Universiti Sains Malaysia

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   The short answer

   Universiti Sains Malaysia is a public research university in Malaysia, based in Penang. It suits students who want a large university with an international intake and a range of campus locations.

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   What you can study

   The university is a public research university, so students can expect research-led study across its academic offerings. It operates six campuses: the main campus in Penang, a health campus in Kelantan, an engineering campus in Nibong Tebal, an Advanced Medical and Dental Institute in Kepala Batas, a postgraduate studies campus in Kuala Lumpur, and an International Medical Programme Campus in Belgaum, India.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions route and check the entry requirements for the specific programme and campus they want, since the university has multiple campuses. They should confirm document requirements, deadlines, and whether their chosen course is available at the campus they prefer on the official website.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is listed at MYR 20,000 to MYR 27,000. Living costs in Penang and at any other campus location should be budgeted separately, and the current total cost should be confirmed with the admissions office.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university has about 4,000 international students. It does not state a language of instruction in the information available, so an applicant should confirm the teaching language, visa steps, accommodation options, and any health or campus-specific requirements before applying.

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   How it compares

   Malaysia has 152 universities, and Universiti Sains Malaysia sits among the better-known public options because it is a large research university with six campuses and a reported QS world rank of 146. For a student comparing Malaysian universities, it stands out more for scale, location spread, and its international student presence than for a single-campus setup.

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.