Quick Summary
Public in Sintok, Malaysia — Universiti Utara Malaysia, est. 1984. Ranked #554 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 30200 students including 12% from outside Malaysia. Known for strengths in Business and Management Studies, Accounting and Finance, Economics and Econometrics, it maintains an acceptance rate of 38%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UUM is the 'Management University' of Malaysia, offering high-quality business education with prestigious AACSB accreditation at an affordable cost.
Subject Strengths
Business and Management StudiesAccounting and FinanceEconomics and EconometricsSocial Sciences
Founded1984
TypePublic
Total Students30200
Intl Students12%
Faculty Ratio18.5
CampusForest Campus / Rural
Campus Size1,061 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationAACSB,AMBA,MQA,EFMD-EPAS
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#554
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#401–500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#801-900
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Diploma,Bachelor,Master,PhD
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Institute of Policy Studies (IPDM),Research and Innovation Management Centre (RIMC),Asian Research Institute of Banking and Finance (ARIBF)
Research Centers
High
Research Output
AACSB,AMBA,MQA,EFMD-EPAS
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate38%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL513
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · June 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students should focus on highlighting management-related leadership experience; domestic students must apply through the UPU system.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Malaysian Ringgit
UG Tuition
RM12,500/yr
per year · MYR
Living Cost
RM15,400/yr
per year · MYR
PG Tuition
RM14,000/yr
per year · MYR
Application Fee
$35
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
RM28,050/yr
tuition + living + essentials · MYR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Diploma,Bachelor,Master,PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Accounting | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Bachelor of Business Management | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Bachelor of Law | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$7,800
Average Salary After Graduation
93.5%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementCompulsory internship modules (4-6 months) for all undergraduate degree candidates.
Industry Connections
CIMB GroupMaybankProcter & GambleKPMG
Notable Alumni
Dato' Seri Mukhriz Mahathir,Tan Sri Haji Muhyiddin Yassin (Honorary),Rozita Che Wan
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Golf Course,Equestrian Centre,Olympic-sized Swimming Pool,Archery Range,Go-Kart Track
Student Clubs
UUM Debate Society,Enactus UUM,RENAUUM Cultural Group,Student Representative Council
Library Resources
Perpustakaan Sultanah Bahiyah (Digital library with massive collections of management and social science journals).
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available