Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) formerly known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was founded in 1971 through the merger of Faculty of Agriculture, University Malaya and Agriculture College in Serdang. The first three founder faculties were Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Forestry and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science. UPM maintains its traditional role of education in focussing its tertiary level research on agriculture and its relevant areas. In early 80's, UPM has expanded its scope by including science and technology into its areas of studies. In 1994, UPM aspired to be the University of the Next Millennium and in line with its vision, the name of Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was changed to Universiti Putra Malaysia by Malaysia's Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed on April 3, 1997. This is looked upon as a strategic move in preparing UPM as a versatile, higher learning institution that is in tandem with Malaysia's dynamic technology. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has established its vision to become a global player with an internationally reputable community of intellectuals who will make the nation proud for their contributions to scholarly writing and discoveries, and continue to give new meaning to the progress, growth and development of the nation and the world. As part of its goal to produce quality graduates who are competitive and resilient through lifelong learning, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) takes upon itself as one of the driversmaking this vision a reality, albeit within the management discipline.

MISSION

"The University's mission is to be a leading Centre of Learning and Research, contributing not only towards human advancement and discovery of knowledge but also to the creation of wealth and nation building."

VISION

The vision of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is to become a world class university, an internationally reputable community of intellectuals who will make the nation proud for their contributions to scholarly writing and discoveries, and continue to give new meaning to the progress, growth and development of the nation and the world.

GOAL

UPM has established eight (8) goals to realize its vision. Each goal has its own specific objectives. The achievement of each objective depends on the execution of the respective action plan. The eight goals are as follows :

1. To produce quality graduates who are competitive and resilient through lifelong learning;
2. To transform UPM into a renowned research university;
3. To upgrade UPM as a renowned center of learning, agricultural and bio-resources services internationally;
4. To enhance a quality management system that is effective, efficient, transparent and client-friendly;
5. To develop and create excellent human resources and professional environment;
6. To promote an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) culture through e-University;
7. To effectively generate and manage University Financial Resources and
8. To establish UPM as the Center of Professional Development Services and Continuing Education.

About Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) formerly known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was founded in 1971 through the merger of Faculty of Agriculture, University Malaya and Agriculture College in Serdang. The first three founder faculties were Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Forestry and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science. UPM maintains its traditional role of education in focussing its tertiary level research on agriculture and its relevant areas. In early 80's, UPM has expanded its scope by including science and technology into its areas of studies. In 1994, UPM aspired to be the University of the Next Millennium and in line with its vision, the name of Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was changed to Universiti Putra Malaysia by Malaysia's Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed on April 3, 1997. This is looked upon as a strategic move in preparing UPM as a versatile, higher learning institution that is in tandem with Malaysia's dynamic technology. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has established its vision to become a global player with an internationally reputable community of intellectuals who will make the nation proud for their contributions to scholarly writing and discoveries, and continue to give new meaning to the progress, growth and development of the nation and the world. As part of its goal to produce quality graduates who are competitive and resilient through lifelong learning, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) takes upon itself as one of the driversmaking this vision a reality, albeit within the management discipline.

MISSION

"The University's mission is to be a leading Centre of Learning and Research, contributing not only towards human advancement and discovery of knowledge but also to the creation of wealth and nation building."

VISION

The vision of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is to become a world class university, an internationally reputable community of intellectuals who will make the nation proud for their contributions to scholarly writing and discoveries, and continue to give new meaning to the progress, growth and development of the nation and the world.

GOAL

UPM has established eight (8) goals to realize its vision. Each goal has its own specific objectives. The achievement of each objective depends on the execution of the respective action plan. The eight goals are as follows :

1. To produce quality graduates who are competitive and resilient through lifelong learning;
2. To transform UPM into a renowned research university;
3. To upgrade UPM as a renowned center of learning, agricultural and bio-resources services internationally;
4. To enhance a quality management system that is effective, efficient, transparent and client-friendly;
5. To develop and create excellent human resources and professional environment;
6. To promote an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) culture through e-University;
7. To effectively generate and manage University Financial Resources and
8. To establish UPM as the Center of Professional Development Services and Continuing Education.

Available programs

Arts and Humanities (6)

Bacelor of Arts in Malay Literature with Honours

Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language with Honours

Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language Studies with Honours

Bachelor of Arts in English Language And Linguistics with Honours

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with Honours

Bachelor of Arts in French Language Studies with Honours

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Business and Management (6)

Bachelor of Accounting (Honours)

Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours

Bachelor of Economics with Honours

Engineering and Technology (6)

Bachelor in Computer Science with Honours

Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Agricultural And Biosystems Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Computer And Communication Systems Engineering with Honours

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours

Bachelor of Animal Science with Honours

Bachelor of Bioindustrial Science with Honours

Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours

Bachelor of Forestry Science with Honours

Bachelor of Horticultural Science with Honours

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Natural Sciences (6)

Bacelor of Science in Food Service Management with Honours

Bachelor of Environmental Management with Honours

Bachelor of Environmental Science And Technology with Honours

Bachelor of Food Science And Technology with Honours

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Education (Honours)

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Honours

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Bachelor of Communication with Honours

Bachelor of Consumer Studies with Honours

Bachelor of Counselling with Honours

Bachelor of Education in Agricultural Science with Honours

Bachelor of Education in Guidance And Counselling with Honours

Bachelor of Education in Home Science with Honours

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Arts and Humanities (6)

Master in Construction Technologi Management

Master in Industrial Design Innovation

Master of Applied Linguistics

Master of Architecture

Master of Arts (By Research)

Master of Landscape Architecture

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Business and Management (6)

Master of Business Administration

Master of Economics

Master of Entrepreneurship

Master of Finance

Engineering and Technology (6)

Master in Aerospace System Design Engineering

Master in Computer Network

Master in Food Process and Packaging Engineering

Master in Microelectronic System Engineering

Master in Process Safety and Loss Prevention

Master of Communication Engineering

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Master Sains Veterinar

Master in Environmental and Occupational Health

Master in Food Security

Master in Land Resources Management

Master in Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Master in Nutritional Sciences

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Natural Sciences (6)

Master Science

Master in Analytical Chemistry

Master in Applied Statistics

Master in Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Master in Functional Food Design

Master in Materials Physics

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Master in Community Development

Master in Personal Financial Planning

Master in Politics and Government

Master of Corporate Communication

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Master of Education in Educational Administration

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Arts and Humanities (6)

Doctor of Philosophy Arts and Humanities(By Research)

Business and Management (6)

Doctor of Philosophy Business and Management (By Research)

Engineering and Technology (6)

Doctor of Engineering (By Research)

Doctor of Philosophy Engineering and Technology (By Research)

Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Doctor of Philosophy Life Sciences and Medicine (By Research)

Doctor of Public Health

Natural Sciences (6)

Doctor of Philosophy Natural Sciences (By Research)

Social Sciences and Management (6)

Doctor of Philosophy Social Sciences and Management (By Research)

University information

Students & Staff

Total students

18,007

UG students

63%

PG students

37%

International students

6,017

UG students

33%

PG students

67%

Total faculty staff

2,217

Domestic staff

83%

Int'l staff

17%

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

1,642 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

1,642 USD

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

3,717 USD

Other Expenses

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