University of Putra Malaysia
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    Company overview

    Website

    University of Putra Malaysia

    Industry

    Education, Training & Professional Development

    Company size

    1,001-5,000

    Primary location

    Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang 43400
    University Putra Malaysia was formely known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia. UPM is one of Malaysia’s premier universities with a long-established reputation for excellence in teaching and research. As one of the nation’s five leading research universities (RU), UPM is highly committed to the discovery of knowledge and offers only the finest of learning experience to those who choose to make UPM the higher learning institution of their choice. UPM is a leading research intensive public university in central Peninsular Malaysia and only 15 minutes from Putrajaya and Cyberjaya. UPM is strategically located within the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), a Malaysian Government designated zone designed to propel Malaysia into the information and knowledge era.

    Reviews overview

    4.360 ratings in total
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    33
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    75%
    Rate salary as high or average
    95%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at University of Putra Malaysia?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    The University of Putra Malaysia offers a supportive and enriching work environment characterised by excellent learning opportunities, friendly colleagues, and flexible working arrangements. The institution provides valuable research opportunities across various fields, fostering academic growth and professional development.

    However, there are areas for improvement, including the need to update equipment and facilities in some departments, and addressing challenges related to workload management and tight deadlines. Some staff members have noted concerns about career progression opportunities and administrative processes, particularly for those in contract positions.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Graduate Research Assistant
    Dec 2025
    Serdang SelangorLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I had gain the communication skills, critical thinking capability, and Analytical techniques.
    The good thingsMicrobiology Lab work
    The challengesInnovated new formula
    4.0
    Executive Officer
    Sep 2025
    Serdang Selangor1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Executive Officer at INSPEM, UPM with responsibilities in research administration, coordination, and academic support.
    The good thingsWorking at the Institute for Mathematical Research (INSPEM), UPM is exciting because it combines academic excellence with real impact. As an Executive Officer in research, you get to coordinate high-level projects, support collaborations between researchers, and contribute to strategic programs in fields like Computational Mathematics, Data-Intensive Computing, and Green AI. The role is dynamic—you engage with experts, manage resources efficiently, and help translate research into solutions for national and global challenges. It’s a fulfilling environment where administration meets innovation.
    The challengesWorking at INSPEM, UPM is rewarding as I contribute to research management and academic collaborations in fields like Computational Mathematics and Green AI. A key challenge is handling diverse tasks under tight timelines, which I may not always prefer, but it pushes me to stay adaptable, detail-oriented, and efficient. This challenge benefits the organization by ensuring projects are delivered on time, with higher quality and stronger support for researchers and partners.
    4.0
    Admin Officer Assistant
    Jul 2022
    Valuable experience that you can't get at other places
    The good thingsLearn working on education culture, everyone is so supportive and friendly even the people on top management
    The challengesSometimes must dealing with so much work with crazy due date, but still everything under control
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