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7 Best Master's Education Universities in Malaysia

Universiti Malaya leads the 7 Master's Education universities in Malaysia at #58 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (QS World #153) and International Medical University (#23 in Malaysia) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 18 courses to choose from.

7 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
UM Universiti Malaya logo
QS World #58 #1 in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory, Malaysia

Universiti Malaya

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Education

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MYR 24,000 – MYR 32,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1949Founded
22,000Students
5,000International
Admissions open
#58 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Malaysia
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4Ranked
OU Open University Malaysia logo
#48 in Malaysia Malaysia

Open University Malaysia

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Education

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#48 in Malaysia · by research impact
17,315 citations · h-index 58
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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).

Public, private and where they are

7 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. Asia E University is the largest, with 30,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 1–2 years. 83% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Open University Malaysia offers the widest choice, with 5 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

What are the top universities for Master's Education in Malaysia?

Universiti Malaya (QS World #58), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (QS World #153) and International Medical University (#23 in Malaysia) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Education 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 Master's Education in Malaysia?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Education course take in Malaysia?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years.

When do Master's Education courses start in Malaysia?

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

Can I study Master's Education online with a university in Malaysia?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

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