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    From Rainforests to Research Labs: Biotechnology Driving Sabah’s Bioeconomy

    04 July 2025

    Article by: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Amin Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to...

    Battling Zoonotic Threats in Sabah: Why One Health Matters Now More Than Ever

    06 June 2025

    Article by: Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Amin Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled...

    Tough Decisions That Upset People – The HR Challenges

    28 April 2025

    By Associate Professor Dr. Jakaria Dasan, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah In every organization, tough decisions must be made at some point. These decisions are usually...

    Is U.S. Tariffs for Malaysia, A Threat or a Wake-Up Call?

    16 April 2025

    By: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Caroline Geetha A/P B. Arokiadasan, Research Fellow, Centre for Economic Development and Planning, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah When the United States...

    Reassessing the Sultanate of Sulu’s Renewed Claim to Sabah: A Preliminary Rebuttal

    08 April 2025

    By: Marja Azlima Omar, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah In April 2025, the Sultanate of Sulu announced its intention to invoke a series of historic treaties,...

    Exploring Japanese Early Childhood Education: Lessons from an Educational Visit

    03 February 2025

    Author: Dr Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok Faculty of Education and Sports Sciences, University Malaysia Sabah INTRODUCTION This article begins with an account of how I discovered my academic...

    Sabah Day, a Meaningful Day to Remember

    19 August 2024

    By: Dr. Eko Prayitno Joko, Head of the History Programme, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah From colonised to independent. From the Federation of Malaya to the...

    UMS Clock Tower: A Great Opportunity for Young Engineers

    02 April 2024

    Author: Dr. Connie Cassy Ompok Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloak0b17dfcf3531c2e22b6b3a56df4c5305').innerHTML =...

    Marketing for Positive Social Change

    06 February 2024

    Embarking on a mission for a greener tomorrow, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FBEA), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students initiated the "Strawvolution: Metal Straws for Sustainable Future" and “Do...

    Crisis Traits And Competencies

    02 January 2024

    By Dr. Jakaria Dasan, Director, Corporate Communication Centre A crisis is a significant calamity that can arise from a natural disaster, illness, human error, intentional purpose, or any combination of...

    Road To A Jumbo Disaster

    23 October 2023

    [The Star, 23 October 2023] I HAVE dedicated almost 17 years to the conservation of biodiversity in Sabah. During this time, I’ve been privileged to contribute to safeguarding the wild...

    The Armoured Volkswagen of Gaya Island

    05 September 2023

    Gaya Island, situated very close to Kota Kinabalu city, is renowned for its marine wildlife attractions, captivating both international and local tourists. However, beyond its aquatic wonders, the island holds...

    AMICT Conference 2025

    AMICT Conference 2025

    on 08 August 2025

    Announcement From: Faculty of Computing and Informatics 📣 Calling for...

    Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

    Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

    on 08 August 2025

    Announcement From: Centre for Academic and Excellence Development CALL FOR...

    Call for Papers - Journal of Sustainable Engineering (SUSTEN) Vol 2. No. 2

    Call for Papers - Journal of Sustainable Engineering (SUSTEN) Vol 2. No. 2

    on 08 August 2025

    Announcement From: Faculty of Engineering Exciting News! The Sustainable Engineering...

    Global Virtual Conference on Digital Transformation in Higher Education (DX25)

    Global Virtual Conference on Digital Transformation in Higher Education (DX25)

    on 07 August 2025

    Annoouncement From: DX.sea Project Committee, Centre for Internationalisation and Global...

    Final Extension – Invitation to Participate in International Conference on Borneo Sustainability 2025 (ICBS 2025)

    Final Extension – Invitation to Participate in International Conference on Borneo Sustainability 2025 (ICBS 2025)

    on 07 August 2025

    Announcement From: Strategic Management Centre Dear Prof./Assoc. Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs., We are...

    Congratulations to the UMS Alumni - Nurlina Arappe

    Congratulations to the UMS Alumni - Nurlina Arappe

    on 06 August 2025

    Announcement From: Corporate Communication Centre

    How to Access Article Via Library Website

    How to Access Article Via Library Website

    on 30 July 2025

    Announcement From: UMS Library How To Access Article Via Library...

