The Applications are open to apply for the Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2025. It is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract International students to pursue a Master’s, PhD Programs from the Top Malaysian Higher Educational Institutes. For the MIS Scholarship, applicants can apply without IELTS. No Application Fee, and applicants with any previous academic degree are eligible for the Malaysia International Scholarship. Applicants can apply to MIS-only selected Malaysian universities, including all 20 public universities and 4 private universities. This is a Great opportunity to enjoy Malaysian hospitality and a world-class higher education experience. Below are more details about the MIS Scholarship requirements, financial benefits, and the application Process.
Details About Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2025 by the Malaysian Government
- Host Country: Malaysia
- Degree Level: Master’s/PhD
- Funded by: Ministry of Higher Education
- Deadline: 30th June 2025
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Financial Benefits
The MIS Scholarship Covers:
- Tuition fees for the whole scholarship
- Monthly living allowance of RM 1,500.00 per month. Applicants can easily cover monthly expenses in Malaysia with 700 or 800 Ringgits.
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Eligible Countries for MIS Scholarship 2025
Candidates from the following countries can apply for the MIS Scholarship:
- ASEAN Countries:
- Brunei Darussalam
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Lao PDR
- Myanmar
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Commonwealth Countries:
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia
- British Islands & Mediterranean
- Canada
- The Caribbean, Americas & The Atlantic
- India
- The Pacific
- Other Countries:
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Brazil
- Chile
- China
- Egypt
- Georgia
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iran
- Iraq
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Libya
- Morocco
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- South Korea
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Timor-Leste
- Tunisia
- Turkiye
- Turkmenistan
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Yemen
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List of Universities that are Eligible for the MIS Scholarship 2025
Only these universities are supported under the MIS Scholarship:
- Public Universities:
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- Universiti Malaya (UM)
- Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
- Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM/IIUM)
- Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
- Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTEM)
- Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
- Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
- Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
- Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
- Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)
- Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
- Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP)
- Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISZA)
- Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
- Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
- Private Universities:
- Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
- Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
- Multimedia University (MMU)
- INCEIF University (INCEIF)
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Areas of Study
- Education
- Arts and Humanities
- Social Sciences, Journalism, and Information
- Business, Administration and Law
- Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Statistics
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Engineering, Manufacturing, and Construction
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Veterinary
- Health and Welfare (not including medicine, nursing, and pharmacy)
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Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Open to citizens of the specified eligible countries.
- Program Type: Applicants must apply for full-time Graduate or Postgraduate programs.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be no older than 40 years for Master’s programs and 45 years for PhD programs at the time of application.
- Language Proficiency: An IELTS test is not required.
- Acceptance Letter: An acceptance letter from a university is not necessary to apply.
Required Documents
- Completed Online application
- Passport
- Most recent Degree
- Transcript
- 2 Recommendation Letters
- Research Proposal
- Letter of Motivation
How to Apply for the MIS Scholarship 2025?
All applicants have to complete and submit an online application form along with the application documents. The Link to the Official website of the MIS Online Application System is below.
VISIT HERE TO APPLY FOR THE MIS SCHOLARSHIP
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you apply without a Passport?
No, you cannot apply for the MIS scholarship without a passport.
Is it necessary to get acceptance from professors?
No. The acceptance letter is not mandatory.
Should you apply to the university or the scholarship first?
It is advisable to apply for the MIS scholarship first. This is because Malaysian universities charge an application fee. Securing the scholarship first will save you from this expense. Once you have received the scholarship, you can proceed with applying to the university of your choice from the list of 22 universities provided by the scholarship program.
What are the minimum IELTS and CGPA requirements?
The MIS scholarship does not require an IELTS test.
