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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.
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Bayan Baru Community College
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Thumb Community College
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Campus Teacher Education Institute Dato' Razali Ismail
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Perlis Institute of Higher Islamic Studies
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Melaka Tengah Vocational College
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Pelandar Community College
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Institute of Teacher Education, Pulau Pinang Campus
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How come Lanas Community College
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Excelpolitan International College
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KBU International College
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Ketengah College
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First Institute of Technology
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Rompin Community College
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EU Institute
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Legend
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Pine Academy Group
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Sabah KTYS Foundation Technical College
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Asian College of Exercise & Sports Medicine
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KYS Business College School
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Stradford International College
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Universiti Antarabangsa Tunku UniTunku
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PJ College of Art & Design
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ANS Institute of Technology
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SEGI College Kuala Lumpur
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Dungun School of Business
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University College Fairview
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Kojadi Institute
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SIDE PACE
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Astin College
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Terengganu Al Quran College
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Beyond4 College
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Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University
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Cybernetics International College of Technology
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RENG Architectural & Design College
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Technical Innovations Skills
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Kiara College
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SEGI College Sarawak
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Alpha College of Technology
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Asia Metropolitan University Asia Metropolitan College
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Queens College Kuala Lumpur
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Metropoint College
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REG Colleges
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MEA College of Technology
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UNITI Kota Bharu College
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iCOOP College
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Compass International College
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Dong Jiao Zong Higher Learning Center
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International Institute of Science Mantin
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Bayu College
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SC College
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SEGI College Penang
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Pearl College
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Malacca College of Science & Management
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Optopreneur College
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SEGI College Subang Jaya
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Doma College
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Darulnaim Technology College Cawangan Kuala Lumpur KTDKL
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Omega College
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City Academy
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City College of Business Management
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RADIATION Institute
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Ausffield College
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Premier College
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YTL International College of Hotel Management
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SCM Professional College
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PERDA Advanced Technical Institute
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University of Technology Sarawak
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Taylor's College
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University Melaka
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Despark College
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University Islam Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah
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Northern Kuala Lumpur International College NKLIC
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MAHSA Avenue International College MPIC
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Newton College
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Mersing Malay University College
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University of Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak
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Gugusan University
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Melaka Manipal Medical College
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Mayfield University
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.