University of Malaya Fees for Indian Students 2027: Tuition, Living Cost & Scholarships

University of Malaya fees for Indian students range from ₹18.04 Lakhs for a Bachelor of Business Administration to ₹1.57 Crore for MBBS at undergraduate level. Fees for the postgraduate programs are within ₹10.11 Lakhs to ₹18.51 Lakhs. Indian students mostly target the MBA, MSc Computer Science, MSc Data Science and Master of Education Leadership postgraduate programs at the University of Malaya. Clinical masters programs have higher fees.

• Undergraduate international fee (B.Eng, BSc Computer Science): RM 89,200 / ₹20.87 Lakhs total
• Postgraduate standard (MSc Computer Science, coursework): RM 43,200 / ₹10.11 Lakhs total
• MBA, full-time: RM 79,100 / ₹18.51 Lakhs total
• Application fee (one-time, non-refundable): RM 300 / ₹7,021
• UM International Scholarship Scheme tuition waiver: up to 50% of published tuition

An Indian student completing a Master of Computer Science at University of Malaya budgets ~₹11 Lakhs all-in over 18 months, while a three-year B.Eng runs to ~₹21 Lakhs including Kuala Lumpur living costs.

Exchange rate: 1 MYR = ₹23.41, as of 27 July 2026.

For step-by-step application timelines, entry requirements and offer-letter processing, review the University of Malaya Admissions guide for Indian students.

University of Malaya Tuition Fees by Programme

At the University of Malaya, tuition is set by the UM International Student Centre and applies uniformly to all non-Malaysian passport holders including Indian nationals.

University of Malaya Undergraduate Fees for International Students

UM undergraduate degrees run 3 to 5 years. Engineering, science and computing sit in the mid-tier band while medicine and dentistry, both 5-year programmes, carry the highest fee. Business, arts and law sit at the lower end of the international schedule.

University of Malaya Postgraduate Fees for International Students

UM postgraduate coursework masters are one-shot flat fees, not per-year billing, unlike Western universities. That makes the total sticker easier to compare. The MBA is the highest-priced masters, followed by data science and analytics degrees.

Cost of Living in Kuala Lumpur for Indian Students at University of Malaya

An Indian student living in Kuala Lumpur budgets between RM 1,800 and RM 2,500 (₹35,100-48,750) per month, or ₹4.21-5.85 Lakhs per year. Kuala Lumpur is one of the cheapest global capital cities for international students, with rent, food and transport all sitting well below London, Sydney or Toronto benchmarks.

Kuala Lumpur is significantly cheaper than Singapore (which runs ₹8-12 Lakhs a year for the same lifestyle) and roughly 60% cheaper than Sydney or Melbourne. The city also has a large Indian expatriate community, meaning familiar food, Diwali celebrations at Batu Caves and Little India in Brickfields sit within a 20-minute Grab ride of campus. Check the cost of living in Malaysia page for more information.

Total Cost of Studying at University of Malaya

The all-in total first-year cost of studying at University of Malaya as an Indian student ranges from ₹10.95 Lakhs for a BBA to ₹36 Lakhs for MBBS. The MSc Computer Science, the most popular Indian PG programme, comes in at approximately ₹15.04 Lakhs for the full 18-month programme all-in.

Living costs use 10-month billing for UG (semester-based residence) and 12-month for PG (year-round research). Visa & Mandatory covers the EMGS Visa Approval Letter (RM 3,180), Single Entry Visa (RM 60), Student Pass endorsement (RM 60), medical screening (RM 250) and insurance premium bundled into the EMGS fee, totalling around RM 3,750 (₹73,100).

University of Malaya Scholarships for Indian Students

University of Malaya offers five funding routes for Indian students, ranging from a 25-50% tuition waiver (auto-assessed at admission) up to a fully funded pathway through the Malaysian government’s MTCP scheme. The two most-claimed by Indian students are the UM International Scholarship Scheme and the Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS).

Indian students studying abroad also qualify for external Indian scholarships that cover Malaysian tuition and living costs. Applications for the March 2027 intake open through the winter and close between February and April 2027.

University of Malaya Tuition Deposit and Payment Options

International students don't pay a standalone "tuition deposit" at UM the way they might at a UK or Australian university. Instead, UM charges a non-refundable application fee at the point of applying, and the actual tuition fee is billed and paid each semester, shortly after registration — not upfront as a booking deposit. Instead, international students need to pay an admission fee if accepting the admission offer:

• RM 800 (₹18,725) for undergraduate programs
• RM 1,000 (₹23,406) for postgraduate programs

Hidden Costs of Studying at University of Malaya

Beyond tuition and living, an Indian student at University of Malaya spends approximately ₹1.5-2.5 Lakhs in one-time and recurring hidden costs during the first year. These are the amounts that do not appear on the fee schedule but must be budgeted for.

• EMGS Visa Processing Fee (mandatory, one-time): RM 3,180 (₹62,010), includes iKad, medical insurance and the visa administration
• IELTS or MUET Retake (if needed): ₹17,000 per attempt for IELTS Academic in India
• Round-trip airfare (Delhi/Mumbai/Chennai to Kuala Lumpur): ₹15,000-25,000 economy, or ₹8,000-12,000 on AirAsia during sale windows
• Setup costs on arrival (bedding, kitchenware, SIM, groceries): RM 1,500 (₹29,250) one-time
• Books, lab coats and course materials: RM 500-1,500 (₹9,750-29,250) per year
• Student Pass renewal (annual, from Year 2): RM 1,060 (₹20,670) per year
• Bank transfer fees on tuition remittance: ₹1,500-2,500 per SWIFT transaction (2-3 per year)
• Attestation of academic documents (WES / MOE Malaysia): ₹15,000-25,000 one-time

Budget approximately ₹1.75-2.50 Lakhs for first-year hidden costs on top of tuition and living. This falls to about ₹40,000-60,000 per year from Year 2 onwards, mostly Student Pass renewal, textbooks and airfare home during breaks.

Fee Saving Strategies for University of Malaya Indian Students

The most impactful cost-cutting move for the March 2027 intake is a combined MTCP application plus on-campus accommodation, which together can reduce all-in outlay by ₹6-9 Lakhs across the programme. Below are the five levers that give the highest saving per hour of effort.

• Apply for MTCP by December 2026: Full tuition waiver, RM 3,500 (₹68,250) monthly stipend and return airfare, effectively making UM free for a Masters degree
• Choose on-campus residential colleges (KK, 12th College): RM 400-800 per month versus RM 1,000-1,500 off-campus, saves ₹1-1.5 Lakhs per year
• Work part-time up to 20 hours per week during semester: Malaysian Student Pass permits on-campus work at RM 8-15 per hour, covers monthly food and transport
• Section 80E deduction on Indian education loan: The full interest paid on your education loan is deductible for 8 years, saving 20-30% of interest in Indian tax
• Utilise the UM International Scholarship Scheme: Auto-assessed on admission GPA, no separate form, saves 25-50% of tuition for top academic profiles
• Post-study Malaysian work rights: UM graduates can apply for the Employment Pass or the DE Rantau (Digital Nomad) Pass, staying on to work in KL earns RM 3,500-8,000 monthly starting salary