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Cafés in UMS (Main)

The main campus of UMS is in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and it’s the biggest among its three campuses, along with UMS Labuan International Campus and UMS Sandakan Campus. Founded on 24 November 1994, UMS is known as one of the most beautiful universities in Malaysia, with amazing scenery, lots of greenery, and cool architecture. It’s also the only university in the country that has its own beach and jetty! Today, UMS is home to over 15,000 students, with plenty coming from all over the world. The university has 10 faculties offering a wide range of bachelor’s programs — from science and engineering to arts, business, and even food science. So whatever you're passionate about, chances are UMS has something just for you! If you’re driving onto the UMS campus, whether through the main or back gate, security will check for a registered vehicle sticker at the guardhouse. If your car has one, you're all set! If not, no worries — you'll just need to leave your ID with security and pick it up when you're leaving. For those visiting UMS as tourists, there's a small entrance fee — called the "green ticket" — which costs RM10. You can grab your ticket at the EcoCampus Visitor Information Centre (EVIC) or the UMS souvenir shop at the main gate. For more info, just head over to the UMS Official Website and check out the <a href='https://www.ums.edu.my/v5/kenali-ums/12727-ecocampus-visitor-information-centre-evic'>EcoCampus Visitor Information Centre section</a>. When it comes to food, UMS has you covered with around 15 to 20 cafes and food spots around campus. Whether you’re craving local Malaysian dishes or something international, you’ll find plenty of options. Each faculty has its own cafeteria, but some of the most popular spots include the residential college cafes, Marina Cafe, Kiosk KESUMBA, Anjung Siswa Cafe, and Soul Bowl.

Cafés in USM

USM (Universiti Sains Malaysia) is the second oldest university in Malaysia, established back in 1969. In 2008, it was selected for the APEX (Accelerated Programme for Excellence), which basically a fast track to becoming one of the top universities. Pretty cool, right? There are six campuses in total, but the three main ones you’ll probably hear about are the Main Campus (in Penang), the Engineering Campus (in Nibong Tebal), and the Health Campus (in Kelantan). You can visit USM freely, no problem at all. Just a heads-up, if you’re coming late at night, you might be asked to explain your purpose at the gate. And if you’re driving in, make sure your car has a valid USM sticker, otherwise there's a chance it could get clamped (and trust me, that's no fun). Oh, and if you’re interested in getting to know the place better, the <a href='https://imcc.usm.my/index.php?view=article&id=187&catid=39'>IMCC</a> at USM actually offers campus tour packages. These are great for student groups or visitors from outside the university, some of them may have a small fee, especially if you're not part of a partner institution.

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