2027 intakes Β· 14 universities

Universities in Malaysia for Bangladeshi students

Sunrise Study Abroad helps Bangladeshi students apply to Malaysian universities. This page compares 14 universities: 6 public, 5 private and 3 campuses of British and Australian universities, using each one's published international fees. A whole computing degree costs about RM70,000 at UKM or UTM, while the UK and Australian campuses charge RM48,000–59,000 a year. Since 1 July 2025 a 6% service tax applies to international students' fees.

Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO Β· Updated

Malaysian universities at a glance

Key facts about the Malaysian universities on this page
Universities on this page14 universities (6 public, 5 private, 3 foreign branch campuses)
Lowest whole-degree tuitionRM45,788 for Management at UTM, plus semester fees; computing about RM70,000 at UKM or UTM
Public research universitiesRM60,900–132,100 for a whole bachelor's at UM
Foreign branch campusesRM48,000–59,000 a year (Heriot-Watt, Monash, Nottingham)
Service tax6% on international students' fees since 1 July 2025
Student passThrough EMGS; Bangladeshis also need a single-entry visa
Work while studyingUp to 20 hours a week, in approved jobs only

From each university's website, EMGS and the Immigration Department Β· Last verified

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Which Malaysian university fits your budget?

Malaysian public universities usually publish the fee for the whole programme; private universities and branch campuses often publish a fee per year or per semester. Compare like with like, and add the 6% service tax. RM10,000 is about BDT 3 lakh, and the taka amount changes with the exchange rate.

14 Malaysian universities compared for Bangladeshi students
UniversityCityInternational tuitionTypeNote
Greater Kuala Lumpur Β· 10
Universiti Malaya (UM)Kuala LumpurRM60,900–132,100Whole bachelor's, 2025/26PublicFees are for the whole programme
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)BangiRM70,020Computer Science, whole programme, 2024/25PublicOne of the lowest on this page
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)SerdangRM88,000–104,000Whole bachelor's, by programmePublicStrong in agriculture
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)GombakRM71,415–111,7154-year total with hostelPublicTotals include hostel
Multimedia University (MMU)CyberjayaRM67,250–94,500Whole bachelor's, before 6% SSTPrivateFees before 6% SST
Asia Pacific University (APU)Kuala LumpurAbout RM108,500Computing, 3 levels, before SST (our calculation)Private2026 fee guide
Taylor's UniversitySubang JayaRM135,738Computer Science, 2025 intakesPrivate2025 fee schedule
Monash University MalaysiaBandar SunwayRM57,600 a yearComputer Science, 2027Foreign branch campusAustralian degree
University of Nottingham MalaysiaSemenyihRM59,000 a yearComputer Science, 2027 entry, + SSTForeign branch campusUK degree; IELTS 6.0
Heriot-Watt University MalaysiaPutrajayaRM48,120–56,160 a year2026/27, before SSTForeign branch campusUK degree
Penang, Johor, Perak and Negeri Sembilan Β· 4
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)PenangUS$1,562–2,813 a semesterBy programme, 2025PublicFees in US dollars
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)Johor BahruRM45,788–75,000Whole bachelor's tuitionPublicPlus registration fees
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)Seri IskandarAbout RM78,000–115,000Whole bachelor'sPrivateHas a Bangladesh page
INTI International UniversityNilaiAbout RM85,530Business Administration, + SSTPrivateThree intakes a year

From each university's website Β· Last verified

Fees change every year and differ by programme. BDT amounts are approximate, at about BDT 30.27 per ringgit (Wise mid-market rate, 11 Nov 2026), and change with the exchange rate.

Lowest fees

Which are the cheapest universities in Malaysia for Bangladeshi students?

The public universities are the cheapest on this page: UTM charges RM45,788 for a whole Management or Marketing degree plus semester fees, and a whole computing degree costs about RM70,000 (about BDT 21 lakh) at UKM or UTM. MMU is the lowest private option we found, at RM67,250 for Business Administration or RM77,250 for Computer Science before the 6% SST.

