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7 Best Materials Engineering Bachelor's Universities in Malaysia

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

7 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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UN University of Nottingham Malaysia logo

University of Nottingham Malaysia

Semenyih, Selangor · International Branch Campus

★ 78 SETARA 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 45,000 – RM 85,000/yr
Founded
2000
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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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UCSI University

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur · Private University

★ 68 QS World #300 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 30,000 – RM 70,000/yr
Founded
1986
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UN Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin logo

Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin

Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu · Public University

★ 48 QS Asia #220 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 13,000 – RM 30,000/yr
Founded
2006
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PE Perdana University logo

Perdana University

Serdang, Selangor · Private University

★ 47 QS Asia #300 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 30,000 – RM 75,000/yr
Founded
2011

Materials Engineering at other levels

Frequently asked questions

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

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

How much does a Bachelor's in Materials 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 Materials 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 Materials Engineering at Bachelor's level in Malaysia

Malaysia is a popular, affordable destination for Materials 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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