For Malaysia, a good plan brings course selection and the EMGS process together. Understand which charges belong to the university and which relate to immigration, insurance and arrival requirements before comparing offers.
Country guidance reviewed · 19 September 2026
Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala LumpurCountry-specific facts and practical questions to build a stronger study plan.
Malaysia offers public institutions, private institutions and foreign branch campuses. Ask who awards the qualification, where you study and which costs are included. Do not assume a branch-campus offer includes transfer to an overseas campus.
EMGS · fee calculator ↗Use the EMGS checklist alongside your university’s admission requirements. Confirm passport-copy requirements and the accepted English-language evidence for your route. Keep personal details consistent across the application and supporting documents.
EMGS · required documents ↗EMGS fees do not include university course fees. Build separate lines for processing, the pass, insurance, medical screening and any institution charges. Use the relevant fee calculation for your institution type and application.
EMGS · fee calculator ↗New international students must attend the required medical screening within seven working days of arrival under EMGS guidance. Insurance is compulsory, and pass endorsement follows the applicable process. Coordinate the arrival checklist with your university.
EMGS · medical screening ↗We turn the requirements into a clear plan for your profile, your budget and your next step.
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We help prepare the requested records and track questions with your institution.
We help you plan insurance, screening and enrollment steps so important tasks are not left until you land.
Our role is preparation and guidance. Universities, scholarship bodies and immigration authorities make their own decisions.
| QS Rank | University Name & Location | Annual Tuition Fee | Admission Requirements | Popular Courses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #65 |
Universiti Malaya (UM)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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$5,500/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.0
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
|
Master of Computer Science Data Science MBA
|
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| #137 |
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Bangi, Malaysia
|
$4,800/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.8
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
|
Master of IT Cybersecurity
|
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| #148 |
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Penang, Malaysia
|
$4,500/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.8
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
|
MSc Computer Science Biotech
|
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| #158 |
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Serdang, Malaysia
|
$4,200/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.7
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
|
Master of Software Engineering Business
|
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| #210 |
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
|
$4,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.7
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
|
MSc Computer Science Engineering
|
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| #284 |
Taylor's University
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
|
$7,500/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.5
Tests: IELTS, Duolingo
|
Master of Applied Computing Hospitality
|
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| #300 |
UCSI University
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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$6,800/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.5
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
|
Technopreneurship Information Technology
|
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| #350 |
Sunway University
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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$7,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.5
Tests: IELTS, PTE
|
MSc Computer Science Information Technology
|
Existing university comparison: fees, entry conditions and ranking editions must be confirmed with the university for your chosen programme and intake. The research below covers country planning, not a fresh verification of every table entry.
Scroll to explore the milestones. We help you understand what to prepare and what comes next.
A typical international degree-student route where immigration permission is required. Steps can overlap; nationality, course and official decisions determine your exact route. This is a planning guide, not your application status.
Check programme recognition, entry conditions and teaching-language requirements.
Complete academic conditions and the institution’s initial documentation and payment steps.
Work with the institution and EMGS process to submit the required passport, academic and health documents.
Follow the eVAL process and wait for the required approval before progressing to travel.
Check whether a Single Entry Visa is required for your nationality and confirm your insurance arrangements.
After the required entry permission, arrive and complete the required screening within seven working days.
Follow your institution’s instructions for endorsement and final registration.
No. EMGS states that its processing-related fees exclude course fees and other institutional charges.
Follow the stated post-arrival timeframe and approved clinic instructions. Delays can affect pass endorsement.
