The Universiti Malaya Foundation Programmes offer a structured pre-university pathway designed to prepare students for a wide range of undergraduate programmes at Universiti Malaya. Established to strengthen academic foundations, these programmes equip students with core knowledge, essential skills, creative and critical thinking applicable across disciplines. Through a combination of academic coursework and supportive learning environments, all the programmes help students transition smoothly into degree-level education while building confidence and readiness for future academic success.

• Foundation in Life Sciences: Builds a strong understanding of biological and health-related sciences, preparing students for medical, pharmacy, and other life science degrees.
• Foundation in Physical Sciences: Emphasises mathematics, physics, and chemistry to equip students for engineering, physical sciences, and technology-related degrees.
• Foundation in Social Sciences: Develops critical thinking and analytical skills for students intending to pursue studies in arts, business, humanities, social sciences, and law.
• Foundation in Islamic Studies and Science: Offers a balanced grounding in Islamic knowledge and scientific principles, supporting progression into related fields of study.

The Diploma Programmes offered by Universiti Malaya provide practice-oriented academic pathways designed to equip students with relevant knowledge, technical competencies, and professional skills aligned with industry and healthcare needs. These programmes emphasise a balanced integration of theoretical learning and hands-on training to enhance practical application, critical thinking, and workplace readiness. Through structured curricula and supportive learning environments, the diploma programmes prepare graduates for immediate entry into the workforce or further academic progression.

• Diploma in Business Management: Equips students with comprehensive business knowledge and hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, and organisational management.
• Diploma in Management: Develops essential managerial, leadership, and decision-making skills through practical projects and real-world case studies.
• Diploma in Accounting: Combines training in financial reporting, accounting principles, and auditing with applied exercises and industry-relevant practice.
• Diploma in Human Resource Management: Fosters competencies in workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, and organisational development through experiential learning.
• Health-related diploma programmes: Prepare students for professional roles in the healthcare sector by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical clinical training and professional skill development.

Universiti Malaya offers a total of 80 bachelor’s degree programmes that provide comprehensive, discipline-based education grounded in academic excellence, research-informed teaching, and internationally benchmarked standards. Many programmes are professionally accredited, ensuring that graduates meet recognised professional and industry requirements. The curricula emphasise in-depth disciplinary knowledge, creative and critical thinking, innovation, ethical responsibility, and effective communication, while providing early and sustained exposure to research and inquiry-based learning. Students benefit from interdisciplinary learning, experiential components such as internships, laboratory work, field studies, and community engagement, as well as opportunities for student mobility, international collaboration and global perspectives. Supported by experienced academics and strong industry linkages, graduates are well prepared for professional careers, leadership roles, entrepreneurship, and further academic studies in a globalised environment.

Universiti Malaya offers around 150 postgraduate programmes designed to deliver advanced and specialised education through a strong research focus, enabling students to deepen their disciplinary knowledge, enhance research competence, and develop the scholarly insight and professional leadership required in their fields. These programmes are supported by experts across a wide range of disciplines and guided by experienced supervisors who provide strong mentorship and academic guidance throughout students’ research journeys. Offered through coursework, research, mixed-mode pathways, or open distance learning, the programmes are led by internationally recognised academics and supported by a robust research ecosystem with extensive global collaborations. Postgraduate students engage in advanced theoretical inquiry, applied and translational research, and high-impact scholarship that addresses complex disciplinary, industry, and societal challenges. With a strong emphasis on research excellence, professional relevance, and an international outlook, these programmes prepare graduates for leadership roles in academia, research institutions, industry, policy development, and professional practice at both national and global levels.