Quick Summary
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) is a public founded in 2002, located in Pekan, Malaysia. Ranked #741-750 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 15480 students including 8% from outside Malaysia. Known for strengths in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 35%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UMPSA is a premier technical university in Malaysia known for its high graduate employability and unique dual-degree programs with German universities.
Subject Strengths
Petroleum EngineeringChemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical & Electronic Engineering
Founded2002
TypePublic
Total Students15480
Intl Students8%
Faculty Ratio14
CampusSuburban
Campus Size1500 acres
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMalaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA),Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM),Washington Accord
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#741-750
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Engineering,Technology,Computing,Industrial Sciences,Management,Occupational Safety
Programs
PhD in Engineering,PhD in Industrial Sciences,PhD in Technology,PhD in Management
PhD Programs
Professional Diploma in Data Science,Master of Business Administration (ODL)
Online Programs
Automotive Engineering Centre (AEC),Centre for Modern Languages,Centre for Research in Advanced Fluid and Processes (Pusat Bendalir)
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA),Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM),Washington Accord
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate35%
IELTS5
TOEFL500
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 31
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 31
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International applicants should highlight technical proficiencies and participate in the dual-degree program interviews if applying for German collaboration courses.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Malaysian Ringgit
UG Tuition
RM2,800/yr
per year · MYR
Living Cost
RM15,000/yr
per year · MYR
PG Tuition
RM5,500/yr
per year · MYR
Application Fee
$40
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
RM17,900/yr
tuition + living + essentials · MYR
Scholarships AvailableUMPSA Excellence Scholarship,PTPTN,MIS (Malaysia International Scholarship)
Avg Scholarship$2,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Engineering,Technology,Computing,Industrial Sciences,Management,Occupational Safety programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with German Dual Degree | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Bachelor of Computer Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$9,000
Average Salary After Graduation
97%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
Mercedes-BenzVolkswagenBASF PETRONAS ChemicalsIntel
Notable Alumni
Dato' Sri Haji Adnan Yaakob
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Sports Complex,Olympic-size Swimming Pool,Kayaking Lake,Tennis Courts
Student Clubs
Robotics Club,Inovasi Club,Debate Club,UMPSA Volunteers
Library Resources
UMPSA Library (Pekan & Gambang),Digital Repository,IEEE Xplore Access
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,AIMS Program,German Dual Degree Exchange
Summer Programs
Global Classroom,Cultural Summer Camp