KOTA KINABALU, 27 September 2025 – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has welcomed a total of 5,123 new students for the 2025/2026 academic intake, with registration taking place on 27 and 28 September.
UMS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Kasim Hj. Mansor, said the intake comprises 4,167 students at the Kota Kinabalu Main Campus, 734 at the Labuan International Campus, and 222 at the Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture in Sandakan.
“Of the total new students, 3,648 (71.21%) are from Sabah, 928 (18.11%) from Peninsular Malaysia, 453 (8.84%) from Sarawak, 73 (1.42%) from the Federal Territory of Labuan, while 21 students (0.41%) are international.
“The international students come from eight countries, namely China, Japan, Korea, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Indonesia, and Timor Leste,” he said at a press conference after inspecting the registration process at the main campus today.
Based on the statistics, 1,791 students (34.96%) are male, while 3,332 (65.04%) are female.
The intake also includes 2,830 students from the B40 income group through the UPUonline special pathway, eight students with disabilities (OKU), and 12 student-athletes.
“All new students will undergo the Minggu Suai Mesra (Orientation Week) until 1 October as preparation to adapt to campus life,” he added.
During his visit to the student residential colleges, Kasim assured that facilities, including water supply, are in good condition and ready to accommodate the needs of students for the new session.
He further noted that the university administration had introduced staggered registration schedules to prevent overcrowding, ensuring a smooth process.
“The registration atmosphere this year has been far more organised, thanks to the improvements implemented by the university,” he said.
