Study Arts and Design
in Malaysia.
Graphic and industrial design, fashion, fine art, music, animation, film and the creative industries.
43 programmes across 13 partner campuses, with the published tuition where the university has given us one. We are an official partner of each institution listed.
- Programmes
- 43
- Campuses
- 13
- Tuition range
- RM 3,900 – RM 125,120
- Median tuition
- RM 51,240
Published total programme tuition, in ringgit. The median is quoted rather than an average because a handful of listed totals are outliers. 5 of these programmes has no usable published total in our data and shows "on application".
Every partner campus teaching arts & design, with how many programmes each runs and what they charge.
Management & Science University
Shah Alam, Selangor · Private · QS #608
Universiti Malaya
Kuala Lumpur · Public · QS #56
UCSI University
Kuala Lumpur · Private · QS #282
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Serdang, Selangor · Public · QS #138
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Penang · Public · QS #128
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Tanjong Malim, Perak · Public · QS #851–900
Multimedia University
Cyberjaya, Selangor · Private · QS #771–780
Universiti Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur · Private · QS #1401+
Asia Pacific University
Kuala Lumpur · Private · QS #528
IMU University
Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur · Private · QS #951–1000
Lincoln University College
Petaling Jaya, Selangor · Private · QS #701–710
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Bangi, Selangor · Public · QS #130
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak
Kuala Lumpur · Private
Cheapest first within each level. Each row opens a page with the fee, the typical entry route and the English level you would need.
Foundation programmes
6 programmesFoundation in Arts / Foundation in Science
IMU University · Foundation · Arts & design
Foundation in Arts
Lincoln University College · Foundation · Arts & design
Foundation in Liberal Arts
Management & Science University · Foundation · Arts & design
Foundation in Arts
UCSI University · Foundation · Arts & design
Foundation in Creative Art and Design / Science and Technology / Science and Arts
Universiti Kuala Lumpur · Foundation · Arts & design
Foundation in Arts
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak · Foundation · Arts & design
Diplomas
6 programmesDiploma in Creative Visual / Interior Design
Management & Science University · Diploma · Arts & design
Diploma in Music Technology / Patisserie Arts
Management & Science University · Diploma · Arts & design
Diploma in 3D Modelling and Animation
Multimedia University · Diploma · Arts & design
Diploma in Fashion Design
UCSI University · Diploma · Arts & design
Diploma in Music Performance
UCSI University · Diploma · Arts & design
Diploma in Music
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris · Diploma · Arts & design
Bachelor's degrees
26 programmesBachelor of Industrial Design / Visual Effects / Animation / Digital Advertising
Asia Pacific University · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor in Graphic Design (Honours)
Management & Science University · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor in Liberal Arts (Honours)
Management & Science University · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor in Music Technology (Honours)
Management & Science University · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor in Product Design (Honours)
Management & Science University · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Cinematic Arts (Hons.)
Multimedia University · Bachelor · Arts & design
BA (Hons) Game Design
UCSI University · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Arts (English Language / Malay Letters / History / etc.)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Industrial Design
Universiti Kuala Lumpur · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Arts (History)
Universiti Malaya · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Arts (International & Strategic Studies)
Universiti Malaya · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Arts (Syariah, Usuluddin, Al-Quran, Anthropology, Env Studies, Social Admin, East Asian, Indian Studies)
Universiti Malaya · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Arts Chinese Studies
Universiti Malaya · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Arts Southeast Asian Studies
Universiti Malaya · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Dance / Performing Arts
Universiti Malaya · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Drama
Universiti Malaya · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Music
Universiti Malaya · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Design (Digital Games / Advertising / Animation)
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Theater / Dance)
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Arts (Malay, English, Arabic, French, German) with Honours
Universiti Putra Malaysia · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Arts in Mandarin
Universiti Putra Malaysia · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Industrial Design with Honours
Universiti Putra Malaysia · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Music with Honours
Universiti Putra Malaysia · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Arts (Translation / Malay Linguistics / English Literature)
Universiti Sains Malaysia · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Arts in English for Professionals with Honours
Universiti Sains Malaysia · Bachelor · Arts & design
Bachelor of Music / Fine Arts (Acting / Graphics / Product Design)
Universiti Sains Malaysia · Bachelor · Arts & design
Master's degrees
3 programmesMaster of Design (By Research)
Management & Science University · Master · Arts & design
Master in Industrial Design Innovation / Sustainable Landscape Management
Universiti Putra Malaysia · Master · Arts & design
Master of Arts (Communication, Education, Linguistics, Literature)
Universiti Sains Malaysia · Master · Arts & design
Other programmes
2 programmesBCA (Hons) 3D Animation Design
UCSI University · Other · Arts & design
BMus (Hons) Classical Music / Contemporary Music
UCSI University · Other · Arts & design
Not sure which one fits?
Send a counsellor what you have studied and what you want to do with it. They come back with the programmes on this page you actually qualify for, the English level each needs, and the intakes still open — free.
Or reach us directly — inquiry@premium.edu.my · +603 2740 0711
How much does it cost to study arts & design in Malaysia?
Across the 38 of these 43 programmes with a published fee, total tuition runs from RM 3,900 to RM 125,120, with a median of RM 51,240. Those are the universities' programme fees and exclude the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation and living costs.
Which universities teach arts & design?
13 of our partner institutions do, including Management & Science University, Universiti Malaya, UCSI University, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Each is listed below with what it charges.
Can I apply to more than one?
Yes — and you should. Shortlist the programmes that fit and send the list to a counsellor, who comes back with the ones you actually qualify for and the intakes still open. There is no fee to enquire.