5.3 – Student Access Measures

5.3.1 – Tracking Access Measures

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (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 prioritisation of gender equality in admissions over the years. The positive trend in 2023 highlights UKM’s proactive approach in fostering educational opportunities for women.

Women’s Admission Applications and Acceptance Rate (2021–2023)

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
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%