MalaysiaQS #153JohorPublic UniversityTaught in English, MalayFully FundedTuition from MYR 45,788 for the whole programmeUniversiti Teknologi Malaysia
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), one of Malaysia's leading technical universities, offers international students scholarships and financial aid, especially at postgraduate level, such as international doctoral fellowships and research assistantships funded by faculty projects. Benefits usually include a fee waiver or a monthly stipend depending on the scheme. Conditions are published on the scholarships and financial aid page.
Information last verified: October 13, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Total tuition for international undergraduates: Engineering (8 semesters) RM 75,000 (~US$18,000); Computing RM 71,000; Science RM 63,000; Education RM 55,000; Management (6 semesters) RM 45,788; MJIIT programmes up to RM 76,000. Accommodation not included; a refundable personal bond is set by Immigration by nationality.
Admission for international students
4 accepted exams
Admission for international students
4 accepted exams
Accepted exams and minimum scores
- IELTSBachelor’s5.5
TESL programme: 6.5.
- TOEFLBachelor’siBT 46
TESL programme: 79.
- IELTSMaster’s6.0
Also applies to PhD; TESL: 7.0.
- TOEFLMaster’siBT 60
Also applies to PhD; TESL: 95.
English test results must be less than two years old. Applicants below the minimum can join UTM’s Intensive English Programme; graduates of international, A-Level or IB schools are exempt at undergraduate level.
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Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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UTM ASCEND PhD Scholarship at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
PhDFully Funded27 majorsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
Johor · Malaysia
Life and living
Johor · Malaysia
Living in Johor
The southernmost state of Peninsular Malaysia, facing Singapore, home to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).
Student housing
UTM puts on-campus housing at about USD 100–200 a month for single students and living costs at about USD 200–400 a month excluding housing.
Transport for students
EMGS (Education Malaysia Global Services) estimates student transport at about USD 15 a month.
Top landmarks
Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque
Chongkian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Istana Besar
AngMoKio · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Endau-Rompin National Park
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:DOSM – Population estimates 2025 (preliminary, by state)UTM – Estimated living expensesEMGS – 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
12 faculties · 47 programmes
Faculties and programmes
12 faculties · 47 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Azman Hashim International Business School
MasterPhDENEnglish- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship· Master
- Finance· Master
Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Architectural Engineering
- Geography
Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Chemical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
Faculty of Civil Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Science· Master, PhD
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Faculty of Computing
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science & Analytics
- Digital Media· Bachelor
- Information Technology (IT)
- Software Engineering
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biomedical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Management
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Accounting
- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship· Master
- Finance· Bachelor, Master
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing· Bachelor
- Supply Chain Management· Master
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Aerospace Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishMSMalay- Curriculum & Instruction
- Educational Psychology
- Human Resource Management
- Languages and Literature
- Psychology
- Theology & Religious Studies
Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Chemical Engineering
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Science· Master, PhD
- Mechanical Engineering· Bachelor
- Software Engineering· Master
Faculty of Artificial Intelligence
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science & Analytics· Master, PhD
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition fees, Monthly allowance RM3,000.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: PhD application to UTM with research proposal, Master's/bachelor's certificates and transcripts, English proficiency proof.
Apply directly on the official website: https://admission.utm.my/scholarship-and-financial-aid/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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