University of Malaya
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Public research university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About University of Malaya
According to Wikipedia, The University of Malaya is a public research university located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is the oldest and highest ranking Malaysian institution of higher education, and was the only university in newly independent Malaya. The university has graduated five prime ministers of Malaysia, and other political, business, and cultural figures of national prominence.
University of Malaya's Online Degrees
What Is University of Malaya Known For?
University of Malaya is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Medical
- Political Science
- Business
- Biology
- Communications
- Engineering
- Law
- Literature
- Religious Studies
- History
- Economics
- Computer Science
- Philosophy
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Anthropology
- Physics
- Nursing
- Sociology
- Earth Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice
University of Malaya's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Education
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Higher Education
#68
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Tertiary Education
#1
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#1
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Secondary Education
#38
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Medical
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Public Health
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Surgery
#76
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#81
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Dentistry
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Political Science
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Government
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Asian Studies
#17
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Public Policy
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Business
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Management
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Finance
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Entrepreneurship
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Biology
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Pathology
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Anatomy
#108
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Physiology
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Communications
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Linguistics
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Grammar
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Journalism
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Engineering
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Architecture
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Mechanical Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
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Law
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Jurisprudence
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International Law
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Criminal Procedure
#31
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Literature
#275
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Writing
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Philology
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Etymology
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Religious Studies
#221
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Ministry
#98
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Islamic Studies
#36
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#36
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Theology
#1159
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History
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Asian History
#21
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Modern History
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European History
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Economics
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Taxation
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International Economics
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Macroeconomics
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Computer Science
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Information Technology
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Informatics
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Information Systems
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Philosophy
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#560
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Metaphysics
#75
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Ethics
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Bioethics
#155
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Mathematics
#561
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#608
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Statistics
#356
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Number Theory
#359
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#373
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Combinatorics
#224
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Chemistry
#508
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#540
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Chemical Engineering
#400
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Physical Chemistry
#489
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#496
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Organic Chemistry
#636
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#647
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Anthropology
#250
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#277
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Cultural Anthropology
#32
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#38
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Ethnography
#412
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#415
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Social Anthropology
#346
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#349
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Physics
#734
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#777
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Cosmology
#242
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#244
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Nuclear Physics
#350
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#361
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Biophysics
#579
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#581
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Sociology
#425
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#439
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Women's Studies
#317
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#317
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Social Engineering
#87
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Ethnic Studies
#538
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#538
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Earth Sciences
#610
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#628
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Geography
#242
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#259
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Geodesy
#659
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#661
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Soil Science
#308
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#309
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Psychology
#935
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#954
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Counseling
#913
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Psycholinguistics
#330
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#333
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Developmental Psychology
#647
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#654
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Social Work
#298
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Empowerment
#118
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Medical Social Work
#31
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#31
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Child Protection
#583
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Criminal Justice
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#1557
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Law Enforcement
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Criminology
#1002
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Policing
#1079
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Who Are University of Malaya's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Malaya's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Education, Medical, and Political Science. Here are some of University of Malaya's most famous alumni:
- Mahathir Mohamad
- A 4th and 7th Prime Minister of Malaysia .
- Edwin Thumboo
- A Singaporean poet and academic.
- Anwar Ibrahim
- A Prime Minister of Malaysia since 2022.
- Gloria Lim
- A Singaporean mycologist.
- Ungku Abdul Aziz
- A Vice-Chancellor of the University of Malaya.
- Shirley Geok-lin Lim
- An American writer.
- Khoo Kay Kim
- A Malaysian historian.
- Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
- A Prime Minister of Malaysia from 2003 to 2009.
- Muhyiddin Yassin
- A 8th Prime Minister of Malaysia.
- S. R. Nathan
- A 6th President of Singapore .
- Liew Chin Tong
- A Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia.
- Abdul Razak Hussein
- A Former 2nd Prime Minister of Malaysia .
