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Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)

Opportunity Overview

The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is offered by the Government of Malaysia to attract outstanding international students to pursue full-time postgraduate studies (Master's and PhD) at leading Malaysian universities. The scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides a monthly living allowance. Priority is given to fields such as science, engineering, agriculture, and social sciences.

Funding Benefits & Coverage

2 Benefits

Tuition fees

MOHE pays tuition fees directly to the university.

Monthly living allowance

Living allowance of RM 1,500 per month, paid quarterly after progress reports.

Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria

5 Criteria
Citizen of an eligible country; Arab ones listed in the 2026 guidelines: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, Yemen
Not older than 40 (master's) or 45 (PhD) at time of application
Master's: CGPA 3.00 or Second Class Upper at bachelor's; PhD: CGPA 3.00 or excellent master's results
English proficiency, or previous degree taught in English
Research proposal of 1,000+ words for master's by research and PhD

Required Documents

7 Docs
Passport

Valid for at least 6 months

Academic transcripts

Certified copies in English or translated

English test result or institutional declaration
Two recommendation letters
Admission letter

If applicable

Curriculum vitae
Research proposal

1,000+ words, master's by research and PhD only

Acceptance & Language Tests

2 Tests
IELTS6.0

Or TOEFL paper-based 550, or previous degree in English

TOEFL (paper-based)550

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.

Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) offers fully funded coverage. Benefits generally include tuition coverage, accommodation, living allowances, and health insurance according to the program regulations for the 2026/2027 cycle.

Eligible study and training levels include: Master. Candidates must verify specific department prerequisites before applying.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.

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Available Majors

business managementComputer scienceSoftware EngineeringCivil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringArchitectural EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringPetroleum EngineeringGeneral MedicineDentistryPharmacyNursingPhysical TherapyVeterinary MedicinePublic HealthNutrition and DieteticsMedical Laboratory SciencesFinanceMarketingHuman Resource ManagementInternational BusinessAccountingSupply Chain ManagementEntrepreneurshipHospitality ManagementHistoryPhilosophyLanguages and LiteratureArchaeologyTheology & Religious StudiesTranslationBiologyChemistryPhysicsMathematicsGeologyAstronomyEnvironmental SciencePsychologySociologyPolitical ScienceEconomicsAnthropologyInternational RelationsGeographyComputer ScienceInformation Technology (IT)CybersecurityData Science & AnalyticsArtificial IntelligenceGame DevelopmentEarly Childhood EducationSpecial EducationEducational PsychologyCurriculum & InstructionInternational LawCorporate LawCriminal LawHuman Rights LawJournalismPublic RelationsDigital MediaFilm & Television ProductionGraphic DesignMusicTheatre & DramaFine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)Fashion DesignAgricultural Engineering & Crop ScienceSoil and Water SciencesForestry & Natural Resources ManagementAgricultural Economics & Food Security

Key Details

Category:Scholarship
country:Malaysia
degree_level:Master
IELTS / Language:Not Required
Application Deadline:—

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