Public  Universities Government of  Malaysia

Malaysia has 11 public universities : | UiTM | UKM | UM | UMS | UMT | UniMAS | UPM | USM | UTHM | UTM | UUM |

Top 4 Best Universities in Malaysia
University	2007	2006	2005
University of Malaya UM	1	2	1
Technological University of Malaysia UTM	2	3	4
National University of Malaysia UKM	3	1	2
Putra University of Malaysia (UPM)	4	4	3

The Philosophy of UKM is a combination of faith in Allah and beneficial knowledge as the basis for the advancement of knowledge, the education of society and the development of the University. As a winner of the Prime Minister's Quality Award 2006, UKM committed to be a leading university in the construction of knowledge to achieve the aspiration of producing a society imbued with dynamic, learned and civic leadership.   This National University also safeguards the sovereignty of the Malay language while globalizing knowledge in the context of local culture,   UKM aims to become a leading and competitive centre of knowledge, enriched with technology that; • Affirms and promotes the value of Malay as a language of learning • Builds a dynamic and ethical society • Internationalizes UKM's image and contribution to the global community • Stimulates the development of technologies beneficial to society.      The Education Ordinance of Malaysia was passed by parliament when the country gained its independence in 1957. The main thrust of the new education policy was to create a single national education system with the final aim of using Bahasa Malaysia, the national language as the main medium of instruction. The overriding factor was that the national language would be the catalyst for forging national unity. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM as it is popularly known) was formally established on 18 May 1970, UKM is the third university in Malaysia, but the first to use Bahasa Malaysia as its medium of instruction. Today UKM is recognized as one of four research universities in Malaysia. UKM has setup numerous research institutes to accelerate research in new areas, On 28 April 2005, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, The Right Honorable Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi launched the Malaysia Genome Institute at UKM, The placement of the national institute in UKM signifies the research strength of the university in the area of genomics and molecular biology, Even though the national language is the main language in UKM, the university has come up with strategies to encourage students to enhance their proficiency in English as well as other major foreign languages such as French, German, Arabic, Mandarin. Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Thai and many others, Beginning 2003 all science and mathematics based courses are taught in English in line with the new Malaysian government's policy. In this era of globalization, UKM's mission is to promote the national identity beyond the shores of the country. UKM, though a brainchild of nationalistic fervor and aspirations, is very international in its outlook without sacrificing its cherished culture and values, UKM is proud to be ranked in the 2006 World's Top 200 Universities (Times Higher Education Supplement). The main theme of UKM's new image is "The National University with an International Reach".

Facts And Figures About The University [As at 1 August 2007) Date of Establishment • 18 May 1970   Campus size • Bangi Main Campus 1,100 hectares • Kuala Lumpur Campus 20 hectares • Cheras Campus 22 hectares   Staff • Academic 1,991 • Administration 6,094 (including hospital personnel) Total 8.085   Student • Undergraduate 17,500 • Postgraduate 5,105 • Foreign* 1,368 Total 23,973  From 35 different countries   Graduates (1970-2007) [As at 16 August 2007) • Bachelor 103,066 • Master 13,015 • PhD 994 Total 117.075

Programme Outline UKM offers a wide variety of academic programmes covering both the arts and sciences, Currently, UKM has eleven faculties, with eight faculties located on the main campus in Bangi. The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences and Faculty of Dentistry are at the Kuala Lumpur campus, The Faculty of Medicine is operating from the Cheras campus. At the undergraduate level, the University offers a comprehensive range of courses with a total of 98 disciplines, leading to Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Economics. Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Science Education, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Law, Doctor of Medicine, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, and Bachelor of Islamic Studies degrees. It is anticipated that in future, new programmes will be offered giving students a wider choice of courses to choose from thus enhancing UKM's academic programmes. At postgraduate level, Centre for Graduate Studies, which was established in 1983, offers a wide scope of coursework or research-based programmes on both part time and full time basis for selection. The Centre also collaborates with other national and international institutions of higher learning. Universitij s Faculties The various facilities/ institutes/ centres in the university are: • Faculty of Allied Health Sciences • Faculty of Economics & Business • Faculty of Dentistry • Faculty of Education • Faculty of Engineering • Faculty of Information Science and Technology Faculty of Islamic Studies • Faculty of Law • Faculty of Medicine • Faculty of Science and Technology • Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities University s Institutes • Institute of The Malay World and Civilisation (ATMA) • Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI) • Institute for Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS) • Institute of Microengineering and Nanoelec+ronics (IMEN) • Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI) • Institute of Occidental Studies (IKON) • Institute of Systems Biology (INBIOSIS) • Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) Institute of Space Science (ANGKASA)   • Malaysia Genome Institute • Research Institute for Islam Hadhari University s Centres • Centre for General Studies • Centre for Academic Advancement • Centre for Graduate Studies • Centre for Research Management and Innovation • Co-curriculum Centre Computer Centre • Centre for Educational Extension • Centre for Publication and Printing UKM Islamic Centre • Centre for Alumni Relations • Department for Development Management   Campus Services Student Development Centre Responsible for planning and implementing programmes to enable students to achieve academic excellence as well as all around personal development. Libraries The Tun Sen Lanang Library serves as the central library and main depository of reading and research material. Other branch libraries are The Malay World and Civilisation Library The Law Library, The Medical Faculty Library and The Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong Virtual Medical Library,   Sports and Recreation UKM offers excellent facilities and you can participate in a range of sporting activities. In addition. The Danau Golf Club has an 18-hole international standard golf course and within its clubhouse one can find a gymnasium, seminar rooms, snooker tables, karaoke, TV room, a Pro Shop and a restaurant, An Olympic size swimming pool and two wading pools for Golf Club, Facilities for football, sepak takraw, basketball, running track, badminton, running track, badminton, tennis and indoor sports are readily available.   Security The University maintains round the clock security patrol and surveillance on campus. Several number of security posts are located at the halls of residence and faculties.The Centre for Security Control is housed in Wisma Aman while the main security control post is located adjacent to the Chancellery Building. International Students The International Affairs in the Centre for Graduate Studies undertakes the task of managing the affairs of the foreign graduate degree students, The Centre together with the respective faculties also handles academic activities of the students. The welfare of the international student is administrated by the Student Affairs Department housed in the centrally located PUSANIKA, Centre for Public and International Relations   Advises on event management, media relationship, corporate publication, educational promotion as well as all international affairs encompassing student exchange programme, visits and international communications.   Student Health Services The University provides comprehensive health and dental care to all students for nominal fee. The students can also opt for treatment and medication from any government hospitals and more than 30 private clinics which have been listed as UKM panels. Counseling Service Trained counselors are available to students giving professionals and confidential advice to students to help them navigate the many trials and tribulations of academic life, and in resolving cross cultural differences.   Accommodation The University maintains, owns and operates variety of in and off-campus accommodation. The main campus in Bang! has 11 colleges and an apartment which can house about 11,000 students, The Kuala Lumpur Branch Campus (KKL) has one college that can accommodate approximately 1,700 students, Meanwhile, the campus in Cheras has one college that can house about 600 students.