my/inbound-long-term-module-selection-semester-1 and
Spring Semester: https://gem.um.edu.my/inbound-long-term-module-selection-semester-2

Languages

All Undergraduate (UG) subject options listed below are taught in English

  • French (UG only)

Further information on subjects is available on the University of Malaya website:

Fall Semester: https://gem.um.edu.my/inbound-long-term-module-selection-semester-1 and
Spring Semester: https://gem.um.edu.my/inbound-long-term-module-selection-semester-2

Science and Technology

All Undergraduate (UG), Honours (Hon) and Postgraduate (PG) subject options listed below are taught in English

  • Agricultural Sciences (UG only)
  • Biochemistry (UG only)
  • Biological Science (UG only)
  • Biomedical Science (UG only)
  • Biotechnology and Cell Biology (UG only)
  • Civil Engineering (UG only)
  • Computer Science (UG only)
  • Computer Systems Engineering (UG only)
  • Electronics (UG only)
  • Electronic Engineering (UG only)
  • Electronic Technology (UG only)
  • Environmental Geoscience (UG only)
  • Environmental Management Ecology (UG only)
  • Genetics (UG only)
  • Information Technology (UG only)
  • Mathematics (UG only)
  • Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering (Hon and PG)
  • Microbiology (UG only)
  • Nanotechnology (UG only)
  • Physics (UG only)
  • Science (UG only)
  • Wildlife and Conservation Biology (UG only)

Further information on subjects is available on the University of Malaya website:

Fall Semester: https://gem.um.edu.my/inbound-long-term-module-selection-semester-1 and
Spring Semester: https://gem.um.edu.my/inbound-long-term-module-selection-semester-2

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