University fees in Malaysia in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 82 institutions in Malaysia that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Malaysia
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Malaysia is 26,454 MYR per year, for the 39 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 2,040 MYR per year, with a maximum observed of 110,000 MYR per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 39 universities
From
2,040
MYR
Average
26,454
MYR
Up to
110,000
MYR
Master's degree
Based on 14 universities
From
1,470
MYR
Average
17,179
MYR
Up to
43,200
MYR
Doctorate
Based on 2 universities
From
12,000
MYR
Average
15,000
MYR
Up to
18,000
MYR
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Malaysia
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Malaysia?
A bachelor's degree in Malaysia costs between 2,040 and 110,000 MYR per year, with an average of 26,454 MYR, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Malaysia?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 13,018 MYR at a public university versus 30,485 MYR in the private sector, a difference of 134.2%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Malaysia?
For a master's, fees range from 1,470 to 43,200 MYR per year. A doctorate costs between 12,000 and 18,000 MYR per year.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 82 universities in Malaysia that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
Tun Abdul Razak University (UNIRAZAK)
University College Bestari
DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia
Han Chiang University College of Communication
BERJAYA University College
Quest International University (QIU)
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
Netherlands Maritime University College (NMUC)
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Asia Metropolitan University (AMU)
Nilai University
Sultan Azlan Shah University (USAS)
First City University College
Jesselton University College
GlobalNxt University
Malacca Islamic University (UNIMEL)
Manipal University College Malaysia (MUCM)
Albukhary International University (AIU)
UOW Malaysia KDU
KPJ Healthcare University (KPJU)
North Borneo University College (NBUC)
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)
Asia e University (AeU)
MILA University
Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST)
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)
University of Nottingham Malaysia