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4 Best Built Environment Universities in Malaysia

Universiti Malaya tops our list of 4 Built Environment universities in Malaysia at #58 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (QS World #153) and Segi University College (#38 in Malaysia). The universities on this list offer 7 matching courses between them.

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how we rank

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #58 (Universiti Malaya) to #153 (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Universiti Malaya is cited most (6,091,682 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

4 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Federal Territory (1) and Johor (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Universiti Malaya, founded in 1949. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is the largest, with 25,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 3 bachelor's, 2 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is Minimum: 1 year (2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester); Maximum: and Full-Time Duration: 6 Semesters (Research); Part-Time Durati. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (40% of courses with a stated intake). University of Reading Malaysia offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is the least expensive at USD 5,000 a year and Universiti Malaya the most at USD 6,000; the middle of the range is about USD 6,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Malaysia for Built Environment?

Universiti Malaya (QS World #58), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (QS World #153) and Segi University College (#38 in Malaysia) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Built Environment in Malaysia?

Of those with published fees, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is the least expensive at about USD 5,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Built Environment in Malaysia?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Built Environment course take in Malaysia?

Most listed courses run Minimum: 1 year (2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester); Maximum:, with Full-Time Duration: 6 Semesters (Research); Part-Time Durati the next most common.

When do Built Environment courses start in Malaysia?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Built Environment courses in Malaysia?

University of Reading Malaysia, with 3, ahead of Universiti Malaya (2).

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