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Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

· Public University

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Type
Public University
Founded
Students
International

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Universiti Malaysia Kelantan is a public university in Malaysia. It suits applicants who want a Malaysian public institution and need to check the available study options and admission details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    Universiti Malaysia Kelantan is a public university. The programme catalogue is still being compiled, so confirm the current subjects and degree options on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions channels and check the current entry requirements, document list, deadlines, and any visa-related steps on the university website. The university does not publish more detailed international admissions rules here, so confirm them with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on your accommodation, transport, and daily spending in Malaysia.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published, so confirm it before you apply. If you are moving from abroad, also check whether your chosen programme accepts international applicants, what documents are required, and what visa or arrival steps you must complete.

  6. How it compares

    Malaysia has 152 universities, so this institution sits within a large national higher-education system. As a public university, it is one of the options for applicants comparing Malaysian public institutions rather than private providers.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

What type of university is Universiti Malaysia Kelantan?

It is a public university.

Which country is Universiti Malaysia Kelantan in?

It is in Malaysia.

What is the university website?

http://www.umk.edu.my/

Does the university publish tuition fees for international students?

No fee range is published; confirm the current tuition rate with the admissions office.

Overview

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan is a public university in Kelantan, Malaysia. The formation of the university was mooted during the tabling of the Ninth Malaysia Plan and approved by the cabinet of Malaysia on 14 June 2006. The launching ceremony was held at the end of 2006 by Prime Minister, Y.A.B. Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. The first students were enrolled with the commencement of the June 2007 semester.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Malaysia.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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