Universiti Utara Malaysia was established to primarily develop and promote management education in the country.
- #401 Ranking
- 54 Masters
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (28)
- M.Sc. Accounting (Research)
- M.Sc. Banking (Research)
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- Master Business Management
- M.Sc. Decision Science
- M.Sc. Finance
- Master Human Resource Management
- M.Sc. Intelligent System
- M.Sc. International Accounting
- M.Sc. International Business
- Master Islamic Business Studies
- Master Islamic Finance (Research)
- Master Islamic Finance and Banking
- M.Sc. Management
- M.Sc. Managerial Communication
- M.Sc. Project Management
- M.Sc. Risk Management
- M.Sc. Strategic Studies
- M.Sc. Supply Chain Management
- Master Taxation
- Master Tourism Management
Social Sciences (17)
- M.Sc. Banking (Research)
- M.Sc. Correctional Science
- M.Sc. Counselling
- Master Economics
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.A. History (Research)
- M.Sc. International Business
- Master Islamic Business Studies
- Master Islamic Finance (Research)
- Master Islamic Finance and Banking
- M.Sc. Managerial Communication
- M.A. Nationhood Studies
- M.A. Sociology (Research)
Computer Science & IT (6)
- M.Sc. Cybersecurity
- M.Sc. Data Analysis
- M.Sc. Information Technology
- M.Sc. Intelligent System
- M.Sc. Statistics (Research)
Education & Training (4)
- M.Sc. Correctional Science
- MEd Education
- M.Sc. Educational Management
- M.Sc. Principalship
Engineering & Technology (4)
Journalism & Media (4)
- M.Sc. Multimedia Journalism
- M.Sc. Multimedia Studies
Law (4)
- Master Commercial Law
- Master Corporate Law
- Master Human Resource Law
- LL.M. Law (Research)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
- M.Sc. Mathematics (Research)
- M.Sc. Statistics (Research)
Arts, Design & Architecture (3)
- M.Sc. Multimedia Studies
Humanities (3)
- Master Applied Linguistics
- M.A. History (Research)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- Master Tourism Management
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- MSW Social Work
Medicine & Health (1)
About
History
Malaysia’s "The Sixth University Project" began in August 1983 under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and the project was realized in the form of Universiti Utara Malaysia, the sixth public university of Malaysia.
Education
- UUM offers a number of academic programmes especially geared towards providing a broad spectrum of knowledge and intellectual skills in various management areas.
- Its academic programmes are especially geared towards providing a broad spectrum of academic knowledge and intellectual skills in the area of management, accounting, economics, information technology, public administration, human resource management, entrepreneurship, finance and banking, law, marketing, management of technology, communication, social work, multimedia, education, decision science, international affairs, business management, tourism, muamalat administration, development management, logistics and transportation, hospitality.
Research
- Institute For Management And Business Research (Imbre)
- Innovation And Commercialisation Centre (Icc)
- Northern Corridor Research Centre (Ncrc)
- Center Of Testing, Measurement & Appraisal (Cetma)
- Institute Of Tun Dr. Mahathir's Thoughts (Ipdm)
- Quality Management Institute (Ipq)
Career
Career Development Centre (CDC) providing resources and services to assist students and graduates in career planning, job search services, career counseling, part-time job placement and training.
University Utara Malaysia (UUM) Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships for University Utara Malaysia (UUM). Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
3500 MYR
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
18 May 2024
Malaysia International Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
Med School Insiders Balance & Wellness Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Dec 2023
Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
20 Aug 2024
Global Innovation Challenge
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
20 Aug 2024
Dermadry Hyperhidrosis Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
05 Mar 2024
The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Dec 2023
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Oct 2023
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 MYR
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
18 May 2024
Malaysia International Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
Med School Insiders Balance & Wellness Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Dec 2023
Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
20 Aug 2024
Global Innovation Challenge
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Student Grant Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
200 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
General Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 MYR
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
18 May 2024
Malaysia International Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
Med School Insiders Balance & Wellness Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Dec 2023
Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
20 Aug 2024
Global Innovation Challenge
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2024
Save The Everglades Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
200 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
General Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 MYR
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
18 May 2024
Malaysia International Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
Med School Insiders Balance & Wellness Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Dec 2023
Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
20 Aug 2024
Global Innovation Challenge
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
200 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
General Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 MYR
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Apr 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
18 May 2024
Malaysia International Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
Med School Insiders Balance & Wellness Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Dec 2023
Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
20 Aug 2024
Global Innovation Challenge
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2023
GSSA 2023
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2023. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
401
2023
401 200
2022
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
538 -57
2023
481 30
2022
511
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Student Affairs Department (HEP) embodies the heart and soul of a university. It plays a very important role in terms of providing the required services and helping the students develop their personality and realise their true potentials.
Housing services
- Student Accommodation Centre (SAC) - SAC manages 15 Student Residential Halls (INASIS) for students, students with families and students with special needs.
- EDC Hotel & Resorts
- EDC Hotel Kuala Lumpur - The hotel has 242 rooms including 6 suites.
Library services
Perpustakaan Sultanah Bahiyah (PSB) has more than 1.2 million of various materials in its collection with a staggering of more than 100,000 of circulated items every year. It was also contributed by the acquisition of digital items in various subject that accommodate learning and teaching subjects in UUM with more than 1 million titles.
ICT services
- UUMIT is a dedicated group of information technology professionals working collaboratively with the campus community to advance the university’s mission.
- UUMIT provide information technology services that is safe and secure to support research, learning, teaching, administrative and student life.
- free WiFi
Medical services
- The University Health Centre (PKU) provides medical treatment to students, staff and outsiders. It also offers guidance and education in health matters to promote good health and prevent diseases.
- Services include diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, dental and prescription medications and a variety of vaccinations and immunisations.
Student Life
Campus life
- As a fully residential university, Universiti Utara Malaysia provides accommodation for more than 20,000 students in 15 different residential halls. Many of these halls are named after multinational companies.
- The UUM campus is fully equipped with modern facilities and amenities, including well-equipped and fully air-conditioned halls and classrooms, student lounge.
Sports facilities
- Sports Centre is responsible to manage, organise, plan, regulate sports and recreational programme for students and staff. It is equipped with a modern complex and facilities covering an area of 74 acres offering almost 28 types of sports and leisure activities.
- Sports Centre also focuses on high performance sports to participate in programme organised by the Malaysian University Sports Council (MASUM), SUKIPT, IMTGT and other activities at the highest level.
Student clubs
- Communication Association
- Computing Club
- Counseling & Psychological Society
- Creative Innovative Association
- Economic Society (ECOSA)
- Education Association
- English Language Club
- Palapes Laut
- Palapes Udara
- Sukarelawan Polis Siswa
- Kelana Siswa Malaysia
- Kelab Budaya Jepun
- Tarian (Bidasari)
- Pencinta Filem
Accreditation
Universiti Utara Malaysia prides itself with gaining the accreditation from AACSB International. It signifies quality assurance in education and the adoption of best practices at the University as enumerated in the AACSB standards
Student Reviews
They provide the lecture in malay
Aniq Farooq rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not good in malaysia because they provide the lectures in 70% Eng and 30 % malay and here environment like a village
PhD Study Experience in UUM
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I joined UUM in 2018, and I was not satisfied until I reached the 'Totally Green Campus in a Natural Forest'. The academics have satisfactory level of expertise however I was luck to have a really meticulous supervisor, who trained me well in research and technical writing. Overall, my educational experience with UUM has so far been good. What I love is the...
Colorful uni life
Hui Ci Goh rated 4 out of 5 stars
Management within universities should be taken seriously.
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