Masters in Malaysia for Indian Students: Fees and Real Routes (2026-27)

Universiti Malaya (QS 58th in 2026) - total programme fees for international students:

• Master in Data Science: RM 41,700 total (about Rs 9.8 lakh at RM 1 = Rs 23.4437, 29 October 2026)
• Master of Artificial Intelligence: RM 48,100 (about Rs 11.3 lakh)
• Master of Cyber Security: RM 48,100 (about Rs 11.3 lakh)
• Master of Software Engineering: RM 43,300 (about Rs 10.2 lakh)

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia: its MBA is published at RM 63,875.60 plus 6% SST - about Rs 15.9 lakh all-in - detailed in our MBA fees guide with the exact figures.

• Coursework masters: taught, usually 1-2 years, the practical route for a career upgrade.
• Research masters (MPhil-style): thesis-led, the route towards a PhD - often with lower fees and assistantship possibilities.
• MBA: the management route; Malaysian MBAs range from affordable public-university programmes to British branch-campus degrees - see our MBA guide for exact published fees.

• Entry requirements: most taught masters want a recognised bachelor's with a minimum CGPA; some ask for work experience (MBA especially).
• Intakes: many Malaysian masters run January, May and September intakes - you rarely wait a year.
• Total cost: add living costs (RM 1,500-2,000 a month by a university's own published estimate) and check whether the fee is for the whole programme or per year.