Universiti Putra Malaysia

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is one of Malaysia`s premier Research Universities (RU) with a long-established reputation for excellence in teaching and research. A multidisciplinary university with the highest number of academic staffs with PhD in Malaysia ascertains that UPM is highly committed to the discovery of knowledge and offers only the finest of learning experience to those who choose to make UPM the higher learning institution of their choice. A multidisciplinary university that has a 80-year history, UPM is strategically located within the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), a Malaysian Government designated zone designed to propel Malaysia into the information and knowledge era. As one of the largest universities in Malaysia, UPM is also a key-player in contributing to the growth of learned and skilled human capital in the nation and is highly committed to effectively strategizing innovative practices in teaching and learning, research and innovation and professional services. Presently, UPM is a home for more than 3000 international students from 75 countries who are pursuing their undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the Masters and PhD levels.

UPM`s vision is to become a university of international repute. UPM`s Mission: Attracting the best students and produce knowledgeable and competitive graduates. Increased levels of attainment of research and innovation to the international level. Strengthening participation of the community for development and knowledge sharing. Empower UPM as center of educational excellence, research, and service agricultural and tropical Bio resource. Streamlining the governance and management of resources based on best practices. Strengthening Graduate School of Management as a Top Business School.

Foundation year: 1931
Short name: UPM
Type: Public
Students: 23850
Faculty: 2330
Faculty/Students Ratio: 10:1
Region: Asia
Location: Serdang, Selangor