UK and Australian degrees at branch campuses for a fraction of the cost
UK and Australian degrees at branch campuses for a fraction of the cost
🇲🇾 MBA · January/February
MBA in Malaysia
What an MBA in Malaysia involves for Indian professionals — schools, costs, entry requirements and work rights.
- 4 business schools on our list
- GMAT/GRE guidance
- Work-experience review
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Is an MBA in Malaysia a good option for Indian students?
It suits professionals with 2–5 years' experience who want UK and Australian degrees at branch campuses for a fraction of the cost. Tuition is ≈ MYR 20,000 – 60,000 per year (branch campuses at the higher end) for most master's programs, and MBA fees are usually at the higher end. After graduating: no automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass.
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Official sources: Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)
MBA in Malaysia at a glance
- Typical length
- 1–2 years
- Tuition
- ≈ MYR 20,000 – 60,000 per year (branch campuses at the higher end)
- Living costs
- ≈ MYR 1,500 – 3,000 per month
- Tests
- GMAT or GRE (some schools waive with experience)
- English
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- 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
Why
Why an MBA in Malaysia
Low living costs and a short flight from India
Low living costs and a short flight from India
Large Indian community and familiar food
Large Indian community and familiar food
Credit-transfer routes to Australia and the UK
Credit-transfer routes to Australia and the UK
Universities
Business schools and universities in Malaysia
Graduate business programs on our list; MBA fees can be higher than shown.
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- 2–5 years of full-time work experience (most schools)
- GMAT or GRE score (waivers exist)
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- Essays, résumé and recommendations
- Interview
- Limited post-study work options compared with Australia or the UK
- Check that branch-campus degrees are awarded by the parent university
- Part-time work is restricted to breaks
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Most MBAs want 2+ years of experience. Without it, a Master's in Management (MiM) is usually the better fit.
Usually GMAT or GRE is asked; some schools waive it for strong experience or academic records.
Tuition is typically at the upper end of ≈ MYR 20,000 – 60,000 per year (branch campuses at the higher end), plus living costs of ≈ MYR 1,500 – 3,000 per month.
No automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass.
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Schools
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