
UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA
- Country Malaysia
- Founded In 1931
- University Type Public
- Phone Number 60389471614
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code 43400
- Website http://upmi.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=53
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In 1931, John Scott had founded the School of Agriculture. It was then known as the College of Agriculture Malaya. From 1971 to 1997, it was called Universiti Pertanian Malaysia. In 1997, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad, the Prime Minister, had changed the name to Universiti Putra Malaysia. Universiti Putra Malaysia has the Institute of Bioscience, Institute of Advanced Technology, Institute for Mathematical Research, Halal Product Research Institute, Institute of Gerontology, Institute of Agricultural and Food Policy Studies, Institute for Social Science Studies and the Institute of Tropical Agriculture.
The notable alumni of this university include Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia Aini Ideris, Malaysian Politician Najwan Halimi, President of the United Malays National Organization Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Politicians Amirudin Shari and Salahuddin Ayub, Olympic Diver Leong Mun Yee, Summer Olympics Diver Cheong Jun Hoong, Poet Raja Rajeswari Setha Raman, Swimmer Welson Sim, Politician Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Dewan Rakyat Member Mujahid Yusof Rawa, Actor Rashidi Ishak, Indonesian Irwan Prayitno, Actor Nazeera Sardi, Actor Zed Zaidi, Malaysian Politician Salleh Said Keruak, Member of the Dewan Rakyat Wilfred Madius Tangau, Malaysian Politician Osman Sapian, Olympic Athlete Zaidatul Husniah Zulkifli, Politician Chang Lih Kang, Actor Seelan Paul, Olympic Athlete Guanjie Johnathan Wong, Scientist Mahaletchumy Arujanan, Politician Chong Eng and Researcher Maryam Faghihimani
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Location
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia
Programs
All Courses offered
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE [B.SC] (LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE)
Full Time Malaysia
Duration
4 Years
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 3832
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE [B.SC] (SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE)
Full Time Malaysia
Duration
3 years
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 4496
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE [B.SC] (INDUSTRIAL DESIGN)
Full Time Malaysia
Duration
4 Years
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 3832
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
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Ranking
Ranking | From | Year | Type |
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132 | World University Ranking | 2021 | QS |
601 | University Ranking | 2021 | Times Higher Education |
Accomodation
There are two (2) types of on-campus accommodation available for international students. They are International Transit House and University Residential College (for single students). International students are advised to submit their application for on-campus accommodation before coming to Malaysia as an apartment in the International Transit House and rooms in the University Residential College are very limited.
On Campus Accommodation
International Transit House/ Ibnu Battuta House (IBH)
- Type: Apartment (2 rooms)
- Duration of Stay: 1 year (minimum)
- Eligibility: Full-time UPM International student
- Fees: RM 1,000
- Additional Information: First Come first Serve basis
All basic amenities are provided with easy access such as common room, study room, kitchen, activity room and more.
University Residential College
- Type: Dormitory (sharing basis)
- Duration of Stay: As per residential college management
- Eligibility: Full-time UPM International student
- Fees: RM 9/day
- Additional Information: First Come first Serve basis (on availability)
Off-Campus Accommodation
- Taman Desaminium Apartments
Charges with equipment – RM 650 (per month)
Charges without equipment – RM 500 (per month)
About 100 apartments are available for the students living outside the campus. They are hardly 15 minutes away from the campus.
Accomodation Website:
http://www.upm.edu.my/Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships | Amount |
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Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) | RM 1,125-1,500 |
International Graduate Research Fellowship (IGRF) | Masters- RM 1,200 PhD- RM 1,600 |
International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) | 30% of tuition fees |
Special graduate research allowance scheme (SGRA) | Monthly stipend Masters- RM 1,800 PhD- RM 2,300 |
Putra Alumni Scholarship Pass (International) | 50% of tuition fees for children of Alumni |