Study Diplomas in Arts and Design
in Malaysia.
Graphic and industrial design, fashion, fine art, music, animation, film and the creative industries.
6 programmes across 4 partner campuses, with the published tuition where the university has given us one. We are an official partner of each institution listed.
- Programmes
- 6
- Campuses
- 4
- Award level
- Diploma
- Tuition range
- RM 30,550 – RM 51,240
- Median tuition
- RM 48,420
Published total programme tuition, in ringgit. The median is quoted rather than an average because a handful of listed totals are outliers. 2 of these programmes has no usable published total in our data and shows "on application".
Every partner campus teaching arts & design at diploma level, with how many programmes each runs and what they charge.
Management & Science University
Shah Alam, Selangor · Private · QS #608
UCSI University
Kuala Lumpur · Private · QS #282
Multimedia University
Cyberjaya, Selangor · Private · QS #771–780
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Tanjong Malim, Perak · Public · QS #851–900
What you would need.
- Academic
- SPM, O-Level or an equivalent school certificate, typically with three credits including a pass in Mathematics.
- English
- Around CEFR B1 — commonly IELTS 5.0, or our placement test at PEP Level 3.
Read this first. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
Cheapest first within each level. Each row opens a page with the fee, the typical entry route and the English level you would need.
Diploma in 3D Modelling and Animation
Multimedia University · Diploma · Arts & design
Diploma in Music
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris · Diploma · Arts & design
Diploma in Fashion Design
UCSI University · Diploma · Arts & design
Diploma in Music Performance
UCSI University · Diploma · Arts & design
Diploma in Creative Visual / Interior Design
Management & Science University · Diploma · Arts & design
Diploma in Music Technology / Patisserie Arts
Management & Science University · Diploma · 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 4 of these 6 programmes with a published fee, total tuition runs from RM 30,550 to RM 51,240, with a median of RM 48,420. Those are the universities' programme fees and exclude the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation and living costs.
What do I need to get in?
SPM, O-Level or an equivalent school certificate, typically with three credits including a pass in Mathematics. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
What English level do I need?
Around CEFR B1 — commonly IELTS 5.0, or our placement test at PEP Level 3. Our free placement test establishes your CEFR level, and as an official English provider we can take you to the level the university asks for before you enrol.
Which universities teach arts & design?
4 of our partner institutions do, including Management & Science University, UCSI University, Multimedia University, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. 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.