University of Sains Malaysia

Overview

• 57 2014 QS University Rankings: Asia
• 309 QS World University Rankings 2014
• 355 QS World University Rankings 2013
• 289 QS World University Rankings 2015

About Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was established in 1969 as the second university in the country. USM offers a wide range of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to 30,000 students:

• 17 Academic schools on the main campus (island of Penang)
• 6 schools at Engineering campus (Nibong Tebal)
• 3 schools at Health campus (Kubang Kerian)

USM offers excellent opportunities for research, innovation and education to both local and foreign undergraduates and postgraduates. The University has 17 research centres for a wide range of specialisations. The university offers research and educational oppurtunities to students and its staff. 

USM also has 10 service centres, 8 units (research/advisory/development.

USM has made a limited number of places available to non-Malaysian citizens to undertake courses on a full-time basis. It is one of the biggest universities in terms of enrollment in Malaysia.

Campus Information

USM has 3 campuses, with the main campus located in the tropical island of Penang. The other two campuses are the Engineering campus and Health campus.

USM also has 17 dedicated research centres for a wide range of specialisations which includes:

• Archaeology, 
• Medicine & Dentistry, 
• Molecular Medicine, 
• Science & Technology, 
• Islamic Development & Management Studies,
• Policy Research & International Studies.

In addition, USM provides services for its students such as:

• Soccer fields
• Olympic-sized swimming pool
• Astroturf hockey
• Synthetic running track
• Cultural evens

Getting to Penang is possible with different transportations:

• By Air
• By Road
• By Ferry

Accommodation

USM provides male and female hostels to accommodate students in a safe and comfortable environment. There are single and shared rooms available. Some blocks in hostels are equipped with facilities for handicapped students.

Facilities:

• Wifi
• TV room
• Pantry
• Washing machine

Rent varies from as low as RM 70 per month per student to RM 390.