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Study languages and literature in Malaysia

Universities and colleges in Malaysia recorded as teaching languages and literature, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.

Includes Languages, literature, linguistics, translation

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These places carry the subject in their own name. Check each one’s course page before you apply.

Subjects we can show you in Malaysia

Business and management 18Computing and software 9Engineering 55Medicine and health 8Nursing and midwifery 6Law 1Education and teaching 26Economics and finance 1Art and design 2Hospitality and tourism 2Languages and literature 1Sport and exercise science 1
Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

1 institution recorded as teaching this in Malaysia.

Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z

Institutions

Teach languages and literature in Malaysia and not on this list? Claim your institution’s page, free, and list your programmes.

Other universities in Malaysia

Our course data does not show languages and literature for these. Some may still teach it: check the course list on their website.

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University · Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
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Studying in Malaysia at a glance

Living costs a month
USD 600 to USD 600
Work during term
20 hours a week
Stay to work after
1 year

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for languages and literature can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

Can I work while I study in Malaysia?

Yes, up to 20 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in Malaysia after I graduate?

Yes: Graduate Pass gives you 1 year.

Scholarships to study languages and literature, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.

From NigeriaFrom IndiaFrom PakistanFrom GhanaFrom KenyaFrom BangladeshFrom EgyptFrom IndonesiaFrom PhilippinesFrom VietnamFrom NepalFrom EthiopiaAll 224 nationalities →

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