Why University of Southampton Malaysia (UoSM)?

UoSM is among the world’s top 100 higher education institutions. Ranked 81st in the QS World University Rankings 2024 making us the Top UK university in Malaysia. 

World-class Education

The programmes offered at the University of Southampton Malaysia are highly ranked globally and in the UK. 

• No. 3 in the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Guardian University Guide, 2024). 
• No. 4 for Mechanical Engineering in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024). 
• No. 3 in the UK for Aeronautics and Astronautics (The Complete University Guide, 2024). 
• Top 10 in the UK for Business, Management and Marketing (The Complete University Guide, 2024). 
• No. 9 in the UK for Computer Science (The Complete University Guide, 2024).

Engineering students study 2 years in Malaysia and 2 years in the UK. Students from the other programmes can also apply to complete their degree in the UK (1+2 and 2+1 delivery models are available).

Study in Malaysia and the UK at a Fraction of the Cost

Studying in the University of Southampton Malaysia helps to save up to 75% of the cost, compared with completing the programme fully in the UK. The Engineering split-campus programmes are 40% more affordable. Our Engineering students pay their 1st and 2nd year studies in Malaysia Ringgit (MYR) and enjoy a 20% discount when they transition to the UK to complete their 3rd and 4th years. Students on the Business programmes in the Malaysia campus will save up to 60% of the cost of our UK-based degree, if they choose to complete the programme fully in Malaysia.

Why study at University of Southampton Malaysia

With up to 100% scholarships available, our students work alongside world-leading academics, with access to cutting-edge facilities and global collaborations. University of Southampton Malaysia is the only UK branch campus in Malaysia that offers the same course content and teaching quality as students in the UK. 

In September 2021, the University of Southampton Malaysia welcomed students to our new campus, which is located in the Eco Botanic City in Johor. The new multi-storey campus can accommodate up to 2,000 students and features state-of-the-art laboratories and learning and recreational spaces for an exceptional educational experience. Our new campus features state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities such as a Bloomberg Terminal, Dry Research Lab, Design Studio, Computer Science Lab, Thermofluid Lab, Aero Lab and Green Energy Lab. In the UK campus, we have invested £8m in our undergraduate teaching and project laboratories. Within six months of completing their degree, 98% of the Southampton graduates were in employment or further study (Graduate Outcome, 2017/18). Our recent graduates have gone on to work with some of the world’s leading companies such as Dyson, Huawei Malaysia and JP Morgan.

Our campus is only a 40-minute drive away from Singapore. Students can also travel to Kuala Lumpur and other parts of Malaysia for weekend trips with convenient transport systems.