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Universiti Sains Malaysia

Overview

Universiti Sains Malaysia is a public research university in Malaysia. Founded on 1 June 1969 as a statutory body with its own constitution, it is the oldest institute of higher learning in Northern Malaysia, as well as the second oldest in the country.

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Key facts

Founded1969Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab)
Main locationPenangSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab)
Websiteusm.my (opens in a new tab)
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