Fully Funded Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2025–26

The Government of Malaysia, through its Ministry of Higher Education, invites outstanding international students to apply for the Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2025–2026. This prestigious programme is designed to attract global talent to Malaysia’s top public and private universities, to advance international cooperation in education and foster mutual academic enrichment.

The MIS is aimed at academically excellent candidates with leadership potential, offering them an opportunity to pursue fully funded postgraduate studies at selected Malaysian institutions.

Host Institutions

Participating universities include:

Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Multimedia, University (MMU), Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

(Full list available on the official MIS website)

Eligible Programmes

Master’s Degree (Coursework/Research)

Doctoral Programmes (PhD) Fields of study include:

• Engineering & Technology
• Natural Sciences
• Social Sciences & Humanities
• Information & Communication Technology
• Economics, Finance, and Management
• Education and more

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Scholarship Benefits

The Malaysia International Scholarship offers:

• Full tuition fee coverage
• Monthly living allowance of RM 1,500
• Return economy-class airfare
• Medical and health insurance
• Research-related costs ( subject to approval)

Eligibility Criteria for the Malaysia International Scholarship

Applicants must:

• Be citizens of eligible countries (non-Malaysian)
• Not be more than 40 years (Master’s) or 45 years (PhD) at the time of application
• Hold a CGPA of 3.5 (or equivalent) for Master’s; 3.7 for PhD
• Submit a written research proposal (for research-based courses)
• Demonstrate English proficiency through IELTS (6.0+) or TOEFL (500 PBT / 60 iBT) or proof of previous English-language instruction

Required Documents

Certified academic transcripts, Passport biodata page, Admission letter (or proof of application) to a Malaysian university, Curriculum Vitae (CV), Medical report, English proficiency test results

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Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Malaysia International Scholarship is 30 June 2025.

How to Apply for the Malaysia International Scholarship

Interested candidates should apply via the official Malaysia International Scholarship portal. Applicants must first apply for admission to a participating Malaysian university.

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