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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang Malaysia
# 148QS World University Rankings
80Undergraduate programs
89Postgraduate programs
3,717 USDTuition Fee/year
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Find my courseAbout Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) formerly known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was founded in 1971 through the merger of Faculty of Agriculture, University Malaya and Agriculture College in Serdang. The first three founder faculties were Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Forestry and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science. UPM maintains its traditional role of education in focussing its tertiary level research on agriculture and its relevant areas. In early 80's, UPM has expanded its scope by including science and technology into its areas of studies. In 1994, UPM aspired to be the University of the Next Millennium and in line with its vision, the name of Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was changed to Universiti Putra Malaysia by Malaysia's Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed on April 3, 1997. This is looked upon as a strategic move in preparing UPM as a versatile, higher learning institution that is in tandem with Malaysia's dynamic technology. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has established its vision to become a global player with an internationally reputable community of intellectuals who will make the nation proud for their contributions to scholarly writing and discoveries, and continue to give new meaning to the progress, growth and development of the nation and the world. As part of its goal to produce quality graduates who are competitive and resilient through lifelong learning, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) takes upon itself as one of the driversmaking this vision a reality, albeit within the management discipline.
MISSION
"The University's mission is to be a leading Centre of Learning and Research, contributing not only towards human advancement and discovery of knowledge but also to the creation of wealth and nation building."
VISION
The vision of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is to become a world class university, an internationally reputable community of intellectuals who will make the nation proud for their contributions to scholarly writing and discoveries, and continue to give new meaning to the progress, growth and development of the nation and the world.
GOAL
UPM has established eight (8) goals to realize its vision. Each goal has its own specific objectives. The achievement of each objective depends on the execution of the respective action plan. The eight goals are as follows :
1. To produce quality graduates who are competitive and resilient through lifelong learning;
2. To transform UPM into a renowned research university;
3. To upgrade UPM as a renowned center of learning, agricultural and bio-resources services internationally;
4. To enhance a quality management system that is effective, efficient, transparent and client-friendly;
5. To develop and create excellent human resources and professional environment;
6. To promote an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) culture through e-University;
7. To effectively generate and manage University Financial Resources and
8. To establish UPM as the Center of Professional Development Services and Continuing Education.
About Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) formerly known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was founded in 1971 through the merger of Faculty of Agriculture, University Malaya and Agriculture College in Serdang. The first three founder faculties were Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Forestry and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science. UPM maintains its traditional role of education in focussing its tertiary level research on agriculture and its relevant areas. In early 80's, UPM has expanded its scope by including science and technology into its areas of studies. In 1994, UPM aspired to be the University of the Next Millennium and in line with its vision, the name of Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was changed to Universiti Putra Malaysia by Malaysia's Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed on April 3, 1997. This is looked upon as a strategic move in preparing UPM as a versatile, higher learning institution that is in tandem with Malaysia's dynamic technology. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has established its vision to become a global player with an internationally reputable community of intellectuals who will make the nation proud for their contributions to scholarly writing and discoveries, and continue to give new meaning to the progress, growth and development of the nation and the world. As part of its goal to produce quality graduates who are competitive and resilient through lifelong learning, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) takes upon itself as one of the driversmaking this vision a reality, albeit within the management discipline.
MISSION
"The University's mission is to be a leading Centre of Learning and Research, contributing not only towards human advancement and discovery of knowledge but also to the creation of wealth and nation building."
VISION
The vision of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is to become a world class university, an internationally reputable community of intellectuals who will make the nation proud for their contributions to scholarly writing and discoveries, and continue to give new meaning to the progress, growth and development of the nation and the world.
GOAL
UPM has established eight (8) goals to realize its vision. Each goal has its own specific objectives. The achievement of each objective depends on the execution of the respective action plan. The eight goals are as follows :
