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The oldest university in Malaysia, University of Malaya (UM) offers postgraduate students a world class research university with a wide range of programmes that are constantly evolving to fulfill the needs of employers and students alike. Collaborations with the corporate sector, exchange programmes, top-notch lecturers and guest professors combine to create a rewarding graduate student experience. 40 per cent of UM&rsquo;s existing postgraduate force is made up of foreign students, and the university has placed no limit on the number of international students who wish to become part of their postgraduate student experience. Programmes UM offers specialisations that may not be available in other universities in Malaysia, especially in the medical and education fields. The university has always upheld the highest standards in education, as witnessed by verification from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency for all of its courses on offer. New fundamentals in research that have been put into place has strengthened UM&rsquo;s position in local and foreign publications and citations, raising the quality steadily each year since 2010. Awards/Rankings University researchers have a winning streak at research exhibitions, namely the Seoul International Exhibition Fair, the Malaysian Technology Expo and the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Expo Exhibition 2010. Ranked among the top 200 universities in the world by the THES - QS World University Rankings, UM is also listed in a ranking system by the Ministry of Higher Education that places it firmly in the position of the top university in the country.

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UM - University of Malaya

Hot off the heels of breaking into the Top 10 Universities Worldwide for the field of engineering in the U.S. News 2018 Global Rankings, Universiti Malaya (UM) has now reopened the direct intake to their International Degree Programmes. And before anyone inevitable asks, yes, local students&nbsp;may apply as well. For the full requirements, courses, fees, and how to apply, please scroll down.&nbsp;<img src="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76848/5a2a4665c9479.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><hr>Courses on OfferThe courses on offer are all in the field of engineering. The specific courses offered by UM for their International Degree Programme include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor of Civil Engineering</li><li>Bachelor of Electrical Engineering</li><li>Bachelor of Chemical Engineering</li><li>Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering</li><li>Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering</li></ul><img src="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76848/5a2a46664a24e.png" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><hr>RequirementsThe requirements for Malaysian students are as follows:General Requirements Applicants must have obtained a pass in SPM/equivalent with credit in Bahasa Malaysia (July Paper also accepted) as well as a pass in Sejarah (SPM 2013 and above). Applicants must also have obtained a minimum of band 3 in MUET OR a 5.5 in IELTS.STPM <ul><li>Pass STPM with at least CGPA 3.30 and grade A- (CGPA 3.67) in Mathematics T; AND</li><li>Obtained at least grade B+ (CGPA 3.33) in Physics at the STPM level; OR</li><li>Obtained at least grade A- (CGPA 3.67) at the STPM Level in the following subjects:</li><li>Biology and Chemistry; AND&nbsp;</li><li>Obtained at least grade B in Physics at the SPM Level; AND&nbsp;</li><li>Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET;&nbsp;</li><li>Candidates who apply for Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Chemical Engineering must not be colour blind.</li></ul><img src="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76848/5a2a4666b71a7.png" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Matrikulasi/Foundation<ul><li>Pass Matriculation/Foundation with at least CGPA 3.30 and grade A- (CGPA 3.67) in Mathematics; AND</li><li>Obtained at least grade B+ (3.33) at the Matriculation/Foundation Level in the following subjects:</li><li>Physics/Engineering Physics; OR Obtained at least grade A- (3.67) at the Matriculation/Foundation Level in the following subjects:&nbsp;</li><li>Biology; and Chemistry; AND&nbsp;</li><li>Obtained at least grade B in Physics at the SPM Level; AND</li><li>Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET; AND</li><li>Candidates who apply for Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Chemical Engineering must not be colour blind.</li></ul>Diploma/Equivalent<ul><li>Obtained Diploma from Local Universities with at least CGPA 3.30 in engineering field related to the programme study applied; AND</li><li>Obtained at least grade B at the SPM Level in the following subjects:</li><li>Mathematics and Physics; OR</li><li>Pass STPM not in current year with at least CGPA 3.30 and grade A- (CGPA 3.67) in Mathematics (T); AND</li><li>Obtained at least grade B+ (CGPA 3.33) at the STPM level in physics; or obtained at least grade A- (CGPA 3.67) at the STPM Level in the following subjects:</li><li>Biology; and Chemistry; AND Obtained at least grade B in Physics at the SPM Level; OR Pass Matriculation/Foundation not in current year with at least CGPA 3.30 and grade A- (CGPA 3.67) in Mathematics; AND Obtained at least grade B+ (3.33) at the Matriculation/Foundation Level in following subjects:</li><li>Physics/ Engineering Physics; OR Obtained at least grade A- (3.67) at the Matriculation/Foundation Level in following subjects:</li><li>Biology; and Chemistry; AND Obtained at least grade B in Physics at the SPM Level; AND Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET;&nbsp;</li><li>Candidates who apply for Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Chemical Engineering must not be colour blind.</li></ul><img src="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76848/5a2a46750af8b.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">A-Levels <ul><li>Have qualifications in GCE A-Level with at least grade B in the following subjects:</li><li>Mathematics; and Physics; AND Obtained at least grade B at the A-Level in one (1) of the following subjects: Further Mathematics; Biology; Chemistry.&nbsp;</li></ul>Australian Matriculation programme (AUSMAT)<ul><li>At least Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 85 percent with the two (2) following subjects:</li><li>Mathematics; and Physics; AND one (1) of the following subjects:</li><li>Chemistry; Biology; Mathematics Specialist;&nbsp;</li></ul>International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)&nbsp;<ul><li>At least 30 point score and obtained grade 6 (Higher Level) in the following subjects:</li><li>Mathematics; and Physics; AND obtained at least grade 5 (Higher Level) in International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in one (1) of the following subjects:</li><li>Further Mathematics; Chemistry; Biology; AND Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET or Obtained at least Band 5.5 in IELTS or Obtained score at least 477 (PBT)/ 153 (CBT)/ 53 (IBT) in TOEFL; AND</li><li>Candidates who apply for Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Chemical Engineering must not be colour blind.</li></ul><hr>Duration 4 years&nbsp;<hr>FeesRM90,000.00&nbsp;<hr>DeadlineJanuary 29, 2018.&nbsp;<hr>How to Apply To apply, students can <a href="https://myum-engine.um.edu.my/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a> and proceed to the application page of UM. Please note that you must first register/login.&nbsp;

