UPUM offers its expertise from the University in several ways: by providing consultancy and specialized works, by undertaking joint venture works, by carrying out contract assignments or by undertaking joint venture projects with other industries or government sectors.

As UPUM is one of the business arm of the University of Malaya, it provides a complete range of integrated services, which makes the Unit unique in its field. UPUM acts as a specialized consultant, providing one or more of the following services:

• Technical and research assistance
• Feasibility investigations
• Impact assessment and site-specific surveys
• Monitoring, processing and analysis of field data