    Explore the Latest 2025 E-Journal Subscriptions, Now Accessible Via the UMS Library Website

    Explore the Latest 2025 E-Journal Subscriptions, Now Accessible Via the UMS Library Website

    on 21 July 2025

    Announcement From: UMS Library E-Journal Collections Stay updated with knowledge!...

    COSHA Series 6/2025 - Working Safely with Chemicals

    COSHA Series 6/2025 - Working Safely with Chemicals

    on 21 July 2025

    Announcement From: Biotechnology Research Institute

    Invitation to Join Summer Camp (Colours of Sabah: Where Language and Culture Unite) 2025

    Invitation to Join Summer Camp (Colours of Sabah: Where Language and Culture Unite) 2025

    on 21 July 2025

    Announcement From: Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge & Language...

    Call for Abstracts: International Conference on Food Security 2025 (ICFS 2025)

    Call for Abstracts: International Conference on Food Security 2025 (ICFS 2025)

    on 10 July 2025

    Announcement From: Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition [Second Announcement:...

    Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

    Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

    on 07 July 2025

    Announcement From: Centre for Academic and Excellence Development CALL FOR...

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     CAMPUS LIFE @ UMS



    UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT FEES STRUCTURE (CITIZEN)

    FEES(A)

    SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
    (B)

    ARTS
    (C)

    ENGINEERING
     
    (D)

    MEDICINE
    (I)

    Non-Recurrent Fees (Payable once for every student during registration)
    Wang Hemat Diri

    University Registration Fee

    Laboratory Deposit (Science/Computer/Language)

    Hostel Deposit

    MPP Registration Fee
    80.00

    300.00

    75.00


    50.00

    10.00
    80.00

    300.00

    50.00


    50.00

    10.00
    80.00

    300.00
      
    75.00


    50.00

    10.00
    80.00

    300.00

    75.00


    50.00

    10.00
     Subtotal515.00490.00515.00515.00
    (II)

    Recurrent Fees (Payable per semester)
    Tuition Fee

    Microscope Fee

    Computer Fee

    Hostel Fee

    Student Health Fee

    Student Welfare Fund

    Co-curriculum & Sports

    Library

    Service

    Transportation Fee

    Hostel Activity Fee (JAKMAS)

    Electricity Fee
    620.00

    25.00

    50.00

    378.00

    35.00

    25.00

    50.00

    30.00

    30.00

    70.00

    25.00

    35.00
    550.00

    -

    50.00

    378.00

    35.00

    25.00

    50.00

    30.00

    30.00

    70.00

    25.00

    35.00
    700.00

    25.00

    50.00

    378.00

    35.00

    25.00

    50.00

    30.00

    30.00

    70.00

    25.00

    35.00
    900.00

    25.00

    50.00

    378.00

    35.00

    25.00

    50.00

    30.00

    30.00

    70.00

    25.00

    35.00
     Subtotal1,373.001,275.001,453.001,653.00
    (III)

    Recurrent Fees (Payable per session)
    Student's Group Insurance 

    Student's Society Membership Fee
    13.00

    5.00
    13.00

    5.00
    13.00

    5.00
    13.00

    5.00
    Subtotal18.0018.0018.0018.00
    Total1,906.001,786.001,986.00 2,186.00


     

    FieldProgramme Code
    ArtsHA/HE/HP/HT06/HT17/HT18
    ScienceHS/HY/HC/HG/HT16
    EngineeringHK
    Medical DoctorHM



    Admission requirement to Universiti Malaysia Sabah is subjected to the ‘Peraturan Pengajian Prasiswazah UMS'. Students are chosen from these channels:


    Main Channel

    Applicants must:

    a.
       Pass ‘Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia’ (STPM), or
         Pass ‘Sijil Matrikulasi Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia’ (STPM), or
         
    Pass Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM), or
         Pass Diploma/Certificate on relevant Higher Education Institutions fields,  and

    b.
       Taking Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

    Entrance application to UMS for every year intake is through online application managed by Student Admission Management Division, Department of Higher Education Malaysia.

