Study Linguistics in Malaysia
10 programmes in linguistics at 3 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 12,617 USD and 12,617 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Linguistics programmes
10 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Japanese Language and Linguistics | University of Malaya | Bachelor's | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Universiti Malaya | PhD | 12,850 USD |
| Bachelor in Applied Language Studies (Hons.) Malay for Professional Communication | Universiti Teknologi MARA | Bachelor's | — |
| Bachelor in Professional Malay Language | Universiti Malaya | Bachelor's | 12,617 USD |
| Master in English Language Studies | Universiti Malaya | Master's | 15,654 USD |
| Bachelor in German Language and Linguistics | Universiti Malaya | Bachelor's | 12,617 USD |
| Bachelor in Malay Linguistics | Universiti Malaya | Bachelor's | 12,617 USD |
| Master in Linguistics | Universiti Malaya | Master's | 15,654 USD |
| Bachelor in French Language and Linguistics | Universiti Malaya | Bachelor's | 12,617 USD |
| Bachelor in Spanish Language and Linguistics | Universiti Malaya | Bachelor's | 12,617 USD |
Linguistics in Malaysia by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 7 | 12,617 USD | 12,617 USD | 12,617 USD |
| Master's | 2 | — | — | — |
| PhD | 1 | — | — | — |
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 linguistics
Universities for linguistics in Malaysia
Study Linguistics in Malaysia: common questions
- How many linguistics programmes are there in Malaysia?
- 10 linguistics programmes at 3 universities in Malaysia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a linguistics degree in Malaysia cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in linguistics in Malaysia is 12,617 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 12,617 USD and 12,617 USD per year.
- Can I study linguistics in Malaysia in English?
- Yes — 100% of the linguistics programmes in Malaysia in our catalogue are taught in English (10 of 10).
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