Colleges in Malaysia

UTM entry requirements for international students for an MSc Software Engineering course are given below:

• A bachelor’s degree
• IELTS Academic with 6.0 score / TOEFL with a score of 60 / PTE with 69 overall score
• Application materials like academic transcripts, English language proficiency certificate, copy of passport, passport size photograph, etc.

UTM MBA applications should be made online only at the UTM Malaysia online. The documents that have to be submitted along with the application are given below:

• A certified copy of bachelor’s degree
• Certified copy of Diploma (if any)
• English language proficiency score (IELTS with a score of 6.0 / TOEFL with a score of 550)
• Passport sized photograph
• Copy of passport (for international applicants)
• Two referee letter (not compulsory)
• Financial guarantee / bank account statement 
• Two copies of scholarship letter (if any)
• Proof of processing fee being paid

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia MBA admission requirements are given below:

• An honors degree from UTM or other recognised universities or an equivalent qualification is required
• Some of the professional qualifications will also be considered
• Minimum CGPA of >3.50 for fresh graduate or minimum CGPA >3.00 with 2 years of working experience or minimum CGPA 2.00 < 2.99 with 5 years working experience is required
• English language proficiency score is also required

Also Read: MBA in Malaysia 

UTM Malaysia ranks quite well in the world. In the QS World University Rankings 2024, UTM Malaysia ranks at #188. In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, the university ranks at #401-500 position and in 2023, it was placed at #601-800. Furthermore, according to U.S. News & World Report, the university is placed at #379. Also, according to QS World University Rankings 2023 by subject, its 6 subjects are within the top 100 subjects.

• Petroleum Engineering: 44
• Engineering – Civil & Structural: 51-100
• Engineering & Technology: 74
• Engineering – Chemical: 84

Also Read: UTM Malaysia Rankings

Yes, international students applying to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia need to show the proof of English language proficiency and for the same purpose, IELTS is required.

Applying to the University of Malaya may be different than applying to other universities. The application fee required to apply at the University of Malaya which is MYR 300 may differ from the required application fee for other universities. The difference can also be in the course-specific eligibility criteria at the University of Malaya in comparison to other universities. Furthermore, some universities require prior work experience to apply to certain courses. Other universities may require the students to appear for the interviews. 

The University of Malaya's MS programme is recognised worldwide. People's opinions about the MS programme offered by the University of Malaya are positive. Prestigious international ranking bodies such as QS World Rankings have also acknowledged the University of Malaya for its exceptional MS programme in the rankings of 2023. According to the QS rankings, the MS programme is positioned at 65th position. The pedagogy of the programme is industry-relevant and the faculty member is seasoned experts.