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Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia
4.19 / 5 based on 24 reviews.
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USM shall lead and innovate for excellence internationally through the advancement and dissemination of knowledge and truth and the nurturing of qualities emphasising academic and professional distinction, the holistic development of the individual and a strong commitment to societal, national and universal aspirations.


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75% of students recommend
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“good for travelling and fun nightlife and interaction with other students(int)” Read Review
anonymous, Norway

24 Overall reviews of Universiti Sains Malaysia

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by Maria, Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo, Norway
Marketing and Sales Management, It was a part of my Bachelor of Science with Honours degree
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Not in particular. I was well informed from earlier students on what to expect.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
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Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
The university is not the greatest academically, but one learn a lot about Malaysian culture and how the system works. They were extremely accomodating at the school.



FINAL COMMENTS

Overall I find Malaysia and the people living there very interesting. It is easy to travel around in the country and people are helpful. If you want to travel around in Malaysia or to any of the neighbouring countries ask your taxi driver. He probably knows someone who can take you where you want pretty cheap or he arrange to do it himself just to earn some more money.
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by MARIA, University of the Philippines at Los Banos, laguna, Malaysia
Mathematics, Independent
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More information about bringing families.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
The university has given me the opportunity to be independent as well as enjoy my study. The local people are hospitable and friendly. Many international students also find it cheap to study here.



FINAL COMMENTS

USM is a university in a garden. It has a relaxing atmosphere where students can freely explore and study.
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by clmurray, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
Business Studies, Independent
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how great it would be!!!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
university is very disorganized as far as studying is concerned



FINAL COMMENTS

be prepared to travel lots as the school weeks is often short and there are many holidays
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by Kenneth, Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo, Norway
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
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Important.
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Culture
Costs
Activities
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I wish I had known...
cultural awareness - country history
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
not good academic wise...choose another one in malaysia



FINAL COMMENTS

good for travelling and fun nightlife and interaction with other students(int)
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