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Polytechnics and universities of applied sciences in Malaysia
Applied and technical higher education. Strong on employment outcomes, and usually cheaper than a research university.
Studying in Malaysia, from the official sources in our guide, checked 2026-09-24
- Work in term
- 20 h/week
- Work after study
- 1 year
20 listings in Malaysia. No account needed.
We list 20 polytechnics and universities of applied sciences in Malaysia. All of those with a city recorded are in Ipoh. Across all its institutions, the subjects we hold most data for are engineering, education and teaching, business and management, computing and software. Each profile names the public register it comes from and links to the institution's own website, which is where fees and admissions are confirmed.
Before you choose, see the Malaysia guide (costs, visa money and work rights), the student visa and scholarships to study here.