Finance
Study finance in Malaysia — how money, markets and investment work — with English-taught degrees, including Islamic finance strengths, at a fraction of Western tuition.
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Studying Finance in Malaysia
Finance is the study of how money, markets and investment work — and it underpins careers in banking, investment, corporate finance and beyond. Malaysian finance degrees are English-taught and affordable, with a distinctive strength: Malaysia is a long-standing global hub for Islamic finance, so you can specialise in an area that's growing worldwide while studying where the industry is well established.
Finance rewards strong quantitative skills and internships, and pairs well with professional qualifications like the CFA. YSTC will help you choose a program that fits your ambitions.
For international students, the appeal is the combination of a globally relevant, English-taught qualification, real affordability, and a welcoming place to live and study. Whatever you'd like to study, YS Training & Consultancy can help you choose the right Finance program, confirm the current official fees, and apply with confidence — talk to us free to get started.
A note on the numbers: fees, rankings and intake dates change over time. We always confirm the current official figures with the university before you apply.
What you'll study
Finance is about how individuals, companies and markets raise, invest and manage money. You'll study corporate finance, investments, financial markets, risk and banking, often with the option to specialise — including Islamic finance, a particular Malaysian strength. Expect quantitative work alongside real-world case studies.
Typically 3 to 3.5 years for a bachelor's (honours); foundation, diploma and master's routes available.
Careers & outcomes
- Financial analyst or adviser
- Banking, investment and asset management
- Corporate finance and risk roles
- Islamic finance specialist
- Roles across banks, firms and corporates
Finance careers can be rewarding and global, and Malaysia is a recognised hub for Islamic finance specifically. Outcomes reward strong quantitative skills and internships. YSTC will help you choose a strong program.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
- A recognised pre-university qualification (STPM, A-Levels, foundation, matriculation, diploma, or equivalent)
- Meet the minimum subject grades set by your chosen university
- Meet the English language requirement for your chosen course
- A foundation or pathway route is available if you don't yet meet direct-entry requirements
English requirement
Most programs ask for IELTS (commonly around 6.0) or an accepted equivalent, with the exact band set by each university. English and foundation pathways are available if you're not there yet. YSTC will confirm what your chosen course needs.
How YSTC helps you apply
From choosing the right course to your offer letter and student visa, we guide you through every step — and getting started is completely free.
Indicative fees
Fees vary by university and intake. We confirm the exact current official fee for your chosen course before you commit — for free.
Fees vary by university and intake — we confirm current fees with you for free.
Universities offering this in Malaysia
These universities in our database offer this field. We'll help you compare them and pick the right fit — free.
AIMST University
Bedong, Kedah
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territory)
City University Malaysia
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Curtin University Malaysia
Miri, Sarawak
HELP University
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territory)
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Putrajaya, Federal Territory (Wilayah Persekutuan)
INTI International University
Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
Sunway University
Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak
Kuching, Sarawak
UNITAR International University
Petaling Jaya (Kelana Jaya), Selangor
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Bangi, Selangor
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Serdang, Selangor
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Shah Alam, Selangor
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar and Kajang, Perak and Selangor
View profileUniversiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
Sintok, Kedah
University of Nottingham Malaysia
Semenyih, Selangor
University of Reading Malaysia
Iskandar Puteri, Johor
Xiamen University Malaysia
Sepang, Selangor
Why study this in Malaysia
Islamic finance strength
Malaysia is a long-standing global leader in Islamic finance, with well-developed specialisations and industry links.
Globally relevant
Finance skills travel across banks, firms and corporates worldwide.
Affordable and English-taught
A globally relevant qualification at a fraction of Western tuition.
Professional pathways
Finance degrees pair well with qualifications like CFA for career acceleration.
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Frequently asked questions
What's special about studying finance in Malaysia?
Beyond affordability and English-taught programs, Malaysia is a long-standing global hub for Islamic finance, so you can specialise in an area that's growing worldwide while studying where the industry is well established. YSTC will help you find programs with the strengths you want.
Finance or accounting — which should I choose?
Accounting focuses on measuring and reporting financial information (with strong professional pathways); finance focuses on markets, investment and managing money. They overlap and both are versatile. YSTC will help you decide based on your goals.
What are the entry requirements?
A recognised pre-university qualification with reasonable maths and the English requirement; foundation and diploma routes are available. YSTC will check your eligibility for free.
Which universities in Malaysia offer Finance?
Several Malaysian universities offer Finance — the "Universities offering this" section on this page lists the ones in our database. YSTC will help you shortlist the best fit for your grades, budget and goals, completely free.
How much does it cost to study Finance in Malaysia?
Tuition depends on the university and intake, and fees change over time, so we don't want to quote an out-of-date figure. Studying in Malaysia is generally far more affordable than in the UK, US or Australia. Your free YSTC consultation includes a clear, current cost estimate for your shortlist, plus a realistic living-cost budget.
Are there scholarships for Finance in Malaysia?
Scholarship and tuition-award availability changes each intake and by university. The best move is a free YSTC consultation, where we'll check what you might qualify for and help you apply at no cost — rather than relying on outdated information.
Can YSTC help me apply for Finance in Malaysia?
Yes — and getting started is completely free. We'll help you choose the right university and course, prepare and submit your application and documents, confirm current fees, and manage your Malaysian Student Pass (visa) via EMGS from start to finish.
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