Universities in Malaysia
Thứ Năm - 04/12/2025
Malaysia is widely recognized as one of the most dynamic and rapidly developing education hubs in Asia. With strong government investment in higher education, a well-established national qualifications framework, and partnerships with leading universities worldwide, Malaysia offers an attractive study environment for both local and international students.
Higher education in Malaysia operates under the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF), a standardized system that ensures consistency, quality, and recognition of qualifications across diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels. Most public institutions receive substantial government funding, while private and international universities provide globally integrated programs with flexible study pathways.
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Public Universities in Malaysia
Students who wish to enter public universities typically complete Form 6 and obtain the Malaysian Higher School Certificate, or they must hold an equivalent pre-university qualification such as A-Level, STPM, Foundation, or Diploma.
Public universities mainly teach in Bahasa Malaysia, although selected programs, especially in science, engineering, business, and international studies are taught in English. Degrees are awarded directly by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.
Public universities are known for strong academic reputation, affordable fees, and robust research activities across various disciplines. They play an important role in shaping national development and preparing graduates for the regional labor market.
Private Universities in Malaysia
Private universities and colleges in Malaysia operate under a different model, often in collaboration with reputable foreign universities. These institutions offer programs taught primarily in English and provide flexible study options such as:
• Completing the full degree in Malaysia
• Transferring to partner universities abroad under 1+2, 2+1, or 3+0 arrangements
• Earning dual degrees jointly awarded with international partners
Private universities attract many international students due to their modern facilities, strong industry connections, and globally recognized academic pathways.
International University Branch Campuses
Malaysia is one of the few countries in Asia that hosts numerous international branch campuses from top-ranking universities around the world. These campuses deliver the exact curriculum of the home institution, using the same academic standards, assessment methods, and teaching quality. Students may choose to complete their studies entirely in Malaysia or transfer to the home campus later in their program.
These institutions offer world-class education at significantly lower tuition fees compared to studying at the home campuses abroad, making them an attractive option for international students seeking high-quality yet affordable education.
They are:
1. United Kingdom
- Heriot-Watt University Malaysia – Putrajaya
- Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) – Johor
- University of Nottingham Malaysia – Semenyih, Selangor
- University of Reading Malaysia – Johor
- University of Southampton Malaysia – Johor
- Exeter University Offshore Programmes – Kuala Lumpur (collaborative)
- Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) – offered via selected Malaysian partners
- University of London International Programmes – via several private colleges
2. Australia
- Curtin University Malaysia – Sarawak
- Monash University Malaysia – Selangor
- Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak – Sarawak
- UOW Malaysia KDU – Selangor & Penang (owned by University of Wollongong)
- SAE Institute Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur (Australian creative media school)
- RMIT pathways – via partnerships (not a branch campus)
3. China
- Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) – Sepang, Selangor
- Guangxi University of Finance and Economics Malaysia Campus (planned / in-progress)
4. Ireland
- RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC) – Penang
5. Singapore
- Raffles University Iskandar – Johor
- Raffles College of Higher Education – Kuala Lumpur
- MDIS Malaysia (planned previously) – not active now, but historically relevant
- FTMS College (Singapore-linked) – Kuala Lumpur
6. France
- Malaysia-France Institute (MFI) – via Universiti Kuala Lumpur
- UTBM – Université de Technologie de Belfort-Montbéliard programs
- ENIT (Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Tarbes) collaborations
7. Japan
- Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) – under UTM, Kuala Lumpur
- Diploma and engineering programmes via Japan-Malaysia partnerships
8. Germany
- German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) – Selangor
- German dual-education collaborations through UniKL & private universities
Below is the list of reference universities in Malaysia, including both public and private universities.
