UNIMAS - Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

 

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) was officially established in 1992, with its two pioneering faculties of that time, the Faculty of Social Science and the Faculty of Resource Science and Technology. The university grew in the following years, with four more faculties opening and a growing number of staff and students. UNIMAS now has 8 faculties specialising in Applied & Creative Arts, Cognitive Sciences & Human Development, Computer Sciences & Information Technology, Economics & Business, Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences, Resource Science & Technology as well as Social Sciences. Besides that, the university has a total number of 14 institutes and support centres that ensures well facilitated studies and research for the students and staff. Postgraduate students and staff at UNIMAS receive international recognition for their work at the World Exhibition on Innovation, Research and New Technologies (INNOVA), the eAsia Awards, and from the Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI).

Awards and Rankings

2012 - 11 Gold Medals at British Invention Show 2012  |  2011 - Ranked 165th in Asia University Rankings  |  2010 - Awarded MS ISO 9001: 2008 quality certificate by SIRIM

How to Apply to UNIMAS 2026

1. Decide on your programme
   UNIMAS offers admissions for foundation programmes, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees for both local and international students.
2. Check the entry requirements
   Ensure you meet the relevant requirements before applying:
   Local students: Relevant school certificates (SPM/STPM/A-Levels/Matriculation) as well as proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English (MUET)
   International students: Equivalent qualifications as well as English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
3. Prepare supporting documents
   Transcripts of academic results, IC (local) or passport (international), passport-sized photo, and other faculty-specific forms if needed.
4. Submit your application
   For local students: Register and apply through UPUOnline, choose your preferred programme, upload required documents, submit before the deadline, and check your offer status online.
   For international students: Visit the UNIMAS IAD online application page, fill out the relevant forms, upload required documents, submit, and await your admission offer.
5. Pay the fees and register
   Upon receiving an offer letter, pay the necessary fees (tuition, insurance, etc.) within the deadline and complete your registration. For international students, apply for a visa if necessary.

UNIMAS University Tuition Fees and Costs

Faculty	Fees per programme
FACULTY of ECONOMICS & BUSINESS Business Economics • Service Economics • International Economics • Accountancy • Finance • Marketing • Corporate Management	RM55,000.00
FACULTY of COGNITIVE SCIENCES & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Human Resource Development • Cognitive Sciences • Counselling • Psychology	RM55,000.00
FACULTY of SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES Industrial Relations and Labour Studies • International Studies • Development Planning and Management • Social Work Studies • Politics and Government Studies • Anthropology and Sociology	RM50,000.00
FACULTY of APPLIED & CREATIVE ARTS Music • Fine Arts • Design Technology • Arts Management • Cinematography • Drama & Theatre • Animation	RM50,000.00
FACULTY of EDUCATION, LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION Linguistics • Strategic Communication • English for Global Communication	RM50,000.00
FACULTY of RESOURCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Aquatic Resource Science Management • Animal Resource Science & Management • Plant Resource Science & Management • Chemistry • Resource Biotechnology	RM55,000.00
FACULTY of COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Multimedia Computing • Software Engineering • Network Computing • Information Systems • Computational Science	RM55,000.00
FACULTY of ENGINEERING Civil Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering • Electrical and Electronic Engineering	RM80,000.00
FACULTY of BUILT ENVIRONMENT Architecture • Quantity Surveying	RM80,000.00
PostGrads
MASTER SCIENCE IN COUNSELLING	International student: RM29,720.00
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LEARNING SCIENCES	International student: RM26,200.00
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT	International student: RM30,500.00
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING	International student: RM31,345.00
MASTER OF ENGINEERING COMMUNICATION SYSTEM	International student: RM34,900.00
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT	International student: RM32,900.00
MASTER OF ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING	International student: RM30,900.00
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT	International student: RM38,900.00
MASTER IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT	International student: RM26,900.00
MASTER IN COMPUTER SCIENCE	International student: RM26,900.00
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (DEVELOPMENT PLANNING) MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (LAND USE AND WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)	International student: RM27,200.00
CORPORATE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	International student: RM34,900.00
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH	International student: RM26,900.00
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT	International student: RM26,332.00

PhD Research Fees:

Living costs in Kuching

Accommodation

Type of accommodation	Local students	International students
On-campus	RM 350–RM650 a month	RM380–RM930 a month
Off-campus	RM600–RM1400 a month	RM650–RM1500

Food and Groceries

Eating outside	Cooking at home
RM500–RM800 a month	RM300–RM400 a month

Transportation

Public transport	Ride-hailing apps (Grab)
RM100–RM150 a month	RM200–RM300 a month

UNIMAS University Scholarships for Malaysian Students 2026

Yayasan Sarawak

Offered through the Sarawak Foundation for Sarawakian students. Priority is given to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses and selected fields. Click here for more information.

Yayasan Sime Darby

Open to full-time UNIMAS students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. It provides financial assistance for students studying in Engineering, Economics & Business and Resource Science & Technology. Click here for more information.

UNIMAS University Scholarships for International Students 2026

UNIMAS International Scholarship Award

Awarded to deserving international students who demonstrate excellence in academic and extra-curricular activities from around the world to pursue their studies in UNIMAS. Click here to apply.

MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (MIS)

An initiative by the Malaysian government to attract the best brains from around the world to pursue postgraduate academic studies in Malaysia. Click here for more information.

• Tuition fees are paid by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) throughout the sponsorship period.
• RM 1500 monthly living allowance

UNIMAS University vs Other Malaysian Universities

	Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)	Curtin University Malaysia	Universiti Teknologi Sarawak
Type	Public university	Private university	Private university
Ranking	QS #1001-1200 Worldwide (2026)	QS #174 Worldwide (2025)	17th in Malaysia in the 2023 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings
Location	Kuching	Miri	Sibu
Student Fees	RM30k–RM40k for undergraduate programmes RM20k–RM30k for postgraduate programmes	RM30k–RM50k for undergraduate programmes RM30k–RM60k for postgraduate programmes	RM 20k+ for undergraduate programmes RM10k–RM30k for postgraduate programmes
Core Programmes	Computer science, engineering, medicine, language and communication	Business, science and technology, engineering, humanities	Engineering, computing, business, social sciences