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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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