Study abroad · Malaysia
Study in Malaysia from India: courses, costs, scholarships and post-study work
- Intakes
- February, July, September
- Tuition
- RM 20,000–45,000 a year
- Post-study
- Most graduates move on to the UK or Australian campus, or return home with a British degree
- Figures verified
- Sept 2026
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Malaysia
Degrees from UK and Australian universities at their Malaysian campuses, or twinning programmes that finish in the UK, at a third of the cost. Living costs close to India, four hours from Chennai.
IntakesFebruary, July, September
TuitionRM 20,000–45,000 a year
Post-studyMost graduates move on to the UK or Australian campus, or return home with a British degree
Part-time work20 hrs/week in holidays only
EnglishIELTS 5.5–6.0
What to study here
Courses in demand, ranked by outcome
- 01
Business & Accounting
BBA · ACCA-linkedTwinning degrees with UK universities.
- 02
Computer Science & Data Science
BScMonash and Nottingham Malaysia campuses.
- 03
Engineering
2+1 twinning to the UKTwo years in Malaysia, final year in Britain.
- 04
Hospitality & Culinary
Diploma · BScTaylor's and Sunway are regional leaders.
- 05
Pharmacy & Biomedical Science
BPharm · BScLower-cost route into pharma.
- 06
Medicine & Dentistry
MBBS · BDSOnly at NMC-listed universities; we check before you apply.
After the degree
Most graduates move on to the UK or Australian campus, or return home with a British degree
Scholarships and funding
- ★Malaysia International ScholarshipGovernment award for postgraduate study: tuition plus a monthly allowance.
- ★University partial scholarships10–50% at Monash Malaysia, Nottingham Malaysia, Taylor's, Sunway, APU and UCSI.
- ★Twinning savingTwo years in Malaysia and one in the UK cuts the cost of a British degree by roughly half.
Universities students ask about
Monash University MalaysiaUniversity of Nottingham MalaysiaTaylor's UniversitySunway UniversityAsia Pacific UniversityUCSI University
Examples, not a partner list.
What Zolt Link handles for Malaysia
- Twinning and branch-campus shortlist
- EMGS student pass
- Accommodation
- The onward UK or Australia plan
Quick answers
- When are the intakes in Malaysia?
- Intakes: February, July, September.
- How much does it cost to study in Malaysia?
- Tuition: RM 20,000–45,000 a year.
- Can I stay and work in Malaysia after my degree?
- Post-study: Most graduates move on to the UK or Australian campus, or return home with a British degree.
- Can I work part-time while studying in Malaysia?
- Part-time work: 20 hrs/week in holidays only.
- What English test score do I need for Malaysia?
- English: IELTS 5.5–6.0.
- Which courses are in demand for Indian students in Malaysia?
- Business & Accounting (BBA · ACCA-linked): Twinning degrees with UK universities.; Computer Science & Data Science (BSc): Monash and Nottingham Malaysia campuses.; Engineering (2+1 twinning to the UK): Two years in Malaysia, final year in Britain.; Hospitality & Culinary (Diploma · BSc): Taylor's and Sunway are regional leaders.; Pharmacy & Biomedical Science (BPharm · BSc): Lower-cost route into pharma.; Medicine & Dentistry (MBBS · BDS): Only at NMC-listed universities; we check before you apply.
- Which scholarships can Indian students apply for in Malaysia?
- Malaysia International Scholarship: Government award for postgraduate study: tuition plus a monthly allowance. University partial scholarships: 10–50% at Monash Malaysia, Nottingham Malaysia, Taylor's, Sunway, APU and UCSI. Twinning saving: Two years in Malaysia and one in the UK cuts the cost of a British degree by roughly half.
- Which universities in Malaysia do students ask Zolt Link about?
- Monash University Malaysia, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Taylor's University, Sunway University, Asia Pacific University, UCSI University. These are examples students commonly ask about, not a partner list.
- What does Zolt Link handle for a student going to Malaysia?
- Twinning and branch-campus shortlist, EMGS student pass, accommodation, and the onward UK or Australia plan.
Requirements, salary thresholds and government charges shown here are the headline rules as at and change often; every requirement is re-checked against the official source on the day a file is prepared. General information, not legal advice. Last reviewed .
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