Universiti of Malaya (UM) Reopens Direct Intake for Engineering for 2018

Universiti of Malaya (UM) Reopens Direct Intake for Engineering in 2018 to their International Degree Programme

SPM/STPM leavers who dream to become dentists and dental surgeons are certainly wondering which university/institutions offer quality education. This feature lists the institutions of higher education that are recognized by Malaysian Dental Council (MDC).<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-72465 fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/43981/598c2d7a8edc6.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="400">MDC holds the responsibility to uphold and maintain professional standards and ethics in the practice of dentistry, give recognition for Dental Degrees, register  Dental Practitioners in Malaysia, issue Annual Practising Certificates and Temporary Practising Certificates and exercise disciplinary jurisdiction over registered practitioners.<h4>Public universities approved by Malaysian Dental Council are:</h4><ol><li>Universiti Malaya (UM)</li><li>Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)</li><li>Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)</li><li>Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)</li><li>Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia(UIA)</li><li>Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)</li></ol><h4>Private Institutions approved by Malaysian Dental Council are:</h4><h4></h4><ol><li>AIMSTUniversity</li><li>Penang International Dental College (PIDC)</li><li>MAHSA University College</li><li>International Medical University (IMU)</li><li>Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC)</li><li>SEGi University (SEGi)</li></ol>View the course description for Dentistry course.Don’t miss a scholarship! Create a profile with us<input class="new-btn-signup" type="button" value="Create profile"><a href="http://afterschool.my/ask/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-52760 size-full fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/43981/598c2d7a932c7.jpg" alt="Ask a question" width="600" height="200"></a>

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Institutions recognized by Malaysian Dental Council

The government through Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) placed a high benchmark for public universities to produce excellent students.<a href="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/49321/598aa70accc20.png"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-49325 fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/49321/598aa70accc20.png" alt="Universiti Malaya" height="400" width="600"></a>Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that the government wants the nation&#39;s educationlevel to be recognized globally, not just locally."This higher education goal is certainly not solely based on graduates&#39; academic achievements only, but at the same time involves their character development as a whole.""There should be some balance between academic achievements and character development in order to ensure the quality of the universities&#39; final products," said Zahid.Meanwhile, Ministry of Higher Education Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh announced the success of three public universities&#39; subjects being listed in the world&#39;s top 50 subjects based on QS World University Ranking.This reflects public universities&#39; strong position, especially in engineering field."Our local universities have again proved that they are certainly &#39;soaring upwards&#39; - which is in line with the ministry&#39;s slogan," said Idris.Subjects listed in the QS World Ranking are Program of Development Studies by Universiti Malaya (UM) which placed 30th, Electrical and Electronic Engineering by UM ranked 37th and Chemical Engineering by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) which is in the 46th rank.<a href="http://afterschool.my/ask"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-29615 fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/49321/598aa70b9bbf9.png" alt="got_question_btn (2)" height="200" width="368"></a><a href="http://afterschool.my/scholarship/"><img class="alignnone wp-image-45161 size-full fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/49321/598aa70ccafa3.jpg" alt="Op-2-AS-Apply-scholarship-banner-(600-x-90)" height="90" width="600"></a>

