Universiti Malaya (UM): Tuition Fees 2026 for International Students, Programmes and Admission

Malaysia’s oldest and best-known public university, in Kuala Lumpur. Compare the full tuition fees for every bachelor’s programme for international students.

  • 🏛️ Public university · Kuala Lumpur
  • 💰 Full degree from RM 60,900
  • 📅 Intakes: September and February
  • 🎓 More than 75 bachelor’s programmes
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About Universiti Malaya (UM)

Everything you need to know before applying to Universiti Malaya (UM)

Universiti Malaya (UM) is the oldest university in Malaysia and one of its leading public research universities, located in Kuala Lumpur. It offers bachelor’s programmes in engineering, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, computer science, business, law, science, languages, social sciences and the arts.

For international students, the total tuition fee for a full bachelor’s degree starts from RM 60,900 for arts and Islamic studies, around RM 89,200 for computer science and RM 132,100 for engineering. Fees are paid per semester.

Quick facts

  • Public research university in Kuala Lumpur
  • Fees shown are the total tuition for the whole programme
  • Two intakes: September and February
  • Accommodation is not included in the fees

Why Choose Universiti Malaya (UM)?

What makes this university stand out, based on our students’ experience

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Malaysia’s oldest university

A leading public research university in Kuala Lumpur.

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Wide choice

More than 75 bachelor’s programmes in 16 faculties and academies.

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In the capital

Study in Kuala Lumpur, close to everything.

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Strong reputation

A respected degree for further study and work.

Universiti Malaya (UM) Fees 2026

Fees updated: 2026 · All prices in Malaysian Ringgit (RM)

FacultyProgrammesTypical durationTotal tuition (RM)
Faculty of Engineering54 years132,100
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology63.5 years89,200 – 160,100
Faculty of Medicine34 – 5 years149,200 – 673,200
Faculty of Dentistry15 years655,000
Faculty of Pharmacy14 years280,100
Faculty of Business and Economics53.5 – 4 years69,600 – 99,100
Faculty of Law13.5 years98,300
Faculty of Built Environment53.5 – 4 years85,000 – 103,900
Faculty of Science113.5 years70,600 – 78,500
Faculty of Languages and Linguistics93.5 years65,000 – 70,100
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences123.5 years60,900 – 75,900
Academy of Islamic Studies43.5 years60,900 – 82,500
Academy of Malay Studies43.5 years76,300
Faculty of Education33.5 – 4 years69,600 – 75,100
Faculty of Sport and Exercise Sciences23.5 years75,100 – 84,700
Faculty of Creative Arts43 years62,100 – 64,500

Total tuition fees for the whole programme for international students, in Malaysian Ringgit (RM), session 2025/2026. Fees are based on the minimum study period, are charged per semester, and do not include accommodation. The university can change fees without notice.

Faculties and Programmes at Universiti Malaya (UM)

Tap “Available programmes” under each faculty to see the full list

⚙️ Faculty of Engineering

Total tuition: RM 132,100

⏳ 4 years · 📅 Intakes: September and February

Available programmes (5)
  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering · Total: RM 132,100
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering · Total: RM 132,100
  • Bachelor of Electrical Engineering · Total: RM 132,100
  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering · Total: RM 132,100
  • Bachelor of Chemical Engineering · Total: RM 132,100

💻 Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology

Total tuition: RM 89,200 – 160,100

⏳ 3.5 years · 📅 Intakes: September and February

Available programmes (6)
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) · Total: RM 89,200
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) · Total: RM 89,200
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer System and Network) · Total: RM 89,200
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Information Systems) · Total: RM 89,200
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Multimedia Computing) · Total: RM 89,200
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Science) · Total: RM 160,100

🩺 Faculty of Medicine

Total tuition: RM 149,200 – 673,200

⏳ 4 – 5 years · 📅 Intakes: September and February

Available programmes (3)
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) · Total: RM 673,200
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science · Total: RM 149,200
  • Bachelor of Nursing Science · Total: RM 149,200

🦷 Faculty of Dentistry

Total tuition: RM 655,000

⏳ 5 years · 📅 Intakes: September and February

Available programmes (1)
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery · Total: RM 655,000

