Universiti Putra Malaysia
Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Campus photo: Wee Hong, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Figures below are indicative — your counsellor confirms exact fees, cut-offs and deadlines for your profile, free.
QS World Rank
#138
Institution
Public
Typical intakes in Malaysia
Feb, Sep
Location
Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
About Universiti Putra Malaysia
Universiti Putra Malaysia is a large public research university near Kuala Lumpur, historically strong in agriculture, engineering, science and business. It offers English-taught programmes and is popular with international students for its affordability and research opportunities. The campus is well connected to the greater Kuala Lumpur area.
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Entry requirements
A recognised bachelor's degree for postgraduate study, or completed senior secondary schooling for undergraduate entry; IELTS around 6.0-6.5 or equivalent.
Indicative for international postgraduate applicants — your counsellor confirms the exact cut-offs and English scores for your chosen programme, free.
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Programmes at Universiti Putra Malaysia
Universiti Putra Malaysia offers a wide range of programmes for international students. We confirm the exact courses, tuition and entry requirements that fit your profile — free.
Scholarships for Malaysia
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Private / Foundation Dates vary Need-based award, typically 50% grant and 50% loan, covering tuition and living costs (indicative — confirm on source) Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified11 Aug 2026 Official source Details →Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships
Private / Foundation Dates vary Covers tuition, living costs and one-way travel up to around USD 100,000 total (indicative — confirm on source) Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified11 Aug 2026 Official source Details →Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship
Private / Foundation Partial award Dates vary Up to ~USD 100,000 Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified12 Aug 2026 Official source Details →Similar universities
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Universiti Putra Malaysia — FAQs
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A recognised bachelor's degree for postgraduate study, or completed senior secondary schooling for undergraduate entry; IELTS around 6.0-6.5 or equivalent.
The main intakes across Malaysia are Feb, Sep. Universiti Putra Malaysia sets its own dates per course — we confirm the exact intake and deadline for your shortlist. Apply early: documents, funds and visa processing all take time.
Graduates in Malaysia can typically access Malaysia has no general post-study work visa; graduates need an employer to sponsor an Employment Pass, though a limited professional/graduate visa scheme exists for certain fields. of post-study work. Rules change, so we confirm the current position before you apply.
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