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Malaysia English requirements

The scores Malaysian universities accept, and the English certificate EMGS asks for.

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Last updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end

English at a glance

IELTS 5.0UM undergraduate minimum
TOEFL iBT 60UM undergraduate minimum
PTE 41UM undergraduate minimum
MUET Band 3UM undergraduate minimum
HigherFor some programmes
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For admission

Universiti Malaya’s undergraduate minimum is IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 41, MUET Band 3 or Grade C in a Cambridge English qualification. Some programmes set higher scores. Most international programmes teach in English, especially in business, engineering and computing, but some public-university programmes teach in Bahasa Malaysia, so confirm the language of your course.

For the Student Pass

EMGS asks for an English language certificate from its accepted list, such as IELTS, TOEFL, MUET or a Cambridge English qualification, as part of your Student Pass application. Your university submits it with the rest of your file.

Official sources

These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.

About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.