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UM (Malaya) Admission Requirements
What University of Malaya usually expects from Indian applicants — marks, English scores, tests and documents — and how to plan your application for the 2027 intake.
- 55–60%+ / 6.0–6.5+ CGPA (some programs accept lower with work experience)
- IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent
- Intakes: January/February
- SOP & LOR support
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Quick answer
What do Indian students need to get into UM (Malaya)?
UM (Malaya) is accessible for good profiles for Indian applicants. A typical successful profile has 55–60%+ / 6.0–6.5+ CGPA (some programs accept lower with work experience), IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent (Duolingo or PTE often accepted), a focused SOP and two or three LORs. GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs. Exact requirements are set per program, so always check the program page on um.edu.my.
Official sources: University of Malaya — admissions (official website)
UM (Malaya) admissions at a glance
- Selectivity (our view)
- accessible for good profiles
- Academic score
- 55–60%+ / 6.0–6.5+ CGPA (some programs accept lower with work experience)
- English
- IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent (Duolingo or PTE often accepted)
- GRE / GMAT
- Usually not required
- Profile
- A focused SOP and two LORs; a few backlogs are often acceptable
- Intakes
- January/February, May, September (varies by university)
- Accepted English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- Visa
- Student Pass, processed through EMGS
- Apply at
- um.edu.my
Expected profile
Typical profile of admitted Indian students
Our counselling guidance from past applications, not official cut-offs — each program sets its own minimums.
Eligibility
Is your degree eligible for UM (Malaya)?
Universities in Malaysia assess Indian degrees individually; a 4-year degree in a related subject is the safest route.
For Computer Science, Data Science and Electrical & Electronics Engineering at UM (Malaya), expect backgrounds such as b.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE and b.Sc/BCA with strong maths (for some universities) and prerequisites like data structures and algorithms and discrete maths / linear algebra.
- Degree certificate and semester-wise transcripts
- English test score (IELTS)
- Statement of purpose (SOP) tailored to the program
- Two or three letters of recommendation
- Updated résumé / CV
- Passport
- Proof of funds
How to apply
Applying to UM (Malaya) step by step
- 01
Pick the program
Compare UM (Malaya)'s programs — for example Computer Science and Data Science — and check each program's entry requirements and deadline.
- 02
Prepare tests
Book IELTS early; GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs.
- 03
Write the SOP
Explain why UM (Malaya) and why this program, linking your projects and goals to what it is known for: Malaysia's oldest and top-ranked university.
- 04
Submit online
Apply on the official portal (um.edu.my), pay the application fee and upload documents.
- 05
After the offer
Accept, pay any deposit, arrange funds and apply for the Student Pass, processed through EMGS.
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For a accessible for good profiles university like UM (Malaya), Indian students usually succeed with 55–60%+ / 6.0–6.5+ CGPA (some programs accept lower with work experience). Some programs ask for more; strong work experience can offset slightly lower marks.
Most programs ask for IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent (Duolingo or PTE often accepted). IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university are accepted depending on the program.
Usually not required. GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs.
It depends on the program; a related 4-year degree is the safest route.
Intakes are January/February, May, September (varies by university). Apply 6–9 months before the start date; earlier applications have better scholarship chances.
A few cleared backlogs are often acceptable if your overall marks and SOP are strong. Declare them honestly.
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