Universiti Putra Malaysia
Serdang, Malaysia
Universiti Putra Malaysia is a university in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia, ranked QS #138 in QS World University Rankings 2027. 68 courses listed. Intakes: September.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is a public research university in Serdang, Selangor, close to Kuala Lumpur, with a second campus in Bintulu, Sarawak. UPM is ranked #138 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and is well known for agriculture, forestry, food science, veterinary medicine, engineering and biotechnology, as well as business, computer science, education, languages and health sciences. Students come from more than 60 countries, and UPM publishes its international tuition fees openly: from about RM 8,000 per semester for languages and communication to RM 13,000 per semester for engineering and RM 52,000 per semester for the Doctor of Medicine. International bachelor's programmes take 3.5 to 4 years (5 years for Medicine). Many programmes require an interview. Entry requires a recognised pre-university qualification such as A-Level, Matriculation, Foundation or an equivalent like Bangladesh's HSC, so check the grades UPM asks for in your subject area before you apply.
- Ranked #138 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- Public research university near Kuala Lumpur with a second campus in Bintulu, Sarawak
- Strong in agriculture, forestry, food science, engineering and veterinary medicine
- Students from more than 60 countries
- Transparent international fees: RM 8,000 to RM 14,000 per semester for most bachelor's degrees
- 68 bachelor's programmes open to international students
- Computer Science, Biology, Mathematics and Statistics programmes without an interview
- Lower-cost Bintulu campus option at RM 8,225 per semester
- Registration fee of only RM 800 in the first semester for bachelor's students
- Wide range of programmes: engineering, nursing, dietetics, education, languages and business
Courses (68)
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Horticultural Science with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Agriculture in Animal Science with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Economics with Honours — Undergraduate, 3.5 years
- Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Applied Finance with Honours — Undergraduate, 3.5 years
- Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Multimedia) with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Software Engineering with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Network) with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture with Honours — Undergraduate, 3.5 years
- Bachelor of Industrial Design with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Counselling with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Education in Guidance and Counselling with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Education in Malay Language with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Education in Teaching of English as a Second Language with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Education in Home Science with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Agricultural and Biosystem Engineering with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Process and Food Engineering with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Computer and Communication System Engineering with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Food Science and Technology with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science in Food Service Management with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science in Food Manufacturing Operations with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Forestry Science with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science in Timber Industry with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Parks and Recreation Science with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is Universiti Putra Malaysia located?
Universiti Putra Malaysia is in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
What courses does Universiti Putra Malaysia offer?
Universiti Putra Malaysia lists 68 courses on UnifinderAi, such as Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours, Bachelor of Horticultural Science with Honours, Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture with Honours, Bachelor of Agriculture in Animal Science with Honours and Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness with Honours. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at Universiti Putra Malaysia?
Published fees at Universiti Putra Malaysia: Registration fee, first semester (Bachelor) RM800; Arts, languages and communication, per semester RM8,000; Sciences, business and computing, per semester (typical) RM12,000; Engineering, per semester RM13,000; Nursing, per semester RM14,000; Doctor of Medicine, per semester RM52,000. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for Universiti Putra Malaysia?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 5.5.
When are the intakes at Universiti Putra Malaysia?
Universiti Putra Malaysia runs intakes in September. The intake currently open for applications is September 2027.
How do I apply to Universiti Putra Malaysia?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right Universiti Putra 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. 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 Putra Malaysia