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🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Public
University of Malaya Fees for Indian Students
UM (Malaya) (Kuala Lumpur) is known for Malaysia's oldest and top-ranked university. Below: tuition, living costs in Kuala Lumpur & Klang Valley, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹15 lakh – ₹20 lakh
- Tuition RM 15,000 – RM 30,000 a year
- Intakes: January/February
- Typical loan ₹10 lakh – ₹18 lakh
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How much does UM (Malaya) cost for Indian students?
A 1.5-year master's at University of Malaya costs about ₹15 lakh – ₹20 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of RM 15,000 – RM 30,000 a year, living costs of about RM 26,500 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹1 lakh – ₹1.8 lakh. Most families borrow ₹10 lakh – ₹18 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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UM (Malaya) at a glance
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Type
- Public university
- Known for
- Malaysia's oldest and top-ranked university
- Tuition (international)
- RM 15,000 – RM 30,000 a year
- Living costs used
- RM 26,500 a year
- Total for 1.5 years
- ₹15 lakh – ₹20 lakh
- Intakes
- January/February, May, September (varies by university)
- English tests
- 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
- Official website
- um.edu.my
Fee breakdown
UM (Malaya) cost for Indian students
1.5-year master's, at RM 1 ≈ ₹22. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
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UM (Malaya) vs similar universities in Malaysia
The 6 closest by total cost; 4 of them cost less in total.
Living there
Living costs in Kuala Lumpur & Klang Valley
Low-cost English-speaking study hub. A room in shared housing usually costs RM 600 – RM 1,200 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is RM 22,700 – RM 29,900.
For the cost table we use RM 26,500 a year — planning figure for Kuala Lumpur & Klang Valley: shared housing, food, transport and insurance. During your studies you can work part-time work only during semester breaks, with limits.
Funding
How Indian students fund UM (Malaya)
Typical loan: ₹10 lakh – ₹18 lakh. EMIs on a ₹14 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to UM (Malaya) for the January/February 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at UM (Malaya) and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on UM (Malaya)'s application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹10 lakh – ₹18 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the Student Pass, processed through EMGS: your university applies for the visa approval letter through EMGS.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is RM 15,000 – RM 30,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 1.5-year master's is about ₹15 lakh – ₹20 lakh.
At RM 1 ≈ ₹22, a year's tuition is about ₹3.3 lakh – ₹6.6 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 4 cost less in total and 2 cost more. UM (Malaya)'s tuition is below the middle of our Malaysia list.
Yes, within visa rules: part-time work only during semester breaks, with limits. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹10 lakh – ₹18 lakh.
January/February, May, September (varies by university). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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