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6 Best Public Data Science Universities in Malaysia

Universiti Malaya tops our list of 6 Public Data Science universities in Malaysia at #58 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Universiti Sains Malaysia (QS World #134) and Monash University, Malaysia Campus (#13 in Malaysia). Across the whole list there are 7 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #58 (Universiti Malaya) to #134 (Universiti Sains Malaysia); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Universiti Malaya is cited most (6,114,113 citations).

Public, private and where they are

6 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Federal Territory (1) and Penang (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Universiti Malaya, founded in 1949. Universiti Sains Malaysia is the largest, with 30,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 4 master's and 3 bachelor's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 71% 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). Raffles University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Universiti Sains 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

Which is the best university in Malaysia for Public Data Science?

Universiti Malaya (QS World #58), Universiti Sains Malaysia (QS World #134) and Monash University, Malaysia Campus (#13 in Malaysia) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Public Data Science in Malaysia?

Of those with published fees, Universiti Sains 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 Public Data Science in Malaysia?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Data Science course take in Malaysia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public Data Science 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 Public Data Science online with a university in Malaysia?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

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