Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2025 – Fully Funded to Study in Malaysia

Omran Aburayya
2 days ago
3 min read

If you are an ambitious student aiming to pursue a Master's or PhD degree with full financial support in Southeast Asia, the applications are now open for the Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2025. This prestigious scholarship, funded by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia, is designed to attract top talents from around the world to study at leading Malaysian universities. With full tuition coverage, a monthly living allowance, and no IELTS requirement, this is a golden opportunity to access high-quality education in a vibrant, multicultural country.

📝 Scholarship Summary

Location: Malaysia
Host Institutions: Selected Public and Private Malaysian Universities
Study Level: Master’s and PhD (Postgraduate only)
Target Group: Citizens of ASEAN, Commonwealth, and other eligible countries (See full list here)
Fields of Study / Focus:
- Education
- Arts and Humanities
- Social Sciences, Journalism, and Information
- Business, Administration, and Law
- Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Statistics
- ICT, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Construction
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Veterinary
- Health and Welfare (excluding medicine, nursing, pharmacy)
Funding:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- RM 1,500 monthly living allowance
Award Duration: Duration of Master’s or PhD program (as per university timeline)
Application Deadline: 30th June 2025
Program Start Date: Academic year 2025/26
Eligible To: Citizens from ASEAN, Commonwealth countries, and over 40 other nations including Egypt, Pakistan, Iran, Morocco, Turkey, Brazil, and more

📘MIS Scholarship Overview

The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is a strategic initiative to promote Malaysia as a center of academic excellence and to strengthen diplomatic ties. The program supports international students pursuing full-time postgraduate studies at any of the 20 public and 4 selected private universities across Malaysia.

Students can apply directly to the scholarship before securing university admission—making it even more accessible. English language test scores like IELTS or TOEFL are optional if your previous education was conducted in English.

🏫 Participating Universities

Public Universities include:

Universiti Malaya (UM)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
and 15 others

Private Universities:

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
Multimedia University (MMU)
INCEIF University

🎁 Benefits

Full Tuition Fee Coverage: Paid directly to the university for the entire duration of study
Monthly Living Allowance: RM 1,500/month (sufficient for student expenses in Malaysia)
No Application Fee
No IELTS Required (if your previous studies were in English)
No Acceptance Letter Required at the time of application

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit:
- ≤ 40 years for Master’s applicants
- ≤ 45 years for PhD applicants
Academic Qualifications:
- Master’s: Minimum CGPA 3.0 or Second Class Upper at Bachelor's level
- PhD: Minimum CGPA 3.0 or excellent Master’s result in a relevant field
English Proficiency:
- IELTS (Band 6.0+), TOEFL (PBT 550+), OR proof of English-medium previous degree
Nationality: Must be from eligible countries listed by MOHE
Research Proposal: Required for Master’s by Research and PhD applicants (min. 1,000 words)
Study Mode: Full-time only

📄 Application Procedure

Step-by-step Process:

Visit the Official MIS Portal: MIS Application Portal
Create an Account and Fill the Application Form
Prepare and Upload the Required Documents in PDF:
- Valid Passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- Certified Academic Transcripts
- English Language Proof (or exemption letter)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Two Recommendation Letters
- Letter of Admission (if already admitted)
- Research Proposal (for Research applicants)
- Motivation Letter