University of Malaya English Requirements
Malaysia
Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya) is Malaysia's oldest and premier research university, located in Kuala Lumpur. It is consistently ranked as the top university in Malaysia and among the leading universities in Asia, offering a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across numerous faculties including arts, science, engineering, medicine, business, and law.
Quick answer
University of Malaya accepts Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL Essentials, and TOEFL iBT for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 60 and IELTS Academic 5.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 60 | |
| IELTS Academic | 5 | |
| PTE Academic | 41 | |
| Cambridge English | No published minimum |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | Unknown | |
| IELTS Academic | 7 | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for University of Malaya?+
Undergraduate admission to University of Malaya requires TOEFL iBT 60 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for University of Malaya?+
Undergraduate admission to University of Malaya requires IELTS Academic 5 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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Start practicing freeRequirements are read from University of Malaya's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.