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Universities in Malaysia
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Higher Education in Malaysia
Malaysia's higher education system is one of the most internationalised in Southeast Asia, with over 20 public universities and more than 400 private institutions and colleges. The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) manages accreditation under the Malaysian Qualifications Framework. Universiti Malaya, the country's oldest university (est. 1949), consistently ranks among Southeast Asia's top institutions. The government's Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015–2025 drives transformation toward a research-intensive and globally competitive system. English is widely used alongside Bahasa Malaysia.
University of Malaya
Universiti Putra Malaysia
University of Technology Malaysia
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
University Technology Mara
International Islamic University of Malaysia
Universiti Utara Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Petronas University of Technology
Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia
National Energy University
Multimedia University
Tunku Abdul Rahman University
Sultan Idris Education University
University of Malaysia Terengganu
University of Kuala Lumpur
International Medical University
University of Malaysia Pahang
University of Malaysia Perlis
UCSI University
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
technical University of Malaysia Melaka
Sultan Zainal Abidin University
University of Nottingham Malaysia
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Taylor's University
University of Malaysia Sabah
University of Malaysia Sarawak
Monash University Malaysia
National Defense University of Malaysia
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Management & Science University
Curtin University Sarawak
INTI International University
University of Malaysia Kelantan
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus
AIMST University
Al Madinah International University
SEGi University
Perdana University
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
Sunway University
Asia Pacific University Malaysia
University of Selangor
Lincoln University College Malaysia
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Malaysian University of Science & Technology
Open University Malaysia
Tun Abdul Razak University
UNITAR International University
Asia e University
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
International Islamic University College Selangor
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Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur
International Center for Education in Islamic Finance
Albukhary International University
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MAHSA University
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Vision Open University
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Xiamen University Malaysia Campus
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New Era University College
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Seberang Perai Polytechnic
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Manipal University College Malaysia
Southern University College
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MARA Poly Tech College
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Cyberjaya University
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City University of Malaysia
International University of Malaya Wales
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University Value
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HELP University
IACT College
Manipal International University
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TATI University College
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Quest International University Perak
Lake View College
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Ungku Omar Polytechnic
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Asia Metropolitan University
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Pusrawi International College of Medical Sciences
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Disted College
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Asia School of Business
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KPJ Healthcare University College
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Sarawak Mukha Polytechnic
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BERJAYA University College of Hospitality
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Kota Bharu Polytechnic
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University of Reading Malaysia
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University College of Technology Sarawak
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Sultan Azlan Shah University USAS
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Sultan Idris Shah Polytechnic
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UOW Malaysia KDU University College
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First City University College
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University College of Islam Malacca
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Sarawak Kuching Polytechnic
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Methodist Pilley Institute
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Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Polytechnic
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Melaka International College of Science & Technology
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Han Chiang University College of Communication
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Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Polytechnic
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German Malaysian Institute
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GlobalNxt University
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Brickfields Asia College
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Malaysian Institute of Management
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FTMS College
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Jesselton College
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Ibrahim Sultan Polytechnic
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Jelly Polytechnic
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Sultan Abdul Halim Polytechnic
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Olympia College Malaysia
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Malaysian Institute of Arts
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Sultan Azlan Shah Polytechnic
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Linton University College
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The Automotive College
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Putra Intelek International College
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Malaysian Institute for Supply Chain Innovation
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RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus
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The One Academy
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University Malaysia of Computer Science & Engineering
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International College of Music
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Saito University College
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Malaysian Theological Seminary
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Muadzam Shah Polytechnic
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Binary University
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ASWARA National Academy of Arts, Culture & Heritage
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Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah International Islamic University UniSHAMS
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Penang Skills Development Centre
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Methodist College Kuala Lumpur
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GIATMARA
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Islamic University of Malaysia
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Port Dickson Polytechnic
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Malaysian Maritime Academy
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Batu Lintang Campus Teacher Education Institute
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Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University College KLMUC
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ATI College
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Widad University College
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Value Polytechnic
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University College Geomatics
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Mantissa College
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Crescendo International College
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INTEC Education College
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Balik Island Polytechnic
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International College of Foundation Melaka
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AMC College Malaysia
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Betong Metro Polytechnic
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Malaysia Polytechnic Merlimau
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MDIS Malaysia
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Penang International Dental College
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International University College of Technology Twintech
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Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah Islamic University College
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Sandakan Polytechnic
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Unikop College
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Kuantan Metro Polytechnic
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Malay College Kuala Kangsar
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International Islamic College
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Tasek Gelugor Metro Polytechnic
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Putra Business School
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Kuala Terengganu Polytechnic
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Raffles College Kuala Lumpur
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TAJ International College TIC
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Darul Takzim Institute of Science & Technology
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University College of Agroscience Malaysia
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Westminster International College Malaysia
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Stamford College series
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Sultan Abdul Halim Campus Teacher Education Institute
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ALFA International College
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Sentral College Penang
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Advance Tertiary College
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MARA Vocational & Technical Division
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Tuanku Bainun Campus Teacher Education Institute
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International Medical College
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Malay Women's Campus Teacher Education Institute
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Malaysian Cooperative Institute
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Vision College
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Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Malaysia
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Putra International College
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Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia
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University College of Pahang Foundation
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Goon International College
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Imperia Education Group
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UCSF Sabah Foundation University College
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Mersing Johor Polytechnic
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IJN College
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Sultan Ismail Petra International Islamic College
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Mara Poly Tech University College
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Portman College
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Sunway College
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Point College
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Selayang Community College
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MSU College
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KDU University College
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Ramsay Sime Darby Healthcare College
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FMM Institute
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Malaysian Institute of Baking
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Perlis Islamic University College KUIPs
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University College of Aviation Malaysia
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Automotive University DRB HICOM Malaysia
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SRI College
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Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Polytechnic
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Cosmopoint College
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Perak College of Technology
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SIDMA College
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Victoria International College
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Tun Abdul Razak Campus Teacher Education Institute
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Ranaco Education & Training Institute
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Ledang Community College
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Malacca Polytechnic
Frequently Asked Questions
Malaysia has approximately 170 higher education institutions, including 20 public universities, over 50 private universities, and numerous university colleges. Malaysia is also a hub for international branch campuses, hosting branches of universities from the UK, Australia, and China.
Malaysia's top universities include University of Malaya (UM), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). University of Malaya consistently ranks among the top 100 globally.
Public university tuition for Malaysian students ranges from 1,000-5,000 MYR per year. International students at public universities pay 10,000-30,000 MYR annually. Private universities charge 15,000-50,000 MYR per year. Malaysia offers affordable living costs compared to Western countries, making it an attractive study destination.