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Cost of Studying in Malaysia: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Malaysia is 15,654 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 11,610 USD and 27,665 USD. These figures are computed from 1,343 programs at 16 universities in Malaysia listed on Global Admissions; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 31, 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.
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.
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:
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Malaysia?
Yes — all 1,343 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 31, 2026.
Is Malaysia affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Malaysia charge 11,610 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 0 USD. Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table.
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 1,343 degree programs that16 universities in Malaysia list on Global Admissions, as of August 31, 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 31, 2026".