    Applicants can surf the
    http://upu.moe.gov.my/
    website to obtained complete information on the programme general and specific requirement and submit the application through online after the advertisement was published on the local main newspaper.



    STPM/equivalent Minimum Requirement
    University General Requirement

    Pass ‘Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia’ (SPM)/equivalent and distinction
    Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia or July Paper Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia; and

    Pass ‘Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia’ (STPM)/equivalent with at least CGPA 2.00 and at least:
    ·        Grade C (GPA 2.00) in Pengajian Am, and
    ·        Grade C in two other subjects, and

    At least Band 1 Malaysia English University Test (MUET)



    STPM/EQUIVALENT MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
    University general requirements

    Pass ‘Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia’ (SPM)/equivalent and distinction
    Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia or July Paper Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia; and

    Pass ‘Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia’ (STPM)/equivalent with at least CGPA 2.00 and at least:
    ·        Grade C (GPA 2.00) in Pengajian Am, and
    ·        Grade C in two other subjects, and

    at least Band 1 Malaysia English University Test (MUET).



    MATRICULATION MoE / UM SCIENCE FOUNDATION / UiTM SCIENCE FOUNDATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
    University general requirements

    Pass ‘Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia’ (SPM) / equivalent and distinction
    Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia or July Paper Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia; and

    Pass Matriculation MoE / UM Science Foundation / UiTM Science Foundation with at least CGPA 2.00;and

    at least Band 1 Malaysia English University Test (MUET)



    STAM/EQUIVALENT MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
    University general requirements

    Pass ‘Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia’ (SPM) / equivalent and distinction
    Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia or July Paper Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia; and

    Pass with at least Jayyid in STAM; and

    at least Band 1 Malaysia English University Test (MUET)



    DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
    University general requirements

    Pass ‘Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia’ (SPM) / equivalent and distinction
    Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia or July Paper Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia; and

    a Diploma /equivalent recognize by the Malaysian Government and approved by the University Senate; or

    Pass ‘Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia’ (STPM)/equivalent with at least CGPA 2.00 and Grade C (GPA 2.00) in three other subjects including Pengajian Am; or

    Pass Matriculation MoE at least CGPA 2.00; or

    Pass with at least Jayyid in STAM; and

    at least Band 1 Malaysia English University Test (MUET); and 

    send these certified true copy documents to the university:
    ·        Online application copy of the application;
    ·        Copy of applicant’s identity card/MyCard;
    ·        Copy of applicant’s and parent’s birth certificate/certificate of oath (if lost);
    ·        Copy of school completion letter;
    ·        Employer’s declaration (if applicable);
    ·        Copy of STPM certificate/equilavent;
    ·        Copy of full academic transcript (1stsemester – final);
    ·        Copy of Diploma/certificate (if applicable);
    ·        Copy of MUET certificate;
    ·        Copy of Letter of Completion of Studies;
    ·        Copy of July Bahasa Melayu / Mathematics (if applicable)



    The desire to develop a university in Sabah implemented on 24 November 1994, when Parliament approved the establishment of Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Initially only three schools namely the School of Science and Technology, School of Business and Technology and School of Social Sciences was established. In addition, there is also a liberal education center called Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language.

    When the first academic session begins in mid-1995, there were 205 students who registered. Number of teaching staff of 24 lecturers and administration is managed by 13 management staff, assisted by 26 support staff.

    Up to now, besides the increasing number of schools, namely the School of Engineering and Information Technology, School of Education and Social Development, School of Psychology and Social Work, School of Food Science and Nutrition, School of International Tropical Forestry, School of Arts and School of Medicine as well as the existence of the latest three research institutes of the Research Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation, Borneo Marine Research Institute and the Biotechnology Research Institute.

    UMS has also successfully completed a number of building complex in the area of 999 acres of land located in the Gulf Sepanggar. UMS campus completed then was officiated by Dato 'Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia on 19 September 2000.

    Opening a branch campus in Labuan UMS implemented on January 2, 1999 has recorded another milestone of progress for UMS. Cited as the Labuan International Campus (KAL), it houses two schools, the School of Science and School of Informatics International Business and Finance.

    At present, students of UMS totaled 12350 people, while the number of academic staff of about 570 people.

     


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