The Bursar’s Department was established in conjunction with the establishment of UKM on 17 May 1970. Beginning at the temporary campus at Jalan Pantai Baru, Kuala Lumpur, it then moved to Bangi, Selangor in 1978 when the University was moved to its permanent campus there. After 30 years of existence, the Department had been headed by 5 Bursars who were appointed to oversee the administration of the Department, they are :
- Megat Abdul Rahman bin Megat Ahmad (1970-1973)
- Ashaari bin Ayub (1973-1974)
- Ishak bin Imam Abas (1974-1978)
- Omar bin Ahmad (1978-1999)
- Mohd Abd Rashid bin Mohd Fadzil (1999- sekarang)
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