ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), one of Malaysia's leading public universities, offers master's and PhD students scholarships and financial assistance through its School of Graduate Studies, including research fellowships and project-funded research assistantships that usually provide a fee waiver or a monthly allowance. Conditions vary by program. Details are on the financial assistance and scholarships page.
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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UPM International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) 2027–2028
PhDPartially FundedAll fieldsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
Selangor · Malaysia
Life and living
Selangor · Malaysia
Living in Selangor
Malaysia’s most populous state, surrounding Kuala Lumpur, with university towns such as Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya and Serdang and many public and private universities.
Student housing
Universities help students find housing on campus (residential colleges) or in shared flats. EMGS estimates food at about USD 200 and transport at about USD 15 a month.
Transport for students
Rapid Bulanan 30-day pass: RM150 for unlimited Rapid KL rail and bus, open to non-citizens. The RM50 My50 pass and the 50% student concession are for Malaysians only (2026).
Top landmarks
Batu Caves
Chainwit. · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque
Lerdsuwa · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Putrajaya (next door)
Stefan Fussan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Sunway City
Cmglee · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:DOSM – Department of Statistics MalaysiaMalay Mail – Rapid KL passes 2026EMGS – Cost of living in Malaysia
Studying and living in Malaysia
Costs and living
Tuition for international students varies widely by university and programme, and many universities publish it for the whole programme: • Public universities: for example, a bachelor’s at UTM costs about RM 46,000–76,000 in total, and at USM US$1,560–3,125 per semester; medicine costs much more. • Private universities: usually RM 65,000–165,000 for a whole bachelor’s, with international discounts of 10–50%. • A 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) has applied to international students’ fees at many universities since July 2025. Living costs: about RM 1,500–2,600 a month (around US$320–560): accommodation RM 400–800, food 600–900, transport 100–200, utilities and internet 100–200, personal 200–400. Off-campus housing (2–3-bedroom flat) costs RM 700–1,500 a month plus a three-month deposit.
Working while studying
International students at universities may work part-time up to 20 hours a week with prior Immigration approval; EMGS and universities state this applies during semester breaks. Work is allowed only in approved sectors: restaurants, petrol stations, mini-markets, hotels and on campus. Working as a cashier, singer, musician, masseur, receptionist or student-recruitment agent is not allowed, and breaking the rules can lead to cancellation of the student pass. Credit-bearing internships are permitted. Family: master’s and PhD students can bring a spouse and children on dependant passes; dependants may not work.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in MalaysiaFaculties and programmes
16 faculties · 62 programmes
Faculties and programmes
16 faculties · 62 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Agriculture
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Agricultural Economics & Food Security
- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science
- Soil and Water Sciences
Faculty of Forestry and Environment
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Environmental Science
- Forestry & Natural Resources Management
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Veterinary Medicine
School of Business and Economics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Accounting
- Agricultural Economics & Food Security
- Business Management
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship· Master, PhD
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management· Master
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Faculty of Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Aerospace Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering· Master, PhD
- Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Educational Studies
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Psychology
- Special Education· Master, PhD
- Sports Science
Faculty of Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
Faculty of Food Science and Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Nutrition and Dietetics
Faculty of Human Ecology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Anthropology
- History
- Music
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Digital Media
- Journalism
- Languages and Literature
- Public Relations
Faculty of Design and Architecture
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Architectural Engineering
- Graphic Design· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- General Medicine
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Public Health· Master, PhD
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity· Master, PhD
- Digital Media· Bachelor, Master
- Information Technology (IT)
- Software Engineering
Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Biology
Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences (Bintulu Campus)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science
- Forestry & Natural Resources Management
Faculty of Humanities, Management and Science (Bintulu Campus)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Business Management
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: 30–50% tuition waiver.
Eligible levels: Bachelor.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online application via the SGS portal, Transcripts and publication list.
Apply directly on the official website: https://sgs.upm.edu.my/financial_assistance_scholarships-1893. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
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