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Masters in Economics at UM (Malaya)
A master's in Economics covers micro and macro theory, econometrics and applied fields such as development, finance and policy. Here is what studying it at University of Malaya (Kuala Lumpur) costs, who is eligible and what you can do after.
- Total ≈ ₹15 lakh – ₹20 lakh
- Tuition RM 15,000 – RM 30,000 a year
- Intakes: January/February
- Loan & visa support
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How much does the Masters in Economics at UM (Malaya) cost?
The Masters in Economics at University of Malaya costs an Indian student about ₹15 lakh – ₹20 lakh in total: tuition of RM 15,000 – RM 30,000 a year, living costs of about RM 26,500 a year and one-time costs. After the degree: no automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass.
Official sources: University of Malaya — official website
Masters in Economics at UM (Malaya) at a glance
- Program
- Masters in Economics at University of Malaya
- Typical length
- 1.5 years
- Tuition (international)
- RM 15,000 – RM 30,000 a year
- Total cost
- ₹15 lakh – ₹20 lakh
- Usual backgrounds
- BA/B.Sc in Economics and B.Sc in Maths or Statistics
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
- After graduation
- No automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass
- Intakes
- January/February, May, September (varies by university)
Cost
Masters in Economics at UM (Malaya): cost in rupees
University-wide tuition range for international graduate students; your program's exact fee is on the offer letter.
Specialisations
Economics specialisations to look for
Economics master's programs usually let you specialise in econometrics, development Economics, financial Economics, public Policy and behavioural Economics. Tracks, elective sets and thesis areas differ by university, so confirm on UM (Malaya)'s program page which of these University of Malaya offers before you apply.
Eligibility
Entry requirements for Economics at UM (Malaya)
Usual expectations — the program page has the exact minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: BA/B.Sc in Economics
- Bachelor's: B.Sc in Maths or Statistics
- Bachelor's: B.Tech/B.Com with strong maths
- Prerequisite: Calculus
- Prerequisite: Statistics
- Prerequisite: Intermediate micro and macro economics
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
Careers
Careers after Economics — Kuala Lumpur & Klang Valley
Low-cost English-speaking study hub
Loan
EMI on a ₹14 lakh loan
About 80% of the mid-point cost; EMIs start after the course and moratorium.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is RM 15,000 – RM 30,000 a year; the total with living and one-time costs is about ₹15 lakh – ₹20 lakh over 1.5 years.
Usually if you have BA/B.Sc in Economics and b.Sc in Maths or Statistics, with calculus and statistics.
Graduates move into roles such as Economic Analyst, Data / Research Analyst, Policy Analyst and Consultant. Employers look for econometrics, stata / R / Python and policy analysis.
No automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass.
Most families combine savings with an education loan of about ₹14 lakh; the EMI at 10.5% over 10 years is about ₹18,891 a month.
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