UM Postgraduate Programs and Fees 2025-2026

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University of malaya (UM) offers a wide range of postgraduate studies for international and local students. On this article you can discover everything from course durations to university of Malaya fees. You gain a deeper understanding of what this premier Malaysian institution offers to international students.

This guide covers everything from course structures and durations to all University of Malaya fees. It is specifically designed to support international students considering Malaysia as their study destination , which is definitely a great decision.

All tables below are based on UM’s POSTGRADUATE STUDENT BOOKLET for local and international
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University of Malaya Fees 2025-2026  (last updated July 2025)

Academy of Islamic Studies
Master of Usuluddin (Al-Quran and Al-Hadith)	28,100
Master of Shariah	33,000
Master of Usuluddin	33,000
Master of Islamic Studies	33,000
Master of Da’wah Development	34,100
Master of Islamic Management and Finance	33,000
Master of Halal Management	50,400
Master of Shariah (Contemporary Studies)	28,100
Doctor of Philosophy	50,700
Academy of Malay studies
Master of Malay Studies	29,200
Doctor of philosophy	50,700
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Master of media studies	48,100
Master of Chinese studies	45,100
MA in English literature	28,000
MA in Southeast Asian history	26,000
MA in Malaysian history	26,000
MA in Southeast Asian studies	30,000
MA in publishing studies	25,000
MA in strategy and defense studies	34,000
Master of library and information science	42,100
Master of information science	33,000
Master of arts	33,000
Doctor of philosophy	51,100
Faculty of Built Environment
Master of Real Estate	33,300
Master of project management	50,100
Master of facilities and maintenance management	36,900
Master of architecture	60,600
Master of built environment	33,000
Doctor of philosophy	65,200
Faculty of Business and Economics
Master of business administration (MBA)	79,100
Master of management	60,100
Master of accounting reporting and management accountability	62,100
Master of marketing	60,100
Master of economics	45,100
Master of public administration	60,100
Master of applied statistics	45,100
Master of development studies	45,100
Master of public policy	98,600
Doctor of philosophy in Business and Accountancy Field	92,200
Doctor of philosophy in Economics and Administration Field	92,200
Doctor of management	88,100
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
Master of data science	41,700
Master of computer science applied computing	43,300
Master of software engineering software technology	43,300
Master of computer science	43,200
Master of cybersecurity	48,100
Master of Information Technology Management	RM 43,300.00
Master of Artificial Intelligence	48,100
Doctor of philosophy	86,600
Faculty of Education
Master of professional counseling	35,900
Master of educational management	24,800
Master of education in English as a second language	30,800
Master of Arabic language education	30,800
Master of education	33,000
Master of education in Curriculum Development	27,100
Master of Science Education with Information Technology	26,900
Master of Education in Malay Language	26,900
Master of Islamic Education	24,800
Master of Humanities Education	24,800
Master of Educational Technology	24,800
Master of Visual Art Education	24,800
Master of Educational Leadership and Management	30,800
Master of Physical and Health Education	29,300
Master of Early Childhood Education	29,900
Master of Special Education	29,300
Master of Measurement and Assessment	24,800
Master of Educational Psychology	29,300
Doctor of philosophy (Mixed mode)	92,200
Doctor of philosophy (Research)	58,200
Faculty of Engineering
Master of Mechanical Engineering	55,100
Master of Systems Engineering	55,100
Master of Safety Health and Environment Engineering	55,100
Master of Engineering Science	43,200
Master of Road Safety Engineering (Full-time)	55,100
Master of Road Safety Engineering (Part-time)	64,750
Doctor of philosophy	80,900
Faculty of Languages and Linguistics
Master of English Language Institute	46,100
MA in linguistics	40,000
Doctor of philosophy	70,000
Faculty of Law
Master of laws	34,100
Master of commercial law	34,100
Master of Criminal Justice	34,100
Master of legal studies	33,000
Doctor of philosophy	63,100
Faculty of Dentistry
Master of dental science	35,800
Doctor of philosophy	77,400
Faculty of Pharmacy
Master of Medical Science	53,000
Master in Pharmaceutical Legislation and Regulatory Control	54,200
Master of Pharmaceutical Science in Drug Discovery and Development	55,400
Doctor of philosophy	102,600
Faculty of Medicine
Master of epidemiology	61,700
Master of nursing science	31,100
Master of Public Health	31,100
Master of medical physics	31,100
Master of medical education	30,800
Master of medical parasitology and entomology	65,400
Master of health research ethics	60,200
Master of Medical Science in regenerative medicine	70,000
Master of Medical Science	35,800
Doctor of Public Health	96,700
Doctor of philosophy	93,300
Doctor of Medicine	81,800
Asia or Europe Institute
Master in European studies	33,200
Master in Asian studies	33,200
Doctor of philosophy	58,200
Faculty of Science
Master of science in applied physics	28,300
Master of science in statistics	27,000
Master of science in instrumental analytical chemistry	30,500
Master of petroleum Geoscience	48,100
Master of sustainability science	30,800
Master of bioinformatics	35,400
Master of science in crop protection	27,500
Master of Environmental Management technology	29,300
Master of science in biotechnology	29,800
Master of Science Communication and Public Engagement	30,800
Master of Science (Physics/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Geology)	43,200
Doctor of Philosophy (Physics/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Geology)	80,900
Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics, Science and Technology)	32,320
Institute for Advanced Studies
Master of Renewable Energy	37,700
Master of Philosophy (Arts)	43,200
Master of Philosophy (Science)	43,200
Master of Philosophy (Power Energy)	32,700
Master of Philosophy (Photonics)	32,700
Master of Philosophy (Ocean and Earth Sciences)	32,700
Master of Applied Sciences (Nanotechnology)	46,100
Master of Agricultural Biosecurity	43,600
Doctor of Philosophy (Arts)	80,900
Doctor of Philosophy (Science)	80,900
Doctor of Philosophy (Power Energy)	65,200
Doctor of Philosophy (Photonics)	65,200
Doctor of Philosophy (Ocean and Earth Sciences)	65,200
Center for Sports and Exercise Sciences
Master of strength and conditioning	40,300
Master of Sport Science	43,200
Doctor of philosophy	80,900
Faculty of Creative Arts
Master of Performing Arts in music	32,500
MA in Visual Arts	32,500
Master of Performing Arts drama	32,100
Master of Dance	38,000
Master of arts	32,000
Doctor of philosophy	58,000

Notes:

Read more notes about University of Malaya Fees:

1. The fees are subject to change from time to time based on the approval of the relevant committee.
2. The above fees do NOT include Residential College Fees.
3. Fees are denominated in Ringgit Malaysia unless stated otherwise.
4. The above fees apply to students of the 2025-2026 intake session.
5. This fee is accurate at the time it is published. However, UM reserves the right to review the above fees.