Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is a vibrant institute of research and learning that stands in lieu of servicing the nation's interest. As a world-renowned research university, UPM seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding.

Besides UPM’s distinctiveness in its commitment to undergraduate teaching and research, the University is proud to be globally regarded as one of the universities with such a green and natural learning environment.

Today, more than 5,000 faculty members instruct approximately 18,000 undergraduate students and 10,000 graduate students. he nation’s and University's generous financial aid and sponsorship programmes ensure that talented students from all economic backgrounds can afford a UPM education.

As of February 2013, UPM workforce is made up of 6,555 committed individuals in respective fields.  Out of that, over 1,750 staff are academic officers and they include the Adjunct Lectures, Visiting Professors, Special Lecturers and Consultants. 

Non-academic staff amount to 888 under the Management and Professional services, and 3,498 under the Support services.

Your relationship with the UPM community does not end upon graduation. UPM graduates are welcome to join the UPM Alumni Association, which is dedicated to strengthening the bonds of friendship and networks from a variety of expertise. In fact, many members of the UPM Alumni have been appointed as ambassadors at large for their contributions in their fields, and they have left a big impact on society and the nation and enhanced the university’s reputation at the international level.

Since 1971, the UPM Alumni list has grown to an impressive list of 145,000 people - not only in Malaysia, but from all over the world, including Australia, Iran, France, Myanmar and Saudi Arabia. Armed with a desire to foster fraternity with their Alma mater, UPM Alumni have managed to share great ideas and speak critically for the development of a dynamic university in the realisation of our vision and mission.

For those interested to find out more information about the UPM Alumni Association, visit the Alumni Centre and the Alumni Association Official Website. 

Application is completely online. Student intake every February (subject to applications received/offered) and September, admission applications are throughout the year.

Undergraduate Programs including:

• Bachelor in Computer Science with Honours
• Bachelor in Computer Science (Multimedia Computing) with Honours
• Bachelor in Computer Science (Computer Network) with Honours
• Bachelor in Software Engineering with Honours

Please click here to download information about our undergraduate program.

Guide for New Students for the 2025/2026 Session

No.	Information	Link
1.	Curriculum Structure and Study Scheme, Session 2025/2026
2.	Universities And University Colleges Act 1971 The Constitution Of Universiti Putra Malaysia Universiti Putra Malaysia (Academic Matters For Undergraduates) Rules 2014
3.	Course Equivalence / Exemption Scheme for Diploma graduates
4.	ELEx Scheme
5.	Academic Calendar Session 2025/2026
6.	First Semester Lecture Timetable Session 2025/2026
7.	UKOM

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATION FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Application is fully online. Admission for March and September intake, application is open throughout the year.

We offer Graduate Studies Programme including:

1) Postgraduate Programme by Research:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Master of Science

2) Postgraduate Programme by Coursework:

• Master of Computer Science
• Master of Information Security
• Master of Software Engineering
• Master in Computer Network

Click here for more information regarding our programme.