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5 Best Culinary Arts Bachelor's Universities in Malaysia

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

5 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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TA Taylor's University logo

Taylor's University

Bandar Sunway, Selangor · Private University

★ 78 QS World #251 SETARA 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 35,000 – RM 80,000/yr
Founded
2010
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UP Universiti Putra Malaysia logo

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Serdang, Selangor · Public University

★ 75 QS World #148 SETARA 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 18,000 – RM 46,000/yr
Founded
1931
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UT Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS logo

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Seri Iskandar, Perak · Private University

★ 72 QS World #307 SETARA 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 30,000 – RM 55,000/yr
Founded
1997
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XM Xiamen University Malaysia logo

Xiamen University Malaysia

Nilai, Negeri Sembilan · International Branch Campus

★ 67 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 25,000 – RM 50,000/yr
Founded
2016
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UU Universiti Utara Malaysia logo

Universiti Utara Malaysia

Sintok, Kedah · Public University

★ 56 QS World #500 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 14,000 – RM 32,000/yr
Founded
1984

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Malaysia for Bachelor's Culinary Arts?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Taylor's University, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Culinary Arts 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 Culinary Arts 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 Culinary Arts at Bachelor's level in Malaysia

Malaysia is a popular, affordable destination for Culinary Arts 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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