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USM University Malaysia

About USM: Established as the second university in the country in 1969, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was first known as Universiti Pulau Pinang. In 1971, USM moved from its temporary premises at the Malayan Teachers’ Training College, Bukit Gelugor to the present 416.6-hectare site at Minden, approximately 9.7 km from Georgetown. USM offers courses ranging from Natural Sciences, Applied Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences to Building Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education. These are available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to approximately 30,000 students at its 17 Academic Schools on the main campus in the island of Penang; 6 Schools on the Engineering Campus in Nibong Tebal (approximately 50km from the main campus); and 3 at the Health Campus in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan (approximately 300km from the main campus). USM also has 17 dedicated research centres for a wide range of specialisations which include archaeology, medicine and dentistry, molecular medicine, science and technology, Islamic development and management studies, and policy research and international studies. It also provides consultancy, testing, and advisory services to the industry under the AMBIT of USAINS Holdings Sdn Bhd, the University’s commercial arm.As a Research Intensive University recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) in 2007, USM offers educational and research opportunities to students and staff. In 2008, USM also became the first university in the country to be selected by the Malaysian government to participate in the Accelerated Programme for Excellence (APEX), a fast-track programme that helps tertiary institutions achieve world-class status.

Location of University Science Malaysia (USM Location): USM has three campuses: one on the island of Penang (Main Campus), one in Kelantan (Health Campus), and one in Nibong Tebal (Engineering Campus).

Full Address of USM Penang (USM Main Campus): 1800 Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia

Full Address of USM Kelantan (USM Health Campus): 15200 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia

Full Address of USM Nibong Tebal (USM Engineering Campus): Jalan Transkrian, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

English Language requirement for admission in University Science Malaysia (USM): All international students who are going to apply for USM are required to have Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) or the test administered by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with the minimum required score below for different levels of study.

NOTE: If you do not have above English language qualifications, you can sit for the USM English placement test when you arrive in Malaysia. If you pass the placement test, you would have met the minimum English requirement and start your study at University Science Malaysia. However, if you have NOT passed the USM placement test, you will be required to do a compulsory English course at USM University.

Required documents: list of required documents for admission in USM and all Malaysian Universities, including English language institutes are available at this link.

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Programs and cost of study in USM: The following tables show the programs and tuition fees for bachelor, master and PhD programs available in USM.

 NOTE: Tuition fees in the following tables are for 1 year, including registration fees, application fees, student visa, Medical Insurance and EMGS fees.

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