🇲🇾 After Class 12 · 3–4 years
Bachelors in Law in Malaysia
An undergraduate law degree (LLB or JD pathway) covering contract, criminal, constitutional and commercial law. Here's how Indian students get in after Class 12, what it costs and what comes next.
- 3–4 years
- Tuition RM 20,000 – RM 45,000/yr
- Class 12 + English test
- Loan & visa support
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How do I study Law in Malaysia after Class 12?
A bachelor's in Law in Malaysia takes 3–4 years. You need class 12 marks of about 60%+; English test (any stream; strong English). Tuition is about RM 20,000 – RM 45,000 a year — roughly ₹13 lakh – ₹30 lakh for the full degree before living costs (≈ MYR 1,500 – 3,000 per month). Apply via direct to the university, with several intakes a year.
Official sources: Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)
Law in Malaysia at a glance
- Duration
- 3–4 years
- Tuition (international)
- RM 20,000 – RM 45,000 a year
- Tuition for the full degree
- ₹13 lakh – ₹30 lakh
- Living costs
- ≈ MYR 1,500 – 3,000 per month
- Class 12 subjects
- Any stream; strong English
- Entry
- Class 12 marks of about 60%+; English test
- How to apply
- Direct to the university, with several intakes a year
- Work during study
- Part-time work only during semester breaks, with limits
- After graduation
- No automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass
Overview
Studying Law in Malaysia
An undergraduate law degree (LLB or JD pathway) covering contract, criminal, constitutional and commercial law.
In the US and Canada, law is mainly a graduate degree (JD) taken after a bachelor's.
Malaysia offers UK and Australian degrees at branch campuses for a fraction of the cost, low living costs and a short flight from India and large Indian community and familiar food.
- Class 12: Any stream; strong English
- Class 12 marks of about 60%+; English test
- Passport
- Statement of purpose / personal statement
- One or two school recommendation letters
- Proof of funds for the visa
Timeline
Timeline for the 2027 intake
- 01
Class 11–12
Keep marks high in required subjects; take the English test in Class 12.
- 02
Shortlist
Pick 6–8 universities in Malaysia across ambitious, realistic and safe options.
- 03
Apply
Direct to the university, with several intakes a year
- 04
Offer and funds
Accept an offer, arrange savings or an education loan with a parent as co-applicant.
- 05
Visa
Apply for the Student Pass, processed through EMGS.
Universities
Universities we cover in Malaysia
Graduate tuition shown for comparison; undergraduate fees differ — check each university for Law.
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Yes. You need class 12 marks of about 60%+; English test, with any stream; strong English.
Tuition is about RM 20,000 – RM 45,000 a year (₹13 lakh – ₹30 lakh for the full degree), plus living costs of ≈ MYR 1,500 – 3,000 per month.
3–4 years.
Yes — banks and NBFCs fund undergraduate study abroad with a parent as co-applicant; larger amounts usually need collateral.
No automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass.
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