University Overview
Established in 2002, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (University of Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Kuantan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Pahang. This institution also has a branch campus in Pekan. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Malaysian higher education institution. Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 23-year-old Malaysian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Malaysian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMPSA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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medium-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah |
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| Name (English) | University of Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah |
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| Acronym | UMPSA |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Motto | Engineering Technology Creativity |
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| Mascot | Elephant |
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University Location
| Address | Lebuhraya Tun Razak Kuantan 26300 Pahang Malaysia |
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(9) 549 2501 |
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(9) 549 3199 |
| Other locations | Pekan |
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