


City University Malaysia
Malaysia
# 5 | QS Stars University Ratings | |
55 | Undergraduate programs | |
20 | Postgraduate programs |
Overview
Institution type | Private |
Year established | Data not available |
Campus setting | Urban |
Student population | Medium (1,001 to 10,000) |
foreign students | Data not available |
Nationalities | Data not available |
About City University Malaysia
Established in 1984, City University Malaysia is one of prominent low-cost private universities in Malaysia. It is known for its commitment to providing quality and afforadable education. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including business, engineering, technology, health sciences, and social sciences.
The university operates two campuses, with the Business faculty and all postgraduate studies located in PJ, while all other faculties are based in its new Cyberjaya campus.
City University Malaysia is recognized and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The institution emphasizes industry-relevant curricula, practical learning, and research opportunities, aiming to equip students with the skills required to succeed in their respective fields.
Top Faculties at City University
PJ Campus (Business and Postgraduate Studies)
1. Business and Management
2. Postgraduate Studies
Cyberjaya Campus
1. Engineering and Technology
2. Health Sciences
3. Hospitality and Tourism
4. Arts and Social Sciences
5. Bachelor’s degrees and diploma programs in Media, Public Relations, and Communication
Admissions
IELTS | Data not available |
TOEFL | Data not available |
For admission requirements and intakes for each individual course/programme please refer to course details.
City University Malaysia courses and fees 75
City University Malaysia offers Pre-university, Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses and programs. The list of courses and their fees are listed below.
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Diploma In Accounting |
28 months |
From SGD 7,917 |
Diploma In Accounting 28 months From SGD 7,917 |
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Diploma in Islamic Banking |
2.5 years |
From SGD 9,119 |
Diploma in Islamic Banking 2.5 years From SGD 9,119 |
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Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) |
3.5 years |
From SGD 13,295 |
Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) 3.5 years From SGD 13,295 |
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BSc in Accounting & Finance (Hons) |
3 years |
From SGD 11,064 |
BSc in Accounting & Finance (Hons) 3 years From SGD 11,064 |
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Master of Accounting |
1 year |
From SGD 5,820 |
Master of Accounting 1 year From SGD 5,820 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Foundation in Science |
1 year |
From SGD 3,592 |
Foundation in Science 1 year From SGD 3,592 |
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Foundation Studies in Science (Physical Science) |
1 year |
From SGD 3,592 |
Foundation Studies in Science (Physical Science) 1 year From SGD 3,592 |
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Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology |
3 years |
From SGD 13,831 |
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology 3 years From SGD 13,831 |
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Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Hons) |
4 years |
From SGD 17,173 |
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Hons) 4 years From SGD 17,173 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Foundation in Arts (Built Environment) |
1 year |
From SGD 3,592 |
Foundation in Arts (Built Environment) 1 year From SGD 3,592 |
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Diploma in Architectural Technology |
3 years |
From SGD 8,081 |
Diploma in Architectural Technology 3 years From SGD 8,081 |
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Diploma in Interior Design |
3 years |
From SGD 8,839 |
Diploma in Interior Design 3 years From SGD 8,839 |
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BSc (Hons) in Architectural Design |
3 years |
From SGD 13,104 |
BSc (Hons) in Architectural Design 3 years From SGD 13,104 |
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Master of Architecture |
2 years |
From SGD 5,095 |
Master of Architecture 2 years From SGD 5,095 |
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Master of Architecture Project Management |
1 year |
From SGD 5,095 |
Master of Architecture Project Management 1 year From SGD 5,095 |
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PhD in Built Environment |
3 years |
From SGD 12,114 |
PhD in Built Environment 3 years From SGD 12,114 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Foundation in Business |
1 year |
From SGD 3,653 |
Foundation in Business 1 year From SGD 3,653 |
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Diploma in Business Management |
3 years |
From SGD 7,835 |
Diploma in Business Management 3 years From SGD 7,835 |
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Diploma in Human Resource Management |
3 years |
From SGD 7,835 |
Diploma in Human Resource Management 3 years From SGD 7,835 |
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Diploma in Management |
3 years |
From SGD 7,835 |
Diploma in Management 3 years From SGD 7,835 |
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Diploma In Office Management |
3 years |
From SGD 7,862 |
Diploma In Office Management 3 years From SGD 7,862 |
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BBA (Hons) |