1. To produce quality graduates who are competitive and resilient through lifelong learning;
2. To transform UPM into a renowned research university;
3. To upgrade UPM as a renowned center of learning, agricultural and bio-resources services internationally;
4. To enhance a quality management system that is effective, efficient, transparent and client-friendly;
5. To develop and create excellent human resources and professional environment;
6. To promote an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) culture through e-University;
7. To effectively generate and manage University Financial Resources and
8. To establish UPM as the Center of Professional Development Services and Continuing Education.
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
PHD
Arts and Humanities (6)
Bacelor of Arts in Malay Literature with Honours
Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language with Honours
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language Studies with Honours
Bachelor of Arts in English Language And Linguistics with Honours
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with Honours
Bachelor of Arts in French Language Studies with Honours
Bachelor of Arts in German Language Studies with Honours
Bachelor of Arts in Malay Language And Linguistics with Honours
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with Honours
Bachelor of Music with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Architecture with Honours
Bachelor of industrial Design with Honours
Business and Management (6)
Bachelor of Accounting (Honours)
Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours
Bachelor of Economics with Honours
Engineering and Technology (6)
Bachelor in Computer Science with Honours
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering with Honours
Bachelor of Agricultural And Biosystems Engineering with Honours
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours
Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours
Bachelor of Computer And Communication Systems Engineering with Honours
Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Network) with Honours
Bachelor of Computer Science (Multimedia Computing ) with Honours
Bachelor of Electrical And Electronic Engineering with Honours
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours
Bachelor of Process And Food Engineering with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Chemistry with Honours
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours
Bachelor of Animal Science with Honours
Bachelor of Bioindustrial Science with Honours
Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours
Bachelor of Forestry Science with Honours
Bachelor of Horticultural Science with Honours
Bachelor of Nursing Wih Honours
Bachelor of Parks And Recreation Science with Honours
Bachelor of Science Dietetics with Honours
Bachelor of Science Environmental and Occupational Health with Honours
Bachelor of Science Nutrition And Community Health with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Biology with Education (Honours)
Bachelor of Science in Biology with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Cell And Molecular Biology with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Timber industry with Honours
Bachelor of Technology in Smart Agriculture with Honours
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Natural Sciences (6)
Bacelor of Science in Food Service Management with Honours
Bachelor of Environmental Management with Honours
Bachelor of Environmental Science And Technology with Honours
Bachelor of Food Science And Technology with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Education (Honours)
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Food Manufacturing Operations with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Food Studies with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Material Physics with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Education (Honours)
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Physics with Education (Honours)
Bachelor of Science in Physics with Honours
Bachelor of Science in Statistics with Honours
Bachelor of Science in instrumentation Physics with Honours
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Bachelor of Communication with Honours
Bachelor of Consumer Studies with Honours
Bachelor of Counselling with Honours
Bachelor of Education in Agricultural Science with Honours
Bachelor of Education in Guidance And Counselling with Honours
Bachelor of Education in Home Science with Honours
Bachelor of Education in Malay Language with Honours
Bachelor of Education in Physical Education with Honours
Bachelor of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language [Tesl] with Honours
Bachelor of Human Development Science with Honours
Bachelor of Human Development Science with Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Human Development Science with Management (Honours) -UPMKB
Bachelor of Human Development Science with information Technology
Bachelor of Science Human Resource Development with Honours
Arts and Humanities (6)
Master in Construction Technologi Management
Master in Industrial Design Innovation
Master of Applied Linguistics
Master of Architecture
Master of Arts (By Research)
Master of Landscape Architecture
Master of Malay Language
Master of Malay Literature
Master of Sustainable Landscape Management
Master of Tropical Urban Design
Master of World Literature
Business and Management (6)
Master of Business Administration
Master of Economics
Master of Entrepreneurship
Master of Finance
Engineering and Technology (6)
Master in Aerospace System Design Engineering
Master in Computer Network
Master in Food Process and Packaging Engineering
Master in Microelectronic System Engineering
Master in Process Safety and Loss Prevention
Master of Communication Engineering
Master of Computer Science
Master of Electrical Power Engineering
Master of Emergency Response and Planning
Master of Engineering Management
Master of Environmental Engineering
Master of Environmental Technology Management
Master of Highway and Transportation Engineering
Master of Information Security
Master of Innovation and Engineering Design
Master of Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Master of Remote Sensing and GIS
Master of Software Engineering
Master of Structural Engineering and Construction
Master of Water Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Master Sains Veterinar
Master in Environmental and Occupational Health
Master in Food Security
Master in Land Resources Management
Master in Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Master in Nutritional Sciences
Master in Plantation Management
Master in Tropical Biology
Master in Tropical Soil Science
Master of Clinical Psychology
Master of Family Medicine
Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology)
Master of Medicine (Paediatrics)
Master of Medicine (Psychiatry)
Master of Medicine (Radiology)
Master of Pathology
Master of Public Health
Master of Science in Biotechnology with Bioentrepreneurship
Master of Surgery (General Surgery)
Master of Surgery (Orthopedics)
Master of Veterinary Medicine
Master of Veternary Science (by Research)
Natural Sciences (6)
Master Science
Master in Analytical Chemistry
Master in Applied Statistics
Master in Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Master in Functional Food Design
Master in Materials Physics
Master in Mathematical Sciences
Master of Environment
Master of Food Technology
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Master in Community Development
Master in Personal Financial Planning
Master in Politics and Government
Master of Corporate Communication
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Education in Educational Administration
Master of Education in Educational Psychology
Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling
Master of Education in Instructional Technology and Innovation
Master of Education in Malay Language
Master of Education in Physical Education
Master of Education in Sport Science
Master of Education in Teaching of English as a Second Language
Master of Education in Technical and Vocational Education
Master of Human Resource Development
Arts and Humanities (6)
Doctor of Philosophy Arts and Humanities(By Research)
Business and Management (6)
Doctor of Philosophy Business and Management (By Research)
Engineering and Technology (6)
Doctor of Engineering (By Research)
Doctor of Philosophy Engineering and Technology (By Research)
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Doctor of Philosophy Life Sciences and Medicine (By Research)
Doctor of Public Health
Natural Sciences (6)
Doctor of Philosophy Natural Sciences (By Research)
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Doctor of Philosophy Social Sciences and Management (By Research)
University information
Tuition fee and scholarships
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Rankings & ratings
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is one of the top public universities in Serdang, Malaysia. It is ranked #148 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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