Arts and cultural activities play an important role in developing character and identity of students. Cultural diversity that comes from every part of the country has added to the cultural and artistic landscape in UPM. The students from various countries can understand in depth about the culture of other countries. Furthermore, it can foster the understanding and a high tolerance to the students.

Pusat Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (PKKSSAAS) is a superior centre for arts and cultural which is an entity responsible for the planning of arts and cultural activities in UPM, the centre has seven active arts and cultural clubs while more clubs related to the arts and culture are in the process of seeking membership.

These arts and culture clubs provide opportunities for their student members to engage in arts and cultural activities and to show off their talents. These clubs often focus on creating greater awareness of local arts and culture and play an important role in producing students who are both competent and competitive in the presentation and spread of the Malaysian cultural heritage.

Below is a list of arts and culture clubs that come under the management of PKKSSAAS :