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Public universities to have high benchmark

A five-year collaboration was signed between University of Malaya (UM) and Harvard University in the search for more effective treatment of lung diseases through nanomedicine.<a href="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/44153/598c2f724e6c2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-44154 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/44153/598c2f724e6c2.jpg" alt="UM Harvard Post" width="600" height="400"></a>This joint research is led by Joseph Brain, professor of environmental physiology. This research will include treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD), a disease with 80% cases caused by cigarette smoking.Science Advisor to the Prime Minister Prof Zakri Abdul Hamid is enthusiastic about the collaboration and underlined that the country, "through the Malaysia Institute for Innovative Nanotechnology (NanoMITe), is proud and excited to join the Harvard team and contribute to the creation of these life-giving innovation."

A five-year collaboration was signed between University of Malaya (UM) and Harvard University in the search for more effective treatment of lung diseases.

UM-Harvard researches lung disease treatment

Professors at UM and Harvard collaborate in research on lung diseases

Universiti Malaya (UM) invites qualified Malaysians to apply for its Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme via the BMAT (UMalaya) for September 2016 intake. <a href="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/43518/598bfb5565f1d.jpg"><img class="wp-image-43523 size-full fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/43518/598bfb5565f1d.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="400"></a> Promotional still from Grey's Anatomy<h4>Application Date for BMAT: </h4>15th December 2015 - 6th January 2016<h4>Eligibility:</h4>1. Must be a Malaysian citizen.2. Open for SPM leavers year 2013 and beyond, STPM leavers, Foundation of Science or Matriculation students and O-levels students.3. Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with  minimum credits in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah.4. Must have attained a minimum of Band 3 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia.5. Candidates who are interested to join will sit for BioMedical Admission Test (BMAT) (UMalaya). The BMAT test will be held on 13th February 2016 (Saturday) at a soon-to-be announced venue.The minimum academic requirements to sit for BMAT at UMalaya (subject to the Senate's approval) are:<h4>(i) Matriculation/ ‘Asasi Sains’/Equivalent</h4>Pass with at least Grade A- (CGPA 3.67) in the following three (3) subjects at Matriculation/its equivalent level:<ul class="disc"><li> Biology</li><li> Chemistry</li><li>Physics / Mathematics</li></ul>OR;<h4>(ii) STPM</h4>Pass with at least Grade A- (CGPA 3.67) in the following three (3) subjects at STPM level:<ul><li> Biology</li><li> Chemistry</li><li> Physics / Mathematics T/ Additional Mathematics T</li></ul>AND;<h4>(iii) SPM / MCE or its equivalent (taken in a single seating)</h4><h4></h4>Pass with at least credit in the three (3) following subjects at SPM or its equivalent level:<ul class="disc"><li> Biology</li><li>Physics</li><li>Chemistry</li></ul>Pass with Grade A- (CGPA 3.67) in the subjects concerned at STPM/Matriculation level may be considered as a substitute to the credit in the same subjects at SPM level;<ul class="disc"><li> Pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia at SPM or its equivalent level;</li><li>Have taken the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) at least Band 3;</li></ul><h4>How to apply:</h4>Online application for the BMAT test which will be followed by enrollment into the MBBS programme at Universiti Malaya will begin on 15th December 2015 at 12.00 p.m. Click here to apply now.Only candidates who pass the programme's terms and conditions as stated in the Universiti Malaya's official website will be called for an interview session to join the MBBS program.Candidates will be informed of the status of their application for the BMAT (UMalaya) test via SMS. Shortlisted candidates will expect to pay a fee of RM100.Payment can be made through Courier Post or Bank Draft with the name of BENDAHARI, UNIVERSITI MALAYA and be posted to Ketua Penolong Pendaftar, Pejabat Dekan, Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur.<h4>Tuition Fees</h4><h4></h4>The total fees for 5 years of MBBS studies in Universiti Malaya, equivalent to 10 semesters is between RM13,000 to RM14,000 for local students.This fee offered by UM is lower compared to IPTS, as tuition fees in private institutions cost up to RM12,000 to RM20,000 per semester.<h4>Further information:</h4>Dean's Office(Faculty of Medicine)Tel: 03-79674941/03-79492106MERDU Unit(Faculty of Medicine)Tel: 03-79675739/5748 <a href="http://afterschool.my/ask"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-29618 fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/43518/598bfb5569a08.png" alt="question" width="368" height="200"></a><div class="yuzo_related_post style-1" data-version="4.9.17"></div>

