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Cost of Studying in Malaysia: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Malaysia is 15,479 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 11,400 USD and 21,005 USD. These figures are computed from 1,173 programs at 16 universities in Malaysia listed on Global Admissions; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 11, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data 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 | 11,715 USD | 13,223 USD | 23,616 USD | 374 |
| Master's | 11,400 USD | 15,479 USD | 21,005 USD | 418 |
| PhD | 6,158 USD | 12,707 USD | 14,342 USD | 77 |
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 on Global Admissions for Malaysia right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Honours) | IMU University | Bachelor's | 0 USD |
| Bachelor of Finance (Hons) | Quest International University | Bachelor's | 1 USD |
| Master In Computing | Quest International University | Master's | 5 USD |
| Master in IELTS Training Course | INTI International University | Master's | 48 USD |
| Bachelor of Business Management (Honours) – ODL | GlobalNxt University | Bachelor's | 1,950 USD |
| Bachelor of Criminal Justice (Honours) – ODL | GlobalNxt University | Bachelor's | 1,950 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 | 36,693 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Malaysia?
Yes — all 1,173 degree programs in Malaysia on Global Admissions are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Malaysia accept international students?
16 universities in Malaysia list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 11, 2026.
Is Malaysia affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Malaysia charge 11,400 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 0 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 1,173 degree programs that 16 universities in Malaysia list on Global Admissions, as of August 11, 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 data, August 11, 2026".