University of Malaya Fees and Costs for Indian Students in 2026

The University of Malaya fees for Indian students vary depending on the program and faculty. The university offers over 165 programs across bachelor's and master's levels of study through its 14 faculties. Most popular programs among Indian students and their total tuition fees include:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS): 673,200 MYR (1.55 crores INR)
• MBA: 79,100 MYR (18.32 lakhs INR)
• Master Educational Leadership and Management: 30,800 MYR (7.13 lakhs INR)

Note: The above tuition fees are for the entire program and sourced from the official website of the University of Malaya.

Malaysia is ranked 12th in Asia for Numbeo's Quality of Life Index. The average cost of living here is $582 (53,350 INR) per month, far less than the global average, according to LivingCost.org (source: educationmalaysia.gov). Accommodation outside the University of Malaya campus is variable in quality, distance, and cost. Rents vary between 700 and 1,500 MYR (16,218 and 34,753 INR) per month for a two or three-bedroom apartment.

In addition to rent, which is normally paid monthly in advance, a deposit (equal to three months’ rent) will be required; water and electricity will be charged separately. You may need to have your own bed linen and cooking utensils.

Currency conversion used: 1 MYR= 23.17 INR as of March 6, 2026

University of Malaya Fees for Popular Programs Among Indians

The University of Malaya (UM) is renowned for its strength in engineering, technology, and social sciences, consistently ranking as Malaysia's top university. Highly ranked subjects include Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Library and Information Science, Development Studies, Accounting & Finance, and Architecture/Built Environment, often placing in the top 50-100 globally.

Here is a list of a few popular programs among Indian students, along with their total tuition fees for 2026.

University of Malaya Application Fees for Indian Students

The University of Malaya official website indicates that the application fee (also referred to as the processing fee) for international students (including Indian students) is 300 MYR (6,950 INR) per application. This fee applies across levels:

• Undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree) programs for international applicants.
• Postgraduate (Master's Degree and Doctoral Degree) programs for international applicants.
• It covers full-time conventional mode programs (and specified modes like ODL or part-time, where applicable for postgraduate).

Other key details include:

• The fee is non-refundable.
• Payment must be made before submitting the application via the online portal (apply.um.edu.my or maya.um.edu.my, depending on the program).
• Accepted payment methods: FPX, Credit/Debit Card, or Flywire (online gateways; no cash).
• Paying the fee does not guarantee admission- it only allows your application to be processed and reviewed.
• For international undergraduate applications, one 300 MYR payment may cover up to three programs in some cases (check specific intake guidelines).
• This is separate from other costs like admission/registration fees (e.g., around 1,000 to 4,000 MYR for internationals upon acceptance), tuition fees, visa processing (via EMGS/eVAL services), or other charges.