How to apply for Permanent Residency in Malaysia?

Indian students who want to apply for Permanent Residency in Malaysia can follow steps mentioned below to do the same- Must submit a application form to the Malaysian Immigration Department, in person. Attend an interview conducted by the Immigration department authorities, where they would conduct a routine background checkr Must provide a recommendation letter from a Malaysian government or private organization, if applying for a Malaysia PR under Professional or Expert category Wait for your application to be processed by the authorities Once approved, you will be awarded a residence permission card, which confirms your indefinite right to live & work in Malaysia

Is Malaysia a good choice for study purposes?

Some reasons to study in Malaysia are low tuition fee, good life, low cost of living, good education, post study work permit, etc. There are also various streams to choose. Some top courses are mentioned below- Medicine CS Business Agriculture

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. The overall duration of courses offered in Malaysia range between 12 months - 48+ months+. More than 30 universities in Malaysia offer education to international students. 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. Tuition fee at most universities in Malaysia ranges between INR 30 L – INR 40 L for Indian students. Get the list of universities and colleges in Malaysia with popular programs, fees, admission requirements, sc

Table of Contents

Why Study in Malaysia?
Top Courses in Malaysia
Top Universities in Malaysia
- 3.1 Best Business & Management Universities in Malaysia
- 3.2 Best Engineering Universities in Malaysia
- 3.3 Admission Requirements in Malaysia
- 3.4 Entrance Exams accepted by Malaysian Universities
- 3.5 English Language Requirements by Universities in Malaysia
Cost of Studying in Malaysia
- 4.1 Cost of Living in Malaysia
Scholarships in Malaysia
Job Opportunities after Studying in Malaysia

Why Study in Malaysia?

Malaysia is attracting Indian students due to its quality of life, affordable education & availability of top-ranked university. 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. We have mentioned below the popular reasons that make study in Malaysia a better choice for Indian students:

Affordability- Tuition fee in Malaysia is the lowest as compared to other prominent study destinations like the US, UK, Canada, and more.

Study Visa- To study in Malaysia, students require a valid visa. Students get the approval of Malaysian visa within around 14 days.

English-Taught Programs- Most courses in Malaysia are taught in English which makes it easier for Indian students to study here.

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. Below mentioned are top courses in Malaysia along with number of universities offering that course-

Courses	Malaysian Universities Offering Courses
BTech	19
MBA	19
MS	14
BBA	13
MIM	11
MBBS	8
UG Diploma	7
B.Sc.	7
B.A.	5
B.J.M.C.	5

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Top Universities in Malaysia

Recently, Malaysian universities are in high demand among Indian students due to the country being home to some of the world's top colleges and universities. According to QS World University Rankings, Malaysia is home to 5 out of top 200 universities in the world. Metrics on which universities are ranked are Academic Reputation, Employer Reputation, Faculty/Student Ratio, Citations per faculty and International Faculty Ratio. Best Options for higher studies in Malaysia are:

University	Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Rankings 2026	Shiksha Popularity Rankings
University of Malaya	#58	#1
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia	#153	#2
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia	#126	#3
Universiti Putra Malaysia	#134	#4
Universiti Sains Malaysia	#134	#5
Sunway University	#410	#6
Taylor’s University	#253	#7
Universiti Malaysia Pahang	#609	#8
Management & Science University	#597	#9
UCSI University	#269	#10

Best Business & Management Universities in Malaysia

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

University	QS Rank 2026
University of Malaya	#104
Management & Science University	#112
Taylor’s University	#144
UCSI University	#151-200
Universiti Putra Malaysia	#151-200
Multimedia University (MMU)	#201-250
Sunway University	#201-250
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia	#201-250
Universiti Sains Malaysia	#201-250
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia	#201-250

Best Engineering Universities in Malaysia

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

University	QS Rank
Universiti Malaya	#82
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia	#86
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS	#146
Universiti Sains Malaysia	#157
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia	#162
Universiti Putra Malaysia	#176
Taylor’s University	#357
Universiti Teknologi MARA	#383
Multimedia University	#401-450
UCSI University	#401-450

Admission Requirements in Malaysia

To study in Malaysia for Indian students, there are a few of the requirements that have to be met. 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 Test	No. of Universities
IELTS	31
TOEFL	29
PTE	22

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Cost of Studying in Malaysia

Students who want to study in Malaysia must be aware of the real cost that will be involved while pursuing a degree. The cost of studying in Malaysia for international students varies from one university to another. The average first year tuition can cost around INR 51 K - INR 40 L . Many universities also provide full scholarships to students. Along with tuition fees you also need to consider living expenses. In the below table it is mentioned the Universities in Malaysia fees for 1st-year study:

University	Annual Fees
Universiti Malaya	INR 8 L - 13 L
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia	INR 2 L - 9 L
Universiti Sains Malaysia	INR 88 K - 6 L
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia	INR 3 L - 5 L
Universiti Putra Malaysia	INR 51 K - 8 L
Universiti Malaysia Pahang	INR 4 L - 6 L
Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya	INR 8 L - 19 L
Management & Science Technology	INR 14 L
UCSI University	INR 3 L - 10 L
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan	INR 8 L

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 45.9 K) per month (without rent). This amount is exclusive of accommodation.

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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 in Malaysia 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 82.8 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 35.4 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)

Scholarship

Financial Reward

Eligibility

MTCP Scholarship

MYR 3,500 (INR 82.8 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 35.4 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)

Job Opportunities after Studying in Malaysia

In Malaysia, graduates can build a career as Lawyers/Advocates, Engineer, Doctor, etc. International students are allowed to work part-time in Malaysia at petrol kiosks, restaurants, mini markets, and hotels. However, they cannot work in the following positions of 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. 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 16.5 K-INR 70.9 K
1-3 Years	MYR 1 K-3 K	INR 23.6 K-INR 70.9 K
4-6 Years	MYR 1 K-4 K	INR 23.6 K-INR 94.6 K

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Q: What are the requirements to get admission at a Malaysian University?

Admission requirements for Indian students are mentioned below-

UEC with at least 75% or equivalent for admission to UG
For admission to PG program, students must have UG degree
English proficiency is required for admission to both UG and PG courses

Q: How can I get a scholarship in Malaysia?

Some popular scholarships for international students with their eligibility are:

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 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 (MIS)	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 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 submission Minimum GPA 3.5 Must secure minimum scores in the IELTS (6.0) or TOEFL iBT (60)