Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Bangi, Malaysia
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is a university in Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, ranked QS #130 in QS World University Rankings 2027. Intakes: March and October.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), the National University of Malaysia, is a public research university founded in 1970 and based in Bangi, Selangor, about 40 minutes from Kuala Lumpur. UKM is ranked #130 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and sits in the 301-325 band of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027. International students can apply for bachelor's degrees through the UKMi direct-intake route in 12 faculties, including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, Law, Islamic Studies, Information Technology, Economics and Management, Education, Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Science and Technology, and for master's and doctoral study through the JoinUKM portal. Undergraduate intakes run in March and October and postgraduate intakes in March and October. Applications cost RM 100 (about USD 30). Bangladeshi applicants need 12 years of schooling with an HSC or equivalent, plus the faculty's English requirement, for bachelor's study, and a recognised bachelor's degree for a master's. Check each programme page, because the teaching language (English or Bahasa Malaysia) differs by programme.
- Malaysia's National University, founded in 1970
- Ranked #130 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027: 301-325 band
- Self-contained Bangi campus with residential colleges, libraries, sports centres and the UKM Medical Centre
- 60 bachelor's programmes across 12 faculties, from Medicine and Engineering to Islamic Studies and Law
- Two intakes a year for international students: March and October
- Low application fee of RM 100 (about USD 30)
- Accepts IELTS, TOEFL and MUET, with an English preparatory course for conditional offers
- Master's applicants taught in English before may be exempt from the English test
- Direct application through the JoinUKM portal; results in 4 to 8 weeks
Frequently asked questions
Where is Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia located?
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is in Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
What are the tuition fees at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia?
Published fees at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia: International application fee (non-refundable) RM100; Registration fee, one-off (example: Faculty of Health Sciences schedule) RM2,520; Tuition, first semester (example: Faculty of Health Sciences schedule) RM12,650; Tuition, each later semester (example: Faculty of Health Sciences schedule) RM8,800; Activity fee per semester RM780. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL PBT and MUET.
When are the intakes at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia?
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia runs intakes in March and October. The intake currently open for applications is March 2027.
How do I apply to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia programme and submit your application to the university for you through its official application portal 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for any programme interview, portfolio test or faculty assessment (required for some programmes) with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Accept your offer and pay the registration fee and first-semester tuition shown in your offer letter (the RM 100 application fee is non-refundable, and 6% SST applies to tuition). Pay only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your offer and eVAL (electronic Visa Approval Letter) arranged by the university with EMGS, check whether you need a Single Entry Visa (SEV) and apply for it with UnifinderAi visa support 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, submit your MDAC before arrival, travel to Malaysia and complete registration at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia