Universiti Sains Malaysia

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Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is one of Malaysia’s premier research-intensive universities, globally recognized for its academic excellence in the natural sciences, applied sciences, engineering, and sustainable development. As a designated APEX (Accelerated Programme for Excellence) university by the Malaysian government, USM stands out distinctively for its pioneering "University in a Garden" concept, which integrates its sprawling Penang campus harmoniously into a lush, eco-friendly natural environment. International students benefit from a wide array of full-time undergraduate and postgraduate degrees taught entirely in English, particularly within its globally ranked science and management programs. The university features a dedicated International Mobility and Collaboration Centre (IMCC) that provides comprehensive support, ranging from visa processing and airport pickups to cultural integration events and buddy programs. This robust infrastructure, combined with a diverse community of thousands of international students from over seventy countries, ensures a vibrant, welcoming, and globally connected study-abroad experience.

Background

Universiti Sains Malaysia (Malay for 'Malaysia Science University', abbreviated as USM) is a public research university in Malaysia. Founded on 1 June 1969 as a statutory body with its own constitution, it is the oldest institute of higher learning in Northern Malaysia, as well as the second oldest in the country. It has six campuses: a main campus on the island of Penang, a health campus in Kelantan, an engineering campus in Nibong Tebal, an Advanced Medical and Dental Institute in Kepala Batas, Seberang Perai, a postgraduate studies campus in Kuala Lumpur and an offshore International Medical Programme Campus in Belgaum, India in collaboration with KLE University. USM is the only Accelerated Programs for Excellence (APEX) government-funded autonomous university in Malaysia. Like most of other universities in Malaysia, USM also used English as its medium of instruction.

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