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STUDY AT USM

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Shape your future at Malaysia's premier APEX university. Discover world-class academic programmes, innovative research opportunities, and a vibrant campus environment designed for your success.

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Channel 01

UPU ONLINE

Application through UPUOnline is the main centralized admission system used by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) in Malaysia for students applying to public higher education institutions.

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Channel 02

POHON@USM

Applications for direct admission to Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Available application channels include:

  • International Channel: Direct admission pathway for international applicants with recognised qualifications.
  • USM+1: Direct admission pathway.
  • Alternative Channel: Non-UPU pathway.
  • Sports Talent: Achievements in sports.
  • Culture Talent: Arts & culture.
  • Senior Citizen: Lifelong learning.
  • Distance Learning: Part-time/RPJJ.
  • Diploma in Nursing: Nursing program.
  • Adv. Nursing: Renal nursing.
Apply via Pohon@USM

Welcome to Admission@USM

At Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), we believe a world-class education should meet you where you are. As Malaysia's only APEX university, we've built a global academic network that brings our prestigious degrees to your doorstep through Offshore and Franchise programmes in countries like India, China, and Türkiye. Whether you're a high school leaver, a working professional seeking an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Master's, or a researcher aiming for a Dual or Joint PhD with our international partners, we provide flexible pathways—like USM+1 for direct intake—to help you succeed. From our hands-on Nursing Diplomas at the Health Campus to vibrant Global Mobility exchanges, your journey at USM is designed to be industry-infused, internationally recognized, and deeply personal.

Our Programmes

FOUNDATION
A program to prepare me for university
DIPLOMA
I'm planning to start my diploma studies
UNDERGRADUATE
I'm interested in pursuing a degree
POSTGRADUATE
I want to pursue postgraduate studies
DISTANCE LEARNING
I prefer to study remotely
OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL)
I'm looking for online study option
OFFSHORE / FRANCHISE
I'm looking for a program offered by a partner institution
USM@KL
Study in the heart of Kuala Lumpur
DUAL / DOUBLE / JOINT DEGREE
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Our Campus

Main Campus

Engineering Campus

Health Campus

Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi

USM@KL

USM-KLE Belgaum

Foundation

USM Foundation Programme
SEAMEO RECSAM, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah
11700 Gelugor, Penang, MALAYSIA

Tel : +6017-876 6952
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Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel: +604-653 6309 / 6027 / 2606 / 2946 / 2958
Fax: +604-653 2931

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Last Update: Tuesday 04 August 2026.

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