Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Penang (main), Kubang Kerian & Kuala Lumpur campuses
- QS Ranking 2026: 134 globally
- 3rd oldest university in Malaysia
About Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Malaysia's 3rd-oldest university, ranked 134 globally by QS, based in Penang rather than the Klang Valley, a genuinely different city experience from most options on this list, at government-university pricing.
- QS World University Rankings 2026: #134 globally
- Malaysia's 3rd-oldest university, based in Penang
- 3,800+ international students from 26 countries
- A genuinely different city experience, Penang island rather than the Klang Valley
Meet Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Programs & Annual Fees
Bachelor60 Programs
3–4 years duration • Full undergraduate degree
- Bachelor in Computer Science (Intelligent Computing) with HonoursBachelor 4 years~RM 40,000/yr (est.)View Details
- Bachelor in Software Engineering with HonoursBachelor 4 years~RM 40,000/yr (est.)View Details
- Bachelor in Computer Science (Computing Infrastructure) with HonoursBachelor 4 yearsRM 16,125/yrView Details
- Bachelor of Management with HonoursBachelor 3.5 yearsRM 22,933/yrView Details
- Bachelor of Accounting with HonoursBachelor 3.5 yearsRM 25,800/yrView Details
- Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering with HonoursBachelor 4 yearsRM 23,650/yrView Details
Master20 Programs
1–1.5 years duration • Postgraduate specialization
- Master of Sciences in Tropical Plant Disease Management (Mixed Mode)Master 1 year~RM 35,000/yr (est.)View Details
- Master of Sciences in Applied EntomologyMaster 1 year~RM 35,000/yr (est.)View Details
- Master of Sciences in Applied ParasitologyMaster 1 year~RM 35,000/yr (est.)View Details
- Master of Sciences in Aquatic BiologyMaster 1 year~RM 35,000/yr (est.)View Details
- Master of Sciences in BotanyMaster 1 year~RM 35,000/yr (est.)View Details
- Master of Sciences in Environmental BiologyMaster 1 year~RM 35,000/yr (est.)View Details
PhD23 Programs
2–5 years duration • Advanced research degree
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)PhD 5 yearsRM 118,250/yrView Details
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)PhD 5 yearsRM 96,750/yrView Details
- Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Entomology (By Research)PhD 2 yearsRM 15,480/yrView Details
- Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Parasitology (By Research)PhD 2 yearsRM 15,480/yrView Details
- Doctor of Philosophy in Aquatic Biology (By Research)PhD 2 years~RM 20,000/yr (est.)View Details
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology (By Research)PhD 2 years~RM 20,000/yr (est.)View Details
Why Choose Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)?
Nationally Ranked
QS World University Rankings 2026: #134 globally, steadily climbing in recent years.
A Different City
Based in Penang rather than the Klang Valley, a genuinely different Malaysian city experience.
Global Community
Over 3,800 international students from 26 countries.
Established Since 1969
Malaysia's 3rd-oldest university, with over five decades of academic history.
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