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Section 03  ·  PathwaysField guide — Languages & linguistics15 programmes  ·  8 campuses
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Pathways  ·  Languages & linguistics

Study Languages and Linguistics
in Malaysia.

English, Arabic, Malay, Mandarin and applied linguistics — the academic side of what the centre teaches every day at Fahrenheit 88.

15 programmes across 8 partner campuses, with the published tuition where the university has given us one. We are an official partner of each institution listed.

At a glance
Programmes
15
Campuses
8
Tuition range
RM 5,000RM 77,815
Median tuition
RM 65,000

Published total programme tuition, in ringgit. The median is quoted rather than an average because a handful of listed totals are outliers. 1 of these programmes has no usable published total in our data and shows "on application".

I.Other levels in languages & linguistics
III.Every programme, by level

Cheapest first within each level. Each row opens a page with the fee, the typical entry route and the English level you would need.

Bachelor's degrees

8 programmes

Bachelor of Arabic Language & Literature

Al-Madinah International University  ·  Bachelor  ·  Languages & linguistics

RM 38,185total

Bachelor Degree in Contemporary Languages (Other Programmes)

International Islamic University Malaysia  ·  Bachelor  ·  Languages & linguistics

RM 73,815total

Bachelor Degree in Contemporary Languages (Tourism Management)

International Islamic University Malaysia  ·  Bachelor  ·  Languages & linguistics

RM 77,815total

Bachelor of Arabic / Chinese / Tamil Language and Linguistics

Universiti Malaya  ·  Bachelor  ·  Languages & linguistics

RM 65,100total

Bachelor of English Language and Linguistics

Universiti Malaya  ·  Bachelor  ·  Languages & linguistics

RM 70,100total

Bachelor of French / German / Spanish / Italian Language and Linguistics

Universiti Malaya  ·  Bachelor  ·  Languages & linguistics

RM 65,000total

Bachelor of Japanese Language and Linguistics

Universiti Malaya  ·  Bachelor  ·  Languages & linguistics

RM 70,000total

Bachelor of Malay Studies (Malay, Linguistics, Literature, Professional)

Universiti Malaya  ·  Bachelor  ·  Languages & linguistics

RM 76,300total

Master's degrees

2 programmes

Master of English Studies

Open University Malaysia  ·  Master  ·  Languages & linguistics

RM 27,518total

Master of Arabic Language (Islamic Literature / Translation) (Mixed Mode)

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia  ·  Master  ·  Languages & linguistics

RM 14,165total

PhDs

1 programme

PhD Programme (Contemporary Languages)

International Islamic University Malaysia  ·  PhD  ·  Languages & linguistics

RM 51,400total

Other programmes

4 programmes

Intensive Language Program (per 4-week level)

Asia Pacific University  ·  Other  ·  Languages & linguistics

On application

English Proficiency Programme (EPP) (per Level)

Multimedia University  ·  Other  ·  Languages & linguistics

RM 12,000total

Intensive English Program (per level)

Nilai University  ·  Other  ·  Languages & linguistics

RM 5,000total

Faculty of Major Language Studies (Undergraduate)

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia  ·  Other  ·  Languages & linguistics

RM 5,625total
Free counselling

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

?Straight answers

How much does it cost to study languages & linguistics in Malaysia?

Across the 14 of these 15 programmes with a published fee, total tuition runs from RM 5,000 to RM 77,815, with a median of RM 65,000. Those are the universities' programme fees and exclude the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation and living costs.

Which universities teach languages & linguistics?

8 of our partner institutions do, including Universiti Malaya, International Islamic University Malaysia, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Al-Madinah International University. 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.

English first, then your seat

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