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Overview
Why study in Malaysia?
Affordable English-taught degrees, including UK and Australian branch campuses, a short flight from India and the Gulf.
- UK and Australian branch campuses (Nottingham, Southampton, Monash, Heriot-Watt)
- Lower costs than studying in the UK or Australia
- Twinning degrees that let you finish abroad
- Multicultural, English-speaking cities
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Official language
Malay
Currency
Malaysian ringgit
Population
34.2 million
As of 2025
Region
Asia & the Gulf
University cities
Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Selangor
Student essentials
Intakes, visa and work rights in Malaysia
Intakes
January, March/April and September.
Student visa
Student pass processed through EMGS after your offer.
Part-time work
Part-time work only during semester breaks and public holidays, up to 20 hours a week.
After graduation
Graduates need an employer-sponsored work pass.
Living costs
About USD 400–700 a month.
Rules reviewed October 2026. Visa and work rules change often; we confirm the current position for your nationality when you apply.
Costs & duration
What to budget for
Indicative annual tuition across the programmes we list in Malaysia. Fees vary by university, course and intake.
Bachelor's
217 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 3,924–26,610
- Typical length
- 3 years
Typical entry requirements
Class 12 or an equivalent high-school qualification (CBSE, ISC, State Boards, A-levels, IB, WAEC or a national diploma) is accepted, with subject grades set by each course. Foundation programmes are available.
Master's
211 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 6,965–22,000
- Typical length
- 1–2 years
Typical entry requirements
A recognised bachelor's and IELTS 6.0–6.5.
Planning figures only. Fees change by course, intake and nationality; we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
Universities
10 universities in Malaysia
How to apply
Your route to Malaysia, step by step
- 01
Find where you fit
Tell us your grades, budget and ambitions. We shortlist countries, universities and courses that genuinely match, not the ones that pay the most commission.
- 02
Applications, handled
Documents, statements of purpose and deadlines across every university on your list, tracked in one place by our experienced counselling team.
- 03
Visa without the guesswork
Financial documents, SOPs and mock interviews prepared by specialists who do this every day.
- 04
Land with a plan
Flights, accommodation, airport pickup and orientation, so your first week is about your new city, not paperwork.
FAQs
Studying in Malaysia: common questions
Across the programmes on AmbleWave's Malaysia shortlist, indicative annual tuition is USD 3,924–26,610 for bachelor's and USD 6,965–22,000 for master's programmes. Fees vary by university, course and intake, and we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
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