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University tuition discounts & bursaries
The most common route for undergraduates. The university reduces your tuition based on your SSC/HSC or degree result. It is decided when you apply and shown in your offer letter.
Study in Malaysia from Bangladesh with Scholarship
Yes, you can study in Malaysia with a scholarship from Bangladesh. Most Bangladeshi students get a tuition discount or bursary from their university, and postgraduate students can also apply for government scholarships. Here is what is available for the 2027 intakes, who qualifies and how to apply.
Free for Malaysian private universities · takes about 5 minutes · no payment needed
- Universities with offers
- 8
- Courses with a discount
- 422
- Tuition discount up to
- 50%
How can a Bangladeshi student study in Malaysia with a scholarship?
There are three main routes, and you can combine the first two with the right course choice:
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Merit & research funding
Some universities reward high results or a strong English score, and PhD students can sometimes be funded through research grants or assistantships. Ask about it when you apply.
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Government scholarships
Programmes such as MIS and MTCP support Master’s and PhD students. They are competitive, have yearly deadlines and are applied for through the official portals.
From our course list
Universities offering scholarships & tuition discounts
These are the discounts attached to the courses we currently list. The amount depends on your result and the intake and is confirmed by the university in your offer letter.
Xiamen Univeristy
Sepang
Up to 50% off tuition
44 of 44 courses have an offer
- Foundation, Bachelor, Masters, PhD
- 50%/25%
Nilai University
Nilai
Up to 50% off tuition
16 of 54 courses have an offer
- Foundation
- 28268
- Diploma
- 42820 · 25%-50% · 46240 · 52717
- Masters
- 35267 · 33747 · 25%-50%
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Kuala Lumpur
Up to 30% off tuition
84 of 84 courses have an offer
- Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor, Masters, PhD
- 10%-30%
Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (KLUST)
Kajang
Up to 30% off tuition
30 of 54 courses have an offer
- Bachelor
- 20% - 30% Tuition Fee Bursary
- Masters
- 15% - 30% Tuition Fee Discount
- PhD
- 30% Tuition Fee Discount
Multimedia University (MMU)
Cyberjaya
Up to 10% off tuition
50 of 74 courses have an offer
- Foundation
- Discounted to RM 12,000
- Diploma, Bachelor
- 10% Discount
- Masters
- Discounted to RM 23,600 - RM 25,875
- PhD
- Discounted to RM 27,600
City University Malaysia
JOHOR BAHRU (JB), PJ & CYBERJAYA
Special offer fees from RM 11,400
82 of 82 courses have an offer
- Foundation
- Special Promo Tuition Fees RM 11,400 - RM 12,000
- Diploma
- Special Promo Tuition Fees RM 25,740 - RM 45,440
- Bachelor
- Special Promo Tuition Fees RM 36,350 - RM 56,420
- Masters
- Special Promo Tuition Fees RM 16,740 - RM 32,385
- PhD
- Special Promo Tuition Fees RM 35,820 - RM 51,550
Internation Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Gombak, Kuantan, Pagoh
Tuition discount available
80 of 83 courses have an offer
- Bachelor
- IIUM Tuition Fee Reduction (needy UG international students pay Malaysian rate)
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK)
Kuala Lumpur
Tuition discount available
36 of 36 courses have an offer
- Foundation
- RM 5,000
- Diploma
- RM 0 - RM 7,000
- Bachelor
- RM 10,000
- Masters
- RM 0 - RM 12,000
- PhD
- RM 10,000 - RM 12,000
Offers can change between intakes and are not guaranteed. A counsellor will confirm what applies to your result before you apply.
Government scholarships for Master’s and PhD students
If you are planning postgraduate study, two Malaysian government programmes are worth knowing. They are applied for directly with the Malaysian government, and each year’s guidelines decide the deadlines and which countries are eligible, so always check the current call.
Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS)
Run by the Ministry of Higher Education for full-time Master’s and PhD study at Malaysian universities. There is one application round a year.
Official MIS portal →Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP)
A programme for graduates from developing countries, offered for full-time Master’s study. You need an admission offer from a Malaysian university before you apply, and Bangladesh has appeared on the eligible list in past rounds.
Official MTCP site →BMSCL cannot award or guarantee these scholarships, but we can help you secure the university admission they require and prepare your documents.
What you usually need
- ✓ A valid passport
- ✓ SSC and HSC (or equivalent) certificates and transcripts
- ✓ An English proof where required: IELTS, another test, or an MOI certificate
- ✓ For Master’s/PhD: degree certificate, statement of purpose, recommendation letters, research proposal
How to improve your chances
- ✓ Apply early: discounts and places can be limited per intake
- ✓ Choose courses that carry an offer (see the list above)
- ✓ Submit complete, clear documents the first time
- ✓ Add an English test score if you have one
How to apply with BMSCL
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Step 1
Free profile review
Send your details and results online. A counsellor checks which discounts you qualify for.
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Step 2
Choose university & course
Compare fees after discount and pick the best value for your budget.
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Step 3
Offer letter
Usually 7–14 working days. Your scholarship or discount is stated in the letter.
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Step 4
Visa (EMGS) & arrival
The Visa Approval Letter usually takes 4–6 weeks. We guide you to your flight and arrival.
Scholarships in Malaysia: common questions
Can Bangladeshi students study in Malaysia with a scholarship?
Yes. Most Bangladeshi students at Malaysian private universities receive a tuition discount or bursary based on their SSC/HSC or degree result. Fully funded government scholarships also exist, but they are mainly for Master's and PhD study and are very competitive.
How much scholarship can I get to study in Malaysia?
At the universities we work with, the offers on our course list run from 10% up to 50% off tuition, and some programmes have a fixed discounted fee instead. The exact amount depends on your academic result, the course and the intake, and it is confirmed in your offer letter.
Is there a fully funded scholarship for Bangladeshi students in Malaysia?
Government programmes such as the Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) and the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) can cover tuition and allowances for postgraduate study. Terms, deadlines and the list of eligible countries change every year, so check the official guidelines before you apply.
Do I need IELTS to get a scholarship?
It depends on the university and the course. Many accept IELTS or another English test, and some accept a Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate or run their own English test or English programme. A strong English score can help with scholarship and discount decisions.
What documents do I need?
A valid passport, your SSC and HSC (or equivalent) certificates and transcripts, passport-size photos and, if you have one, an English test result. Master's and PhD applicants usually also need a degree certificate and transcript, a statement of purpose, recommendation letters and a research proposal.
When should I apply?
As early as you can, ideally two to three months before the intake you want. Offer letters usually take 7 to 14 working days and the EMGS Visa Approval Letter (VAL) usually takes 4 to 6 weeks, and discounts or places can be limited for each intake.
Does BMSCL charge for scholarship and admission help?
Our application support for Malaysian private universities is free. We help you choose a university, check your eligibility for the available discounts, prepare your documents and follow your application through to the visa.
Can I work part-time while studying in Malaysia?
International students may work part-time for up to 20 hours per week during semester breaks or holidays of more than 7 days. Rules change, so confirm the current conditions with your university and the immigration authorities.
Find out which scholarship you qualify for
Send your details in about 5 minutes. A BMSCL counsellor will check your result against the discounts above and call you back.
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