💊 Faculty of Pharmacy

Total tuition: RM 280,100

⏳ 4 years · 📅 Intakes: September and February

Available programmes (1)
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy · Total: RM 280,100

📊 Faculty of Business and Economics

Total tuition: RM 69,600 – 99,100

⏳ 3.5 – 4 years · 📅 Intakes: September and February

Available programmes (5)
  • Bachelor of Economics · Total: RM 77,100
  • Bachelor of Accounting · Total: RM 99,100
  • Bachelor of Business Administration · Total: RM 77,100
  • Bachelor of Finance · Total: RM 84,100
  • Bachelor of Muamalat Management · Total: RM 69,600

⚖️ Faculty of Law

Total tuition: RM 98,300

⏳ 3.5 years · 📅 Intakes: September and February

Available programmes (1)
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) · Total: RM 98,300

🏗️ Faculty of Built Environment

Total tuition: RM 85,000 – 103,900

⏳ 3.5 – 4 years · 📅 Intakes: September and February

Available programmes (5)
  • Bachelor of Science in Architecture · Total: RM 103,900
  • Bachelor of Building Surveying · Total: RM 85,000
  • Bachelor of Quantity Surveying · Total: RM 92,900
  • Bachelor of Real Estate · Total: RM 90,100
  • Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning · Total: RM 96,100

🔬 Faculty of Science

Total tuition: RM 70,600 – 78,500

⏳ 3.5 years · 📅 Intakes: September and February

Available programmes (11)
  • Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Biodiversity · Total: RM 70,600
  • Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology · Total: RM 70,600
  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management · Total: RM 70,600
  • Bachelor of Actuarial Science · Total: RM 78,400
  • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry · Total: RM 70,600
  • Bachelor of Science in Statistics · Total: RM 70,600
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry · Total: RM 78,500
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics · Total: RM 78,400
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics · Total: RM 70,600
  • Bachelor of Science in Applied Geology · Total: RM 78,400
  • Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics · Total: RM 70,600

🌍 Faculty of Languages and Linguistics

Total tuition: RM 65,000 – 70,100

⏳ 3.5 years · 📅 Intakes: September and February

Available programmes (9)
  • Bachelor of Arabic Language and Linguistics · Total: RM 65,100
  • Bachelor of Japanese Language and Linguistics · Total: RM 70,000
  • Bachelor of Chinese Language and Linguistics · Total: RM 65,100
  • Bachelor of Tamil Language and Linguistics · Total: RM 65,100
  • Bachelor of English Language and Linguistics · Total: RM 70,100
  • Bachelor of French Language and Linguistics · Total: RM 65,000
  • Bachelor of German Language and Linguistics · Total: RM 65,000
  • Bachelor of Spanish Language and Linguistics · Total: RM 65,000
  • Bachelor of Italian Language and Linguistics · Total: RM 65,000

🧠 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Total tuition: RM 60,900 – 75,900

⏳ 3.5 years · 📅 Intakes: September and February

Available programmes (12)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology and Sociology) · Total: RM 60,900
  • Bachelor of Geography · Total: RM 68,100
  • Bachelor of Arts (English) · Total: RM 60,900
  • Bachelor of Environmental Studies · Total: RM 75,900
  • Bachelor of Arts (International and Strategic Studies) · Total: RM 65,100
  • Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies) · Total: RM 68,000
  • Bachelor of Arts (Southeast Asian Studies) · Total: RM 60,900
  • Bachelor of Social Administration · Total: RM 60,900
  • Bachelor of Media Studies · Total: RM 68,100
  • Bachelor of East Asian Studies · Total: RM 60,900
  • Bachelor of Arts (History) · Total: RM 61,000
  • Bachelor of Arts (Indian Studies) · Total: RM 60,900

🕌 Academy of Islamic Studies

Total tuition: RM 60,900 – 82,500

⏳ 3.5 years · 📅 Intakes: September and February

Available programmes (4)
  • Bachelor of Shariah · Total: RM 60,900
  • Bachelor of Usuluddin · Total: RM 60,900
  • Bachelor of Al-Quran and Al-Hadith · Total: RM 60,900
  • Bachelor of Shariah and Law · Total: RM 82,500

