History
It was founded on 28 September 1905 in Singapore as the King Edward VII College of Medicine and on 8th October 1949, it became the University of Malaya with the merger of the King Edward VII College of Medicine and Raffles College (founded in 1928).
Career
In addition, career services also collaborates with the Counselling and Support Unit to assist graduates in understanding their interest, worth, abilities and skills that are appropriate with their jobs and to learn the ways of assessing the information regarding jobs, qualifications, rewards and opportunities in a variety of career fields.
University of Malaya Key Statistics & Highlights
- 1 Bachelors
- 453 Scholarships
- Public Institution Type
University of Malaya Overview
University of Malaya Scholarships
University of Malaya Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of Malaya. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2026
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
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Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
3200 USD
Deadline
Not specified
United Arab Emirates Government Scholarship Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2026
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
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Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based
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University of Malaya Rankings
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View University of Malaya rankingStudent services
The Student Support Services provide students with support and guidance throughout their studies. At Universiti Malaya, we have a well-established network of support staff and a range of services in place to advise and assist students with any problems they may experience relating to their studies, health issues, career and personal issues.
Housing services
This unit is responsible for the planning, streamlining and implementation of policies pertaining to accommodation as agreed by the University with the cooperation of respective residential colleges. The unit is administered by an Assistant Registrar and a support staff.
Library services
The University of Malaya Library encompasses a network of libraries and through this network the Library is able to provide comprehensive services and facilities using the discipline-based approach.
Medical services
The physical and mental well-being of each of over 15,000 University students, faculty members and staff is an important consideration to the University, and this is reflected in the University’s commitment of expert, expedient and excellent health care for the staff and students.
Sports facilities
The University of Malaya has excellent outdoor and indoor sports and recreational facilities. There is an Olympic sized swimming pool at the Sports Centre, several tennis courts and fields for soccer and rugby. The Sports Centre also organizes sporting activities and co-curriculum courses, besides serving as the coordinating body for all sporting facilities on campus as well as conducting teaching and research related to sports. There is also a jogging track around the Varsity Lake.
Accreditation
The Faculty of Business and Accountancy (FBA) recently acquired another feather in the cap when it was awarded the AACSB accreditation for a period of 5 years starting from February 2016.
University of Malaya Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Malaysia Country
Kuala Lumpur City
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