Full funding · Study in Malaysia
Malaysia International Scholarship
Full tuition plus a monthly living allowance of typically RM 1,500 for master's and PhD study at selected Malaysian universities
- Funder
- Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
- Level
- Postgraduate · Doctoral
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is the Malaysian government's flagship award for international postgraduate students, funding master's and doctoral study at the country's leading public and selected private universities.
Malaysia combines internationally ranked universities such as Universiti Malaya with some of the lowest study and living costs of any major destination, making a fully funded place especially attractive.
🗓️ Deadline
An annual application window, typically opening around the middle of the year — check the current cycle
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Citizen of an eligible country — applications are accepted from across Asia, Africa and beyond
- A strong academic record: typically a CGPA of at least 3.5/4.0 or equivalent for the prior degree
- Typically under 40 for master's and under 45 for PhD applicants
- English proficiency, typically IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- An offer or pending application at a participating Malaysian university
How to apply
- Secure admission (or apply in parallel) to a participating Malaysian university
- Submit the MIS application through the Ministry's online portal during the annual window
- Upload transcripts, references, and a study or research plan
- Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed by the selection committee
- Awards are announced ahead of the September/October intake
Studying in Malaysia
Affordable, English-taught degrees, including UK and Australian branch campuses. Post-study work: Graduate pass options.
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Malaysia International Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the Malaysia International Scholarship cover?
Full tuition plus a monthly living allowance of typically RM 1,500 for master's and PhD study at selected Malaysian universities. The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is the Malaysian government's flagship award for international postgraduate students, funding master's and doctoral study at the country's leading public and selected private universities.
Who is eligible for the Malaysia International Scholarship?
Core requirements are: Citizen of an eligible country — applications are accepted from across Asia, Africa and beyond; A strong academic record: typically a CGPA of at least 3.5/4.0 or equivalent for the prior degree; Typically under 40 for master's and under 45 for PhD applicants; English proficiency, typically IELTS 6.0 or equivalent; An offer or pending application at a participating Malaysian university. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Malaysia International Scholarship deadline?
An annual application window, typically opening around the middle of the year — check the current cycle. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.