Northern University of Malaysia

Northern University of Malaysia (UUM) is a public management university in Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia.

The history of Northern University of Malaysia (UUM) can be traced back to 1983, when the Malaysian government decided to establish a new university in the northern region of the country. The university was officially established on 16 February 1984 under the Universiti Utara Malaysia Order.

UUM began operations in a temporary campus in Jitra, Kedah, but it moved to its permanent campus in Sintok in 1990. The Sintok campus is located on a 1,061-hectare piece of land and is home to a variety of state-of-the-art facilities.

UUM is a highly selective university, and its students come from all over Malaysia and the world. UUM is committed to providing its students with a holistic education, and it offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and student support services.

UUM has a rich history of innovation and excellence. In the early years of its existence, UUM focused on developing its undergraduate programs. However, in recent years, UUM has expanded its focus to include postgraduate programs and research. UUM is now one of the leading management universities in Malaysia and the region.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, Northern University of Malaysia is positioned as the #538 top university in the world, which makes it the #9 top university in Malaysia.