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Cost of Studying in Malaysia: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international bachelor's students in Malaysia is 10,598 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 9,798 USD and 11,956 USD. These figures are computed from 557 programs at 16 universities in Malaysia listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog changes
Tuition in Malaysia by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 9,798 USD | 10,598 USD | 11,956 USD | 148 |
| Master's | 5,633 USD | 9,689 USD | 13,044 USD | 73 |
| PhD | 5,333 USD | 7,742 USD | 10,200 USD | 37 |
Why the numbers look this way: Malaysia keeps tuition low by design as a regional education hub, including at international branch campuses.
Cheapest degree programs in Malaysia
The lowest published international tuition in our Malaysia catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Education Educational Leadership & Management | UNITAR International University, Selangor | Master's | 2,889 USD |
| Master in Education Educational Leadership & Management – Online | UNITAR International University, Selangor | Master's | 2,889 USD |
| Master in Education Instructional Technology – Online | UNITAR International University, Selangor | Master's | 2,889 USD |
| Master in Education Teaching English as a Second Language – Online | UNITAR International University, Selangor | Master's | 2,889 USD |
| Master in Engineering | Taylor's University | Master's | 3,342 USD |
| Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences | Taylor's University | Master's | 3,414 USD |
Apply faster in Malaysia
These Malaysia universities partner with Global Admissions and take applications directly on the site — no separate portal, and typically a first response within weeks. The most-viewed partner programs right now:
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Business Administration - Full-time MBA | Asia School of Business in collaboration with MIT Sloan (ASB) | Master's | 36,783 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Malaysia?
Yes — 557 of the 557 degree programs in our Malaysia catalog (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Malaysia accept international students?
16 universities in Malaysia list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Malaysia affordable for international students?
A quarter of bachelor's programs in Malaysia charge 9,798 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 2,889 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
Next steps for Malaysia: browse programs by field of study , upcoming application deadlines , the study-in-Malaysia guide , or estimate your total cost including living expenses .
Thinking seriously about Malaysia?
An advisor who knows the Malaysia admission process can shortlist programs for your budget and profile, and sanity-check deadlines.
Methodology
All figures are computed from the 557 degree programs that 16 universities in Malaysia list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions catalog data, July 17, 2026".