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 listedUniversiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
#975Public18 18 programs· Malaysia's largest university, committed to indigenous community development and human capital growth.
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
#252Private11 11 programs· Private university in Bandar Seri Iskandar, founded by PETRONAS, expert in engineering and energy.
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak
#263Private20 20 programs· Malaysian campus of Australia's Swinburne University, delivering Australian degrees in Kuching, Sarawak.
Xiamen University Malaysia
#210Private26 26 programs· Malaysian campus of prestigious Xiamen University, China, in Sepang near KL International Airport.
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
#318Public14 14 programs· Research-intensive public university in Penang, championing excellence and sustainability.
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
#1602Public10 10 programs· Université publique de Nilai intégrant les sciences islamiques et les disciplines professionnelles modernes.
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
Public12 12 programs· Public management university in Sintok, Malaysia's specialist in business and management sciences.
Asia e University (AeU)
Private15 15 programs· Private Malaysian pioneer of online and blended learning, based in Subang Jaya.
GlobalNxt University
Private11 11 programs· Malaysian online university offering flexible business and technology programmes to learners worldwide.
HELP University
Private21 21 programs· Private Kuala Lumpur university known for business, law, psychology and communication programmes.
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
#493Private22 22 programs· Malaysian campus of Scotland's Heriot-Watt University in Putrajaya, focused on engineering and business.
IMU University
Private19 19 programs· Malaysia's first private medical university, in Bukit Jalil, globally recognised for health sciences.
INCEIF University
Private8 8 programs· The global university of Islamic finance, founded by Malaysia's central bank, in Kuala Lumpur.
Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU)
Private10 10 programs· International online university dedicated to Islamic studies, languages and business, based in Shah Alam.
Albukhary International University (AIU)
Private11 11 programs· Private Alor Setar university offering full Albukhary Foundation scholarships to underprivileged students.
INTI International University
#406Private23 23 programs· Private Nilai university in the Laureate global network, recognised for graduate employability.
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
#946Public17 17 programs· Islam-based public university blending modern knowledge and Islamic sciences, based in Gombak.
Quest International University (QIU)
Private15 15 programs· Private university in Ipoh known for health sciences, life sciences and social sciences programmes.
UNITAR International University
Private10 10 programs· Private Malaysian pioneer of flexible and online higher education, based in Petaling Jaya.
Malacca Islamic University (UNIMEL)
Private10 10 programs· State-linked Islamic university in Melaka combining Islamic studies, business, health and education.
Islamic University of Malaysia (UIM)
Private12 12 programs· Malaysia's first postgraduate-only private university, dedicated to Islamic studies and law.
Selangor Islamic University (UIS)
Private12 12 programs· Islamic university in Bangi, Selangor, combining Islamic studies, business, IT and education.
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
Private11 11 programs· Global university of creative industries, design and innovation, headquartered in Cyberjaya, Malaysia.
MAHSA University
#804Private27 27 programs· Private Jenjarom university specialising in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and health sciences.