Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

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   The short answer

   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is a public university in Bangi, Selangor, and it suits students who want a large Malaysian research university with a substantial international community. It is a better fit for applicants who want to study at a broad public institution rather than a small specialist college.

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   What you can study

   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is a public research university. The programme areas are not listed here, so confirm the current subject catalogue and degree options on the university website before applying.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the programme-specific entry requirements on the website. You should also confirm document requirements, application deadlines, and whether your chosen course has additional screening or language conditions.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is listed at MYR 20,000 to MYR 27,000. Living costs in Bangi and Selangor will be extra, so check accommodation, food, transport, and other daily expenses separately before you apply.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university has about 4,000 international students, so it already takes students from abroad. Check the language of instruction for your chosen programme, visa requirements, accommodation options, and whether you need extra documents for your nationality or qualification background.

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   How it compares

   Among the 152 universities in Malaysia, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia stands out as a public research university with a QS world rank of 138 and a large student body. For an international applicant, that places it among the country’s established options rather than a small or newly established provider, but the right choice still depends on whether its current programmes match your subject.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.