Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2027 (Fully Funded)

Funding
Full Funding
Level
Master's · PhD
Nationality
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia
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Duration
Master's: 24 Months · Ph.D: 36 Months
Offered by
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
Official scholarship page

The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is a Malaysian government program run by the Ministry of Higher Education. It supports full-time Master’s and PhD study at 20 public and four selected private universities, including incoming students starting their first year and eligible continuing students. The program aims to attract international postgraduate students and strengthen higher education in Malaysia.

Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) Coverage

This government fully funded scholarship for international students covers the following:

  • Full tuition for the approved funding period
  • MYR 1,500 a month for living costs

Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Non-EU citizenship of a listed recipient country or Commonwealth country
  • Accredited full-time Master's or PhD program at a participating university
  • 40 or younger for Master's; 45 or younger for PhD
  • Master's: Bachelor's CGPA of at least 3.00 or Second Class Upper (Honours) or higher
  • PhD: Related Master's degree with a CGPA of at least 3.00 or excellent results
  • IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL PBT 550+ or equivalent TOEFL score, or university confirmation of an English-medium previous degree
  • Medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy and clinical research excluded

For detailed requirements, refer to the official eligibility page .

Eligible degree levels

Master's — 24 Months PhD

Eligible programmes

All subjects

Eligible nationalities

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Dominica, Egypt, Eswatini, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Libya, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine State, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen, and Zambia

Important Notice

Disclaimer

The guidelines prefer Malaysia-related research topics, while the official FAQ requires them; the published rules differ.

Funding starts on the award date and lasts up to 24 months for Master’s or 36 months for PhD. It ends upon earlier completion, and extensions beyond these limits are unavailable. Tuition is paid directly to the university against invoices. The living allowance is paid every four months into a Malaysian bank account after a satisfactory progress report. Scholarship and allowance payments pause during suspension by the university.

Travel, arrival accommodation, and thesis or paper-publication fees are not covered.

How to Apply

In this section, we'll provide a clear general overview of requirements and steps to guide you through the application process for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS).

To apply for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), please follow these steps:

  1. Apply separately for admission to a participating university
  2. Register in the online application system
  3. Complete the form, upload the required PDF documents and submit the online application
  4. Attend an online interview if shortlisted

Important Note: The application procedures and required documents for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) may vary depending on your degree, program, nationality and other factors. For specific details regarding the requirements, kindly visit the official website of Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS).

Application Deadlines

Now that you’re familiar with the application procedure, it’s time to know the application dates! Knowing the dates for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) will help you prepare early and it will also give you the time you need to put together a competitive application.

Here are the application deadlines for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS):

Degree Application deadline
Master's, PhD Opens:

Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) Eligible Institutions

The eligible institutions for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) are listed below:

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