Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) — For International Students 2026
UMS, founded in 1994 in Kota Kinabalu — the capital of Sabah — is Malaysia's leading institution for marine sciences, tropical biodiversity, and environmental research. Located on the shores of Sabah with stunning views of the South China Sea and Mount Kinabalu, UMS offers a truly unique academic environment alongside internationally recognised programmes in business, medicine, engineering, and social sciences.
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Key Benefits for International Students
Public University — Sabah, Borneo · Kota Kinabalu, Sabah · 1994 · 16,000+ Students · QS #601–800
Malaysia's #1 for Marine & Tropical Sciences
UMS's location on the coast of Sabah makes it Malaysia's premier institution for marine biology, oceanography, tropical ecology, and environmental sciences — with direct access to one of the world's most biodiverse marine environments.
Stunning Coastal Campus Under Mount Kinabalu
The UMS campus is set on a hillside overlooking the South China Sea, with views of Mount Kinabalu — Southeast Asia's highest peak. The physical environment is arguably the most spectacular of any Malaysian university.
Business, Engineering & Social Science Faculties
Beyond its marine science specialisation, UMS has developed strong faculties in business, engineering, medicine, and social sciences — providing international students with a wide choice of internationally recognised programmes.
Gateway to Sabah & ASEAN Nature Tourism
Studying at UMS gives you access to Sabah's extraordinary natural world — including Kinabalu National Park, the Coral Triangle, and Danum Valley — plus strong career connections in Sabah's growing eco-tourism and resource industries.
Programmes & Fees
Fees are official total international rates from UMS faculty websites and ppps.ums.edu.my, excluding hostel accommodation. Each row groups multiple specialisations within that faculty — contact us for fees on a specific programme. Medicine's commercial rate should be confirmed directly with fpsk.ums.edu.my.
| Computing & IT Programmes (Computer Science, IT — 5 specialisations) | Degree | Computing | 4 years | RM 29,701 |
| Food Science & Nutrition Programmes (4 specialisations) | Degree | Science | 4 years | RM 29,701 |
| Science & Technology Programmes (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Marine Science — 9 specialisations) | Degree | Science | 4 years | RM 29,701 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences Programmes (Medicine, Health Sciences — 2 specialisations) | Degree | Medicine | 4–5 years | RM 29,701 |
| Tropical Forestry Programmes (Forestry Science, Wood Science — 5 specialisations) | Degree | Science | 4 years | RM 29,701 |
| Sustainable Agriculture Programmes (Agrotechnology, Plantation, Agribusiness — 3 specialisations) 📍 Sandakan | Degree | Science | 4 years | RM 29,701 |
| Engineering Programmes (Civil, Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical, Chemical — 6 specialisations) | Degree | Engineering | 4 years | RM 36,869 |
| Arts & Creative Technology Programmes (Fine Arts, Creative Tech, Design — 5 specialisations) | Degree | Arts | 3–3.5 years | RM 18,359 |
| Islamic Studies Programmes (Islamic Studies, Shariah — 3 specialisations) | Degree | Islamic | 3.5–4 years | RM 18,359 |
| Education & Sport Studies Programmes (Education, Sport Science — 4 specialisations) | Degree | Education | 3.5–4 years | RM 18,359 |
| International Finance Programmes (Finance, Banking, Islamic Finance — 5 specialisations) 📍 Labuan | Degree | Business | 3.5–4 years | RM 18,359 |
| Psychology & Social Work Programmes (Psychology, Social Work) | Degree | Arts | 3–3.5 years | RM 18,359 |
| Business, Economics & Accounting Programmes (Business Admin, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Marketing — 10 specialisations) | Degree | Business | 3.5–4 years | RM 18,359 |
| Social Science & Humanities Programmes (Sociology, Anthropology, History, Int'l Relations — 5 specialisations) | Degree | Arts | 3–3.5 years | RM 18,359 |
| Master by Research — Science Fields | Postgraduate | Science | 2 years | RM 18,115 |
| Master by Research — Social Science Fields | Postgraduate | Science | 2 years | RM 16,115 |
| Doctor of Philosophy by Research — Science Fields | Postgraduate | Science | 3 years | RM 27,115 |
| Doctor of Philosophy by Research — Social Science Fields | Postgraduate | Science | 3 years | RM 24,115 |
| Master by Coursework — Science Fields (40 credit hrs) | Postgraduate | Science | 2 years | RM 36,315 |
| Master by Coursework — Social Science Fields (40 credit hrs) | Postgraduate | Science | 2 years | RM 30,715 |
| Postgraduate Diploma / Master in Counseling Psychology | Postgraduate | Science | 1.5 years | RM 13,170 |
Fees & Key Dates
Full cost details for international students in Malaysia.
Tuition & Admission Fees
Contact us for an accurate fee breakdown for your specific programme. Consultation is completely free.
Intake Dates & Support
We support you at every step — from programme selection to visa approval. Our service is completely free.
Application Steps
We handle steps 3 and 4 on your behalf at no extra cost.
1Contact us and confirm your programme
Our advisors verify your eligibility and recommend the best programme match at this university.
1–2 Days2Gather your documents
Prepare certified transcripts, valid passport, IELTS/TOEFL result, and passport photo. We review before submission.
3–7 Days3Receive your Offer Letter
We submit your application and follow up until your offer letter arrives — typically within 3–5 weeks.
2–4 Weeks4Accept offer and process your visa
Pay the registration fee to trigger your EMGS student visa. We monitor the visa status for you.
4–8 Weeks5Fly to Malaysia and begin your studies
Arrive with your Visa Approval Letter (VAL), collect your student pass, and attend orientation.
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