39 cheapest universities in Malaysia in 2026

Public research university in Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur, a leader in engineering and technology.

Private Nilai university in the Laureate global network, recognised for graduate employability.

Private university in Bandar Seri Iskandar, founded by PETRONAS, expert in engineering and energy.

Private Shah Alam university recognised for health, business and engineering programmes and global rankings.

Affordable private university in Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur focused on business, engineering and education.

First foreign university campus in Malaysia, awarding Monash Australia degrees in Bandar Sunway.

Malaysia's first private medical university, in Bukit Jalil, globally recognised for health sciences.

International online university dedicated to Islamic studies, languages and business, based in Shah Alam.

Malaysia's oldest and most prestigious university, a comprehensive research institution in Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysian campus of Australia's Swinburne University, delivering Australian degrees in Kuching, Sarawak.

Private university in Cyberjaya tech city, known for health programmes and a five-star SETARA rating.

Private Jenjarom university specialising in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and health sciences.

Malaysia's first accredited private medical school, from Ireland's RCSI and UCD, based in Penang.

Private creative university in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, specialising in design, fashion and business.

Newcastle University's British medical school in Johor Bahru, awarding degrees identical to the UK.