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List of Public Universities in Malaysia 2026

Public universities and the other public institutions that admit students through UPU, the Ministry of Higher Education.

Quick answer

Degreemate's directory, built from the Ministry of Higher Education's UPU catalogue, lists 20 public universities, plus the community colleges, MARA's higher education institutions and the polytechnics, which also admit through UPU. Each page lists that institution's UPU programmes with their entry requirements.

Public universities

Other public institutions admitting through UPU

Frequently asked questions

How many public universities are there in Malaysia?

Degreemate's directory, built from the Ministry of Higher Education's UPU catalogue, lists 20 public universities, plus the community colleges, MARA's higher education institutions and the polytechnics, which also admit through UPU. Each page lists that institution's UPU programmes with their entry requirements.

Which universities are public universities in Malaysia?

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Malaya, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia and Universiti Utara Malaysia.

How do I apply to a public university?

SPM, STPM, matriculation, Asasi and diploma leavers apply for public university diplomas and bachelor's degrees centrally through UPU. Some universities also run an open channel at the full unsubsidised fee; our entry channels page explains the difference.