Also known as Malayan University, the University of Malaya is the oldest and the top-ranked public research institute in Malaysia. It was first created by King Edward VII College of Medicine in 1905. Later in 1949, it merged with Raffles College and was recognised as a university. The University offers studies in thirteen faculties and five institutes. The alumni list contains several great names, including four prime ministers of Malaysia, well-known politicians and intellectuals.
The university's name is derived from the term “Malaya”, as Malaysia was then known. The Carr-Saunders Commission recommended setting up this University in its report in 1948. This institute provided first time with a common centre where varieties of religious, economic and social interests could blend in a joint endeavour. In the first decade of its establishment university grew rapidly, which resulted in setting up its 2 autonomous divisions in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in 1959. In 1960, the governments of these 2 territories showed their desire to change the status of the divisions into National universities. Later in 1961, Legislation was passed, and in 1962 university was developed.
The University hosts more than 22,000 students in various undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs. About 23 % of these students are international from Asian and non-Asian countries. There are about 2,500 faculty members, and this faculty to students ratio is very low.
The campus of the Malaya University is about more than just studying. It offers a variety of activities which keep students occupied, which include shopping, foot outlets, sporting facilities, and arts.
Various sports ventures at the University of Malaya cater to all recreational and sports activities. It has the facility of a Tennis court, Swimming Pool, Basketball courts, Football grounds, Netball Courts, Jogging track, Futsal courts, Gymnasium, and Water sports activities.
The Museum of Asian Arts at the University is renowned for having the world's largest collection of water vessels. It is also home to 2000 ceramics pieces from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Khmer, Japan, China, Iran and India. It is also famous for its Islamic art collection and stone carvings from other Asian countries.
Like most students, if you are also looking for on-campus accommodations, you are in luck. The University provides on-campus residence, but you need to hurry to compete with other students.
As for international students, there is also an off-campus residence established by the University. So, you can secure a seat there if you are an international student.
University of Malaya
Jln Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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