Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
About the University
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is a premier public research university established in 1971, located in Serdang, Selangor. Ranked #127 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, UPM is among Malaysia's top five universities. It is renowned for its Agriculture, Veterinary, Engineering, Sciences, and Medicine programmes. UPM has over 27,000 students and is home to Putra Science Park, one of Malaysia's leading technology parks.
Detailed Information
About Universiti Putra Malaysia
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) was founded in 1971 and has grown into one of Malaysia's most respected research universities. Originally focused on agricultural sciences, UPM has broadened its scope to become a comprehensive research university covering Engineering, Medicine, Sciences, Business, and Humanities.
Rankings & Recognition
- QS World University Rankings 2026: #127 globally
- QS Asia University Rankings 2025: Top 30
- #1 in Malaysia for Agriculture and Forestry (QS Subject Rankings)
- Top 100 globally for Agriculture & Forestry, Veterinary Science
- Top 150 globally for Environmental Sciences
- Malaysian Research University (RU) status
Faculties & Schools
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
- Faculty of Forestry and Environment
- Faculty of Food Science and Technology
- Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences
- Faculty of Educational Studies
- Faculty of Economics and Management
- Faculty of Human Ecology
- School of Graduate Studies
- Graduate School of Management
Campus & Facilities
- 1,012-hectare main campus in Serdang, Selangor – one of the largest campuses in Malaysia
- Putra Medical Centre – comprehensive teaching hospital
- Putra Science Park – technology commercialisation hub
- UPM Farm and Research Station
- State-of-the-art laboratories and research centres
- On-campus accommodation for all international students
Research Highlights
UPM is a leading research institution with over 100 research institutes and centres. Notable research areas include tropical agriculture, biotechnology, halal food science, and environmental studies. UPM has produced 20+ patented inventions annually and has significant industry partnerships with FELDA, MPOB, and Biotek.
International Partnerships
UPM has active academic and research collaborations with institutions including University of Wageningen (Netherlands), Michigan State University, Kyoto University, and many others. Several dual-degree programmes are available at postgraduate level.
Academic Programs7 programs
Bachelor's Degree(5)
Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)
Computer Science
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Civil & Environmental
Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Biomedical & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Agribusiness
Business Administration
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons)
Software Engineering
Doctoral Degree (PhD)(1)
Facilities & Services
Accreditations
Annual Tuition Fees
Undergraduate
MYR 4,500 - 30,000
Postgraduate
MYR 5,400 - 39,000
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