Study in Malaysia 🇲🇾
69 Universities
1,000 Programs
$3k–$10k/yr Tuition
Malaysia is home to 69 universities offering 1,000 programs to international students. Tuition ranges from $3k–$10k/yr. The primary language of instruction is Malay/English, with many programs available fully in English.
Top Student Cities in Malaysia
Alor Setar
1 university
Arau
1 university
Bandar Sunway
1 university
Bandar Utama
1 university
Bangi
1 university
Batu Pahat
1 university
Cyberjaya
2 universities
Glenmarie
1 university
Gombak
1 university
Ipoh
1 university
Iskandar Puteri
2 universities
Johor Bahru
2 universities
Kajang
3 universities
Kota Bharu
1 university
Kota Damansara
1 university
Kota Kinabalu
1 university
Kota Samarahan
1 university
Kuala Ketil
1 university
Kuala Lumpur
13 universities
Kuala Terengganu
2 universities
Kuching
1 university
Melaka
2 universities
Miri
1 university
Nilai
3 universities
Pekan
2 universities
Penang
3 universities
Petaling Jaya
3 universities
Puchong
2 universities
Saujana Putra
1 university
Semenyih
1 university
Serdang
1 university
Seri Iskandar
1 university
Shah Alam
4 universities
Sibu
1 university
Sintok
1 university
Skudai
1 university
Subang Jaya
2 universities
Sungai Petani
1 university
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#1 Taylor's University
Subang Jaya, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Private $6k - $15k/yr
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University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Public $4k - $10k/yr
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Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Seri Iskandar, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Private $7k - $16k/yr
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Monash University Malaysia
Bandar Sunway, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Private $9k - $22k/yr
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Bangi, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Public $3.5k - $9k/yr
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Universiti Putra Malaysia
Serdang, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Public $3.3k - $8.8k/yr 
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Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
Kuala Lumpur, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Private $5.5k - $13k/yr 
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Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Kuala Lumpur, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Private $5.5k - $13k/yr
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
Penang, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Public $3.2k - $8.5k/yr 
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Sunway University
Subang Jaya, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Private Non-Profit $6.5k - $16k/yr
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Universiti Teknologi MARA
Shah Alam, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Public $2.5k - $7k/yr
#6 Universiti Utara Malaysia
Sintok, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
$2.8k - $7.2k/yr 
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UCSI University
Kuala Lumpur, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Private $5k - $12k/yr
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International Islamic University Malaysia
Gombak, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Public $3k - $7.5k/yr
#7 Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Kuala Terengganu, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
$2.2k - $6.6k/yr
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Multimedia University (Melaka Campus)
Melaka, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Private $4.5k - $11k/yr
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Universiti Tenaga Nasional
Kajang, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Private $4.7k - $11.2k/yr 
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Management and Science University
Shah Alam, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Private $5.2k - $12.5k/yr
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Universiti Malaysia Pahang
Pekan, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Public $2.1k - $6.5k/yr
#9 Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Kota Kinabalu, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
$2.6k - $7k/yr Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to study in Malaysia?
Tuition in Malaysia ranges from $3k–$10k/yr. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) average $5,000.
How many universities are in Malaysia?
Abroadly lists 69 universities across 38 cities in Malaysia, offering 1,000 programs at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Do I need to speak Malay/English to study in Malaysia?
While Malay/English is the official language of Malaysia, many universities offer fully English-taught programs — especially at Master's level. Some universities also offer free or subsidized language courses for international students.
What are the most popular subjects to study in Malaysia?
The most popular fields for international students in Malaysia include: Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Technology, Education, Islamic Studies. Malaysia is particularly renowned for its programs in Computer Science and Business Administration.
