Let's take a look at what some of our students and graduates have to say about their study experiences!
PhD Student
Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition
"Give your best effort on every single step you do, and most importantly, involve God because he will surely guide you to achieve your dreams. Let's join UMS, your achievements start here"
Bachelor of Social Science with Honours
(International Relations)
Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
“Oftentimes, we are bombarded with the choices and options we have when it comes to where we want to further our studies. I'm Alec from The Philippines and that choice for me was easy when it comes to University of Malaysia Sabah (UMS). I can confidently tell you that UMS has been so far the best choice I've made. The people, culture, scenery, and most importantly studying environment has brought upon clouds of blissful memories and more to come. Join our family now and maybe one day you too will experience those memories"
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
Faculty of Engineering
“To be honest, University Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was not my first choice of university, it was my parent’s choice. I did not expect much from UMS but after studying here for a year, I realized that UMS was actually a good choice made by my parents and till this day I’ve yet to thank them enough. UMS is surrounded by the friendliest students and lecturers. If you’re a fan of nature like me, then UMS got you covered with endless greenery and a beautiful beach. Join UMS and and share the experience!”
Master of Engineering by Research
Faculty of Engineering
"Hola! My name is Carla Goncalves De Oliveira Sarmento. I come from a small island and young nation called Timor Leste or East Timor. I’m doing Master of Engineering by research in the field of chemical engineering and I’m about to finish my study by this year. Wish me luck ???
UMS campus is beautiful, definitely, the best I've ever been to. Lots of developments is underway for the campus. The students have the best facilities and accommodation. Campus facilities are great including the campus training area and the campus restaurants and cafes which are excellent quality.
UMS gave me a lot of experience not only in my studies but also got me involved in a lot of activities especially in the Postgraduate Student Association (PSA) to learn the cultures and environment of this city and country.
I wish after I finish my Masters degree, I want to do a PhD here and contribute more to UMS. Thank you UMS for welcoming and showing us your wonderful university and doing your best in being an Eco Campus.
For those who are interested to pursue your study in UMS, please come and join us ??"
Bachelors of Computer Science (Network Engineering)
Faculty of Computers and Informatics
“Focus first on where you want to be, and why, and then on the right path to get there. Wouldn’t you know that your path was there all along, waiting for you to knock, waiting for you to become. This path does not belong to your parents, your teachers, your leaders, or your lovers. Your path is your character defining itself more and more everyday like a photograph coming into focus. Join UMS and strive to excel!”
PhD Student
"This is an immense pleasure for me to be a part of UMS. The services which provide the university is commendable. I am very much satisfied from the university staff and administration"
Mohammad Fahim Inteser Alam
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Hons) (2016-2020)
Master of Engineering (MEng.) in Chemical Engineering (Current)
Chittagong, Bangladesh
"When I first heard about Universiti Malaysia Sabah first thing I need is open google and search how far UMS from Kula Lumpur is. I saw it’s almost 3 hours of journey so I said to myself it’s okay 3 hours only. Then when I saw the details clearly and opened google map it says its 2 hours 30 minutes by plane and there is no land connecting west Malaysia and east Malaysia. At that one moment I said to myself is this is even in Malaysia? I had many doubts about Sabah and UMS before I came to this place.
But trust me the moment you start staying in Kota Kinabalu and start studying in Universiti Malaysia Sabah you will start to like this place and UMS. Indeed a Land below the Wind. Soon after staying in this place you will fall in love with the beautiful sunset, environment, place and the amazing campus. Which campus in Malaysia has a beach within a university campus? Well UMS does.
Another best thing about Sabah is the people staying here the Sabahan. They truly are the most welcoming people, they will open their hearts to show their beautiful Sabahan culture. Being a foreign student you always see the students does suffer from racism problem, but personally for my own experience so far I did not face any problem as the people here are really friendly and open minded and easy to get along. Anything you say to them, they will say Boleh Bah Kalau Kau.
Staying in Sabah for 4 years and 3 months I personally have faced no problem in terms of living and studying. The amazing staff and lecturers in UMS will try their best to solve the problems you will face inside campus. Bah come to UMS la and explore the amazing campus, people staying here and place in Sabah. #UMS_BAINI #BOLEH_BAH"
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Civil Engineering)
Faculty of Engineering
"Firstly, I would like to thank God for giving me the chance to be among UMS Undergraduate students in the bench of 2017/2018 in the Faculty of Engineering. As usually understood, it is not easy for many students to study out of your country, in my case, not only for different countries but also for different continents. Everything was different from the beginning Including language, culture and food, but I was relieved because of the climatic condition was almost the same from the place where I came from (Equatorial Condition).
Despite all the challenges I encountered to adapt, I would say it was worth it to bear them, I have learned a lot more than I imagined, thanks to UMS for their provision of extra curriculum programs, which gave me additional experiences to my future life which really helps personally to overcome all the fear of living overseas.
Program like Public Speaking, allowed me to connect openly with people irrespective of language barriers, and able create many friends from University and local around my living place. Camp programmes inside and outside my field develop my life perspectives, that we not only bonded to work, life can be more than to work, what really matters is concentrating on what you do when you do. With great expection, I hope from all of you to learn and cherish this opportunity at UMS".
Thanks to all of you.
Bachelor of Social Science with Honours
(International Relations)
Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
"During my 3 years at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, I have gained various experiences and knowledge. I have considered my lecturers as my own parents, as they've been very sincere and really care for the students. That way, the interaction and delivery of topics discussed are always interesting and compelling.
In addition, various organizations that existed in UMS are very helpful to teach me to work together in groups and train my leadership. All of these have provided added value for me to face the challenges ahead".
Bachelor of Business with Honours (Hotel Management)
Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy
“I came to University Malaysia Sabah (UMS) by a good opportunity. UMS is a large university which is 3.6 times larger than Seoul National University in Republic of Korea. I have seen many good schools, but UMS is the first university to have mountains and beaches on campus.
It is great to be able to get close to Malaysian students and international students, so that not only English, but also to be able to easily access languages and cultures of various countries.
As an attractive place with wide terrain, nature and pink mosques, various classmates and faculty will surround you. I still do not know all the charms of this university. I am looking forward to the rest of my university life!”
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Civil Engineering)
Faculty of Engineering
"Studying in UMS is one of my biggest achievements. Not only because the lecturers and the subject taught are very professional, but also the experience I got was the best.
Being able to study in Sabah was such a great opportunity. The people are very friendly and the environment is also very beautiful. For a person like me, who loves adventure, Sabah is one of the top place to go. You can go from island hopping then directly move on to the hilly area.
In UMS itself, the campus is very spacious and beautiful. The beach in the campus, was the place I get to hangout in between my tight schedules. The facilities in UMS is also pretty decent and just satisfy my needs.
Choosing UMS was my best decision and I would never regret it. I would never trade education, friendship and experiences for anything else".
Bachelor of Education with Honours (Education with TESL)
Faculty of Psychology and Education
“I really enjoy my wonderful time in UMS, not only in learning because UMS taught me many things including in sharing Timor-Leste’s culture and language. UMS as one of the important places that shape and help me how to view the world with various perspectives and how to react to the outsider world”.