Top Universities in Malaysia

Ranked using published QS Asia / QS World positions and Malaysia’s SETARA ratings. Figures are indicative — always verify with official sources.

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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

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

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

Taylor's University

Bandar Sunway, Selangor · Private University

★ 78 QS World #251 SETARA 6 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): RM 35,000 – RM 80,000/yr
Founded: 2010

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

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

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

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

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

Curtin University Malaysia

Miri, Sarawak · International Branch Campus

★ 70 SETARA 5 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): RM 30,000 – RM 60,000/yr
Founded: 1999

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

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

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

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

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

Kampar, Perak · Private University

★ 61 QS World #550 SETARA 6 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): RM 22,000 – RM 45,000/yr
Founded: 2002

International Islamic University Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur · Public University

★ 60 QS World #700 SETARA 5 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): RM 15,000 – RM 40,000/yr
Founded: 1983

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

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

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

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

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