Chapter II · Asia
Study abroad inMalaysia
Malaysia hosts branch campuses of British and Australian universities alongside its own public universities, all at a fraction of the cost of studying in those countries. Kuala Lumpur is multicultural and English is widely spoken.
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Languages
- English, Malay
- Currency
- Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
- Academic year
- September to June, with several intakes
- Student visa
- Student pass (via EMGS)
- Programmes
- 5
- Universities
- 193
Programmes in Malaysia
Across Malaysia and multi-city
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Westminster International Collegevia Go Overseas
Universities in Malaysia
Selected institutions that take international or exchange students. 193 institutions in total, all listed in our Malaysia university directory.
- Asia Metropolitan UniversityKuala Lumpur · Hotcourses profile
- German Malaysian InstituteSelangor · Hotcourses profile
- Multimedia UniversityHotcourses profile
- Newcastle University, Medicine MalaysiaHotcourses profile
- Perdana UniversityHotcourses profile
- Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak CampusHotcourses profile
- UCSI UniversityHotcourses profile
- Universiti Kuala LumpurHotcourses profile
- Universiti MalayaHotcourses profile
- University of Reading MalaysiaJohor · Hotcourses profile
- University of Southampton MalaysiaJohor · Hotcourses profile
- UOW Malaysia KDUSelangor · Hotcourses profile
- Almacrest International CollegeHotcourses profile
- Amc CollegeHotcourses profile
- Asia Pacific University of Technology Innovation ApuHotcourses profile
- Curtin University MalaysiaHotcourses profile
- Disted CollegeHotcourses profile
- Equator Academy of ArtHotcourses profile
- First City University CollegeHotcourses profile
- Help University College HucHotcourses profile
- Heriot Watt University MalaysiaHotcourses profile
- Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur IuklHotcourses profile
- International Medical University ImuHotcourses profile
- International University of Malaya Wales IumwHotcourses profile
- Jesselton CollegeHotcourses profile
- Kolej Brickfields AsiaHotcourses profile
- Mahsa University CollegeHotcourses profile
- Mantissa CollegeHotcourses profile
- Methodist College Kuala LumpurHotcourses profile
- Monash University MalaysiaHotcourses profile
Questions about studying in Malaysia
How many study abroad programmes are there in Malaysia?
StudiesForeign currently lists 5 programmes in Malaysia from 5 providers. Each listing links to the organisation that runs it, where you can check dates, prices and how to apply.
What visa do I need to study in Malaysia?
Most international students staying for a semester or longer need a student pass (via EMGS). Requirements depend on your nationality and the length of your course, and EU or EEA citizens may have different rules in Europe. Check the official guidance at educationmalaysia.gov.my before you apply.
When does the academic year start in Malaysia?
The university year in Malaysia usually runs september to June, with several intakes. Provider programmes and summer schools follow their own calendars, so check each programme’s dates.
How many universities are there in Malaysia?
Our directory lists 193 universities and higher-education institutions in Malaysia, with links to their official websites.