Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
SDG 5 Indicator
5.3 – Student access measures
5.3.1 – Tracking access measures
UKM systematically tracks women’s application and acceptance rates. In 2023, the university maintained a strong focus on gender equality, with 61.87% of applications coming from women, and an impressive 65.29% of those accepted being female. While the female application rate was slightly lower compared to 2021 (72.42%) and 2022 (60.79%), the percentage of women accepted remained consistently high across all three years.
This steady acceptance rate, with more than 65% of admitted students being women in 2023, 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 2023 highlights UKM’s proactive approach in fostering educational opportunities for women.
Title: Women’s Admission Applications and Acceptance Rate (2021–2023)
Year | Total Student Applications | Total Female Applications | Percentage of Female Application | Total Student Accepted | Total Female Accepted | Percentage of Female Accepted |
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2021 | 29641 | 21466 | 72.42% | 7159 | 4620 | 64.53% |
2022 | 14872 | 9040 | 60.79% | 6244 | 4121 | 66.00% |
2023 | 17958 | 11110 | 61.87% | 6021 | 3931 | 65.29% |