Study Humanities & Liberal Arts in Malaysia
71 programmes in humanities & liberal arts at 10 universities in Malaysia are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 12,617 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 9,452 USD and 12,617 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Humanities & Liberal Arts programmes
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Humanities & Liberal Arts in Malaysia by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 28 | 9,452 USD | 12,617 USD | 12,617 USD |
| Master's | 27 | 14,148 USD | 15,654 USD | 15,654 USD |
| PhD | 13 | 5,941 USD | 8,652 USD | 12,478 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within humanities & liberal arts
Universities for humanities & liberal arts in Malaysia
- Universiti Malaya (21)
- Universiti Teknologi MARA (17)
- AIMST University (8)
- Taylor's University (7)
- University of Nottingham Malaysia, Selangor (5)
- UNITAR International University, Selangor (5)
- University of Wollongong Malaysia (3)
- INTI International University (3)
- IMU University (1)
- University of Malaya (1)
Study Humanities & Liberal Arts in Malaysia: common questions
- How many humanities & liberal arts programmes are there in Malaysia?
- 71 humanities & liberal arts programmes at 10 universities in Malaysia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a humanities & liberal arts degree in Malaysia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in humanities & liberal arts in Malaysia is 12,617 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 9,452 USD and 12,617 USD per year.
- Can I study humanities & liberal arts in Malaysia in English?
- Yes — 100% of the humanities & liberal arts programmes in Malaysia in our catalogue are taught in English (71 of 71).
- Are any of these humanities & liberal arts programmes available online?
- 1 of the 71 programmes in Malaysia are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for humanities & liberal arts in Malaysia?
- PhD programmes, at a median of 8,652 USD per year, against 12,617 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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