Study in Malaysia with Scholarships: 2025 Guide for Bangladeshi Students

Looking for affordable, top-quality education abroad? 🇧🇩 Bangladeshi students are increasingly choosing Malaysia—thanks to its low tuition fees, world-ranked universities, and generous scholarships.



Here’s your 2025 ultimate guide to studying in Malaysia with scholarships—plus living cost breakdown and tips for applying!

🌟 Why Study in Malaysia?

✅ QS-ranked universities (UM ranks #70 globally)
✅ Up to 70% cheaper tuition than US/UK
✅ No IELTS? Many unis accept MOI certificates
✅ Muslim-friendly, safe, and culturally close
✅ Work part-time (20 hrs/week) while you study

🎓 Top Universities & Scholarships

🎯 University of Malaya (UM) – #1 in Malaysia

  • 🏆 UM Excellence Scholarship: 30–100% tuition waiver

  • 💼 PhD RAship: RM 1,500–2,300/month (৳35k–55k) + tuition

  • ⏳ Apply: Rolling (Apply 4–6 months early)

🎯 Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

  • 💰 Global Fellowship: 30–50% tuition cut

  • 📚 Research funding: RM 1,500–2,000/month

  • ⏳ Intakes: July & December

🎯 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

  • 🧑‍🎓 Graduate Scholarship: 25–50% tuition waiver

  • 🥇 Merit Awards: Up to 100% tuition

  • ⏳ Apply: Anytime (Rolling admissions)

🎯 Private Unis (Taylor’s, Sunway, etc.)

  • 🌏 ASEAN Scholarships: 20–30% tuition discount

  • 🏅 Talent Awards: RM 5,000–15,000/year (৳1.2–3.5 lakhs)

  • ⏳ Intakes: January / May / September

💸 Living Cost in Malaysia (Monthly)

Expense Cost (RM) BDT Equivalent
Accommodation 600–1,200 ৳14k–28k
Food 500–800 ৳12k–19k
Transport 100–200 ৳2.4k–4.8k
Total ~RM 1,200–2,000 ৳28k–47k

💡 Note: Most scholarships don’t cover living expenses—so consider part-time jobs!

📥 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1️⃣ Choose a university & check eligibility
2️⃣ Prepare:

  • Academic transcripts

  • Recommendation letters

  • Research proposal (PG only)

  • MOI or IELTS
    3️⃣ Apply at least 4–6 months before intake

🔗 Quick Links:
UM | USM | UTM

🚀 Start Your Journey Now!

🎓 Public universities = Full scholarships + stipends
🏫 Private universities = Faster admission + partial aid

📌 Drop your GPA & degree in the comments—let us help you shortlist options!

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