Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU)
University Shah Alam,
Selangor
RM 15,000 - RM 51,000/year
Private Universities in Malaysia
Complete list of 139 registered private universities and university colleges in Malaysia accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
Institutions
139
MQA registered
States
15
Malaysia coverage
All Private Universities in Malaysia
Selangor
View all 50 →Alfa University College (AUC)
University College
Previously: ALFA College
Subang Jaya,
Selangor
Previously: Asia Metropolitan University
Cyberjaya,
Selangor
RM 11,000 - RM 60,000/year
Asia e University (AeU)
University Subang Jaya,
Selangor
Kuala Lumpur
View all 25 →
Previously: Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (Asia Pacific UTI
Bukit Jalil,
Kuala Lumpur
RM 40,000 - RM 65,000/year
Asia School of Business (ASB)
University Kuala Lumpur,
Kuala Lumpur
BERJAYA University College
University College
Previously: BERJAYA University College of Hospitality
Kuala Lumpur,
Kuala Lumpur
GlobalNxt University
University
Previously: Manipal GlobalNxt University
Kuala Lumpur,
Kuala Lumpur
Johor
View all 10 →Asia Metropolitan University
University
Previously: Asia Metropolitan University, Johor Bahru Branch Campus
Johor Bahru,
Johor
RM 18,000 - RM 78,000/year
City University Johor Bahru Campus
University Johor Bahru,
Johor
Netherlands Maritime University College (NMUC)
University College
Previously: Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology (NMIT
Johor Bahru,
Johor
RM 10,000 - RM 17,000/year
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia
University Iskandar Puteri,
Johor
RM 27,580 - RM 95,000/year
Pahang
View all 7 →DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia
University
Previously: International College of Automotive
Pekan,
Pahang
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur (Main Campus)
University College
Previously: Tunku Abdul Rahman College Pahang Branch Campus
Setapak,
Pahang
RM 6,300 - RM 26,500/year
Previously: Kolej Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Cawangan Pahang
Kuantan,
Pahang
RM 6,300 - RM 26,500/year
UCYP University
University
Previously: University College of Yayasan Pahang
Kuantan,
Pahang
Penang
View all 7 →Allianze University College of Medical Sciences (AUCMS)
University College
Previously: Allianze College of Medical Sciences (ACMS
Kepala Batas,
Penang
Han Chiang University College of Communication
University College
Previously: Han Chiang College
George Town,
Penang
Previously: Penang Medical College
George Town,
Penang
RM 93,000 - RM 102,000/year
Previously: Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Penang Branch Campus
Tanjung Bungah,
Penang
RM 6,300 - RM 26,500/year
Perak
View all 7 →Quest International University (QIU)
University
Previously: Quest International University Perak
Ipoh,
Perak
Previously: Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Perak Branch Campus
Kampar,
Perak
Universiti Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology (UniKL MIMET)
University Lumut,
Perak
RM 6,500 - RM 8,450/semester
Previously: Universiti Kuala Lumpur - Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL RCMP
Ipoh,
Perak
RM 60,000 - RM 88,400/year
Negeri Sembilan
View all 6 →INTI International University
University
Previously: INTI University College
Nilai,
Negeri Sembilan
RM 30,000 - RM 70,000/year
KPJ Healthcare University
University
Previously: University College KPJ Healthcare
Nilai,
Negeri Sembilan
Linton University College
University College
Previously: Kolej Linton
Mantin,
Negeri Sembilan
MILA University
University
Previously: Manipal International University (MIU
Nilai,
Negeri Sembilan
RM 55,904 - RM 111,400/year
Sabah
View all 6 →AMC University College
University College
Previously: AMC College
Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah
Jesselton University College
University College
Previously: Jesselton College
Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah
North Borneo University College (NBUC)
University College
Previously: International University College of Technology Twintech (Sabah
Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur (Main Campus)
University College
Previously: Tunku Abdul Rahman College Sabah Branch Campus
Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah
RM 19,000 - RM 20,000/year
Melaka
View all 5 →Manipal University College Malaysia (MUCM)
University College
Previously: Melaka - Manipal Medical College
Bukit Baru,
Melaka
RM 91,800 - RM 360,500/year
Multimedia University (MMU), Melaka Campus
University Bukit Beruang,
Melaka
Alor Gajah,
Melaka
University College of Agroscience Malaysia
University College
Previously: Kolej RISDA Melaka
Alor Gajah,
Melaka
Sarawak
View all 5 →Curtin University, Malaysia
University
Previously: Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia
Miri,
Sarawak
RM 28,000 - RM 50,000/year
Kuching,
Sarawak
RM 25,000 - RM 45,000/year
UCSI University, Sarawak Campus
University
Previously: Kolej Antarabangsa Sedaya Sarawak
Kuching,
Sarawak
RM 16,000 - RM 45,000/year
Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS)
University Sibu,
Sarawak
RM 10,000 - RM 15,000/year
Kedah
View all 4 →AIMST University
University
Previously: Asian Institute of Medicine, Science & Technology (AIMST
Semeling,
Kedah
RM 18,000 - RM 78,480/year
Albukhary International University
University Alor Setar,
Kedah
Previously: INSANIAH University College (KUIN
Kuala Ketil,
Kedah
Kulim,
Kedah
RM 32,000 - RM 60,000/year
Terengganu
View all 3 →UCSI University (Terengganu Campus)
University Kuala Terengganu,
Terengganu
RM 15,000 - RM 46,000/year
University College Bestari
University College
Previously: Kolej Teknologi Bestari
Setiu,
Terengganu
University College TATI (UC TATI)
University College
Previously: Institut Teknikal Tinggi Terengganu (TATI
Kemaman,
Terengganu
RM 4,250 - RM 6,620/year
Kelantan
View all 2 → Kota Bharu,
Kelantan
Sultan Ismail Petra International Islamic University College
University College
Previously: Sultan Ismail Petra International Islamic College
Kota Bharu,
Kelantan
Perlis
View all 1 →
Previously: Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis
Kangar,
Perlis
Putrajaya
View all 1 →Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
University Putrajaya,
Putrajaya
RM 24,980 - RM 55,000/year
What are Private Universities in Malaysia?
Private universities and university colleges in Malaysia are tertiary education institutions registered and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) under the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU). They offer degree, diploma, and postgraduate programmes that are listed in the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR).
Types of Private Higher Education Institutions
- Private University — Full university status, authorised to award degrees up to PhD level
- University College — Authorised to offer degree programmes in specific fields
Accreditation and Quality
- All programmes are accredited by MQA and listed in the MQR
- SETARA ratings measure teaching and learning quality at the institutional level
- Degrees are recognised by the Public Services Department (JPA) for government employment
- Many universities have international articulation agreements and dual-degree programmes
Frequently Asked Questions - Private Universities in Malaysia
How many private universities are there in Malaysia?
There are 139 registered private universities and university colleges in Malaysia listed in the MQA register. The state with the most private universities is Selangor with 50 institutions.
Are private university degrees recognised in Malaysia?
Yes. Degrees from MQA-accredited private universities listed in the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) are fully recognised by the Malaysian government, including the Public Services Department (JPA) for government employment purposes.
What is the difference between a university and a university college in Malaysia?
A private university has full university status and is authorised to award degrees across multiple disciplines up to PhD level. A university college is authorised to offer degree programmes but typically in a narrower range of fields. Both types are accredited by MQA and their programmes are listed in the MQR.