Bridging Borders, Inspiring Futures
USM International RECSAM Penang — an extension of Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia’s only APEX University
USM International RECSAM Penang
Why Choose USM International?
A diverse and inclusive academic environment with programmes designed to meet international standards.

Academic Excellence
Ranked 2nd University in Malaysia and 128th in the World (QS World University Rankings 2027) — and Malaysia’s only APEX University.

Global Partnerships
Ranked 1st University in the World for SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, and Top 5 in the World (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026).

International Standards
Programmes designed to meet international standards, delivered in a diverse and inclusive environment at SEAMEO RECSAM, Gelugor, Penang.
About Us
An Extension of Universiti Sains Malaysia
Established to support international education, we provide a diverse and inclusiveacademic environment with programmes designed to meet internationalstandards. Located at SEAMEO RECSAM in Gelugor, Penang, we welcomestudents from around the world.
Explore our programmes and discover opportunities to study with USM International RECSAM Penang.

Our Programmes
Explore Our Programmes
Bachelor of Management with Honours
A 3½-year School of Management degree with seven majors, from Business Analytics and Finance to Marketing and Islamic Finance.
Master of Business Analytics
A one-year coursework master’s that builds hybrid data analytics skills to solve real business problems in the big data era.
Master of Professional Management
Build the management and leadership skills for your professional growth — a one-year coursework master’s, face-to-face or fully online.
Bachelor of Health Science in Exercise and Sport Science with Honours
A 3½-year School of Health Sciences degree in exercise and sport science, with hands-on exposure to health and sports events.
Master of Design in Creative Industry
A coursework master’s from the School of The Arts for creative thinkers who solve design problems with the latest technology.
Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Science
A one-year coursework master’s preparing you for clinical and non-clinical health careers, built on ESSA and ACSM standards.
Undergraduate Admission
Apply for our bachelor’s degrees in Management or Exercise and Sport Science. Interview required; international applicants need English proficiency.
Postgraduate Admission
Coursework master’s for graduates and working professionals, with full-time, part-time and online study options.
USM+1 Pathway
A pathway for international students to study with USM. Contact us to see if it’s right for you.
Academic Development Programmes
Short-term programmes for focused academic, cultural and international learning experiences.

Admissions
Admissions
Start your journey with USM International.
Apply for undergraduate or postgraduate study at USM International RECSAM Penang. International applicants may be required to provide proof of Englishproficiency, and selected programmes may require an interview. Explore theapplication process and admission requirements.










