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12 Best Media & Communication Master's Universities in Malaysia

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

12 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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UK Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia logo

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Bangi, Selangor · Public University

★ 77 QS World #138 SETARA 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 18,000 – RM 45,000/yr
Founded
1970
3
US Universiti Sains Malaysia logo

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Gelugor, Penang · Public University

★ 72 QS World #146 SETARA 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 18,000 – RM 44,000/yr
Founded
1969
4
CU Curtin University Malaysia logo

Curtin University Malaysia

Miri, Sarawak · International Branch Campus

★ 70 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 30,000 – RM 60,000/yr
Founded
1999
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UC UCSI University logo

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
6
SU Sunway University logo

Sunway University

Bandar Sunway, Selangor · Private University

★ 64 QS World #585 SETARA 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 35,000 – RM 75,000/yr
Founded
2011
7
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
8
MS Management & Science University logo

Management & Science University

Shah Alam, Selangor · Private University

★ 53 QS Asia #180 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 28,000 – RM 55,000/yr
Founded
2001
9
MA MAHSA University logo

MAHSA University

Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor · Private University

★ 49 QS Asia #250 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 35,000 – RM 70,000/yr
Founded
2005
10
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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UP Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris logo

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Tanjong Malim, Perak · Public University

★ 47 QS Asia #260 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 13,000 – RM 28,000/yr
Founded
1922
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HE HELP University logo

HELP University

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur · Private University

★ 43 QS Asia #320 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 28,000 – RM 55,000/yr
Founded
1986

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Malaysia for Master's Media & Communication?

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

How much does a Master's in Media & Communication 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 Media & Communication 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 Media & Communication at Master's level in Malaysia

Malaysia is a popular, affordable destination for Media & Communication at Master'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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