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6 Best PhD Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in Malaysia

Of the 6 PhD Social Sciences & Psychology universities in Malaysia, Universiti Malaya ranks highest at #58 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS World #126) and International Medical University (#23 in Malaysia). The universities on this list offer 7 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #58 (Universiti Malaya) to #126 (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia); 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. 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

The split is 6 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Federal Territory (1) and Selangor (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 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Asia E University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 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 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 PhD Social Sciences & Psychology in Malaysia?

Universiti Malaya (QS World #58), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS World #126) 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 PhD Social Sciences & Psychology 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 PhD Social Sciences & Psychology in Malaysia?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Social Sciences & Psychology course take in Malaysia?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years.

When do PhD Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in Malaysia?

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

Which university has the most PhD Social Sciences & Psychology courses in Malaysia?

Asia E University, with 2, ahead of University of Reading Malaysia (1).

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