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.

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University Name	Northern University of Malaysia
Name in Local Language	Universiti Utara Malaysia
Acronym	UUM
Year Established	1984
Motto	Ilmu Budi Bakti
Motto in English	Scholarship Virtue Service
Governing Type	Public
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Rural

Location

The university is located in Sintok, Kedah. Find the address and map of the university below.

Address	Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia

Contact

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Phone	+60 (4) 928 4000
Fax	+60 (4) 928 3016
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Programs and Courses

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	Bachelor's Degrees	Master's Degrees	Doctorate Degrees	Diplomas
Arts & Humanities				n/a
Business & Social Sciences				n/a
Engineering				n/a
Language & Cultural Studies	n/a			n/a
Medicine & Health	n/a	n/a		n/a
Science & Technology				n/a

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Admission Info

Admission to UUM is competitive and based on academic qualifications. For undergraduate programs, Malaysian students typically need to meet the requirements of the Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM), Matriculation, or equivalent qualifications. International students must provide high school certificates equivalent to Malaysian standards and demonstrate English proficiency through standardized tests like IELTS or TOEFL. Postgraduate applicants must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and meet additional program-specific criteria, such as work experience or research proposals for certain courses. Applications for both local and international students can be submitted online through UUM’s admission portal, where prospective students can also find details about deadlines and requirements.

Accepts International Students	Yes

Scholarship and Financial Aids

Universiti Utara Malaysia offers various scholarships and financial aid opportunities to both local and international students. These include government-sponsored scholarships, merit-based awards for academic excellence, and need-based financial aid programs. Additionally, UUM provides postgraduate scholarships and research grants for students pursuing advanced degrees. International students may also apply for scholarships offered by the Malaysian government under the Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) program. Applicants are encouraged to explore these options early through UUM’s website or the university’s financial aid office.

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Information on Northern University of Malaysia was last updated on January 12, 2025.