Country guideStudy in Malaysia
Affordable English-medium degrees and international branch campus options.
Malaysia at a glance
279 programsat 15 universities
- 133 bachelor's
- 112 master's
- 32 diploma
- 1 medicine/dentistry
- 1 certificate
- Typical tuition
- MYR 13,500–MYR 64,800 per year
- Living costs
- USD 4,000-7,000 per year
- Common intakes
- January, May, and September
Figures come from the programs listed on iAdmission and can change; confirm fees, intakes and visa rules with the university and official sources.
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Universities in Malaysia
Monash University
Malaysia
20 programs · from MYR 36,000/yr
University of Southampton
Malaysia
13 programs · from MYR 44,660/yr
University of Nottingham
Selangor, Malaysia
17 programs · from MYR 50,000/yr
University of Wollongong
Glenmarie, Batu Kawan, Malaysia
16 programs · from MYR 22,295/yr
UCSI University
Kuala Lumpur Kuching Springhill (Seremban/Port Dickson), Malaysia
22 programs · from MYR 40,500/yr
Heriot-Watt University
Malaysia
19 programs · from MYR 42,848/yr
Swinburne University of Technology
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
25 programs · from MYR 18,576/yr
Sunway University
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
27 programs · from MYR 20,189/yr
Programs
Programs to consider in Malaysia
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Taylor's University
MD / DMD3 yearsMYR 91,472
per year
APIIT - Certificate in Administrative Skills (CAS)
Asia Pacific University of Technology And Innovation
Diploma16 monthsMYR 15,900
per year
BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing
University of Nottingham
Bachelor's3 yearsMYR 50,000
per year
Bachelor (HONOURS) Human Resource Management
Alfa University College
Bachelor's3 yearsMYR 13,500
per year
Bachelor in Software Engineering (Hons)- Internet of Things
University of Wollongong
Bachelor's3 yearsMYR 27,100
per year
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours
Sunway University
Bachelor's4 yearsMYR 36,678
per year
Bachelor of Education
Lincoln University College
Bachelor's3 yearsMYR 16,876
per year
BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science
Heriot-Watt University
Bachelor's3 yearsMYR 49,920
per year
Studying in Malaysia: the essentials
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Why study in Malaysia?
- Lower cost than many Western destinations
- English-medium instruction
- International branch campus pathways
- Strong value for business, IT, and health sciences
Tuition fees in Malaysia
MYR 13,500–MYR 64,800a year · 279 programs on iAdmission
- Diploma and degree programs: USD 4,000-10,000 per year
- Medical and health programs can be higher.
- Branch campus programs vary by awarding university.
Cost of living in Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur costs more than smaller cities.
- Food and transport can be comparatively affordable.
- Students should budget for visa, insurance, and accommodation deposits.
Funding to ask about
- Merit awards
- Branch campus scholarships
- Early registration discounts
- Faculty-specific reductions
Application documents
- Academic transcripts
- Passport
- English proof where required
- Program prerequisites
- Health documents for selected routes
English requirements
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or internal English routes may be accepted
- Typical IELTS range: 5.5-6.5 overall
- Medical programs may require stronger science background.
Intakes and deadlines
- Multiple intakes are common.
- Medical and health routes may have earlier deadlines.
- Visa processing should begin after offer acceptance.
Student visa: the steps
- Receive offer
- Prepare EMGS or institutional visa documents
- Submit visa approval process
- Receive approval letter
- Complete arrival and medical steps
Documents for the visa stage
- Passport
- Academic records
- English proof
- Health documents where required
- Offer acceptance forms
- Financial documents if requested
Working while you study in Malaysia
- Student work rules are limited and should be verified before planning income.
- Internships may be available through selected programs.
- Career services vary by institution.
Student cities in Malaysia
Changlun
1 university or campus
Cyberjaya
1 university or campus
Gelang Patah
2 universities and campuses
George Town
1 university or campus
Glenmarie, Batu Kawan
1 university or campus
Iskandar
1 university or campus
Johor Bahru
1 university or campus
Kota Bharu
1 university or campus
Kuala Lumpur
5 universities and campuses
Questions about studying in Malaysia
Is Malaysia affordable?
Malaysia is often more affordable for tuition and living costs than many Western study destinations.
Are degrees taught in English?
Many private universities and branch campuses teach international programs in English.