3 years |
From SGD 16,501 |
BBA (Hons) 3 years From SGD 16,501 |
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BBA (Hons) – ODL |
3 years |
From SGD 7,762 |
BBA (Hons) – ODL 3 years From SGD 7,762 |
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MBA |
1 year |
From SGD 5,820 |
MBA 1 year From SGD 5,820 |
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MBA – ODL |
20 months |
From SGD 5,141 |
MBA – ODL 20 months From SGD 5,141 |
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MSc in BA |
2 years |
From SGD 5,095 |
MSc in BA 2 years From SGD 5,095 |
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DBA |
3 years |
From SGD 12,455 |
DBA 3 years From SGD 12,455 |
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PhD in Business Administration |
3 years |
From SGD 10,903 |
PhD in Business Administration 3 years From SGD 10,903 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Foundation in Information Technology |
1 year |
From SGD 3,470 |
Foundation in Information Technology 1 year From SGD 3,470 |
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Diploma in Information Technology |
2.5 years |
From SGD 7,917 |
Diploma in Information Technology 2.5 years From SGD 7,917 |
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Bachelor of Information Technology |
3 years |
From SGD 13,058 |
Bachelor of Information Technology 3 years From SGD 13,058 |
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Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons) |
3 years |
From SGD 13,569 |
Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons) 3 years From SGD 13,569 |
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MIT |
1 year |
From SGD 5,095 |
MIT 1 year From SGD 5,095 |
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PhD in IT |
3 years |
From SGD 12,114 |
PhD in IT 3 years From SGD 12,114 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Foundation in Arts (Fashion Design) |
1 year |
From SGD 3,592 |
Foundation in Arts (Fashion Design) 1 year From SGD 3,592 |
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Foundation in Arts (Graphic Design & Multimedia) |
1 year |
From SGD 3,592 |
Foundation in Arts (Graphic Design & Multimedia) 1 year From SGD 3,592 |
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Diploma in Graphics Design |
3 years |
From SGD 8,839 |
Diploma in Graphics Design 3 years From SGD 8,839 |
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Bachelor in Graphics Design (Hons) |
3 years |
From SGD 13,588 |
Bachelor in Graphics Design (Hons) 3 years From SGD 13,588 |
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Bachelor of Fashion Design (Hons) |
3 years |
From SGD 16,619 |
Bachelor of Fashion Design (Hons) 3 years From SGD 16,619 |
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Bachelor of Interior Design (Hons) |
3 years |
From SGD 12,891 |
Bachelor of Interior Design (Hons) 3 years From SGD 12,891 |
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PhD in Design |
3 years |
From SGD 10,903 |
PhD in Design 3 years From SGD 10,903 |
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PhD in Performing Arts |
3 years |
From SGD 11,640 |
PhD in Performing Arts 3 years From SGD 11,640 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Diploma in Early Childhood Education |
3 years |
From SGD 9,119 |
Diploma in Early Childhood Education 3 years From SGD 9,119 |
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education - ODL |
3 years |
From SGD 6,605 |
Diploma in Early Childhood Education - ODL 3 years From SGD 6,605 |
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Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Early Childhood Education |
3 years |
From SGD 11,079 |
Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Early Childhood Education 3 years From SGD 11,079 |
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Master of Education |
1 year |
From SGD 5,095 |
Master of Education 1 year From SGD 5,095 |
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Doctor of Education |
3 years |
From SGD 10,903 |
Doctor of Education 3 years From SGD 10,903 |
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PhD in Education |
3 years |
From SGD 10,903 |
PhD in Education 3 years From SGD 10,903 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Diploma in Civil Engineering |
2.5 years |
From SGD 7,862 |
Diploma in Civil Engineering 2.5 years From SGD 7,862 |
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Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
3 years |
From SGD 8,328 |
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 3 years From SGD 8,328 |
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Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons) |
4 years |
From SGD 16,217 |
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons) 4 years From SGD 16,217 |
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Bachelor of CS in Software Engineering |
3 years |
From SGD 13,058 |
Bachelor of CS in Software Engineering 3 years From SGD 13,058 |
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Bachelor of Engineering Management |
3 years |
From SGD 11,847 |
Bachelor of Engineering Management 3 years From SGD 11,847 |
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Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) |
4 years |
From SGD 15,396 |
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) 4 years From SGD 15,396 |
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Master of Mechanical Engineering |
1 year |
From SGD 5,095 |
