Universiti Malaysia Sarawak UNIMAS

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, located in Kota Samarahan and founded in 1992, is a comprehensive public university serving a regional and international student community of about 20,000, including roughly 375 international students. UNIMAS has grown into a multi-disciplinary institution offering programs across science, engineering, humanities, social sciences and professional fields, with a focus on research that addresses tropical, environmental and regional development challenges.

Campus life at UNIMAS reflects Malaysia’s multicultural society, giving international students opportunities to engage with local communities, student clubs and research centers that study biodiversity, sustainable development and indigenous cultures. The university supports student mobility, collaborative projects and applied learning through fieldwork, lab-based research and partnerships with industry and government agencies in Borneo and beyond.

UNIMAS positions graduates for careers in public service, industry and research, with resources for career counseling, internships and postgraduate study. International applicants benefit from clear admission pathways, English-medium programs in many disciplines and on-campus services that help with accommodation, orientation and cultural adjustment. Prospective students are advised to review program syllabi, contact departments for research opportunities and plan visa arrangements well before arrival.