Serdang, Selangor · Public University · Est. 1971
Universiti Putra Malaysia is a Malaysian public research university in Serdang, Selangor. It suits students who want a large, broad university with established study areas and an international student community.
Students can study agriculture, forestry, veterinary medicine, economics, engineering, sciences, education, human ecology, languages, architecture, medicine, computer science, and biotechnology. The university says these areas are covered across 15 faculties, 11 institutes, and 2 schools.
International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the current entry requirements, required documents, and deadlines on the university website. If you need a specific programme requirement, scholarship condition, or document format, confirm it with the admissions office before applying.
Tuition is published at MYR 20,000 to MYR 27,000. Living costs in Serdang will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so confirm your full budget separately from the university and local accommodation options.
The university has 5,000 international students. Before applying, check the language of instruction for your programme, visa requirements, document legalisation, health insurance, and whether your chosen course has any extra entry conditions.
Malaysia has 152 universities, and Universiti Putra Malaysia stands out as a public university with a large international student population and a wide mix of study areas. For an applicant comparing options in Malaysia, it is one of the more established broad-based choices rather than a narrow specialist institution.
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.
It is a public university in Malaysia.
It is in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Tuition is MYR 20,000 to MYR 27,000.
It has 5,000 international students.
University of Putra Malaysia, abbreviated as UPM, is a Malaysian public research university located in Serdang, Selangor. It was formerly named Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, focusing on agricultural sciences and related fields. Since the 1990s, the fields of study have expanded to include human ecology, languages, architecture, medicine, computer science and biotechnology. Currently UPM comprises 15 faculties, 11 institutes and 2 schools covering these as well as agriculture, forestry, veterinary medicine, economics, engineering, sciences, and education.
Ranking figures are indicative and provided for general guidance — always verify current positions with the official QS rankings and the university.
Indicative annual tuition
MYR 20,000 – MYR 27,000/yr
Moderate tuitionIndicative living cost
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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.
Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry.
English: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 (varies by programme).
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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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