5.6 – Women’s progress measures

5.6.7 – Track Women’s Graduation Rate

Yes, UKM has tracking of women’s likelihood of graduating compared to men’s, and schemes in place to close any gap.

The table below shows a consistent pattern of female dominance in graduation rates across all education levels, reflecting steady progress toward gender equality in higher education.

From 2022 to 2024, females consistently outnumber males at the bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels. The female proportion (%F) remains high—around 66% for bachelor’s, 63–64% for master’s, and 57–65% for PhD. Although the female percentage at the PhD level shows a slight decline (from 64.95% in 2022 to 57.17% in 2024), women still represent the majority of graduates overall.

This trend indicates that UKM provides an inclusive academic environment where women have strong access to and success in higher education, especially at undergraduate and postgraduate taught levels, with a relatively balanced gender representation even at the doctoral stage.

Overall, 2024 saw continued strong female representation, affirming UKM’s dedication to SDG 5.

Table: Graduation Rates by Gender and Education Level at UKM (2022–2024)

Year/ Education Level	2022			2023			2024
	Male	Female	%F	Male	Female	%F	Male	Female	% F
Bachelors	1,498	2,915	66.05	1295	2745	67.95	1,463	2,909	66.54
Masters	478	832	63.51	959	1,568	62.05	971	1,760	64.44
PhD	136	252	64.95	304	384	55.81	212	283	57.17

Female students consistently outnumber male students in graduation rates across all education levels at UKM from 2022 to 2024. Women accounted for about 66% of bachelor’s graduates, 64% of master’s graduates and over 57% of PhD graduates in 2024, indicating strong female representation at every academic tier. This consistent pattern highlights UKM’s success in fostering gender balance and academic excellence, demonstrating the university’s continued progress toward SDG 5 (Gender Equality) by ensuring women’s active participation and achievement in higher education.