University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Campus photo: Wiki Farazi, CC0 · source
Figures below are indicative — your counsellor confirms exact fees, cut-offs and deadlines for your profile, free.
QS World Rank
#60
Institution
Public
Typical intakes in Malaysia
Feb, Sep
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published programmes
3
About University of Malaya
Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia's oldest and top-ranked public research university in Kuala Lumpur, strong in engineering, medicine, computer science and Malay studies.
Indicative tuition: RM 15,000–RM 25,000 / year · Scholarships can reduce this — we confirm what you qualify for, free.
Entry requirements
Typically a good bachelor's degree (CGPA ~3.0) plus IELTS 6.0-6.5; varies by programme.
Indicative for international postgraduate applicants — your counsellor confirms the exact cut-offs and English scores for your chosen programme, free.
Tuition + living cost calculator
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Programmes at University of Malaya
Scholarships for Malaysia
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Private / Foundation Dates vary Need-based award, typically 50% grant and 50% loan, covering tuition and living costs (indicative — confirm on source) Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified11 Aug 2026 Official source Details →
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships
Private / Foundation Dates vary Covers tuition, living costs and one-way travel up to around USD 100,000 total (indicative — confirm on source) Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified11 Aug 2026 Official source Details →
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship
Private / Foundation Partial award Dates vary Up to ~USD 100,000 Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified12 Aug 2026 Official source Details →Similar universities
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University of Malaya — FAQs
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Indicative tuition is around RM 15,000–RM 25,000 per year for international students. Your counsellor confirms the exact fee for your chosen programme — free.
Typically a good bachelor's degree (CGPA ~3.0) plus IELTS 6.0-6.5; varies by programme.
The main intakes across Malaysia are Feb, Sep. University of Malaya sets its own dates per course — we confirm the exact intake and deadline for your shortlist. Apply early: documents, funds and visa processing all take time.
Graduates in Malaysia can typically access Malaysia has no general post-study work visa; graduates need an employer to sponsor an Employment Pass, though a limited professional/graduate visa scheme exists for certain fields. of post-study work. Rules change, so we confirm the current position before you apply.
We list 3 programme(s) at University of Malaya with real fees and entry requirements on this page. We shortlist the ones that fit your profile — free.
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