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.
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non-profit
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large-sized
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averagely selective
Name (English) | Northern University of Malaysia |
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Name | Northern University of Malaysia |
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Address | Sintok 06010 Kedah Malaysia |
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+60 (4) 928 3016 |
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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.
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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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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.
uniRank publishes below some basic Northern University of Malaysia's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Northern University of Malaysia a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Northern University of Malaysia's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Universiti Utara Malaysia has more than 3700 international students.Tip: search for Northern University of Malaysia's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Northern University of Malaysia.
Northern University of Malaysia has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).
Northern University of Malaysia is a public higher education institution.
Northern University of Malaysia is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Northern University of Malaysia does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Northern University of Malaysia's main facilities:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Northern University of Malaysia's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Northern University of Malaysia is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1984
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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.
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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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