Lowest published international tuition among the universities on this page
UniversityCityTuitionProgramme and year
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)Johor BahruRM45,788–71,000Management or Marketing to Computing, whole programme, plus registration and service fees each semester
Universiti Malaya (UM)Kuala LumpurRM60,900–89,200Lowest-priced programmes to Computer Science, whole programme, 2025/26
Multimedia University (MMU)CyberjayaRM67,250–77,250Business Administration or Computer Science, 3 years, before SST
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)BangiRM70,020Computer Science, whole programme (2024/25)
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)GombakRM71,415Economics and Management, 4 years with hostel
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)PenangUS$1,562–1,875 a semesterSocial sciences to Computer Science
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)SerdangRM88,000–96,000Business Administration or Computer Science

Can you study in Malaysia without IELTS?

You need to show your English, but IELTS is not the only way at every university. UTP accepts IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 40 or an official English-medium letter on its A-Level route, while Nottingham Malaysia asks for IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each part. Each university sets its own rule, so check the programme before you apply.

From each university's website Β· Last verified

All 14 universities

Malaysian universities for Bangladeshi students, by region

Filter by region, type or whole-degree tuition, or search a name or city. Whichever university you choose, your student pass goes through EMGS, and as a Bangladeshi you also need a single-entry visa.

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Greater Kuala Lumpur 10 universities Β· Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Cyberjaya and Putrajaya

Universiti Malaya (UM)

Public research university in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala LumpurPublicRM80k–120k in all
Tuition, whole bachelor's (international)
RM89,200 for Computer Science2025/2026 session: Business Administration 77,100; Accounting 99,100; Electrical or Mechanical Engineering 132,100; lowest programmes 60,900
In taka
About BDT 27 lakhComputer Science, whole programme, at about BDT 30.27 per ringgit
Popular programmes
Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting

From the university's website Β· Last verified

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

The National University of Malaysia, a public research university in Bangi, Selangor

BangiSelangorPublicUnder RM80k in all
Tuition, whole bachelor's (international)
RM70,020 for Computer Science2024/2025 fee structure, Faculty of Information Science and Technology: registration 2,520, then 11,700 for semester 1 and 9,300 for each later semester; 7 semesters
Same fee
Information Technology, Software EngineeringUKM calls the totals approximate guidelines
Popular programmes
Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Engineering

From the university's website Β· Last verified

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Public research university in Serdang, Selangor, known for agriculture and science

SerdangSelangorPublicRM80k–120k in all
Tuition (international)
RM12,000 a semesterComputer Science: RM96,000 in total; Civil Engineering 13,000 a semester (104,000); Business Administration 11,000 (88,000); Agricultural Science 96,000
Not included
Housing, medical, insurance, visaUPM lists these separately
Popular programmes
Computer Science, Agricultural Science, Civil Engineering, Accounting

From the university's website Β· Last verified

International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

Public university in Gombak, Selangor

GombakSelangorPublicRM80k–120k in all
Total for a 4-year bachelor's (international)
RM81,015 for ICTFrom semester 1, 2024/2025, including recurrent and hostel (mahallah) fees: Engineering 111,715; Economics and Management 71,415; Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences 71,415
Per semester (our calculation)
About RM9,650 for ICTTuition 7,200 + recurrent 937.50 + hostel 1,512.50
Popular programmes
Engineering, ICT, Economics, Law

From the university's website Β· Last verified

Multimedia University (MMU)

Private university with campuses in Cyberjaya and Melaka, strong in IT and engineering

CyberjayaSelangorPrivateUnder RM80k in all
Tuition, whole bachelor's (international)
RM77,250 for Computer Science3 years; Electrical/Electronics Engineering 94,500 (4 years); Business Administration 67,250 (3 years)
Tax
6% SST on topMMU's schedule (updated 22 April 2026) lists fees before the 6% Sales and Service Tax
Popular programmes
Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electronics Engineering, Business Administration