📚 Academy of Malay Studies

Total tuition: RM 76,300

⏳ 3.5 years · 📅 Intakes: September and February

Available programmes (4)
  • Bachelor of Malay Studies · Total: RM 76,300
  • Bachelor of Professional Malay Language · Total: RM 76,300
  • Bachelor of Malay Linguistics · Total: RM 76,300
  • Bachelor of Malay Literature · Total: RM 76,300

🎓 Faculty of Education

Total tuition: RM 69,600 – 75,100

⏳ 3.5 – 4 years · 📅 Intakes: September and February

Available programmes (3)
  • Bachelor of Counselling · Total: RM 69,600
  • Bachelor of Education (Teaching English as a Second Language) · Total: RM 75,100
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education · Total: RM 69,600

🏃 Faculty of Sport and Exercise Sciences

Total tuition: RM 75,100 – 84,700

⏳ 3.5 years · 📅 Intakes: September and February

Available programmes (2)
  • Bachelor of Sports Management · Total: RM 75,100
  • Bachelor of Sports Science (Exercise Science) · Total: RM 84,700

🎭 Faculty of Creative Arts

Total tuition: RM 62,100 – 64,500

⏳ 3 years · 📅 Intakes: September and February

Available programmes (4)
  • Bachelor of Music · Total: RM 64,500
  • Bachelor of Dance · Total: RM 62,500
  • Bachelor of Drama · Total: RM 62,100
  • Bachelor of Performing Arts · Total: RM 62,500

Registration Fees and Payment

Fees and costs to plan for before you start

💼 First-year fees (one time)

  • Application fee: RM 300 (non-refundable, apply for up to 3 programmes)
  • Student visa, registration and insurance fees are confirmed in your offer letter
  • Accommodation is not included in the tuition fees

💳 How fees are paid

  • Tuition fees are paid per semester
  • You can usually pay 1 to 2 weeks after registration
  • Fees are based on the minimum study period
  • UM does not offer scholarships to international undergraduate students

English Language Requirements

International applicants must meet UM’s minimum English requirement

📋 Accepted certificates

  • IELTS (Academic): 5.0 or above
  • TOEFL iBT: 60 or above
  • MUET: band 3 or above
  • PTE Academic: 41 or above
  • Higher scores are required for Medicine, Engineering, Business and Accountancy, and Computer Science

📘 No English certificate?

  • TRIGHT can help you take an English course in Kuala Lumpur before you apply
  • A Malay language course is required during your studies

TRIGHT Helps You for Free

Services for students who apply through us, at no extra cost

  • Free consultation to choose the right programme and university
  • University application and student visa follow-up
  • Airport pickup
  • Help finding accommodation near the university
  • SIM card with one month of unlimited internet
  • We accompany you to the university and complete your registration
  • Support throughout your studies in Malaysia

Frequently Asked Questions about Universiti Malaya (UM)

How much are UM fees for international students?

The total tuition for a full bachelor’s degree starts from RM 60,900. Computer science is RM 89,200, engineering RM 132,100, pharmacy RM 280,100 and medicine (MBBS) RM 673,200 for the whole programme.

Is Universiti Malaya a public university?

Yes. UM is Malaysia’s oldest public university and one of its leading research universities, located in Kuala Lumpur.

What IELTS score do I need for UM?

The minimum is IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 60, MUET band 3 or PTE Academic 41. Medicine, engineering, business and computer science require higher scores.

When are the UM intakes?

UM has two intakes for international undergraduates: September (Semester I) and February (Semester II). Contact us for the current application deadlines.

How much is the UM application fee?

RM 300 per application, and you can apply for up to three programmes with one payment. The fee is not refundable.

Does UM offer scholarships to international students?

UM does not offer scholarships for international undergraduate students. Contact us to compare UM with other universities that offer discounts.

What documents do I need to apply?

A passport-style photo with a white background, a PDF copy of all passport pages, your secondary school certificate with transcript, and your English certificate if you have one.

How do I apply to UM?

Contact TRIGHT on WhatsApp at +60 10-664 6022. We handle your application to UM, your student visa and airport pickup for free.

How to Apply to Universiti Malaya (UM) with TRIGHT

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