★ 82
SETARA 6
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- RM 45,000 – RM 90,000/yr
- Founded
- 1998
25 Best Music & Performing Arts Bachelor's Universities in Malaysia
Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.
25 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
★ 78
SETARA 6
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- RM 45,000 – RM 85,000/yr
- Founded
- 2000
★ 78
QS World #251
SETARA 6
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- RM 35,000 – RM 80,000/yr
- Founded
- 2010
★ 78
QS World #181
SETARA 6
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- RM 18,000 – RM 45,000/yr
- Founded
- 1975
★ 72
QS World #146
SETARA 6
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- RM 18,000 – RM 44,000/yr
- Founded
- 1969
★ 70
SETARA 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- RM 30,000 – RM 60,000/yr
- Founded
- 1999
★ 68
QS World #300
SETARA 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- RM 30,000 – RM 70,000/yr
- Founded
- 1986
★ 67
SETARA 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- RM 25,000 – RM 50,000/yr
- Founded
- 2016
★ 61
QS World #550
SETARA 6
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- RM 22,000 – RM 45,000/yr
- Founded
- 2002
10
AP
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur · Private University
★ 57
QS Asia #220
SETARA 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- RM 30,000 – RM 60,000/yr
- Founded
- 1993
★ 56
QS World #500
SETARA 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- RM 14,000 – RM 32,000/yr
- Founded
- 1984
★ 54
QS World #800
SETARA 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- RM 14,000 – RM 32,000/yr
- Founded
- 1994
Music & Performing Arts at other levels
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Malaysia for Bachelor's Music & Performing Arts?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Monash University Malaysia, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Taylor's University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Bachelor's in Music & Performing 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 Music & Performing 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 Music & Performing Arts at Bachelor's level in Malaysia
Malaysia is a popular, affordable destination for Music & Performing 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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