From the university's website Β· Last verified

Asia Pacific University (APU)

Private technology university in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur

Kuala LumpurPrivateRM80k–120k in all
Tuition (international, 2026)
RM34,900–37,500 a yearComputer Science, Software Engineering, Business and Accounting: Level 1 34,900, Level 2 36,100, Level 3 37,500 (about RM108,500 for three levels, our calculation)
Engineering
RM32,600–36,200 a yearFour levels, about RM137,200 in all (our calculation)
Other fees
RM3,400 + RM2,000 + RM5,000Stage 1 (includes EMGS processing), Stage 2, and registration; all exclude the 6% SST
Popular programmes
Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Mechatronic Engineering

From the university's website Β· Last verified

Taylor's University

Private university in Subang Jaya, Selangor

Subang JayaSelangorPrivateOver RM120k in all
Tuition, whole bachelor's (international)
RM135,738Bachelor of Computer Science or Software Engineering, 120 credit hours, for the 2025 intakes (schedule dated 16 September 2024)
Per semester
RM18,588–19,860Depends on credit hours; enrolment fee RM2,800
Popular programmes
Computer Science, Software Engineering, Hospitality, Business

From the university's website Β· Last verified

Monash University Malaysia

Malaysian campus of Australia's Monash University, in Bandar Sunway

Bandar SunwaySelangorForeign branch campusOver RM120k in all
Tuition (international)
RM57,600 a yearBachelor of Computer Science, 2027 fees; 3 years (about RM172,800, our calculation)
Intakes
February, July, OctoberPlus application RM100 and registration RM200, once only
Popular programmes
Computer Science, Engineering, Business and Commerce, Pharmacy

From the university's website Β· Last verified

University of Nottingham Malaysia

Malaysian campus of the UK's University of Nottingham, in Semenyih

SemenyihSelangorForeign branch campusOver RM120k in all
Tuition (international)
RM59,000 a yearComputer Science BSc, September 2027 entry, plus 6% SST; 3 years
English
IELTS 6.0No less than 5.5 in each element
Popular programmes
Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Business

From the university's website Β· Last verified

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Malaysian campus of the UK's Heriot-Watt University, in Putrajaya

PutrajayaForeign branch campusOver RM120k in all
Tuition (international, 2026/27)
RM51,920 a yearComputing Science, 3 years: RM55,035 a year with the 6% SST
Other programmes
RM48,120–56,160 a yearBusiness Administration 48,120; four-year engineering 56,160; registration RM530 with SST
Popular programmes
Computing Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Business Administration, Actuarial Science

From the university's website Β· Last verified

Penang, Johor, Perak and Negeri Sembilan 4 universities Β· Penang island, Johor Bahru, Seri Iskandar and Nilai

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Public research university on Penang island

PenangPublicUnder RM80k in all
Tuition (international)
US$1,875 a semesterComputer Science and Software Engineering; Electrical Engineering 2,250; Chemical Engineering 2,812.50; Management 2,285.71; lowest programmes 1,562.50
Tax
6% service taxUSM charges it on international students' fees from the 2025/2026 session
Popular programmes
Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Management

From the university's website Β· Last verified

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Public engineering and technology university in Johor Bahru

Johor BahruJohorPublicUnder RM80k in all
Tuition, whole bachelor's (international)
RM71,000 for ComputingEngineering RM75,000; Management or Marketing RM45,788
Each semester
Registration RM6,152 + service RM1,075Plus a refundable personal bond set by the Immigration Department
Popular programmes
Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering

From the university's website Β· Last verified

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

Private university owned by PETRONAS, in Seri Iskandar, Perak

Seri IskandarPerakPrivateRM80k–120k in all
Tuition, whole bachelor's (international)
About RM78,000–115,000Depends on the programme
From Bangladesh
SSC leads to foundation or diplomaA-Level route: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 40 or an official English-medium letter
Living costs
RM1,200–2,500 a monthUTP's estimate
Popular programmes
Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Business Management

From the university's website Β· Last verified

INTI International University

Private university in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan

NilaiNegeri SembilanPrivateRM80k–120k in all
Tuition, whole bachelor's (international)
About RM85,530Bachelor of Business (Hons) Business Administration, 3 years, plus 6% SST (the page doesn't name the year)
Intakes
January, May, August
Popular programmes
Business Administration, Accountancy, Computer Science, Engineering

From the university's website Β· Last verified

How to choose

How do you pick the right Malaysian university?

