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Student Life in Penang, Malaysia 2026

What studying in Penang, Malaysia is actually like — campuses, cities, getting settled and what to expect in your first year.

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Universities in Penang

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Universiti Sains Malaysia

Penang, Malaysia · Public University

★ 64 QS World #146 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
MYR 20,000 – MYR 27,000/yr
Founded
1969

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