Malaysia — university guide
The 82 universities in Malaysia in 2026
An informative guide to the 82 higher education institutions in Malaysia: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
82
Universities
20
Public
62
Private
#56
Best ranking
Monash University Malaysia
2,040 MYR
Min bachelor fee
65
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Malaysia
Based on the 39 universities in Malaysia that published their fees.
Min2,040 MYRMax110,000 MYR
Universities in Malaysia: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
20
Public universities
The public institutions in Malaysia
20universities
62
Private universities
The private institutions in Malaysia
62universities
38
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
38universities
39
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
39universities
82
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
82universities
65
Programs
Fields offered in Malaysia
65programs
List of universities in Malaysia in 2026
82 universities listedRCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)
#585Private5 5 programs· Malaysia's first accredited private medical school, from Ireland's RCSI and UCD, based in Penang.
AIMST University
Private18 18 programs· Private university in Kedah renowned for medicine, pharmacy and health science programmes.
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU)
#765Private22 22 programs· Kuala Lumpur technology university renowned for computing, engineering and a UK dual-degree award.
DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia
Private9 9 programs· Private university dedicated to automotive and engineering studies, backed by the DRB-HICOM group in Pekan, Pahang.
Binary University
Private9 9 programs· Private university in Puchong renowned for business, entrepreneurship and computing programmes.
City University Malaysia
Private12 12 programs· Affordable private university in Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur focused on business, engineering and education.
Curtin University Malaysia
#228Private29 29 programs· Curtin's largest international campus, in Miri, Sarawak, awarding identical Australian degrees.
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
#727Public8 8 programs· Malaysia's first education-dedicated university, training the nation's teachers and education researchers.
University of Cyberjaya (UoC)
#951Private14 14 programs· Private university in Cyberjaya tech city, known for health programmes and a five-star SETARA rating.
Management and Science University (MSU)
#555Private22 22 programs· Private Shah Alam university recognised for health, business and engineering programmes and global rankings.
Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (KLUST)
Private22 22 programs· Private Kajang university, formerly IUKL, focused on engineering, infrastructure and emerging technologies.
Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
Public6 6 programs· Public university in Kem Sungai Besi, dedicated to military science, defence and engineering.
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
#1503Public7 7 programs· Public university in Kelantan devoted to entrepreneurship, heritage and agri-food sciences.
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
#1303Public10 10 programs· Public engineering university in Arau, specialising in microelectronics and high technology.
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
#1302Public11 11 programs· Public university in Kota Kinabalu, a reference for marine science and Borneo biodiversity studies.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
#1001Public13 13 programs· Sarawak's first public university, committed to Borneo-focused research and East Asian engagement.
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
#751Public8 8 programs· Public coastal university in Kuala Terengganu, specialising in marine and fisheries sciences.
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
#595Public8 8 programs· Public technical university in Pahang, renowned for engineering excellence and strong industry partnerships.
Universiti Malaya (UM)
#284Public21 21 programs· Malaysia's oldest and most prestigious university, a comprehensive research institution in Kuala Lumpur.
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)
#168Private5 5 programs· Newcastle University's British medical school in Johor Bahru, awarding degrees identical to the UK.
Nilai University
Private12 12 programs· Private university in Negeri Sembilan known for engineering, hospitality and health science programmes.
University of Nottingham Malaysia
#118Private37 37 programs· First British campus in Malaysia, in Semenyih, awarding University of Nottingham degrees.
KPJ Healthcare University (KPJU)
Private11 11 programs· Private health sciences university backed by the KPJ hospital network, based in Nilai, Malaysia.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
#420Public15 15 programs· Public research university in Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur, a leader in engineering and technology.