Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya)

Universiti Malaya is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital, on a large integrated urban campus in the southwest of the city. The campus blends academic buildings with green spaces, including the Rimba Ilmu Botanical Gardens, and sits within easy reach of the city.

Tuition at Universiti Malaya varies by level and program, and as a public research university its fees differ from private institutions. We don't want to quote a figure that's out of date, so your free consultation with YSTC includes a clear, current official cost estimate for the exact courses on your shortlist.

Yes. Universiti Malaya is MQA accredited with qualifications registered in the Malaysian Qualifications Framework, its business programs hold AACSB accreditation and its MBA holds AMBA accreditation, and its engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council under the Washington Accord. It ranks

Universiti Malaya is Malaysia's oldest and top-ranked public research university, known for research excellence in medicine (historically its flagship), engineering — its Petroleum Engineering is ranked

Intakes at Universiti Malaya vary by program, with foundation programs commonly starting in July. Exact dates depend on your course — YSTC will confirm the next available intake and the application deadlines for you.

Yes — and getting started is completely free. We'll help you choose the right course, prepare and submit your application and documents, confirm the current fees, and manage your Malaysian Student Pass (visa) via EMGS from start to finish.

Scholarship availability and amounts change each intake and by program, so the best move is a free YSTC consultation, where we'll check which awards you may qualify for and help you apply at no cost. We'll always confirm the current official options with the university before you rely on them.

Most programs ask for IELTS, TOEFL, or an accepted equivalent, though the exact band varies by course, and a pathway may be available if you don't yet meet the requirement. YSTC will confirm exactly what your chosen course needs.

Many postgraduate and advanced programs at Universiti Malaya are taught in English, and the university actively cultivates international academic partnerships and research collaborations. Because the language of instruction varies by program, YSTC will confirm whether your specific course is taught in English.

Universiti Malaya has 13 residential colleges — 11 on-campus and 2 off-campus — plus a range of off-campus housing options around Kuala Lumpur. Costs depend on the room type and how you like to live, so YSTC will walk you through the current options and a realistic monthly budget for your intake.

Living costs in Kuala Lumpur are moderate and generally far lower than in the UK, US or Australia — covering accommodation, food and transport. Your exact budget depends on your lifestyle and housing choice, so YSTC will give you a personalised monthly estimate alongside your tuition figures, free of charge.

International students in Malaysia may be allowed to work part-time during semester breaks and holidays under specific conditions set by Immigration, usually with university approval. The rules can change, so we'll explain the current, accurate position for your situation during your free consultation rather than rely on outdated info.

Universiti Malaya is a popular choice for international students, with over 12,400 of them from 80+ countries, dedicated international student support services and a multicultural campus in Kuala Lumpur. As Malaysia's oldest and top-ranked public university, it pairs that with a strong global employer reputation (ranked