Universities and Colleges in Malaysia - Courses, Fees, Scholarships, Admission Requirements & Grades

Malaysia is starting to become a popular destination among international students planning to study abroad. This is due to its quality of life, affordable education & availability of top-ranked universities, etc. A few of the top-ranked Malaysian Universities are the University of Malaya, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, etc.

The country has become a great destination for study fields like Medicine, Digital Broadcasting, Online Information Services, etc. Also, note that the tuition fee in Malaysia is the lowest as compared to other prominent study destinations like the US, UK, Canada, and more. Additionally, the biggest advantage of studying in Malaysia is its location. It is located close to India and to other places like Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, etc. Get the list of universities and colleges in Malaysia with popular programs, fees, admission requirements, scholarships, living cost, eligibility, and more.

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Universities in Malaysia: Highlights

Admission intakes in Malaysia are April, June, and November. Some of the important highlights are given as follows:

Parameter	Statistics
No. of universities in Malaysia	26
Tuition fees of universities in Malaysia	INR 10 L – INR 40 L
English exams required	IELTS / TOEFL / PTE
Entrance exams required	GMAT
Cost of living	MYR 1,942 (INR 39,300) per month
Best Universities in Malaysia	University of Malaya, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Sans Malaysia & Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

1 MYR = INR 20.23 

Study Visa in Malaysia

To study in Malaysia, students require a valid visa. The approval of Malaysian visa takes about 14 days. Know the details to obtain the Malaysian study visa from here.

Top Cities in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya, and Shah Alam are the best cities to study in the country by QS. The rankings of these are as follows:

Particulars	Best Cities
Kuala Lumpur	#23
Subang Jaya	#109
Shah Alam	#123

Top Universities in Malaysia: 

Best Options for higher studies in Malaysia are:

University	Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Rankings 2026	Shiksha Popularity Rankings
University of Malaya	#58	#202
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia	#126	#456
Universiti Sains Malaysia	#134	#417
Universiti Putra Malaysia	#134	#273
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia	#153	#249
Universiti Teknologi Petronas	#251	Unranked
Taylor’s University	#253	#677
UCSI University	#269	#747
Sunway University	#410	Unranked
Universiti Ultra Malaysia	#491	Unranked

Best Business & Management Universities in Malaysia

For Business Studies, some of the best options available to students are:

University	QS Rank
University of Malaya	#106
Taylor’s University	#112
Universiti Putra Malaysia	#151-200
Management & Science University	#201-250
UCSI University	#201-250
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia	#201-250
Universiti Sains Malaysia	#201-250
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia	#201-250
Universiti Utara Malaysia	#251-300

Best Engineering Universities in Malaysia

Here are some of the best options which Indian students can consider for Engineering in the country:

University	QS Rank
Universiti Malaya	#79
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia	#102
Universiti Putra Malaysia	#177
Universiti Sains Malaysia	#177
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS	#184
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia	#197
UCSI University	#223
Taylor’s University	#401-450
Universiti Teknologi MARA	#451-500
Multimedia University	#501-550

Top Courses in Malaysia

Malaysia has become one of the popular study destinations for students. Some of the popular courses among international students in Malaysia are Business-related courses, Computer-courses, Medicine, Nursing, IT, Tourism, Arts & Humanities, etc.

Courses	Malaysian Universities Offering Courses
MBA	14
BTech	13
BBA	13
MS	12
MIM	9
MBBS	8

Also Check: Top Courses in Malaysia

Admission Requirements in Malaysia

To study in Malaysia, there are a few of the requirements that have to be met by students. To be eligible for UG courses, the applicants are required to have a Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Senior Middle Level, with overall marks of at least 75% or equivalent. For admission to PG programs, the applicants must have a bachelor’s degree. A number of exams are accepted by international students at Universities in Malaysia. This includes standardized exams as well as English proficiency tests.

Entrance Exams accepted by Malaysian Universities

Besides the general academic requirements, there are certain entrance exam scores that have to be submitted for admission to Malaysian Universities. GMAT scores are accepted by 2 Malaysian Universities.