Master of Mechanical Engineering 1 year From SGD 5,095 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Foundation in Arts (English) |
1 year |
From SGD 3,592 |
Foundation in Arts (English) 1 year From SGD 3,592 |
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Bachelor of Education (Hons) in TESL |
3 years |
From SGD 12,315 |
Bachelor of Education (Hons) in TESL 3 years From SGD 12,315 |
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Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) |
4 years |
From SGD 12,967 |
Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) 4 years From SGD 12,967 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Diploma in Environmental Health |
3 years |
From SGD 13,831 |
Diploma in Environmental Health 3 years From SGD 13,831 |
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Diploma in Nursing |
3 years |
From SGD 14,050 |
Diploma in Nursing 3 years From SGD 14,050 |
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Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety |
3 years |
From SGD 13,831 |
Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety 3 years From SGD 13,831 |
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Bachelor of Environmental Health (Hons) |
4 years |
From SGD 17,173 |
Bachelor of Environmental Health (Hons) 4 years From SGD 17,173 |
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Bachelor of Occupational Safety & Health (Hons.) |
4 years |
From SGD 17,173 |
Bachelor of Occupational Safety & Health (Hons.) 4 years From SGD 17,173 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Diploma in Culinary Arts |
3 years |
From SGD 8,657 |
Diploma in Culinary Arts 3 years From SGD 8,657 |
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Diploma in Hotel Management |
3 years |
From SGD 8,839 |
Diploma in Hotel Management 3 years From SGD 8,839 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Bachelor of Applied Psychology (Hons) |
3 years |
From SGD 13,588 |
Bachelor of Applied Psychology (Hons) 3 years From SGD 13,588 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Foundation in Arts (Communications) |
1 year |
From SGD 3,592 |
Foundation in Arts (Communications) 1 year From SGD 3,592 |
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Diploma in Corporate Communication |
3 years |
From SGD 8,097 |
Diploma in Corporate Communication 3 years From SGD 8,097 |
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Diploma in Mass Communication |
3 years |
From SGD 8,097 |
Diploma in Mass Communication 3 years From SGD 8,097 |
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Bachelor of Communication (Hons) in Corporate Communication |
3 years |
From SGD 12,127 |
Bachelor of Communication (Hons) in Corporate Communication 3 years From SGD 12,127 |
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Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) |
3 years |
From SGD 12,656 |
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) 3 years From SGD 12,656 |
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Bachelor Of Mass Communication (Hons) |
3 years |
From SGD 12,662 |
Bachelor Of Mass Communication (Hons) 3 years From SGD 12,662 |
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Master of Creative Industries and Communication (MCIC) |
1 year |
From SGD 5,095 |
Master of Creative Industries and Communication (MCIC) 1 year From SGD 5,095 |
Course name | Duration | Tuition fee |
Master of Sports Studies |
2 years |
From SGD 5,095 |
Master of Sports Studies 2 years From SGD 5,095 |
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PhD in Sport Studies |
3 years |
From SGD 11,640 |
PhD in Sport Studies 3 years From SGD 11,640 |
Application and other fees
Foreign students
Description | Amount |
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Visa & Application Fee (EMGS) | SGD 959 |
International Fee | SGD 2,435-SGD 3,044 |
Completion Processing Fee | SGD 304 |
Living cost
Data not available
Average living cost in Malaysia
The amount is indicated taking into account the average cost of food, accommodation, etc in Malaysia for 2025
Food | Data not available |
Accommodation | Data not available |
Others | Data not available |
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City University Malaysia rankings
City University has achieved QS Stars ratings in key areas.
- Teaching
- Employability
- Academic Development
- Specialist Criteria: Social Policy & Administration, Inclusiveness, and Online Learning.
Additionally, it received a "COMPETITIVE" rating from the Ministry of Higher Education in the SETARA 2022 rankings.
# 5 | QS Stars University Ratings 2024 |
Accommodation
City U has reserved three hostels for their students: Damai Court in Puchong, Subang Bistari in Kota Damansara/Shah Alam, and Kasturi Idaman, Section 8, Kota Damansara. Security is very tight in the hostels, as each hostel is guarded by its own management of wardens. Students therefore must abide to all hostel and university rules and regulations.
Students must firstly decide on the type of accommodation they wish for. Room/unit rent costs vary from RM500 to RM2000 or more, depending on the budget. Students are offered a choice of location and accommodation type, like an apartment, condominuim or terrace house, and whether the accommodation is for single or shared use. The IO officer will assist you throughout the process.
City University offers a range of comfortable student accommodation options to meet various budget needs. The on-campus housing is designed to give students a safe and convenient living environment, allowing them to be within walking distance of lecture halls, libraries, and other facilities.
