Universiti Utara Malaysia
Sintok, Malaysia
Universiti Utara Malaysia is a university in Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia.
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) is a public university in Malaysia with its main campus in Sintok, Kedah, in the north of the country, and a city campus in Kuala Lumpur (UUMKL). UUM welcomes international undergraduate applicants and is best known for management, business and social science studies. To apply as an international student you should be between 18 and 25 years old before the application deadline, hold a senior high school or equivalent certificate after 11 to 12 years of study that is still within its five-year validity, and have a credit pass in Mathematics and English. If you do not meet the English requirement of your chosen programme, UUM offers an Intensive English course as a preparatory step, with intakes in September, February and June, and you need to reach the minimum MUET band to continue. Applicants from countries that require a university entrance exam must submit the result. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, so apply early and check the programme page for the latest details.
- Public university in Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia, with a Kuala Lumpur campus (UUMKL)
- Known for management, business and social science programmes
- International undergraduate applications welcomed
- Credit pass in Mathematics and English required
- Applicants aged 18 to 25 before the application deadline
- Intensive English preparatory course with September, February and June intakes
- Entrance exam results needed from countries that require one
Frequently asked questions
Where is Universiti Utara Malaysia located?
Universiti Utara Malaysia is in Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia.
How do I apply to Universiti Utara Malaysia?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right Universiti Utara 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directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3.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. 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 7. Arrange accommodation and flights, submit your MDAC before arrival, travel to Malaysia and complete registration at Universiti Utara Malaysia 8. After arrival complete the EMGS medical screening within 7 days, then submit your passport for visa endorsement once your medical result shows 80% progress.