Universities in Malaysia with Master's Degree courses in Humanities & Social Sciences

UCSI University is a leading private university in Malaysia, ranked #14 in the QS Asian University Rankings (Southeast Asia) 2024 and among the top 300 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2024. UCSI stands out for its strong academic reputation.  Founded in 1986 and achieving full university status in 2008, UCSI University has grown into a leading private university, offering industry-driven programs and preparing students for the modern world. UCSI University is recognized globally...

Established in 1983, and a pioneer in Malaysian private education, UOW University has continued to be an innovative leader in being the first SMART University in Malaysia. Through its SMART initiatives, UOW aims to provide a superior learning experience to nurture students to become independent and life-long learners. UOW offers a wide range of programmes at Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Masters levels. The Certificate and Diploma courses are internally developed while the Degree and...

Sunway University is a leading not-for-profit private university committed to the pursuit of education through scholarship, research and enterprise. It is ranked among the top 2% of universities in Asia and rated as a 5-star institution by Quacquarelli Symonds. The University has also been awarded a 5-Star rating in the SETARA 2017 assessment of Malaysian Higher Education Institutions, and is one of only eleven universities in Malaysia to be awarded the Premier Digital Technology University...

SEGi University and Colleges (SEGi) stands as the largest group of higher education institutions in Malaysia, boasting a vibrant community of over 16,000 students hailing from approximately 85 countries worldwide. With an impressive 40% of its student body being international students and a dedicated 9.1% of foreign faculty staff, SEGi offers a richly diverse and inclusive environment for academic growth and cultural exchange.  This university has 4 campuses ( UEP Subang Jaya , Kuala...

Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL) is the first infrastructure university in Malaysia, focusing on integrating both hard and soft aspects of infrastructure. IUKL is one of the top-ranked universities in Malaysia. It holds a 5-star rating in the Teaching and Facilities category according to the 2020 QS Rating System and is recognized as the only Infrastructure University in Malaysia. For over 20 years, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL) has been educating scholars in...

SEGi College Sarawak is seen as the gateway for the Group to East Malaysia. Established with the prime objective of providing quality training to school leavers to prepare them for their future, SEGi College Sarawak today stands as one of the largest private colleges in East Malaysia. SEGi College Sarawak offers a wide range of programmes to meet the requirements of today’s employers. Following their expansion into nursing and healthcare-related qualifications as well as the addition of the...

Located in Kuala Lumpur, BERJAYA University College Malaysia is renowned for its strong focus on Hospitality & Tourism, Culinary Arts, Business, and Communication programs. Known as one of the top hospitality schools in Malaysia, BERJAYA University College aligns its curriculum with industry standards to ensure graduates are well-prepared for success. The institution also offers a range of support, including scholarships and flexible tuition fees options, to make quality education accessible...

Lincoln University College (LUC), located in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, was originally established in 2002 as Lincoln College (LC). In 2011, it achieved university status and was rebranded as Lincoln University College. Lincoln University College is one of the premier private institutions of higher education approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA- National Accreditation Board). Lincoln University College, Malaysia, proudly ranks #185 in the QS...

Taylor's University is currently ranked #251 in the QS World University Rankings for 2025, reflecting its position among the top 1% of elite universities globally. Since its inception in 1969, Taylor’s has continuously provided excellent services for its students in terms of diverse study options, relevant curriculum and teaching methods, ongoing partnerships with leading universities worldwide, strong industry linkages, up-to- date facilities and well-equipped campuses. Taylor’s University...

Established on 23rd August 1999, Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) stands as a pioneering institution in the Malaysian educational landscape. As the first state-owned and managed university in Selangor, its inception was driven by a noble aspiration: to elevate Selangor into a premier educational hub within the region. Despite its governmental backing, UNISEL is uniquely classified as a private university, owing to its distinct funding structure independent of Malaysian federal resources. This...

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was officially launched on 13 August 2002 as a not-for-profit private university providing affordable quality education. It is established under the UTAR Education Foundation and registered under the Malaysian Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996. Guided by its vision to be a global university of educational excellence, UTAR is highly reputed as one of the fastest growing private higher education institutions in the country with phenomenal...

INTI International College Subang is a leading private institution in Malaysia, ranked #516 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Established in 1986, the college is renowned for its commitment to career-focused education, offering a wide range of programs in fields such as Engineering & Computing, Business, Arts & Design, and Hospitality. With a pioneering role in the American Degree Programme, INTI Subang has helped students transfer to prestigious universities like Purdue University,...

Founded in 1986, HELP University is a private institution in Malaysia known for its strong business programs and international partnerships. HELP University is ranked #=74 in the Asian University Rankings for South Eastern Asia in 2024. Globally, it is ranked 4618th overall and 1957th in Clinical Psychology in the 2024 rankings.  Known for its twinning programs, students can start their studies in Malaysia and complete their degrees abroad at prestigious universities like the University of...

Monash University Malaysia's School of Arts and Social Sciences is a faculty dedicated to studying the world and all that forms it as we know it. Bachelor degrees and Master pathways are offered to expose students to be aware of the challenges brought about by digital media, globalisation and cross-cultural exchange through many different platforms, cases and mediums. Through SASS's units, students will learn about the interconnectedness of the world and the interdependency of mankind;...

At the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), it plays a key role at being a service and administrative centre to provide assistance to postgraduate students when registration at UPM and other processes involved after the completion of their studies. Since its establishment in 1978, it was given a bigger role as a service centre that possesses a status equal to that of a faculty at the University. From here, it holds the role of coordinating all postgraduate programmes, activities, and events at...

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was established in 1969 as the second university in the country. USM offers excellent opportunities for research, innovation and education to both local and foreign undergraduates and postgraduates. Its main thrust in the development of higher education are in the fields of natural sciences, applied sciences, medical and health sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, building sciences & technology, engineering, social sciences, humanities and education. The...

The University of Nottingham is a thriving institution offering an outstanding student experience, world changing research and a global reputation for excellence. As the first British University to establish a campus in Malaysia, we are just about to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Since being established, the University of Nottingham Malaysia, UNM, has grown both in terms of its Teaching and Learning and its Research activity. Holding a SETARA (in the mature university category) 5 Star...

Curtin University, Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) is the first offshore campus and largest international campus of Curtin University, Western Australia (Curtin Perth), an Australian university ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide in the highly regarded Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2017. It is also the first foreign university campus to be established in East Malaysia in 1999. Like its Australian parent, Curtin Malaysia has a very global focus with over 5,000 students...

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) was established in 1970, this university was born from the aim of keeping the Malay language as the national language of the knowledge. UKM has made a huge grown over the years and now they have 13 faculties, 13 research institutes and two commercial entities. As a Malaysian university it is the only university that has been listed in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World’s ‘Top 50 Under 50’ 2013 and ranked at the 19th place.    UKM is a university that...