Universiti Malaysia Pahang

PROFILE UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA PAHANG

locationMalaysia

Ranked #1201 to 1400

QS World University Rankings 2025

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) is a Malaysian public technical university with main campuses in Pekan and Gambang, Pahang. It offers international students diploma, foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate pathways focused on engineering, engineering technology, applied sciences, computing, and management, including selected dual degree options with partner universities in Germany. Key international student benefits include structured support for student pass requirements and a refundable personal bond deposit system, plus access to residential colleges and campus learning facilities across both campuses.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Ranked 1201 to 1400 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

  • Ranked 601 to 800 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025.

  • Recognized for high graduate employability, officially reported at above ninety nine percent.

  • Appointed as a WorldSkills Malaysia Centre of Excellence for Digital Construction.

  • Established multiple dual degree engineering programmes in collaboration with universities in Germany.

  • Recognized nationally for applied engineering, engineering technology, and technical education focus aligned with industry needs.

FACILITIES

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah provides comprehensive academic, residential, and student support facilities across its Pekan and Gambang campuses to support learning, research, and student life.

  1. Central Library, Pekan Campus

  2. Central Library, Gambang Campus

  3. Student Residential Colleges, Pekan Campus

  4. Student Residential Colleges, Gambang Campus

  5. Engineering Teaching Laboratories

  6. Research and Innovation Laboratories

  7. Lecture Halls and Smart Classrooms

  8. Student Learning Commons

  9. Cafeterias and Food Courts

  10. Sports Complex and Outdoor Sports Courts

  11. Gymnasium and Fitness Facilities

  12. Student Activity and Co-Curricular Centres

  13. Health Centre

  14. Prayer Facilities (Mosque and Surau)

  15. Campus Shuttle and Transportation Facilities

LOCATION

Pekan Campus (Main Campus)

26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia

Gambang Campus

Lebuh Persiaran Tun Khalil Yaakob, 26300 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.0

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.0

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

Programmes

  • Engineering
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Technology Management
  • Business and Management
  • Applied Arts and Design
  • Built Environment and Architecture
  • Applied Sciences

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

FREE

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

MYR 7,000 to MYR 10,000

MYR 10,390 to MYR 12,470

MYR 14,000 to MYR 30,000

Living Cost

Approximately MYR 1,945 per month (derived from an official estimate of MYR 35,000 total cost for an 18 month masters candidature including tuition and living expenditure). Actual monthly cost varies by lifestyle and housing choice, and accommodation related charges may be billed by semester when staying in residential colleges.

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
Kolej Kediaman Pelajar 1 to 5

UMPSA provides five on campus residential colleges for student accommodation across Gambang and Pekan.

  • Available colleges: Kolej Kediaman Pelajar 1, 2, 3, 4 (Gambang) and Kolej Kediaman Pelajar 5 (Pekan).

  • In room items listed: single bed, mattress, study table, study chair, wardrobe, shoe rack.

  • Connectivity and safety: free wired internet port and 24 hour security control listed.

  • Common facilities listed: cafeteria, grocery shop, reading room, student lounge, gym, self service laundry, prayer facilities, sports courts.

  • Price range: approximately MYR 650 per semester (hostel fee stated in a UMPSA fee schedule document for hostel charges) to MYR 1,560 per semester (hostel fee stated for an undergraduate standard room in a hostel fee document).

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