English Language Requirements by Universities in Malaysia

Given below are the minimum score requirements for English tests in Malaysia:

English Language Proficiency Tests	No. of Universities
IELTS	26
TOEFL	22
PTE	10

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Documents required to Study in Malaysia

In order to study in Malaysia, international students are required to submit the following documents at the time of admission:

• Academic transcripts
• Valid id proof such as passport
• English language proficiency test score
• Resume / CV
• Statement of Purpose
• LOR
• Financial documents

Also Check: Eligibility Conditions for Studying in Malaysia 

Cost of Studying in Malaysia

The cost of studying varies with university. The tuition fee ranges between INR 10 L – INR 40 L per year. Fees for some popular institutes are given below:

University	Annual Fees
Universiti Malaya	INR 6 L - 11 L
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia	INR 2 L - 7 L
Universiti Sains Malaysia	INR 74 K - 5 L
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia	INR 2 L - 4 L
Universiti Putra Malaysia	INR 44 K - 6 L
Universiti Malaysia Pahang	INR 3-5 L
Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya	INR 7 L - 17 L
Management & Science Technology	INR 12 L
UCSI University	INR 2 L - 9 L
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan	INR 7 L

Scholarships in Malaysia

Top universities in Malaysia & the Malaysian Government offers scholarships to Indian students, with varying financial rewards. Moreover, there are also certain scholarships offered by external sources.

Here we have mentioned some of the most popular scholarships awarded by the Malaysian Government to international students in Malaysia:

Scholarship	Financial Reward	Eligibility
MTCP Scholarship	MYR 3,500 (INR 70.6 K) per month for upto 24-36 months Return airline ticket of economy-class	Must be a international student from a country eligible for MTCP Must not be older than 45 years of age at the time of submitting application Must be applying for a PG degree in Malaysia Must have attained a minimum GPA 3.0 at the UG level  Must have attained  minimum scores in IELTS (6.0) or TOEFL iBT (60) & a degree with English medium of instruction
Malaysian International Scholarship	Covers full-tuition fee of studies in Malaysia A return airline ticket to the student's home country A living allowance worth MYR 1,500 (INR 30.2 K)  per month Comprehensive Medical & Health cover Conference Travel Grants	Must be applying for a Masters or PhD degree  Must not be older than 40 years of age at the timeo of submission of application For PG studies, must have attained a minimum GPA 3.0 at the UG level For PhD, must have attained a minmum GPA 3.0. at the PG level of studies Must secure minimum scores in IELTS ( 6.0) or TOEFL-iBT (92) Previous degree must have been taught in English
Malaysian Commonwealth Scholarship	Complete coverage of tuition fees Monthly stipend for living allowance A round-trip to the student's home country free of cost  An arrival allowance	Must be a citizen or permanent  residence of a Comonwealth country  Must not be older than 45 years of age at the time of application Must have attained a minimum GPA 3.5  Must secure minimum scores  in the IELTS (6.0) or TOEFL iBT (60)

Cost of Living in Malaysia

The cost of living in Malaysia will vary with the lifestyle and accommodation chosen by students. Indian students are advise to keep a budget of around MYR 1,942 (INR 39,300) per month (without rent). This amount is exclusive of accommodation. 

Part-Time Work Options in Malaysia

International students are allowed to work part-time at petrol kiosks, restaurants, mini markets, and hotels. However, they cannot work in the following positions cashier, singer, masseur, musician, Guest Relations Officer or any activity deemed to be immoral. They are allowed to work part-time during semester breaks, festive holidays, or more than 7 days of holidays for a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Average Salary in Malaysia

Given below is the average monthly pay as per the experience.

Experience	Average Monthly Salary in MYR	Average Monthly Salary in INR
0-1 Year	MYR 700-3 K	INR 14.1 K-INR 60.5 K
1-3 Years	MYR 1 K-3 K	INR 20.1 K-INR 60.5 K
4-6 Years	MYR 1 K-4 K	INR 20 K-INR 80.7 K

Source: Glassdoor

Akash Gaur10-08-2025 15:34