Universiti Geomatika Malaysia
Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Est. 1995
Specialist University
46+
Student Countries
LJT
Accredited Surveying
Overview
About Universiti Geomatika Malaysia
Universiti Geomatika Malaysia (UGM) is a specialist private university in Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur, focused on geospatial sciences, land surveying, built environment, aviation management, and related technology fields. With international students from 46+ countries, UGM offers niche programmes accredited by the Land Surveyors Board Malaysia (LJT) and MQA — preparing graduates for careers in GIS, remote sensing, UAV surveying, urban planning, and geospatial application development.
Why Choose
Why This University?
- Malaysia’s specialist university for geomatics, GIS, land surveying, and built environment
- BSc Geomatic & Land Surveying accredited by the Land Surveyors Board Malaysia (LJT)
- Hands-on training with ArcGIS, QGIS, Python geospatial libraries, and Google Earth Engine
- International student community from 46+ countries with dedicated admission support
- Niche programmes in GIS application development, geospatial PhD, and aviation management
- Affordable specialist education with clear pathways to licensed land surveyor registration
LJT
Accredited land surveying degree
Financial Aid
Scholarships & Awards
International Merit Awards
Fee reductions for international students with strong SPM/O-Level/A-Level results.
Geospatial Excellence Grants
Specialist incentives for GIS and land surveying programme applicants.
Sibling & Alumni Discounts
Family and alumni referral fee reductions on selected programmes.
What You Need
Entry Requirements
Foundation & Diploma
- SPM / O-Level / equivalent with passes in mathematics and science
- Foundation in Science for geomatics and GIS degree pathways
- IELTS 5.0 / MUET Band 3.5+ for international students
Undergraduate
- STPM / A-Level / foundation / diploma with mathematics and science prerequisites
- BSc Geomatic & Land Surveying: science stream with strong mathematics
- BSc GIS & Application Development: computing or science background preferred
Postgraduate
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree for Master’s in GIS
- Master’s degree for PhD in Geospatial research programmes
- IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL 550+ for postgraduate international entry
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
Undergraduate
- IELTS 5.0 or MUET Band 3.5+ (CEFR High B1) for bachelor’s programmes
- Geomatika English Programme available for students without standard scores
- TOEFL and other CEFR-aligned tests accepted
Postgraduate
- Master’s GIS: MUET Band 4+ (CEFR Low B2) or equivalent
- PhD Geospatial: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550+
- Research proposal required for doctoral admission
Costs
Tuition Fees
Fee Guidance
- Specialist geomatics programmes competitively priced among private universities
- GIS and surveying degrees include fieldwork and software licensing costs
- Request official offer letter for SST-inclusive fee breakdown
International Onboarding
- EMGS student pass application via university international office
- Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur location — living costs approx. RM 1,500–RM 2,200/month
- Geomatika English Programme fees apply if English waiver not met
Programmes
Available Courses
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