Universiti Sains Malaysia
Public Relations Office, Universiti Sains Malaysia , Penang, 11800 , Penang, Malaysia
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The university has been developing and expanding since its inception, which started with the enrolment of 57 science based students. Now, USM offers courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to approximately 20,000 students. USM has also become a well-known university locally and internationally.USM was founded after an agreement made on a resolution approved by the Penang State Legislative Council in 1962, which suggested that a university college be established in the state. An area in Sungai Ara was identified and later the foundation stone was placed by the then Prime Minister, Y.T.M Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj on the 7th of August 1967.In 1969, the University of Penang was established in response to the need for a larger campus with a more conducive environment, appropriate to the needs of the future of the country.
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Universiti Sains Malaysia welcomes those who are interested to be part of the campus citizenry. In line with this, a variety of academic programmes tailored to meet current market needs are on offer. In total, 111 full-time academic programmes and 72 distance learning programmes are offered.To provide the best options for those interested, the university has currently 24 schools conducting academic programmes and more than 20 centers of excellence specializing in research activities. A variety of facilities are also available to support teaching and learning activities as well as to ensure a comfortable living environment.
