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6 Best Petroleum Engineering Bachelor's Universities in Malaysia

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

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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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 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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IM International Medical University logo

International Medical University

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur · Private University

★ 65 QS Asia #90 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 40,000 – RM 90,000/yr
Founded
1992
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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
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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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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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Malaysia is a popular, affordable destination for Petroleum 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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