Question 1

Why indian students choose to study at University of Malaya?

Accepted Answer

The reasonably priced tuition fee and the excellent academics are some of the top reasons for Indian students to choose the University of Malaya. Reasons to study at UM are-Top ranked university (Among Top 100 in QS rankings for 2026)Located in a thriving city - Kuala Lumpur. The city is famous for its affordability for food, housing, and transportationA multicultural university with students from 80+ countries

Question 2

Is the University of Malaya hard to get into?

Accepted Answer

The Uni of Malaya acceptance rate for Indian students is around 34%. This acceptance rate suggests that UM is very selective. Indian students must have a great academic record for admission to UM. On top of this, the students have to meet the minimum academic requirements. The students are required to have a Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.0 for admission to UM Master's courses.

Question 3

How many students are at University of Malaya?

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The Uni of Malaya is a top research university in Malaysia. There are 27,000+ students at UM. Students at this university hail from 80+ countries. India is one of the countries from where students come to study at UM. No. of UG international students: 1,600+No. of PG international students: 8,700+

Question 4

Who are the famous alumni of the University of Malaya?

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The names included the alumni list of the Uni of Malaya are-NamesDesignationMahathir MohamadAuthor, PoliticianAnwar IbrahimPoliticianTeresa Kok Suh SimMaysian PoliticianRynn LimSinger and ActorAbdul Razak bin HusseinLawyer and Politician

Question 5

What is the University of Malaya application fee for Indian students?

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Applying to the University of Malaya may be different than applying to other universities. The application fee required to apply at the University of Malaya which is MYR 300 may differ from the required application fee for other universities. The difference can also be in the course-specific eligibility criteria at the University of Malaya in comparison to other universities. Furthermore, some universities require prior work experience to apply to certain courses. Other universities may require the students to appear for the interviews.

Question 6

Does UM require IELTS?

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Indian students have to submit the IELTS or equivalent test scores for admission to UM. Minimum score required in IELTS for UM admission is-TestMinimum ScoresIELTS5.5TOEFL80 on iBTPTE42 and above

Question 7

What is the application fee of UM for Indian students?

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For Indian students, the application fee for UM admission is MYR 300 or INR 7k. To apply to this university, the students have to apply via the official portal of this university.  The documents required to apply to this university are-Transcripts of the previous studiesCopy of passportPassport size photographNational idIELTS / TOEFL / PTE score repprt

Question 8

How much money is required in Indian rupees to study at University of Malaya?

Accepted Answer

The tuition cost vary from course to course and depend on the type of course and level of study. Therefore, international students must ensure tuition fee before applying to Malaya University. The average tuition fee for various courses at the University of Malaya in Indian rupees is given in the table below:Courses1st Year Tuition FeesMEngINR 2 LakhMBAINR 8 LakhMSINR 2 LakhMIMINR 4 LakhApart form the tuition fee, the application fee for admission at the Univrsity of Malaya is MYR 300. Living expenses depends on the preferences of an individual, hence may vary.

Question 9

How expensive is it to live at University of Malaya?

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Is a university expensive to live or not, may vary as per the needs, preferences, goals and personal expenditure. However, braodly taking in account all the expenses required to live comfortably while studying at University of Malaya, it will cost an international student around REM 18,000 yearly. Besides, the living expenses, the first-year tuition fee for various courses at University of Malaya is given in the table below:CoursesFirst-year tuition feeMEngINR 2 LakhMBAINR 8 LakhMSINR 2 LakhMIMINR 4 Lakh

Question 10

What is the most preferred course by indian students at University of Malaya?

Accepted Answer

Home to various Indian students, the University of Malaya is a well-known research-based public university which is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Malaya University offers courses at UG and PG levels across many fields such as engineering, management, arts, languages and others. The top picked course of the Uni of Malaya by Indian students is MBA. The duration of MBA course is 1.5 years.

Question 11

What are the duration of the PG courses in University of Malaya?

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Malaya University offers a diverse range of courses at postgraduate levels across areas of management, engineering and others. Typically, a postgraduate course has a duaration of 12 months - 24 months. The duration of the courses at the Uni of Malaya are-CoursesDurationMS 18-24 monthsMBA/PGDM18-24 monthsMIM18-24 months

Question 12

Is UM a top university?

Accepted Answer

The University of Malaya is a top public university in Malaysia. In 2026, the University of Malaya QS ranking is #58. In Times Higher Education rankings, this university ranks at #201-250 in 2026. In the Global Universities rank, the University of Malaya rank is #331 in 2025.

Question 13

Where does the subject ranking of the University of Malaya in QS rankings?

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Given below are some of the subject rankings for University of Malaya-Petroleum Engineering: #34Marketing: #51-100English Language & Literature: #53Engineering & Technology: #82Business & Management Studies: #104

Question 14

How big is the University of Malaya campus?

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The Uni of Malaya campus size is 750 acres. The campus of this university is situated within the heart of Kuala Lumpur city. Students can also check out the sports facilities offered by Malaya University. This includes tennis court, gym, swimming pool, etc. Also, there are a number of food outlets on campus for students.

Name	Profession	Photograph
Mahathir bin Mohamad	Malaysian Politician
Anwar bin Ibrahim	Malaysian politician
Rosmah Mansor	Second wife of former Prime Minister of Malaysia
Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah binti Haji Mohamad Ali	Malaysian doctor and former chancellor of the Multimedia University
Mahiaddin bin Md. Yasin	Malaysian politician who served as the eighth Prime Minister of Malaysia
Sellapan Ramanathan DUT PJG	Singaporean politician and civil servant
Ungku Zeti Akhtar binti Ungku Abdul Aziz	7th Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia

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