UM invites qualified Malaysians to apply for its Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme via the BMAT (UMalaya) (September 2016 intake)

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University of Malaya (UM) recently signed an agreement with Qatar University (QU) for collaboration in education and research.<a href="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/43153/598bf087e45ce.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-43154 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/43153/598bf087e45ce.jpg" alt="Qatar UM agreement" width="599" height="312"></a>The five-year agreement signed last Friday includes joint academic and research projects, sharing of academic publications as well as exchange opportunities for students, faculty and administrative staff between the QU College of Shariah and Islamic Studies (CSIS) and UM Academy of Islamic Studies (API).QU Dean Dr Yousuf Mahmoud al-Siddiqi expressed his firm belief in the collaboration. “Academic and research activities emerging from this agreement will enrich the college’s curriculum, and facilitate collaboration in scientific research, faculty exchange and supervision of graduate projects.”Vice Chancellor Prof Dato’ Dr Mohamed Amin Jalaludin who represented UM also added that “as a leading research university in the country, University of Malaya is well-positioned to actively spearhead cutting-edge research projects with our many international partners.”QU Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dr Humaid al-Midfaa and Dr Jalaludin signed the agreement last Friday.Also present at the signing ceremony were QU Vice President and Chief Academic Officer Dr Mazen Hasna, QU Dean Dr Yousuf Mahmoud al-Siddiqi and UM Academy of Islamic Studies (API) Director Prof Dato’ Dr Mohamed Yaakub Zulkifli bin Mohamed Yusoff.

University of Malaya (UM) recently signed an agreement with Qatar University (QU) for collaboration in education and research.

Uni of Malaya collaborates with Qatar Uni

University of Malaya collaborates with Doha's prestigious university for education and research

<h4>With perseverance and patience, there&#39;s always a way to enroll!</h4><h4><a href="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/40168/598a9c7f79d93.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-40169 fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/40168/598a9c7f79d93.jpg" alt="UPU intake public university statistic P" width="600" height="400"></a></h4><h4>Second intake</h4>Apply for appeal!Appeals are submitted online via http://upu.mohe.gov.my and are opened from 11 August 2015 until 21 August 2015. Results for the second intake were announced in 15 September 2105.<h4>Third intake</h4>Contact the public universities directly to submit your appeal. Enrollment will depend on availability and other factors depending on the institution.<h4>Universiti Darul Iman Malaysia (UDM)</h4>CanseleriKampus KotaJalan Sultan MahmudKuala Terengganu20400 Terengganuhttp://www.udm.edu.myTel : 09-6664466Fax : 09-6662566<h4>Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM)</h4>Jalan Gombak,53100 Gombak,Selangorhttp://www.iiu.edu.myTel : 03-61964000Fax : 03-61964053<h4>Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)</h4>43600 Bangi,Selangorhttp://www.ukm.myTel : 03-89215001Fax : 03-89214242Universiti Malaya (UM)Lembah Pantai,50603 Kuala Lumpurhttp://www.um.edu.myTel : 03-79568400Fax : 03-79547551<h4>Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)</h4>Karung Berkunci 36,Pengkalan Chepa,16100 Kelantanhttp://www.umk.edu.myEmail : [email protected]<h4>Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)</h4>Beg Berkunci 12,Kuantan,25500 Pahanghttp://www.ump.edu.myTel : 09-5492003Fax : 09-5492222<h4>Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)</h4>Tkt. 11, Bangunan KWSP,Jalan Bukit Lagi,01000 Kangar,Perlishttp://www.unimap.edu.myTel : 04-9798044Fax : 04-9778013<h4>Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)</h4>Beg Berkunci 2073,88899 Kota Kinabalu,Sabahhttp://www.ums.edu.myTel : 088-320203Fax : 088-320217<h4>Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)</h4>Kota Samarahan,93400 Kuching,Sarawakhttp://www.unimas.myTel : 082-671000Fax : 082- 672 411<h4>Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)</h4>21030 Mengabang Telipot,Kuala Terengganu,Terengganuhttp://www.umt.edu.myTel : 09-6693102Fax : 09-6697418<h4>Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)</h4>Jalan Slim,35900 Tanjung Malim,Perakhttp://www.upsi.edu.myTel : 05-4596200Fax : 05-4582773<h4>Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)</h4>Kem Sungai Besi57000 Kuala Lumpurhttp://www.upnm.edu.my/Tel : 0390512698Email : [email protected]<h4>Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)</h4>43400 Serdang,Selangorhttp://www.upm.edu.myTel : 03-89466000Fax : 03-89483244<h4>Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia(USIM)</h4>Bandar Baru Nilai,71800Nilai,Negeri Sembilanhttp://www.usim.edu.myTel : 06-7988000Fax : 06-7993843<h4>Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)</h4>11800 Minden,Pulau Pinanghttp://www.usm.myTel : 04-6573987Fax : 04-6565401<h4>Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)</h4>Karung Berkunci 1200,Ayer Keroh,75450 Melakahttp://www.kutkm.edu.myTel : 06-2332234Fax : 06-2332212<h4>Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)</h4>81310 Skudai,Johorhttp://www.utm.myTel : 07-5575960Fax : 07-5579376<h4>Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)</h4>40450 Shah Alam,Selangorhttp://www.uitm.edu.myTel : 03-55442001Fax : 03-55442030<h4>Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia(UTHM)</h4>Beg Berkunci 101,86400 Parit Raja,Batu Pahat,Johorhttp://www.uthm.edu.myTel : 07-453 7000/7025/7020/Fax : 07-4536337<h4>Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)</h4>06010 UUM SintokKedahhttp://www.uum.edu.myTel : 04-9284000Fax : 04-9283016<h4>Queries and questions</h4>Phone: 03 - 8870 6767 / 6777Email: [email protected]Facebook: kemasukanBPKPJPT<a href="http://afterschool.my/ask"><img src="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/40168/598a9c800cefc.png" alt="got_question_btn (2)" width="368" height="200" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a>

