Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · PublicUniversiti Malaya (UM)
Often considered by African students for malaysia's top public university.
University overview
Universiti Malaya (UM) is a public university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, offering programmes across Medicine, Engineering, Law, Business and more. It teaches in English with intakes in February, September.
Why African students may consider it
Universiti Malaya (UM) is positioned as malaysia's top public university. Malaysia is one of the best destinations for cost-conscious African students — many programmes are English-taught and tuition is often lower than Canada/UK/USA. Tuition depends on programme and institution; use official cost estimators.
Popular course areas
Tuition & fee estimate
See UM official tuition estimates
UM directs students to official Study/Marketing Centre pages for tuition estimates.
Last verified: June 2026. Final fees must be confirmed from the official university invoice or fee page.
Tuition fees change by academic year, programme, nationality, and student status. Always confirm final fees from the official university offer letter, invoice, or tuition page before making payment.
Travel Ease Education does not replace the university's official invoice or payment instructions. Students and sponsors pay school fees directly to the institution whenever possible. Where a student or parent cannot access international bank transfer services, Travel Ease Education may assist with foreign-currency payment facilitation using verified school payment instructions.
Intake periods
- February
- September
Study levels
Admission requirements
- A recognised secondary school certificate or prior degree, with official transcripts (level-dependent).
- Proof of language proficiency (see language requirements below).
- Valid passport and a complete application.
- Statement of purpose / CV and references where required.
- Programme-specific requirements — always confirm on the official admissions page.
Language requirements
- English: IELTS/TOEFL (or equivalent), or proof of prior English-medium study, unless waived by the programme.
- Exact accepted tests and minimum scores must be confirmed on the official admissions page.
Scholarship & payment notes
Some scholarships or fee reductions may be available — confirm eligibility and amounts on the official site. Students and sponsors pay tuition and official fees directly to Universiti Malaya (UM) whenever possible. For families who cannot complete international transfers directly, Travel Ease Education can assist with foreign-currency payment facilitation using the school's verified payment instructions.
Official university links
Verify everything on the official website — especially the programme search, the tuition/fees page, and the international admissions page.
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