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8 Best Civil Engineering Bachelor's Universities in Malaysia

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

8 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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UM Universiti Malaya logo

Universiti Malaya

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur · Public University

★ 80 QS World #60 SETARA 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 22,000 – RM 55,000/yr
Founded
1949
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UT Universiti Teknologi Malaysia logo

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Johor Bahru, Johor · Public University

★ 78 QS World #181 SETARA 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 18,000 – RM 45,000/yr
Founded
1975
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UT Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman logo

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

Kampar, Perak · Private University

★ 61 QS World #550 SETARA 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 22,000 – RM 45,000/yr
Founded
2002
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UM Universiti Malaysia Sabah logo

Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah · Public University

★ 54 QS World #800 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 14,000 – RM 32,000/yr
Founded
1994
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UN Universiti Malaysia Sarawak logo

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Kuching, Sarawak · Public University

★ 54 QS World #700 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 14,000 – RM 33,000/yr
Founded
1992
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UT Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia logo

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

Batu Pahat, Johor · Public University

★ 49 QS Asia #190 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 14,000 – RM 30,000/yr
Founded
1993
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UI Universiti Teknologi MARA logo

Universiti Teknologi MARA

Shah Alam, Selangor · Public University

★ 48 QS World #800 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 12,000 – RM 30,000/yr
Founded
1956

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Malaysia for Bachelor's Civil Engineering?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Universiti Malaya, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering cost in Malaysia?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Civil Engineering in Malaysia?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a Student Pass through EMGS after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, Malaysia’s SETARA rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Civil Engineering at Bachelor's level in Malaysia

Malaysia is a popular, affordable destination for Civil Engineering at Bachelor's level, with MQA-accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Asia positions, Malaysia’s SETARA rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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