Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is ranked amongst the top 1% of the universities in the world. The university implements Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)as a revolutionary teaching idea. UKM is the only research institution in Malaysia focusing on ‘ethnic studies’.
Highlights
| Type | Public |
| Major Programs | Architecture, Engineering, English language and literature, Pharmacy and pharmacology, Social Sciences and management, Theology Divinity and Religious studies |
| Mode of Programs | Full time and Part time |
| Percentage of International Students | 31% |
| Admission Helpdesk | +603 8921 4188 / 4187 | oir[at]ukm[dot]edu[dot]my |
UKM Admissions
The students must apply through UKM Online Application.
Application Fee – MR 100 Application Deadline – September – May 20, February – October - 20
Admission Requirements
- Official transcripts
- Visa Approval Letter (VAL)
- Minimum English language proficiency test score:
| Program | Minimum TOEFL score | Minimum IELTS score |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | PBT – 500 iBT - 70 | 5.5 Academic |
| Master’s /Ph.D. | PBT – 500 iBT – 79 to 80 CBT - 213 | 5.5 Academic |
UKM Financial Aid and Cost of Attendance
Mentioned are the scholarships for international students along with the cost of living in Malaysia which also includes the tuition fee.
Scholarship
- Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS)
Eligibility: Full Scholarship for Master’s and Doctoral programs.
Value: The scholarship covers below given benefits:
- Air tickets from recipient’s city to Malaysia
- Visa
- Fully approved tuition fees
- books and internal travel charges
- Monthly maintenance allowance
- Health Insurance
- Thesis allowance
- Installation and Termination grant
Further, same benefits are provided by the below given scholarships:
- Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP)
- The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Asean Masters Scholarship for Asian countries.
Cost of Attendance
The graduate students are encouraged to apply for off-campus accommodation.
| Tuition fee | RM 65,473 to RM 484997 (full course) |
| Accommodation | RM 7 to RM 250 |
| Meals | RM 7 to RM 15 per meal |
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Scholarships
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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Attendance Cost
The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees







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