University Putra Malaysia (UPM)

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There are 207 program and specialization at the university

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There are 25400 current students admitted at the university

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Serdang – Kuala Lampur

_ University’s Biography _

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM; formerly known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia or College of Agriculture Malaya or School of Agriculture) is recognized by the independent government assessments as one of Malaysia’s leading research universities offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a focus on agricultural sciences and its related fields.
Founded in 1931 as the School of Agriculture, UPM’s main campus is in Serdang, Selangor. It was formerly known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia or the Agricultural University of Malaysia. Now, UPM offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in most fields such as science, engineering, medicine, veterinary medicine, business and social science.
It was ranked as the 132nd best university in the world in 2021 by Quacquarelli Symonds and it was ranked 28th among Asian universities and the 2nd best university in Malaysia. In the Integrated Rating of Malaysian Institutions of Higher Education (SETARA), UPM maintain its six stars rating, which is ‘Highly Competitive.

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Why to Choose UPM?

UPM provides education of the highest quality and a vibrant environment for learning that ensures development at the cognitive, technical and affective levels, placing special attention to enhancement of soft skills or generic student attributes. The management and administration of graduate studies are certified by the MS ISO9001. The quality graduate education offered by UPM is reflected by the presence of more than 3,000 international students from more than 60 countries and they constitute more than 30 percent of the total postgraduate enrolment.

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Student Accommodation

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Applications Required Documents

Bachelor’s, Foundation and Diploma

High School Certificate or its equivalent in Arabic, English or English language only if graduated from a school its medium of instruction is English.
High School Transcripts in Arabic and English or English language only if graduated from a school its medium of instruction is English.
A personal photograph with a white background.
A complete scanned copy of current passport.
English proficiency certificate with minimum band 5 in ILETS or its equivalent.

Masters’s Required Documents

Bachelor Certificate in Arabic, English or English language only if graduated from a school its medium of instruction is English.
Bachelor’s Transcripts in Arabic and English or English language only if graduated from a school its medium of instruction is English.
A personal photograph with a white background.
A complete scanned copy of current passport.
English proficiency certificate with minimum band 6 in ILETS or its equivalent.
Research proposal for a research-based study.
Two recommendation letters from 2 professors or lecturers from the University of Bachelor Studies.
Experience Certificate of at least five years if found.

PHD or Doctorate Required Documents

Bachelor’s and master’s Certificate in Arabic, English or English language only if graduated from a school its medium of instruction is English.
Bachelor’s Transcripts in Arabic and English or English language only if graduated from a school its medium of instruction is English.
A personal photograph with a white background.
A complete scanned copy of current passport.
English proficiency certificate with minimum band 6 in ILETS or its equivalent.
Research proposal for a research-based study.
Two recommendation letters from 2 professors or lecturers from the University of Bachelor Studies.
Experience Certificate of at least five years if found.