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6 Best Public Administration 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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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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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
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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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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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MM Multimedia University logo

Multimedia University

Cyberjaya, Selangor · Private University

★ 49 QS Asia #200 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 28,000 – RM 55,000/yr
Founded
1997

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Malaysia for Bachelor's Public Administration?

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

How much does a Bachelor's in Public Administration 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 Public Administration 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 Public Administration at Bachelor's level in Malaysia

Malaysia is a popular, affordable destination for Public Administration 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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