62 private universities in Malaysia in 2026

Private Alor Setar university offering full Albukhary Foundation scholarships to underprivileged students.

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

Private university in Ipoh known for health sciences, life sciences and social sciences programmes.

Private Malaysian pioneer of flexible and online higher education, based in Petaling Jaya.

State-linked Islamic university in Melaka combining Islamic studies, business, health and education.

Malaysia's first postgraduate-only private university, dedicated to Islamic studies and law.

Islamic university in Bangi, Selangor, combining Islamic studies, business, IT and education.

Global university of creative industries, design and innovation, headquartered in Cyberjaya, Malaysia.

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

Private university in Petaling Jaya dedicated to science, engineering and technology management.

Private university focused on health sciences, business and computing, with campuses in Subang Jaya and Cyberjaya.

Private university in Nilai, formerly Manipal International University, focused on engineering, business and technology.

Supply chain institute affiliated with MIT's global network, located near Kuala Lumpur.

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

Malaysia's first private university, a reference in digital technologies, media and creative arts.

Malaysia's first private open university, pioneer of distance and online learning.

Private Kuala Lumpur university centred on medicine, public health and data science.

MARA-owned private university in Cheras focused on business, technology and professional accounting.

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

Private university in Kota Damansara known for its health, business and technology programmes.

Private institution in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, offering affordable business, IT and Islamic studies programmes.

Leading private university in Bandar Sunway, known for academic excellence and prestigious global partnerships.

Top-ranked private university in Subang Jaya, renowned for hospitality, business and design.

Private university owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad, recognised for engineering, energy and computing.