Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) established in 1969, is a comprehensive research university with 24 Schools, 14 Centers and 7 Units. The academic programmes are offered through its school system that allows students to combine subjects from a few schools and organize courses in such a manner that a degree of specialization in a chosen field is possible.

Set in luxuriant foliage of trees and kaleidoscope of colourful flowering plants, USM has aptly taken the cue from the treasures of its natural surroundings to gain momentum in positioning itself as a research intensive university in the global arena. Like nature which flourishes and survives by optimizing each separate ecological entity, USM has built an academic-cum-research ecosystem of excellence by synergizing its academic expertise, solid research environment, managerial aptitude and infrastructural resources into a framework that epitomizes the essence of nature. 

At the international level, the University has been identified as one of the Regional Center of Expertise for Education for Sustainable Development, has for three consecutive terms been elected as representative of Asia in Commonwealth Universities for Study Abroad Consortium (CUSAC) and houses a number of research centers that receives international recognition. 

Malaysia’s multiracial population is steeped in diverse cultures arising from a unique melting pot of background, offering a multitude of fascinating attractions. Thus, your stay in Malaysia will leave you with many memorable moments. The country is endowed with verdant rainforests, clear blue seas and marine parks filled with a wealth of plant and animal life unique to this part of the world. 

USM International

The University offers exchange programme to students from 23 countries and would like to welcome students to join the exchange programme and experience living in Malaysia, a country with many faces and a great hub for traveling to other South East Asian countries.

The Study Abroad Programme provides students the opportunity to study for as long as two semesters at USM. USM is a leading University situated in the exciting state of Penang. Coming to USM would allow you to experience first class education in a great location and discover a nation known throughout the world as being ‘truly Asia’.