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4 Best Music & Performing Arts Programs in Malaysia

There are 4 Music & Performing Arts programs in Malaysia, spread across 4 universities — most run 4 years. Courses from Universiti Malaya, INTI International University and Management and Science University come first, because those universities rank highest.

1Master's Degree
UM Universiti Malaya logo
QS World #58 #1 in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory, Malaysia

Master of Performing Arts Music

Universiti Malaya — The Master of Performing Arts (Music) is a postgraduate programme designed to build on an existing musical expertise and aptitude. Students complete three core courses in...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Mode
Semester I intake (September); Semester II intake (February)Intake
Music & Performing Arts
3Diploma
MS Management and Science University logo
QS World #580 #10 in Malaysia Malaysia

Diploma in Music

Management and Science University — The Management and Science University Diploma in Music builds a foundation in music theory and performance. Students also study music history, aural training, and practic...

DiplomaLevel
2.5 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Music & Performing Arts

How these courses are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #58 (Universiti Malaya) to #580 (Management and Science University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Universiti Malaya has the largest research record in this group, with 6,091,682 citations and an h-index of 608.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 1 diploma, 1 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 2.5 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). INTI International University offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Music & Performing Arts in Malaysia?

Universiti Malaya (QS World #58), INTI International University (QS World #516) and Management and Science University (QS World #580) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Music & Performing Arts course take in Malaysia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2.5 Years the next most common.

When do Music & Performing Arts 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 Music & Performing Arts courses in Malaysia?

INTI International University, with 1, ahead of Segi University College (1).

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