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18 Best Public Media & Communication Universities in Malaysia

Universiti Malaya leads the 18 Public 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 62 courses to choose from.

18 universities · ranked best first

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4Ranked
II INTI International University logo
QS World #516 #9 in Malaysia Malaysia

INTI International University

Public University · 5 courses in Media & Communication

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1986Founded
95,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#516 QS World University Rankings 2025
#9 in Malaysia
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7Ranked
MU Multimedia University logo
#21 in Malaysia Malaysia

Multimedia University

Public University · 12 courses in Media & Communication

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#21 in Malaysia · by research impact
440,362 citations · h-index 197
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11Ranked
AP Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) logo
#41 in Malaysia Malaysia

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Public University · 5 courses in Media & Communication

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#41 in Malaysia · by research impact
43,725 citations · h-index 75
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15Ranked
CU City University Malaysia logo
#53 in Malaysia Malaysia

City University Malaysia

Public University · 9 courses in Media & Communication

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#53 in Malaysia · by research impact
9,655 citations · h-index 41
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How these universities are ranked

5 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. Below them, universities follow their research output: Universiti Malaya is cited most (6,091,682 citations). 2 universities 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

18 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 Xiamen University Malaysia, founded in 1921. INTI International University is the largest, with 95,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 32 bachelor's, 12 diploma, 8 master's and 5 foundation. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (97% of courses with a stated intake). Multimedia University offers the widest choice, with 12 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

Which is the best university in Malaysia for Public Media & Communication?

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 Public 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 Public Media & Communication in Malaysia?

18 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Media & Communication course take in Malaysia?

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

When do Public 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 Public Media & Communication courses in Malaysia?

Multimedia University, with 12, ahead of City University Malaysia (9).

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