Institute of Postgraduate Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was established in 1969 as the second university in the country. USM offers excellent opportunities for research, innovation and education to both local and foreign undergraduates and postgraduates. Its main thrust in the development of higher education are in the fields of natural sciences, applied sciences, medical and health sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, building sciences & technology, engineering, social sciences, humanities and education. The University's core competencies include: teaching, research and consultancies, which relate directly to the advancement of human resource development and capacity building, knowledge and industrial competitiveness. 

USM received the Accelerated Programme for Excellence (APEX) status in 2008. The APEX agenda among others is to propel the university to be one of the best institutions of higher learning in the world. USM is a premier Research Intensive University in the Malaysia and has adopted an innovative approach to higher education, different from the traditional faculty system.