With perseverance and patience, there's always a way to enroll in Malaysian public universities via the three intakes yearly.

3 intakes for Malaysian public universities 2015/2016

Three intakes for Malaysian public universities 2015/2016

<h4>Higher Education Minister shares his aspirations for a holistic education system for all communities in Malaysia.</h4><h4><img class="size-full wp-image-40085 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/40084/598a96661fe12.jpg" alt="________EducationInclusive 600x400" width="600" height="400"></h4>Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh, Malaysia&#39;s Higher Education Minister wrote yesterday in local newspaper, The Star, that the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025 and the Higher Education Blueprint 2015-2025 is part of the ministry&#39;s aim to ensure that the education system is holistic, accessible and inclusive for all communities including special needs students.He shared his humbling meeting with postgraduate students with eyesight and genetic difficulties from his recent visit to the Universiti Malaya (UM) in this article. According to him, there are 46 special needs students enrolled in UM, and 10 and 54 students studying at UNIMAS and University Sains Malaysia respectively."With the expansion of special needs education at the school level, there is an imperative to ensure that tertiary education is able to meet the needs of society."Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh is Malaysia&#39;s Higher Education Minister. Read his Sunday Star article here.

Higher Education Minister shares his aspirations for a holistic education system for all communities in Malaysia including special needs students.

Inclusive tertiary education for all

<h4>NUS and NTU secured first and second spots among Asian universities in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings for 2015 to 2016.</h4><h4><a href="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/39996/598a92788dbb7.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-39997 fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://api.afterschool.com.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/39996/598a92788dbb7.jpg" alt="news - singapore malaysia qs ranking" width="600" height="400"></a></h4>National University of Singapore (NUS) ranked 12 while Nanyang Technological university (NTU) ranked 13.In their press release on Tuesday, QS said that this year’s rankings adopted a modified methodology in measuring research impact for “fairer evaluations for universities with a strong profile in areas with lower research activity, such as arts, humanities and social sciences”.QS’ head of research Ben Sowter. explained that these latest results reveal more diversity than ever in the distribution of world-class universities at the highest levels.Meanwhile, University Malaya (UM) entered the top 150, improving by five spots at 146 from its 2014 ranking of 151.UM has managed to remain ahead of the rest of the local public universities and scored an overall score of 62.1 in its ranking.

National University of Singapore (NUS) ranked 12, Nanyang Technological university (NTU) ranked 13 while Universiti Malaya (UM) ranked 146.

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University of Malaya collaborates with Doha's prestigious university for education and research

Three intakes for Malaysian public universities 2015/2016

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