Six checks Sunrise counsellors run with every Malaysia applicant before the application goes in.

1. Public or private?

Public universities such as UKM, UTM and UM charge about RM70,000–90,000 for a whole computing degree. Private universities and the UK and Australian campuses cost more but often have more intakes a year.

2. Whole degree or per year?

UM, UPM, UKM, UTM and IIUM publish the total for the whole programme; Monash, Nottingham and Heriot-Watt publish a yearly fee. Multiply by the years before you compare.

3. Have you added the 6% tax?

A 6% service tax applies to higher education fees for international students from 1 July 2025. Several universities list their fees before the tax.

4. Have you budgeted for EMGS?

The EMGS processing fee is RM1,600 for a stay of 6–12 months, plus eVAL RM150, I-Kad RM50, insurance from about RM456 and a personal bond of RM750 for Bangladeshi students.

5. SSC or HSC route?

UTP's Bangladesh page says SSC leads to a foundation or diploma first; a bachelor's needs higher qualifications such as the HSC or A-Levels.

6. What happens after graduation?

Malaysia's 12-month Graduate Pass lets some graduates stay and work, but Bangladesh is not on its list of eligible nationalities.

Read the full Malaysia student visa guide for the EMGS steps. Fees from EMGS; Graduate Pass list from EMGS. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.

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Which is the cheapest university in Malaysia for Bangladeshi students?

Among the universities on this page, the public universities cost least. UTM's Management and Marketing degrees are RM45,788 in tuition for the whole programme, plus registration and service fees each semester, and a whole computing degree costs about RM70,000 at UKM (RM70,020) or UTM (RM71,000). Among private universities, MMU charges RM67,250–77,250 before the 6% tax.

How much does it cost to study a bachelor's in Malaysia?

At the public universities on this page, about RM60,000–132,000 for the whole programme, depending on the subject. At private universities such as APU, tuition is about RM34,900–37,500 a year, and the UK and Australian campuses charge RM48,000–59,000 a year. Add the 6% service tax and living costs, which UTP estimates at RM1,200–2,500 a month.

Do I need IELTS to study in Malaysia?

You need to show your English, and each university sets the rule. UTP accepts IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 40 or an official English-medium letter on its A-Level route, while Nottingham Malaysia asks for IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each part.

What is the 6% tax on Malaysian university fees?

Since 1 July 2025 a 6% service tax applies to higher education services for international students. Universities such as USM, APU, MMU, Heriot-Watt and Nottingham add it to the fees they publish.

How much are the EMGS and visa fees for Bangladeshi students?

EMGS charges RM1,600 to process a student pass for a stay of 6–12 months, plus eVAL RM150, I-Kad RM50 and insurance from about RM456 a year. Bangladeshi students also pay a personal bond of RM750 and need a single-entry visa, for which the Malaysian High Commission in Dhaka lists a RM105 processing fee and a RM20 visa fee.

Can I work while studying in Malaysia?

Yes, part-time, if you study at a public or private university: up to 20 hours a week, only in approved places such as restaurants, petrol stations, mini markets, hotels and on campus, and with the Immigration Department's approval.

Can Bangladeshi students stay in Malaysia after graduation?

Not on the Graduate Pass for now: EMGS lists the nationalities that can apply for the 12-month pass, and Bangladesh is not on that list.

When are the intakes at Malaysian universities?

It depends on the university. Monash Malaysia takes students in February, July and October, INTI in January, May and August, and Nottingham Malaysia's Computer Science course starts in September.

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