- Public Universities
| No | University (EN) | University (Malay) | Year Established | Location(s) |
| 1 | University of Malaya | Universiti Malaya | 1905 | Kuala Lumpur; Nilam Puri (Kelantan) |
| 2 | International Islamic University Malaysia | Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia | 1983 | Gombak, Selangor |
| 3 | National University of Malaysia | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia | 1970 | Bangi, Selangor |
| 4 | University of Malaysia Kelantan | Universiti Malaysia Kelantan | 2007 | Pengkalan Chepa; Jeli; Bachok (Kelantan) |
| 5 | University of Malaysia Pahang | Universiti Malaysia Pahang | 2002 (as KUKTEM) | Pekan, Pahang |
| 6 | University of Malaysia Perlis | Universiti Malaysia Perlis | 2001 (as KUKUM) | Arau, Perlis |
| 7 | University of Malaysia Sabah | Universiti Malaysia Sabah | 1994 | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
| 8 | University of Malaysia Sarawak | Universiti Malaysia Sarawak | 1992 | Kota Samarahan, Sarawak |
| 9 | University of Malaysia Terengganu | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu | 1996 (as UPM Terengganu) | Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu |
| 10 | Sultan Idris Education University | Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris | 1922 (as MPSI) | Tanjung Malim, Perak |
| 11 | National Defence University of Malaysia | Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia | 1995 (as ATMA) | Kuala Lumpur |
| 12 | Putra University, Malaysia | Universiti Putra Malaysia | 1931 (as School of Agriculture) | Serdang (Selangor); Bintulu (Sarawak) |
| 13 | Islamic Science University of Malaysia | Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia | 1997 (as KUIM) | Nilai, Negeri Sembilan |
| 14 | University of Science, Malaysia | Universiti Sains Malaysia | 1969 | George Town, Penang |
| 15 | Sultan Zainal Abidin University | Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin | 1980 (as KUSZA) | Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu |
| 16 | Technical University of Malaysia Malacca | Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka | 2000 (as KUTKM) | Durian Tunggal, Malacca |
| 17 | University of Technology Malaysia | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | 1904 (as Treacher Technical School) | Skudai (Johor); Jalan Semarak (Kuala Lumpur) |
| 18 | MARA University of Technology | Universiti Teknologi MARA | 1956 (as RIDA Training Centre) | Shah Alam, Selangor |
| 19 | Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia | Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia | 1993 (as Pusat Latihan Staf Politeknik) | Batu Pahat, Johor |
| 20 | Northern University of Malaysia | Universiti Utara Malaysia | 1984 | Sintok, Kedah |
- Private Universities
| No | University (EN) | University (Malay) | Year Established | Location(s) |
| 1 | Al-Madinah International University | Universiti Antarabangsa Al-Madinah | 2006 | Shah Alam |
| 2 | Asia e University | Universiti Asia e | 2007 | Jalan Sultan Sulaiman |
| 3 | Asia Metropolitan University | Universiti Metropolitan Asia | 1997 | Cheras |
| 4 | Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation | Universiti Teknologi & Inovasi Asia Pasifik | 1993 | Bukit Jalil |
| 5 | Binary University | Universiti Binary | 1984 | Puchong |
| 6 | City University, Malaysia | Universiti City | 1984 | Petaling Jaya |
| 7 | Curtin University, Malaysia | Universiti Curtin Malaysia | 1999 | Miri |
| 8 | DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia | Universti Automotif DRB-HICOM Malaysia | – | Pekan |
| 9 | GlobalNxt University | Universiti GlobalNxt | 2012 | Kuala Lumpur |
| 10 | Jelebu University Of Technology & Computer Institute Malaysia | Universiti Jelebu Teknologi & Komputer Institut Malaysia | 1992 | Jelebu District |
| 11 | Heriot-Watt University Malaysia | Universiti Heriot-Watt Malaysia | 2013 | Putrajaya |
| 12 | Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur | Universiti Infrastruktur Kuala Lumpur | 1973 | Kajang |
