5.3 – Student access measures

5.3.1 – Tracking Access Measures

UKM systematically tracks women’s application and acceptance rates. In 2024, the university maintained a strong focus on gender equality, with 67.08% of applications coming from women and an impressive 65.67% of those accepted being female. This represents a significant increase compared to previous years, namely 2022 and 2023. In 2022, the percentage of female student applications was 60.79%, while in 2023, it rose slightly to 61.87%. Although the number of applications shows an increasing trend from 2022 to 2024, the percentage of women accepted shows consistently high across all three years. It shows 66% of applications in 2022, slightly lower to 65.29% of applications in 2023 and increased slightly to 65.67% in 2024. 

This steady acceptance rate, with more than 65% of admitted students being women in 2024, underscores UKM’s ongoing commitment to SDG 5. Despite fluctuations in overall applications, UKM has ensured that women continue to make up a substantial portion of its student body, demonstrating a consistent prioritization of gender equality in admissions over the years. The positive trend in 2024 highlights UKM’s proactive approach in fostering educational opportunities for women.

Title: Women’s Admission Applications and Acceptance Rate (2022–2024)

Year	Total Student Applications	Total Female Student  Applications	Percentage of Female Student  Application	Total Student Accepted	Total Female Student Accepted	Percentage of Female Student  Accepted
2022	14,872	9,040	60.79%	6,244	4,121	66.00%
2023	17,958	11,110	61.87%	6,021	3,931	65.29%
2024	20,679	13,872	67.08%	6,181	4,059	65.67%