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 listedMalaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST)
Private15 15 programs· Private university in Petaling Jaya dedicated to science, engineering and technology management.
Asia Metropolitan University (AMU)
Private11 11 programs· Private university focused on health sciences, business and computing, with campuses in Subang Jaya and Cyberjaya.
MILA University
Private18 18 programs· Private university in Nilai, formerly Manipal International University, focused on engineering, business and technology.
MISI University
Private5 5 programs· Supply chain institute affiliated with MIT's global network, located near Kuala Lumpur.
Monash University Malaysia
#56Private24 24 programs· First foreign university campus in Malaysia, awarding Monash Australia degrees in Bandar Sunway.
Multimedia University (MMU)
#787Private14 14 programs· Malaysia's first private university, a reference in digital technologies, media and creative arts.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
#377Public17 17 programs· National public university in Bangi, dedicated to the Malay language, scholarship and research.
Open University Malaysia (OUM)
Private13 13 programs· Malaysia's first private open university, pioneer of distance and online learning.
Perdana University
Private8 8 programs· Private Kuala Lumpur university centred on medicine, public health and data science.
Poly-Tech University of Malaysia (UPTM)
Private9 9 programs· MARA-owned private university in Cheras focused on business, technology and professional accounting.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
#463Public10 10 programs· Public research university in Serdang, Malaysia's leader in agriculture, agrosciences and veterinary science.
Raffles University Iskandar (RUI)
Private8 8 programs· Private creative university in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, specialising in design, fashion and business.
SEGi University
#702Private14 14 programs· Private university in Kota Damansara known for its health, business and technology programmes.
Sultan Azlan Shah University (USAS)
Private8 8 programs· Private institution in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, offering affordable business, IT and Islamic studies programmes.
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)
#1102Public9 9 programs· Public university in Kuala Terengganu combining health, education and Islamic sciences.
Sunway University
#513Private16 16 programs· Leading private university in Bandar Sunway, known for academic excellence and prestigious global partnerships.
Taylor's University
#272Private17 17 programs· Top-ranked private university in Subang Jaya, renowned for hospitality, business and design.
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)
#1302Public9 9 programs· Public engineering university in Malacca, a pioneer of applied technical education in Malaysia.
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
#535Private15 15 programs· Private university owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad, recognised for engineering, energy and computing.
Tun Abdul Razak University (UNIRAZAK)
Private10 10 programs· Private Malaysian university known for business, finance and governance programmes in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
#1103Public9 9 programs· Public technical university in Batu Pahat, focused on engineering and technical teacher education.
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Private26 26 programs· Large non-profit private university renowned for engineering, science and management programmes in Malaysia.
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)
Private14 14 programs· Kuala Lumpur private institution renowned for accounting, business and technology education.
UCSI University
#282Private16 16 programs· Private Kuala Lumpur university, a leader in health, architecture and applied sciences.