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Northern University of Malaysia

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world rank  2384

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Overview

Established in 1984, the Universiti Utara Malaysia (Northern University of Malaysia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Sintok (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Kedah. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia), Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Malaysian higher education institution. Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 40-year-old Malaysian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Malaysian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UUM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Northern University of Malaysia's Control Typepublic

Entity

Northern University of Malaysia's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Northern University of Malaysia' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Northern University of Malaysia's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Northern University of Malaysia
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Campus Location

Address
Sintok
06010 Kedah
Malaysia
Northern University of Malaysia Phone Number +60 (4) 928 4000
Northern University of Malaysia Fax Number +60 (4) 928 3016

Northern University of Malaysia's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Northern University of Malaysia's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Northern University of Malaysia's academic range and degree level offering.



Northern University of Malaysia: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Northern University of Malaysia's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Northern University of Malaysia's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Northern University of Malaysia.

Northern University of Malaysia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)		 1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)		 1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Northern University of Malaysia's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Northern University of Malaysia's admission information.

Northern University of Malaysia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Northern University of Malaysia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Northern University of Malaysia a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Northern University of Malaysia's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Northern University of Malaysia's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Universiti Utara Malaysia has more than 3700 international students.

Northern University of Malaysia's Admission Office Admission Office

Academic Affairs Department, UUM
Sintok 06010
(4) 928 3167


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Northern University of Malaysia.

Northern University of Malaysia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Northern University of Malaysia has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Northern University of Malaysia's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Northern University of Malaysia's Control Type Control Type

Northern University of Malaysia is a public higher education institution.


Northern University of Malaysia's Entity Type Entity Type

Northern University of Malaysia is a non-profit higher education institution.


Northern University of Malaysia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Northern University of Malaysia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Northern University of Malaysia does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Northern University of Malaysia's main facilities:


Northern University of Malaysia's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Northern University of Malaysia's Library


Northern University of Malaysia's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Northern University of Malaysia's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Northern University of Malaysia's main services:


Northern University of Malaysia's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Northern University of Malaysia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Northern University of Malaysia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Northern University of Malaysia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Northern University of Malaysia's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Northern University of Malaysia's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Northern University of Malaysia is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1984


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize Northern University of Malaysia as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Northern University of Malaysia's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Northern University of Malaysia's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Northern University of Malaysia's Facebook page Northern University of Malaysia's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Northern University of Malaysia's Twitter page Northern University of Malaysia's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Northern University of Malaysia's YouTube channel Northern University of Malaysia's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Northern University of Malaysia's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

Northern University of Malaysia's Wikipedia article

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Feedback, Errors and Update

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Site last updated: Tuesday, 2 April 2024

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