| 13 | International Medical University | Universiti Perubatan Antarabangsa | 1992 | Bukit Jalil |
| 14 | INTI International University | Universiti Antarabangsa INTI | 1986 | Nilai |
| 15 | Subang Jaya Kuala Lumpur George Town Sabah | |||
| 16 | Limkokwing University of Creative Technology | Universiti Teknologi Kreatif Limkokwing | 1992 | Cyberjaya |
| 17 | MAHSA University | Universiti MAHSA | 2005 | Petaling Jaya |
| 18 | Pusat Bandar Damansara | |||
| 19 | Malaysia University of Science and Technology | Universiti Sains dan Teknologi Malaysia | 2000 | Petaling Jaya |
| 20 | Management & Science University | Universiti Sains & Pengurusan | 2001 | Shah Alam |
| 21 | Manipal International University | Universiti Antarabangsa Manipal | 2011 | Nilai |
| 22 | Monash University Malaysia Campus | Universiti Monash Kampus Malaysia | 1998 | Subang Jaya |
| 23 | Multimedia University | Universiti Multimedia | 1994 | Cyberjaya |
| 24 | Malacca Johor | |||
| 25 | Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia | Universiti Perubatan Newcastle Malaysia | 2009 | Johor Bahru |
| 26 | Nilai University | Universiti Nilai | 1997 | Nilai |
| 27 | Open University Malaysia | Universiti Terbuka Malaysia | 2000 | Jalan Tun Ismail |
| 28 | Perdana University | Universiti Perdana | 2011 | Serdang |
| 29 | Quest International University Perak | Universiti Antarabangsa Quest Perak | 2008 | Ipoh |
| 30 | Raffles University Iskandar | Universiti Raffles Iskandar | 2012 | Johor Bahru |
| 31 | Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and University College Dublin Malaysia Campus | Royal College of Surgeons di Ireland dan Kolej Universiti Dublin Kampus Malaysia | 1996 | George Town |
| 32 | SEGi University | Universiti SEGi | 1977 | Kota Damansara |
| 33 | Subang Jaya | |||
| 34 | ||||
| 35 | Kuala Lumpur | |||
| 36 | ||||
| 37 | George Town | |||
| 38 | ||||
| 39 | Kuching | |||
| 40 | Sunway University | Universiti Sunway | 1987 | Subang Jaya |
| 41 | Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus | Universiti Teknologi Swinburne Kampus Sarawak | 2000 | Kuching |
| 42 | Taylor’s University | Universiti Taylor’s | 1969 | Subang Jaya |
| 43 | Tun Abdul Razak University | Universiti Tun Abdul Razak | 1998 | Petaling Jaya |
| 44 | UCSI University | Universiti UCSI | 1986 | Cheras |
| 45 | Kuching Kuala Terengganu | |||
| 46 | UNITAR International University | Universiti Antarabangsa UNITAR | 2011 | Petaling Jaya |
| 47 | Islamic University of Malaysia | Universiti Islam Malaysia | 1955 | Cyberjaya |
| 48 | University of Kuala Lumpur | Universiti Kuala Lumpur | 2002 | Jalan Sultan Ismail |
| 49 | University of Selangor | Universiti Selangor | 1999 | Bestari Jaya |
| 50 | Shah Alam | |||
| 51 | Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah International Islamic University | Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah | 1995 | Kuala Ketil |
| 52 | Sultan Azlan Shah University | Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah | 1999 | Kuala Kangsar |
| 53 | Petronas University of Technology | Universiti Teknologi Petronas | 1995 | Tronoh |
| 54 | National Energy University | Universiti Tenaga Nasional | 1976 | Putrajaya |
| 55 | University Tunku Abdul Rahman | Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman | 2002 | Kampar |
| 56 | Sungai Long | |||
| 57 | University Malaysia of Computer Science & Engineering | Universiti Malaysia Sains Komputer & Kejuruteraan | 2013 | Cyberjaya |
| 58 | University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus | Universiti Nottingham Kampus Malaysia | 2000 | Semenyih |
| 59 | University of Reading Malaysia Campus | Universiti Reading Kampus Malaysia | 2013 | Johor Bahru |
| 60 | University of Southampton Malaysia Campus | Universiti Southampton Kampus Malaysia | 2012 | Johor Bahru |
| 61 | Wawasan Open University | Universiti Terbuka Wawasan | 2006 | George Town |
| 62 | Xiamen University Malaysia | Universiti Xiamen Malaysia | 2015 | Salak Tinggi |
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