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6 Best Master's Media & Communication Universities in Malaysia

Universiti Malaya leads the 6 Master's Media & Communication universities in Malaysia at #58 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS World #126) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (QS World #153) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 8 courses to choose from.

6 universities · ranked best first

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Multimedia University

Public University · 3 courses in Master's Media & Communication

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#21 in Malaysia · by research impact
440,362 citations · h-index 197

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How these universities are ranked

3 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

6 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Federal Territory (1), Selangor (1) and Johor (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Universiti Malaya, founded in 1949. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is the largest, with 27,000 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 1–2 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). Multimedia University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 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

What are the top universities for Master's Media & Communication in Malaysia?

Universiti Malaya (QS World #58), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS World #126) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (QS World #153) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Media & Communication 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 Master's Media & Communication in Malaysia?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Media & Communication course take in Malaysia?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years.

When do Master's Media & Communication 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 Master's Media & Communication courses in Malaysia?

Multimedia University, with 3, ahead of Open University Malaysia (1).

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