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10 Best Life Sciences Universities in Malaysia

Universiti Malaya tops our list of 10 Life Sciences universities in Malaysia at #58 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS World #126) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (QS World #134). Across the whole list there are 13 courses to choose from.

10 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

By university type

Public Life Sciences universities

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How these universities are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #58 (Universiti Malaya) to #516 (INTI International University); 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

10 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Federal Territory (1), Selangor (1) and Penang (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Xiamen University Malaysia, founded in 1921. INTI International University is the largest, with 95,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 4 master's, 3 bachelor's, 2 foundation and 2 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). International Islamic College of Penang offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. Universiti Kebangsaan 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 5,000. 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 Life Sciences?

Universiti Malaya (QS World #58), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS World #126) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (QS World #134) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Life Sciences in Malaysia?

Of those with published fees, Universiti Kebangsaan 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 Life Sciences in Malaysia?

10 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Life Sciences course take in Malaysia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Life Sciences 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 Life Sciences courses in Malaysia?

International Islamic College of Penang, with 2, ahead of INTI International University (2).

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