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Study options, institutions and scholarships with MABECS.
Explore the universities MABECS works with, what it costs to live and study there, and the scholarships open to Malaysian students.
Book an AppointmentMalaysia hosts around 167,000 international students.
Top Universities: Malaysia has a growing presence in global rankings. In the QS World University Rankings 2026, 32 Malaysian universities were ranked, with Universiti Malaya (UM) ranked 58th globally and the country's highest-ranked university.
Leading Institutions: Other highly ranked Malaysian universities include Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Taylor's University and UCSI University.International & Branch Campuses: Malaysia is also home to international branch campuses including Monash University Malaysia, University of Nottingham Malaysia and University of Southampton Malaysia.
Popular Fields: Business, engineering, computing/IT, accounting, hospitality and social sciences are among the major areas of study, although popularity varies by year and institution.
Levels of Study: Malaysia offers a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate, foundation and professional programmes, with both public and private institutions attracting international students.
Grading Scale: Malaysian universities commonly use a 4.0 CGPA scale, although grading structures vary between institutions.
Student Experience: Malaysia attracts international students from more than 100 countries, with affordability, English-medium programmes and cultural diversity among factors highlighted by the Ministry of Higher Education.
Source: Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia / QS World University Rankings 2026.
Universities and pathway providers MABECS works with in this country.
Scholarships open to Malaysian students in this country. Status colour reflects the closing date.
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