Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)

UMPSA's main campus is in Pekan, Pahang, on Malaysia's East Coast, with a secondary Gambang Campus around 30 km from Kuantan in the East Coast Industrial Belt. It's a more relaxed, affordable setting than the big cities, with student residential and recreational facilities on campus.

Tuition at UMPSA varies by program, level and student category, and official fees are reviewed each intake, so we don't want to quote a figure that might be out of date. Your free consultation with YSTC includes a clear, up-to-date cost estimate for the courses on your shortlist, confirmed directly against the university's current official fees.

Yes. UMPSA is a public technical university fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) across all levels and recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). Its engineering degrees are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) and its technology programmes by the TTAC, and it ranks among the world's universities in QS and THE. YSTC will confirm recognition for your specific country and goals.

UMPSA is known as Malaysia's No. 1 technical university and a 5-Star world-class technological university, with particular strength in engineering, engineering technology, computing, applied sciences and sustainable development. It's especially strong in petroleum engineering (#101–150 in the world by subject) and is a leader in environmental sustainability, ranking

UMPSA has multiple intakes during the year, and the exact dates depend on your program and level. YSTC will confirm the next available intake and the application deadlines for you.

Yes — and getting started is completely free. We'll help you choose the right course, prepare and submit your application and documents, confirm the current fees, and manage your Malaysian Student Pass (visa) via EMGS from start to finish.

Scholarship and tuition-award availability changes each intake and depends on your level, program and results, so the best move is a free YSTC consultation, where we'll check which options you may qualify for and help you apply at no cost.

Most programs ask for IELTS, TOEFL, or an accepted equivalent, though the exact band varies by course and level. If you don't yet meet the requirement, an English pathway may be available so you can still progress. YSTC will confirm exactly what your chosen course needs.

UMPSA's international, dual degree and many of its technical programmes are designed for international students, and English is widely used in teaching. The exact language of instruction can vary by program, so YSTC will confirm that your chosen course is taught in English before you commit.

UMPSA provides student residential facilities on campus, with capacity for up to 10,000 students at the Pekan Campus. Costs depend on the room type and your preferences — YSTC will walk you through the current options and a realistic monthly budget for your intake.

Pahang's East Coast is generally more affordable than Malaysia's big cities and far cheaper than the UK, US or Australia, covering accommodation, food and transport. Your exact budget depends on your lifestyle and housing choice, so YSTC will give you a personalised monthly estimate alongside your tuition figures, free of charge.

International students in Malaysia may be allowed to work part-time during semester breaks and holidays under specific conditions set by Immigration, usually with university approval. The rules can change, so we'll explain the current, accurate position for your situation during your free consultation rather than rely on outdated info.

UMPSA has a strong employment record — its Faculty of Computing reported a 99.4% graduate employability rate in the SKPG 2024 survey, and the university has the second-highest skilled-employment rate (83.6%) among Malaysian universities, with most graduates moving into employment or further study within 6–12 months. YSTC can share what applies to your specific program.