Application Deadlines to Study in Malaysia

Application Deadlines to Study in Malaysia 2024: Intake Sessions, Top Universities Deadlines

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One of the most diverse Asian countries, Malaysia has seen an increase in the number of international students over the years. Citizens of various countries flock to study in Malaysia, enrolling themselves into public or private universities.

One of the most attractive features of the country is the fact that it hosts a number of foreign universities’ branch campuses. This article will provide application details of application deadlines to study in Malaysian universities for the academic year 2024.

Application Process in Malaysian Universities

When applying to Malaysian universities, there are two possible paths you can take. You can either apply directly to the university, or you can apply through the common portal Unit Pengambilan Universiti (UPU).

The first thing to do in either case is to decide which university and program to take. Then you may figure out which process is preferred by that particular university. The application closing date for UPU is 31 March or 7 April, depending on which category you fall under.

Application Deadlines to Study in Malaysia: Top Universities

In general, Malaysian universities have two intakes a year - September and February - in the autumn and spring semesters. Some universities also have a third intake in April/May, which is the summer semester. The application deadlines to some of the most reputed universities in Malaysia can be found below:

University Study Level Intake Application Deadline Application Fee
Universiti Malaya UG Semester 1 May 31, 2023 (Closed) RM 300
Semester 2 January 31, 2024
PG Semester 1 January 31, 2024 (Coursework) | May 31, 2024 (Research) N/A
Universiti Putra Malaysia UG, PG Semester 1 March 31, 2024 60 USD
Semester 2 November 31, 2024
Universiti Sains Malaysia UG October  July 31, 2023 (Closed) RM 100
March January 15, 2024
PG Varies with course
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UG Semester 1 July 31, 2023 (Closed) N/A
Semester 2 December 31, 2023 (Closed)
PG Semester 1 July 10, 2023 (Closed)
Semester 2 March 24, 2023
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia UG Semester 1 November 2023 (Closed) N/A
Semester 2 June 2024
PG Semester 1 November 2023 (Closed)
Semester 2 June 2024
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS UG January 2024 August 2, 2023 (Closed) RM 1000-1600
May 2024 January 8, 2024
PG January 2024 October 31, 2023 (Closed)
May 2024 April 30, 2024
Taylor’s University UG, PG Varies with program RM 2,500
Universiti Teknologi MARA PG March (Research Courses) February 28, 2024 RM 150
Universiti Malaysia Pahang UG February December 2023 (Closed) RM 121
PG September, February Varies with program
International Islamic University Malaysia UG, PG September 1 June 30, 2023 (Closed) RM 100
Semester 2 December 31, 2023 (Closed)
Management and Science University UG, PG 2 months prior to program commencement date RM 2,158
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman UG, PG February  December RM 60
June March
October August
Sunway University UG February No Specific deadline RM 700
August
PG January
August
Universiti Tenaga Nasional UG, PG March Varies with program RM 3,150
May
October
Universiti Malaysia Perlis UG October July 31, 2023 (Closed) RM 2500
March January 31, 2024
Universiti Malaysia Sabah UG, PG Semester 1 December 17, 2023 (Closed) RM 127
Semester 2 June 30, 2024
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak UG, PG September July 31, 2024 N/A
February December 31, 2024
SEGi University UG January 30 October (Closed) RM 2,700
June March 30, 2024
September June 30, 2024
PG January October 15, 2023 (Closed)
May February 15, 2024
September June 15, 2024
Universiti Kuala Lumpur UG January Ongoing RM 1,100
PG January, April, July, October Any time

Application Deadlines to Study in Malaysia: International Campuses

There are 11 foriegn universities who have branch campuses in Malaysia. Many students prefer to study at these universities because they will receive the degree from the university in Australia, UK, etc. without having to spend the high tuition fees and living expenses in those countries.

University Country of Origin Intake Application Deadline Application Fee
Monash University Malaysia Australia February December 15, 2023 (Closed) RM 100
July April 26, 2024 (Master of Professional Counselling) | May 10, 2024 (Rest of the courses)
October August 9, 2024 (UG only)
Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia Australia October Varies for each course N/A
February 2024 Varies for each course
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia UK 2023/24 Varies for each course N/A
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia UK January 2024 November 15, 2023 (closed) RM 1000
May 2024 April 15, 2024
University of Reading Malaysia UK July 2024 May 10, 2024 RM 300
Xiamen University Malaysia Campus China Varies with program RM 100
Royal College of Surgeons In Ireland And University College Dublin Malaysia Campus Ireland Varies with program N/A

Application Deadlines to Study in Malaysia: MBA

The top course for international students is MBA in Malaysia. There are a number of universities and business schools that offer this course, and the deadlines of the top schools are given below.

Business School Intake Application Deadline
University of Malaya Graduate School of Business (UMGSB) September N/A
February
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) International Business School September June
Putra Business School (PBS) January September 30, 2023 (Closed)
May January 30, 2024
UCSI University Malaysia Term 1 31 January, 2024
Term 2 30 June, 2024
Term 3 30 November, 2024
Asia School of Business Round 1 October 31, 2023
Round 2 January 31, 2024
Round 3  April 31, 2024
Round 4 May 31, 2024

In case of other courses, most students go for Masters in Malaysia because there is a good chance of employability after completing the study.

Before you start the application process to Malaysia, you must first ensure that you have all the documents in order. You may also need the test scores of certain exams to study in Malaysia. Once you apply to a university and confirm your admission there, you can start with the visa application process to Malaysia, for which the university will assist you in most cases.

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