Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
USM is a Research Intensive University recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) in 2007. USM offers educational and research opportunities to students and staff. In 2008, USM became the first university in the country to be selected by the Malaysian government to participate in the Accelerated Programme for Excellence (APEX), a fast-track programme that helps tertiary institutions achieve world-class status.