Universiti Sains Malaysia
George Town, Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia is a university in George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, ranked QS #128 in QS World University Rankings 2027. 58 courses listed. Intakes: September.
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is a public research university and Malaysia's APEX (Accelerated Programme for Excellence) university, based in Penang with an Engineering Campus at Nibong Tebal and a Health Campus at Kubang Kerian, Kelantan. USM is ranked #128 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and in the 326-350 band of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027. International students can apply for about 55 bachelor's programmes covering engineering, computer science, management, accounting, architecture, health sciences, medicine, dentistry, the arts and sciences. Applications are made online through the International@USM portal with a RM 100 processing fee. Students from Bangladesh can apply with an HSC or A-Level certificate (12 years of study) and an English test: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 40, PTE 47 or MUET Band 3.5, or a medium-of-instruction letter. International tuition is published in US dollars per semester, from about USD 1,563 per semester for arts and humanities up to USD 13,750 per semester for the Doctor of Medicine.
- Ranked #128 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027: 326-350 band
- Malaysia's APEX university with three campuses: Penang, Nibong Tebal and Kubang Kerian
- About 55 bachelor's programmes for international students, including Medicine and Dentistry
- Tuition published in US dollars per semester, from about USD 1,563
- Low processing fee of RM 100 per application
- IELTS 5.0 or PTE 47 accepted for undergraduate entry
- Bangladesh HSC and A-Level accepted with 12 years of study
- Medium-of-instruction letters accepted as English proof
- Apply online through the International@USM portal
Courses (58)
- Bachelor of Education (TESOL) with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Communication with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Arts (Malay Linguistics) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Arts (Translation and Interpreting) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Arts (English Language and Literature Studies) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Arts in English for Professionals — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Management with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Accounting with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Management (USM International, RECSAM) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Economics with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Music with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Communication Graphics) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Product Design) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (Biotechnology and Biology) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science with Honours (Biology, Microbiology, Animal and Plant Biodiversity) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science (Analytical Chemistry) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Intelligent Computing) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Software Engineering with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Computing Infrastructure) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Architecture with Honours — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Building Surveying — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Quantity Surveying — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Construction Project Management — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Building Engineering Technology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Interior Architecture — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Food Technology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Environmental Technology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Bioresource Technology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Applied Statistics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Economics) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science (Physics) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science (Medical Physics) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Science (Geophysics) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) — Undergraduate, 4 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is Universiti Sains Malaysia located?
Universiti Sains Malaysia is in George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
What courses does Universiti Sains Malaysia offer?
Universiti Sains Malaysia lists 58 courses on UnifinderAi, such as Bachelor of Education (TESOL) with Honours, Bachelor of Communication with Honours, Bachelor of Arts (Malay Linguistics), Bachelor of Arts (Translation and Interpreting) and Bachelor of Arts (English Language and Literature Studies). You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at Universiti Sains Malaysia?
Published fees at Universiti Sains Malaysia: International processing fee per application (non-refundable) $100; Arts, humanities and social sciences, per semester (USD) $1,563; Sciences and computer science, per semester (USD) $1,875; Engineering, per semester (USD) $2,250; Health sciences, per semester (USD) $2,125; Doctor of Medicine, per semester (USD) $13,750. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for Universiti Sains Malaysia?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 5. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and MUET.
When are the intakes at Universiti Sains Malaysia?
Universiti Sains Malaysia runs intakes in September. The intake currently open for applications is September 2027.
How do I apply to Universiti Sains Malaysia?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right Universiti Sains 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 fees shown in your offer letter (the RM 100 processing fee is non-refundable). 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 Sains Malaysia