Why Join Us

By joining UM, you’ll become a member of Malaysia’s first university, with over 100 years of research excellence. Here, you’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive community with opportunities to develop your career as we believe in empowering life-long learners. We prioritize diversity and inclusion, and we welcome talents from all corners of the world to join us.

• Top 100 university in the world (QS World Ranking)
• Top 10 university in Asia (QS Asian University Ranking)
• #32 in the World’s Most Sustainable University in UI Greenmetric World University Rankings (UIGM 2021)
• Top 140 in all five broad subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 (see below)

Nestled in a 902-acre campus surrounded by nature, UM is the only public university centrally located in Kuala Lumpur - perfect for those who want to enjoy the convenience of a city and the tranquility of a green campus. UM offers easy access to malls, cafes & restaurants, schools, and accommodation. Within campus, we have a variety of indoor and outdoor sports facilities including an Olympic size pool, jogging tracks across campus, kayaks at the varsity lake, and many more.