For those who prefer living off-campus, there are various nearby rental apartments and houses that are popular among students, providing flexibility in terms of pricing and lifestyle preferences.
- Fully furnished rooms
- Affordable rental rates ranging from RM 400 to RM 900 per month, depending on the room type
- 24/7 security and surveillance
- Internet access (Wi-Fi)
- Common facilities like study rooms, laundry areas, and recreational spaces
Campus
City U is equipped with many facilities for student use.
- Computer rooms: with most up to date computer equipment and all the addictional and useful hardwears such as scanners, Laser printers,CD writers and so on.
- Libarary: It is professionally managed with all the books, journals and other material required for our courses.
Modern facilities:
- library (with e-book system)
- IT lab
- Arts Studio
- Engineering Lab
- Wi-Fi
- Auditorium
- Multipurpose Hall
- Nursing Clinical Unit
- Cafeteria
- Student Lounge
- Student activity areas
City UC is located In the heart of Petaling Jaya town, ten minutes from Kuala Lumpur. City UC is very close to facilities such as public transportations and has easy access to the main road. The nearest LRT station is the Asia Jaya LRT Station.
Student population
Medium (1,001 to 10,000)
Total population
Undergraduate students | Data not available |
Postgraduate students | Data not available |
foreign students | Data not available |
Additional Information
The mission of the University College is to contribute to society through programmes of education excellence, lifelong learning and research by:
- Collaborating with world class educational institutions
- Fostering leadership development to build future leaders
- Working with decision making bodies
- Providing professional development opportunities
Awards and Achievements
- Accreditation and Recognition: The university has received multiple accreditations from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and other international bodies, ensuring its programs maintain high educational standards.
- Research Excellence: City University was awarded the International Quality Award for its significant contributions to research, particularly in engineering and technology.
- Student Competitions: Students excel in competitions, including first place in the 2022 Malaysia National Business Plan Competition and notable performances in the National Robotics Competition.
- Community Engagement: In 2023, the university received the Community Service Excellence Award for outreach programs addressing local health and education issues.
- International Partnerships: Collaborative efforts with global institutions have enhanced educational quality through joint research initiatives and student exchanges.
City University Scholarships
High Achiever Scholarship: Available for both Foundation and Diploma/Degree levels, this scholarship rewards exceptional academic performance, providing up to a 100% tuition fee waiver for students who meet specific qualifications based on examination results or forecasts.
Pro-Chancellor Scholarship: This degree-level scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievements, granting up to a 100% tuition fee waiver to deserving students based on their performance and successful applications.
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship: This scholarship supports degree students who demonstrate high academic excellence, offering significant tuition fee waivers for eligible candidates.
CityU Industry Scholarship: Designed for students excelling in industry-related activities, this scholarship provides financial assistance for degree-level students.
Sports Scholarship: This scholarship aids talented athletes pursuing their education at the degree level while competing in sports.
Post Graduate Research Scholarship: Available for postgraduate students, this scholarship supports research projects that have a strong industry focus and contribute to significant advancements.
FAQ
1. Is City University Malaysia recognized?
Yes, City University Malaysia is recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), ensuring that its programs meet national educational standards. It also holds accreditations from various international bodies, which further validate the quality of education provided. The university's collaborations with international institutions enhance its reputation and recognition globally.
2. What is City University's ranking in Malaysia and globally?
City University has achieved QS Stars ratings in several key areas, including Teaching, Employability, Academic Development, Specialist Criteria: Social Policy & Administration, Inclusiveness, and Online Learning. Additionally, it earned a "COMPETITIVE" rating in the SETARA 2022 rankings by the Ministry of Higher Education, highlighting its strong standing among Malaysian universities.
3. Is City University Malaysia private or government?
City University Malaysia is a recognized private university and one of the first higher education institutions established in the country. It is registered with the Ministry of Higher Education, ensuring compliance with national educational standards.
4. How can I apply for a Master's program at City University Malaysia?
To apply for a Master's program at City University Malaysia:
- Check the specific admission requirements for your desired program.
- Submit your academic transcripts, proof of degree, and relevant documents.
- Ensure you meet the required English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) or equivalent.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
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5. How much is the tuition fee at City University Malaysia?
The tuition fees at City University Malaysia depend on the program and level of study. For undergraduate programs, the fees typically range from RM 20,000 to RM 50,000, while postgraduate programs, including Master's degrees, generally fall between RM 25,000 and RM 60,000. International students may have different fee structures.