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13 Best Public Health Master's Universities in Malaysia

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

13 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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MO Monash University Malaysia logo

Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway, Selangor · International Branch Campus

★ 82 SETARA 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 45,000 – RM 90,000/yr
Founded
1998
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
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
UN Universiti Malaysia Sarawak logo

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Kuching, Sarawak · Public University

★ 54 QS World #700 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 14,000 – RM 33,000/yr
Founded
1992
9
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
10
US Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia logo

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia

Nilai, Negeri Sembilan · Public University

★ 49 QS Asia #200 SETARA 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
RM 14,000 – RM 32,000/yr
Founded
1998
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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
12
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

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Malaysia for Master's Public Health?

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

How much does a Master's in Public Health 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 Health 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 Health at Master's level in Malaysia

Malaysia is a popular, affordable destination for Public Health 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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