Malaysia is known for its partnerships with various universities that provide exchange programs or dual degree programs. Some of the best architecture universities in Malaysia offer an array of specialisations among which the students can opt for one based on their interest.
The University of Malaya with its 70% acceptance rate offers unique undergraduate and master’s degrees in Building surveying, real estate and architecture.
One who wishes to concentrate on Naval architecture and offshore engineering or landscape architecture can choose the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
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![]() #101/261 QS Ranking 2025(Architecture) | ![]() University of Malaya, Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur, Malaysia34%Acceptance Rate | M.A Architecture Course duration: 3 years Exams Accepted: IELTS5.5PTE42 | Tuition: (RM60,000/Yr)$15K/Yr Living: (RM1,000/Yr)$250/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #101/261 QS Ranking 2025(Architecture) | ![]() Universiti Sains Malaysia, George TownPenang, Malaysia55%Acceptance Rate | M.S Landscape Architecture Course duration: 3 years Exams Accepted: TOEFL40PTE47 | Tuition: (RM10,695/Yr)$2.7K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri KembanganSelangor, Malaysia40%Acceptance Rate | M.S Architecture Course duration: 2 years Exams Accepted: TOEFL78PTE62 | Tuition: (RM12,417/Yr)$3.1K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #51/261 QS Ranking 2025(Architecture) | ![]() Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, SkudaiJohor, Malaysia63%Acceptance Rate | M.A Architecture Course duration: 2 years Exams Accepted: IELTS6.0PTE59 | Tuition: (RM28,484/Yr)$7.1K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #101/261 QS Ranking 2025(Architecture) | ![]() Taylor's University, Subang JayaSelangor, Malaysia76%Acceptance Rate | M.A Architecture Course duration: 2 years Exams Accepted: IELTS5 | Tuition: (RM9,239/Yr)$2.3K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() UCSI University, Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur, Malaysia80%Acceptance Rate | M.Arch Course duration: 2 years Exams Accepted: IELTS5PTE47 | Tuition: (RM26,716/Yr)$6.7K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #201/261 QS Ranking 2025(Architecture) | ![]() Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah AlamSelangor, Malaysia100%Acceptance Rate | M.A Architecture Course duration: 1 year Exams Accepted: TOEFL80 | Tuition: (RM24,000/Yr)$6K/Yr Living: (RM23,040/Yr)$5.8K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| -- | ![]() International Islamic University Malaysia, GombakSelangor, Malaysia35%Acceptance Rate | M.S Building Services Engineering Course duration: 2 years | Tuition: (RM29,750/Yr)$7.4K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() #1001/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Architecture) | ![]() Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), KamparPerak, Malaysia60%Acceptance Rate | M.A Architecture Course duration: 2 years Exams Accepted: IELTS6.0PTE59 | Tuition: (RM47,850/Yr)$12K/Yr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||