Overview

Students are exposed to branches such as Indology and Tamilology, while exploring topics related to literature, religion, social development, language, heritage, and cultural thought. The programme encourages students to see Indian Studies not only within the context of India itself, but also through the wider cultural and historical connections found across the region.

It is a programme suited for students who are interested in culture, identity, history, language, and understanding societies from a deeper and broader perspective. Along the way, students also develop communication, analytical thinking, and cultural understanding skills that remain valuable across many industries today.

Career Opportunity

Academic Researcher
Archivist
Community Development Officer
Content Writer
Creative Writer
Cultural Consultant
Diplomat, Editor/Publisher
Ethnographer
Government Policy Advisor
Heritage Preservation Officer

Graduates of this programme may pursue a wide range of career opportunities beyond those listed above.

Evaluation Service

International students are provided with an eval service. When students accept their offer, they will need to make a payment for that, and the university will arrange the eval accordingly.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy and Current Issues
Basic entrepreneurship Culture
Modern Tamil Literature
Applied Tamil Grammar
Malaysian Indian
The Culture of Malaysian Indians
Inquiry into Indian Civilization
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 1
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
Malay Language Communication

The courses shown only cover part of the programme and are not exhaustive. Full course listings for all years are available on the programme website.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-14 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

40

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Credits

125 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Asian studies View 9 other Bachelors in Asian studies in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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40

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry Requirements for National students:

STPM

Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) Subjects
Stream: Art and Science stream

Matriculation/Foundation

Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
Stream: Art and Science stream

Entry Requirements for International students:

Senior High School Certificate

Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects

Matriculation/Foundation

Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects

For a full list of accepted entry requirements, please refer to the university website.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17400 MYR / year

≈ 17400 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

15514 MYR / year

≈ 15514 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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