Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) — For International Students 2026
UNIMAS, established in 1992 in the heart of Borneo, is Sarawak's premier public university. Set in the unique tropical biodiversity of Malaysian Borneo, UNIMAS offers internationally accredited programmes in engineering, medicine, IT, and social sciences — with a dedicated teaching hospital (UNIMAS Hospital) and a vibrant multicultural campus environment.
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Key Benefits for International Students
Public University — Borneo · Kota Samarahan, Sarawak · 1992 · 13,000+ Students · QS #601–800
Medical Education in a Unique Borneo Setting
UNIMAS Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences operates Sarawak General Hospital as a teaching centre, giving medical students a distinctive tropical medicine experience not available anywhere else in Malaysia.
Biodiversity & Environmental Research Hub
UNIMAS's location in Borneo — the world's third-largest island and home to some of Earth's oldest rainforests — provides unparalleled opportunities for research in ecology, marine biology, and sustainable development.
Comprehensive Programmes at Public University Fees
From engineering to social sciences, UNIMAS offers internationally recognised degrees at public university fees — significantly lower than private alternatives with comparable academic quality.
Multicultural Campus with Students from 30+ Countries
UNIMAS's diverse student community from Malaysia, Indonesia, China, and beyond creates a rich intercultural campus experience that prepares graduates for international careers.
Programmes & Fees
Fees are official total/per-semester international rates from UNIMAS faculty websites. Engineering and Resource Science fees are converted from USD/semester. Doctor of Medicine (RM 400,000) is the commercial international rate — confirm directly with fmhs.unimas.my.
| Bachelor in Economics — Service Economics (Hons.) | Degree | Business | 3 years | RM 55,000 |
| Bachelor in Economics — Business Economics (Hons.) | Degree | Business | 3 years | RM 55,000 |
| Bachelor in Economics — International Economics (Hons.) | Degree | Business | 3 years | RM 55,000 |
| Bachelor in Business Management — Marketing (Hons.) | Degree | Business | 3 years | RM 55,000 |
| Bachelor in Finance (Hons.) | Degree | Business | 3 years | RM 55,000 |
| Bachelor in Accountancy (Hons.) | Degree | Business | 4 years | RM 55,000 |
| Bachelor in Business Management — Corporate Management (Hons.) | Degree | Business | 3 years | RM 55,000 |
| Bachelor in Cognitive Sciences (Hons.) | Degree | Science | 3 years | RM 55,000 |
| Bachelor in Counselling (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 55,000 |
| Bachelor of Psychology (Hons.) | Degree | Science | 4 years | RM 55,000 |
| Bachelor in Human Resource Development (Hons.) | Degree | Business | 3 years | RM 55,000 |
| Bachelor of Social Sciences — Anthropology & Sociology (Hons.) | Degree | Arts | 3 years | RM 50,000 |
| Bachelor of Social Sciences — International Relations (Hons.) | Degree | Arts | 3 years | RM 50,000 |
| Bachelor of Social Sciences — Politics & Government Studies (Hons.) | Degree | Arts | 3 years | RM 50,000 |
| Bachelor of Social Sciences — Development Planning & Management (Hons.) | Degree | Arts | 3 years | RM 50,000 |
| Bachelor of Social Sciences — Industrial Relations & Labour Studies (Hons.) | Degree | Arts | 3 years | RM 50,000 |
| Bachelor of Social Sciences — Social Work Studies (Hons.) | Degree | Arts | 3 years | RM 50,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management (Hons.) | Degree | Arts | 3 years | RM 50,000 |
| Bachelor of Music / Fine Arts / Design Technology / Cinematography / Drama & Theatre / Animation | Degree | Arts | 3–3.5 years | RM 50,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts — TESL / Language Studies / Communication (various) | Degree | Arts | 3–4 years | RM 28,788 |
| International Foundation in Science — Module A / B | Foundation | Foundation | 1 year | RM 18,870 |
| Bachelor of Science — Resource Biotechnology (Hons.) | Degree | Science | 4 years | RM 37,600 |
| Bachelor of Science — Chemistry (Hons.) | Degree | Science | 4 years | RM 37,600 |
| Bachelor of Science — Marine & Freshwater Biology (Hons.) | Degree | Science | 4 years | RM 37,600 |
| Bachelor of Science — Plant Science (Hons.) | Degree | Science | 4 years | RM 37,600 |
| Bachelor of Science — Zoological Technology (Hons.) | Degree | Science | 4 years | RM 37,600 |
| Bachelor of Science — Agrotechnology (Hons.) | Degree | Science | 4 years | RM 37,600 |
| Bachelor of Computer Science — Multimedia Computing (Hons.) | Degree | Computing | 4 years | RM 37,600 |
| Bachelor of Computer Science — Software Engineering (Hons.) | Degree | Computing | 4 years | RM 37,600 |
| Bachelor of Computer Science — Network Computing (Hons.) | Degree | Computing | 4 years | RM 37,600 |
| Bachelor of Computer Science — Information Systems (Hons.) | Degree | Computing | 4 years | RM 37,600 |
| Bachelor of Computer Science — Computational Science (Hons.) | Degree | Computing | 4 years | RM 37,600 |
| Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons.) | Degree | Engineering | 4 years | RM 47,000 |
| Bachelor of Electronic Engineering — Computer (Hons.) | Degree | Engineering | 4 years | RM 47,000 |
| Bachelor of Electronic Engineering — Telecommunications (Hons.) | Degree | Engineering | 4 years | RM 47,000 |
| Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Hons.) | Degree | Engineering | 4 years | RM 47,000 |
| Bachelor of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (Hons.) | Degree | Engineering | 4 years | RM 47,000 |
| Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Hons.) | Degree | Engineering | 4 years | RM 47,000 |
| Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Degree | Medicine | 5 years | RM 400,000 |
| Bachelor of Nursing (Hons.) | Degree | Medicine | 4 years | - |
Fees & Key Dates
Full cost details for international students in Malaysia.
Tuition & Admission Fees
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Intake Dates & Support
We support you at every step — from programme selection to visa approval. Our service is completely free.
Application Steps
We handle steps 3 and 4 on your behalf at no extra cost.
1Contact us and confirm your programme
Our advisors verify your eligibility and recommend the best programme match at this university.
1–2 Days2Gather your documents
Prepare certified transcripts, valid passport, IELTS/TOEFL result, and passport photo. We review before submission.
3–7 Days3Receive your Offer Letter
We submit your application and follow up until your offer letter arrives — typically within 3–5 weeks.
2–4 Weeks4Accept offer and process your visa
Pay the registration fee to trigger your EMGS student visa. We monitor the visa status for you.
4–8 Weeks5Fly to Malaysia and begin your studies
Arrive with your Visa Approval Letter (VAL), collect your student pass, and attend orientation.
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