ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia's largest public university, provides information on scholarships and funding for master's and PhD students through its Institute of Postgraduate Studies; most programs are aimed at Malaysian citizens, with limited postgraduate opportunities for international students via fellowships and research projects. Conditions vary by program. Details are on the institute's scholarships page.
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
24 faculties · 64 programmes
Faculties and programmes
24 faculties · 64 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 Applied Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Biology· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Chemistry· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Environmental Science· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Forestry & Natural Resources Management· Bachelor:EN· Master:MSEN
- Materials Science & Engineering· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Physics· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
Faculty of Built Environment
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Architectural Engineering· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Civil Engineering· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Geography· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Electrical Engineering· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
Faculty of Civil Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Civil Engineering· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Environmental Science· Master
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Aerospace Engineering· Master
- Industrial Engineering· Bachelor:EN· Master:MSEN
- Mechanical Engineering· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
Faculty of Chemical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Chemical Engineering· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Petroleum Engineering· Bachelor
Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Agricultural Economics & Food Security· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Sports Science· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
Faculty of Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- General Medicine· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:ENMS
- Public Health· Master, PhD
Faculty of Pharmacy
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Pharmacy· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:ENMS
Faculty of Dentistry
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Dentistry· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:ENMS
Faculty of Health Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Medical Laboratory Sciences· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Nursing· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Nutrition and Dietetics· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Physical Therapy· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Public Health· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Computer Science· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Cybersecurity· Master
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor:EN· Master:MSEN
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Mathematics· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Statistics· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
Faculty of Art and Design
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Fashion Design· Bachelor
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Graphic Design· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
Faculty of Education
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Curriculum & Instruction· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
Faculty of Music
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Music· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
Faculty of Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Corporate Law· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:ENMS
- Criminal Law· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:ENMS
- Human Rights Law· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:ENMS
- International Law· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:ENMS
Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Digital Media· Bachelor
- Film & Television Production· Bachelor
- Journalism· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Public Relations· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
Faculty of Film, Theatre and Animation
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Film & Television Production· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Theatre & Drama· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
Faculty of Information Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- International Relations· Master
- Political Science· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
Faculty of Accountancy
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Accounting· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Finance· Master, PhD
Faculty of Business and Management
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Business Management· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
- Economics· Bachelor:EN· Master:MSEN
- Entrepreneurship· Bachelor:EN· Master:MSEN
- Finance· Bachelor
- Human Resource Management· Bachelor:EN· Master:MSEN
- International Business· Bachelor
- Marketing· Bachelor
- Supply Chain Management· Bachelor
Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Hospitality Management· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:MSEN
Government scholarships to study at this university
The university does not announce its own scholarship for international students, but you can study here funded through the following government scholarships. You usually choose the university inside the scholarship application.
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
MARA University of Technology is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.uitm.edu.my) before applying.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.uitm.edu.my. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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