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Masters & PhDFully Funded

Malaysia International Scholarship MIS 2027

Location

Malaysia

Funding Amount

Full tuition fee waiver + RM 1500 monthly living stipend

Application Deadline

Usually opens March and closes April each year

Field of Study

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine, Social Sciences

About This Scholarship

The Malaysia International Scholarship is a flagship initiative of the Malaysian Government, administered by the Ministry of Higher Education, to attract outstanding international students for postgraduate studies at Malaysian public universities. The scholarship aims to develop human capital and strengthen academic ties between Malaysia and partner nations worldwide. Scholars are placed at leading Malaysian institutions such as Universiti Malaya, Universiti Sains Malaysia, and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. The fully funded scholarship covers tuition fees and provides a monthly living stipend. Malaysia offers a vibrant and affordable living environment, a strong research culture, and English-medium instruction at most public universities. Applications are accepted from eligible countries in Asia, the Pacific, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Benefits

Full tuition fee waiver at a participating Malaysian public university

Monthly living allowance of RM 1500

Placement at a leading Malaysian research university

English-medium instruction environment

Access to strong ASEAN regional research networks

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Requirements

Citizen of a MIS-eligible country in Asia, Pacific, Africa, Latin America, or Middle East

Under 40 years of age for Master; under 45 for PhD

Bachelor degree with minimum CGPA 3.0 or equivalent for Master

Master degree with CGPA 3.5 for PhD applicants

English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 or above

Must not currently hold Malaysian permanent residency

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