Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)

USIM is in Bandar Baru Nilai, a university-centric township in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia — around 40 km south of Kuala Lumpur (about a 40-minute drive, near KLIA and Putrajaya). Its main campus spans 121 hectares and is designed with a strong influence of Islamic architectural heritage.

USIM is a government-funded public university, so fees are set officially and vary by program and level. We don't want to quote a figure that might be out of date, so the best move is a free consultation with YSTC, where we'll confirm the exact current official fee for your chosen course and give you a clear estimate before you commit.

Yes. USIM is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), with programs registered in the Malaysian Qualifications Register, and it is recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education as Malaysia's 12th public institution of higher learning (IPTA). It also holds MS ISO 9001:2000 certification for its undergraduate education services. YSTC will confirm recognition for your specific country and goals.

USIM is known as a leader in knowledge integration — blending Naqli (revelational) and Aqli (rational) sciences, with Islamic studies as the foundation for every program, to produce holistic graduates. It's a full public university spanning nine faculties, including medicine, dentistry, law, engineering, economics and the sciences.

Intake dates at USIM vary by program. Rather than rely on dates that may have changed, YSTC will confirm the next available intake and the application deadlines for your chosen course.

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 official fees, and manage your Malaysian Student Pass (visa) via EMGS from start to finish.

Scholarship availability and eligibility at a public university like USIM can change each intake and depend on your program and results. The best move is a free YSTC consultation, where we'll check what you may qualify for and help you apply at no cost.

Most programs ask for IELTS, TOEFL, or an accepted equivalent at the level set by your course, and a language pathway is often available if you don't yet meet the requirement. The exact band varies by program, so YSTC will confirm exactly what your chosen course needs.

USIM integrates Islamic studies as the base of its programs and uses both Arabic and English depending on the course, alongside Malay as Malaysia's national language. Because the language of instruction varies by program, YSTC will confirm the exact teaching language for the course you're interested in before you apply.

USIM has six residential colleges with more than 6,000 beds across two main locations (Nilai and Kuala Lumpur). Costs depend on the room type and how you like to live — YSTC will walk you through the current options and a realistic monthly budget for your intake.

Living costs in a suburban township like Bandar Baru Nilai are generally moderate and typically far lower than in 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.

USIM has implemented graduate employability initiatives, with a particular emphasis on entrepreneurship as a career path, and its professional programs (such as medicine and dentistry) lead toward regulated careers. Specific graduate employment statistics aren't publicly available, so YSTC will share what's known and confirm what applies to your chosen course.