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We offer information on USM fees for master and PhD programs, including the fees in Malaysian Ringgit (RM) and USD for international students. These fees are for all the study duration.
The University of Science Malaysia is the second best university in Malaysia which has many programs for master and PhD degrees. These programs include Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
If you want to know more about the university, click on “USM University Malaysia“.
USM Postgraduate Fees 2024 for International Students
You can find USM master program fees in latest update April 2024.
| Program | Mode | Tuition Fees (Ringgit) | Tuition Fees (USD) |
Science |
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Pure Sciences – Coursework & Mixed Mode |
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| MSc Applied Geophysics | MM | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| MSc Chemical Instrumentation | MM | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| MSc Mathematics | MM | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| MSc Radiation Science | MM | 15,620 | 3,300 |
| MSc Solid State Physics (Dual Degree) | MM | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| MSc Statistics | MM | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| MSc Medical Physics | CW | 15,620 | 3,300 |
| MSc Solid State Physics | CW | 15,620 | 3,300 |
| MSc Teaching of Mathematics | CW | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| MSc Teaching of Mathematics (KL) | CW | 18,930 | 4,000 |
School/Center/Institute- Research Mode |
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| school of biological sciences, school of chemical sciences, school of distance education (Science), school of mathematical sciences, school of physics, center for chemical biology, center for marine and coastal studies | |||
| Master | R | 11,830 | 2,500 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | R | 23,660 | 5,000 |
Applied Sciences- Coursework and Mixed Mode |
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| MSc building technology | MM | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| MSc computer science | MM | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| MSc internet engineering | MM | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| MSc tourism development | MM | 20,300 | 4,290 |
| master of architecture | CW | 24,980 | 5,280 |
| master of Informatics | CW | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| master of Pharmacy (clinical pharmacy) | CW | 25,790 | 5,450 |
| MSc building technology | CW | 15,900 | 3,360 |
| MSc data Science and Analytics | CW | 21,080 | 4,455 |
| MSc planning | CW | 233,180 | 7,012 |
| MSc project management | CW | 17,180 | 3,630 |
School/Center/Institute – Research Mode |
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| Center for drug research, Institute of Nano-Optoelectronics Research and Technology (INOR), institute of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, national advanced IPv6 Centre, national poison Centre, school of computer science, school of of pharmaceuticals sciences | |||
| master | R | 14,670 | 3,100 |
| doctor of philosophy | R | 29,340 | 6,200 |
School/Center/Institute – Research Mode |
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| Center for Global sustainability studies (sciences), school of industrial technology, School of Housing, Building and Planning | |||
| Master | R | 12,540 | 2,650 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | R | 25,080 | 5,300 |
Engineering |
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Coursework and Mixed Mode |
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| M.Sc. electronic system design engineering | MM | 30,760 | 6,500 |
| M.Sc. environmental engineering | MM | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| M.Sc. embedded system engineering | MM | 30,760 | 6,500 |
| M.Sc. materials engineering | MM | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| M.Sc. microelectronic engineering | MM | 30,760 | 6,500 |
| M.Sc. structural engineering | MM | 18,930 | 4,000 |
School/Center/Institute- Research Mode |
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| collaborative microelectronic design excellence Centre, River engineering and Urban drainage research center, school of aerospace engineering, school of chemical engineering, school of civil engineering, school of electrical and electronic engineering, school of materials and minerals resource engineering, school of mechanical engineering | |||
| Master | R | 13,140 | 2,776 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | R | 26,270 | 5,552 |
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Arts |
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Pure Arts- Coursework and Mixed Mode |
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| M.A. Hadith | MM | 20,040 | 4,235 |
| M.A. Linguistics and English language studies | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
| master of Social Science (Islamic development management) | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
| master of Social Work | MM | 20,040 | 4,235 |
| M.Sc. sustainable cities and communities | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
| M.A. literature | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
| M.A. Southeast Asian history | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
| master of Economics management | CW | 15,620 | 3,300 |
| master of public administration | CW | 17,180 | 3,630 |
| M.A. translation for professionals | CW | 22,000 | 4,650 |
School/Center/Institute- Research Mode |
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| center for Global archaeological research, center for policy research and International Studies, center for Islamic development Management Studies, School of Distance Education (Arts), School of Humanities, School of Languages, literacies and translation, school of social sciences | |||
| Master | R | 10,300 | 2,176 |
| doctor of philosophy | R | 20,590 | 4,352 |
Applied Arts- Mixed Mode |
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| Doctor of Business Administration | MM | 75,700 | 15,997 |
| M.A. communication | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
| M.A. (education)- higher education | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
| M.A. (education)- special education | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
| M.A. (education)- early childhood education | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
| M.A. (education)- education management and administration | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
| M.A. (education)-educational psychology | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
| M.A. (education)- educational technology and multimedia | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
| M.A. (education)- English language education/TESOL | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
