Universiti Sains Malaysia (lit. 'University of Science Malaysia'; abbreviated as USM) is a public research university in Malaysia. Founded on 1 June 1969 as a statutory body with its own constitution, it is the oldest institute of higher learning in Northern Malaysia, as well as the second oldest in the country. It has six campuses: a main campus on the island of Penang, a health campus in Kelantan, an engineering campus in Nibong Tebal, an Advanced Medical and Dental Institute in Kepala Batas, Seberang Perai, a postgraduate studies campus in Kuala Lumpur and an offshore International Medical Programme Campus in Belgaum, India in collaboration with KLE University.
USM is the only Accelerated Programs for Excellence (APEX) government-funded autonomous university in Malaysia. Like most of other universities in Malaysia, USM also used English as its medium of instruction.
Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, George Town, 11700
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
university Sains Malaysia
fees may vary according to university current structure and policy
| Ranking | Form | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | QS | 2025 | Public |
However, if you prefer staying outside the campus, please make sure you are clear about all the costs that you might incur in your housing arrangements, and that USM will not be held responsible.
Usually water and electric bills are not included in the rent.
Also, be prepared to pay a deposit, usually one month’s rent in advance.
No matter where you live on campus, you’re usually within walking distance of everything you need. It’s about RM2.70 to RM4.50 per day per person (only for students). Different prices applied on non-students. All rooms are equipped with basic furniture, including:-
Bed with a mattress;
Table;
Chair;
Wardrobe;
Fan.
Pillows, linen and additional cleaning equipment are not provided. The hostels have no kitchen, although facilities to boil water are made available. Coin self operated laundry machines are also available. Each hostel will have different design and layout, therefore the amount of toilet and bathroom are not same. There are different hostels for men and women.
Men are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED to visit the hostels for women, and vice-versa.
Overnight visitors are not allowed but your friends are welcome to visit you during the day.
Quiet hours should be observed after 12:00am.
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is the second oldest university in Malaysia and one of the leading universities in the country. Its main thrust in the development of higher education are in the fields of Natural Sciences, Applied Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Building Sciences & Technology, Social Sciences, Humanities and Education.USM is the only APEX University in Malaysia, a special status accorded by the Ministry of Higher Education. The APEX (Accelerated Programme for Excellence) agenda among others is to propel the university to be one of the best institutions of higher learning in the world. USM is also the premium Research Intensive University in the country and has adopted an innovative approach to higher education, departing from the traditional faculty system to the broad-based school system. A university that champions sustainability issues, USM has 26 schools, offering undergraduate and postgraduate education and research based studies to both local and international students. Another 17 Centers of Excellence (CoE) and 2 Higher Institution Centers of Excellence (HICoE) also offer research and innovation opportunities to prospective researchers, as well as to provide for the development, application and the dissemination of knowledge. USM has 4 campuses, with the main campus is located in the tropical island of Penang, just a few kilometers outside the World Heritage Site of George Town. The Health Campus in Kubang Kerion, located in the east coast state of Kelantan, focuses on health and medical studies while the Engineering Campus, offers various engineering courses. The Advanced Medical and Dental Institute offers services and researches in Medical and Dental Sciences. For further information, please visit www.usm.my.