🔆 Overview
The Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) 2025-26 is a prestigious, fully funded scholarship initiative by the Malaysian Government. It invites outstanding international graduates to pursue their Master’s or PhD degrees in top Malaysian institutions. The program supports Malaysia’s vision to become a global center for academic excellence by attracting bright minds worldwide.

🔆 Host Country
✅ Malaysia

🔆 Host Universities / Institutions
✅ Public and selected private universities in Malaysia (complete list below)

🔆 Funded By
✅ Ministry of Education, Malaysia

🔆 Course Levels Available
✅ Master’s Degree
✅ Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

🔆 List of Participating Universities
✅ Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
✅ Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
✅ Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
✅ Universiti Malaya (UM)
✅ Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
✅ Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM/IIUM)
✅ Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
✅ Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
✅ Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
✅ Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTEM)
✅ Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
✅ Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
✅ Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
✅ Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
✅ Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)
✅ Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
✅ Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP)
✅ Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISZA)
✅ Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
✅ Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
✅ Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
✅ Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
✅ Multimedia University (MMU)
✅ INCEIF University (INCEIF)

🔆 Study Areas Under MIS 2025-26
✅ Education
✅ Arts and Humanities
✅ Social Sciences, Journalism, and Information
✅ Business, Administration, and Law
✅ Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Statistics
✅ Information and Communication Technologies
✅ Engineering, Manufacturing, and Construction
✅ Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Veterinary
✅ Health and Welfare (excluding medicine, nursing, and pharmacy)

🔆 Benefits

✅ No application fees
✅ Full tuition fees covered
✅ Monthly living allowance of RM 1,500
✅ Opportunity to study in world-class Malaysian institutions
✅ International exposure and cultural immersion
✅ Skill development and professional grooming

🔆 Eligibility Criteria

✅ Must plan to pursue full-time postgraduate (Master’s/PhD) studies in Malaysia
✅ Must be enrolled in a Malaysian university with at least 2 semesters remaining
✅ Applicants from developing and underdeveloped countries are eligible
✅ Age limit:

• Master’s: not more than 40 years

• PhD: not more than 45 years
  ✅ Academic requirements:

• Master’s: CGPA of 3.0 or second class upper honors

• PhD: CGPA of 3.0 or excellent academic record
  ✅ English language proficiency:

• IELTS: 3.0 or above

• TOEFL: 550 or above

• OR proof that previous education was in English
  ✅ Must submit a research proposal (minimum 1000 words)

🔆 List of Eligible Countries

✅ ASEAN Countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
✅ Commonwealth Countries: Asia, Africa, Australia, Canada, Caribbean, India, UK territories, Pacific
✅ Others:
Albania, Algeria, Azerbaijan, China, Egypt, Georgia, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Maldives, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Korea, Syria, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Turkiye, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Yemen

🔆 Duration
✅ Master’s Degree: 24 months (2 years)
✅ PhD Degree: 36 months (3 years)

🔆 How to Apply

✅ Apply through the official online application portal
✅ Register your account first
✅ Clearly specify your area of interest
✅ Apply to a maximum of 3 Malaysian universities
✅ Upload all supporting documents
✅ Ensure the application is complete before submission

🔆 Required Documents

✅ Certified passport copy (minimum validity 6 months)
✅ Certified academic transcripts
✅ English language proficiency certificate
✅ Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional)
✅ Endorsement form
✅ Admission letter from Malaysian university
✅ Detailed CV
✅ Research proposal (minimum 1000 words)

🔆 Selection Criteria

✅ Academic excellence
✅ Quality of research proposal
✅ Competitive and merit-based selection
✅ Alignment with Malaysia’s strategic interests

🔆 Deadline

✅ Application Deadline: 30 June 2025