| M.A. (education)- Malay language education | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
| M.A. (education)- mathematics education messages | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
| M.A. (education)- psychometric and educational measurement | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
| M.A. (education)- Science Education | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
| M.A. (education)- Curriculum studies | MM | 18,450 | 3,900 |
Applied Arts- Course Work |
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| Ed.D. Curriculum & education | CW | 83,580 | 17,662 |
| Ed.D. Science education | CW | 83,580 | 17,662 |
| Ed.D. educational technology and multimedia | CW | 83,580 | 17,662 |
| Ed.D. TESOL | CW | 83,580 | 17,662 |
| Master of business administration | CW | 45,430 | 9,600 |
| Master of business administration (online) | CW | 56,500 | 11,940 |
| Master in counseling | CW | 20,690 | 4,372 |
| MC (integrated marketing communication) Sains@KL | CW | 26,360 | 5,571 |
| Master of instructional multimedia | CW | 16,400 | 3,465 |
| Master of sustainable development practise Sains@KL | CW | 45,550 | 9,625 |
School/Center/Institute- Research Mode |
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| center for global sustainability studies (arts), center for industrial technology and multimedia, school of communication, school of Educational studies, school of the Arts, women’s development research center | |||
| Master | R | 10,880 | 2,300 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | R | 21,770 | 4,600 |
School/Center/Institute- Research Mode |
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| School of Management, graduate School of Business | |||
| master | R | 12,070 | 2,550 |
| doctor of philosophy | R | 24,130 | 5,100 |
Medical, Dental and Health |
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Mixed Mode |
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| Doctorate in dental public health | MM | 79,860 | 16,877 |
| D.Ph. family health | MM | 83,580 | 17,662 |
| D.Ph. environmental health and occupational | MM | 83,580 | 17,662 |
| D.Ph. epidemiology | MM | 83,580 | 17,662 |
| D.Ph. health system management | MM | 83,580 | 17,662 |
| Doctor of Neuroscience | MM | 84,100 | 17,775 |
| Doctor of Public Health (Environmental Health and Occupational) | MM | 84,100 | 17,775 |
| Master of neuroscience (Integrated Neuroscience Program) | MM | 24,130 | 5,100 |
| M.Sc. forensic science | MM | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| M.Sc. biomedicine | MM | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| M.Sc. health toxicology | MM | 24,130 | 5,100 |
| M.Sc. medical education | MM | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| M.Sc. Medical Research | MM | 24,130 | 5,100 |
| M.Sc. medical statistic | MM | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| M.Sc. Molecular medicine | MM | 55,010 | 11,625 |
| M.Sc. transfusion science | MM | 24,130 | 5,100 |
Coursework |
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| Master of cognitive neuroscience sains@KL | CW | 59,860 | 12,650 |
| master of dental public health | CW | 15,620 | 3,300 |
| master of public health | CW | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| master of psychology clinical psychology sains@KL | CW | 38,500 | 8,140 |
| M.Sc. clinical exercise science | CW | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| M.Sc. sports science | CW | 18,930 | 4,000 |
| advanced MMed neurology | CW | 72,400 | 15,300 |
| M.Med. Obstetrics and Gynaecology | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| M.Med. Anaesthesiology | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| M.Med. Paediatrics | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| M.Med. Internal Medicine | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| M.Med. psychiatry | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| M.Med. Radiology | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| M.Med. surgery | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| M.Med. Ophthalmology | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| M.Med. Orthopedics | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| M.Med. Ororinalaringology, head and neck surgery | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| M.Med. nuclear medicine | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| M.Med. Family Medicine | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| M.Med. transfusion medicine | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| master of pathology | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| master of pathology anatomic pathology | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| master of pathology Hematology | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| master of pathology clinical Immunology | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| master of pathology Medical Microbiology | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| master of pathology chemical pathology | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| master of pathology medical genetics | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| master of pathology Neurosurgery | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| master of pathology plastic surgery | CW | 96,530 | 20,400 |
| Master of restorative Dentistry conservative | CW | 283,920 | 60,000 |
| Master of restorative Dentistry Periodonatics | CW | 283,920 | 60,000 |
| Master of Restorative Dentistry Prosthodontics | CW | 283,920 | 60,000 |
| master of oral maxillofacial surgery | CW | 283,920 | 60,000 |
School/Center/Institute- Research Mode |
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| Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Institute for research in molecular medicine, school of dental sciences, school of medical sciences | |||
| Master | R | 14,910 | 3,150 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | R | 29,810 | 6,300 |
CW=CourseWork , MM=Mixed Mode, R=Research
Other Fees
| Fees | USD |
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Registration Fee |
135.00-227.50 |
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Personal Bond (reimbursable upon completion of study) |
475 |
| Thesis Fee- Master | 250 |
| Thesis Fee- Ph.D. | 375 |
| Convocation Fee | 30 |
FAQs
1. What is the cost of the USM thesis fee?
- Thesis examination fees: Master: RM750 (local) | USD250 (international) Doctor of Philosophy: RM1000 (Local) | USD375 (International)
2. What is the ranking of USM university?
- University Science Malaysia (USM) is a leading public university in Gelugor, Malaysia. It is ranked #137 in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
3. How much is the application fee for USM?
- All applicants must pay a non-refundable $45 application fee before any action may be done on their admission application. This payment can be made by credit/debit card, cheque, money order, or with an application fee waiver.
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