Private university · Selangor, Malaysia
Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, IT, engineering and business taught in English, from a Foundation year to a PhD. On some programmes graduates also receive a degree from a British university. We help you choose a programme, apply and get your student visa.
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Tashkent
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Kuala Lumpur
Key facts
MAHSA started in 2004 as a health sciences academy — the name stands for Malaysian Allied Health Sciences Academy. Today it is a private university with faculties of medicine and health, engineering, IT and business. The figures below come from MAHSA itself, QS and its UK partner universities.
2004founded
Founded by Professor Tan Sri Dr Hj. Mohamed Haniffa. The university grew out of a health sciences academy, so medicine, dentistry and pharmacy are its strongest fields.
92programmes
The number MAHSA gives across Foundation, diploma, bachelor’s, master’s and PhD levels. The catalogue below covers 83 of them with descriptions.
1,150international students
Out of 5,589 students, according to QS. One in four academic staff is also from abroad.
75countries
MAHSA has more than 20,000 alumni from 75 countries, according to the university.
48acre campus
The main campus in Bandar Saujana Putra covers about 20 hectares, with teaching buildings, student housing, a sports centre with a pool and a clinic in one place.
2UK universities
The University of East London and Anglia Ruskin University award their own degree alongside MAHSA’s on partner programmes.
Student life
MAHSA is more than a university: it is a campus town where everything is close by — student housing, cafés, a gym, a pool, places to relax and medical care. It is easy to combine study with an active life, from clubs and sport to evenings with friends, and to prepare for exams in a quiet library.
MAHSA Residence offers furnished single, twin and triple rooms, with or without air conditioning. There is round-the-clock security, CCTV and residence staff who look after students.
The MARS sports centre has a gym, a pool, a sauna and courts. Membership is free for students living in the residence.
An orientation week, a student buddy who helps you find your feet and a faculty mentor you can go to with any question about your studies.
Clubs, sport and volunteering through Student Central. Through the PRIDE programme students earn certificates from Microsoft, Adobe, Autodesk and other companies alongside their degree.
Rankings and recognition
Where MAHSA stands in international rankings and how Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education rates it, with the year and the body behind each result.
QS Asia University Rankings 2026
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Among universities in Asia; 107th in South-Eastern Asia. Its highest scores are for the share of international students and staff.
THE World University Rankings 2027
801–1000
The 801–1000 band of the Times Higher Education world ranking.
THE Medical and Health 2026
401–500
The Times Higher Education subject ranking for medicine and health.
MAHSA reports a QS Stars rating of “Excellent”, with top marks in six categories including teaching and employability. QS Stars is an opt-in audit by QS, not a ranking position; we confirm the year of the rating with the university.
The Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education rating (SETARA 2022) places MAHSA in the “Berdaya Saing” (Competitive) category, the same as Universiti Malaya and Taylor’s University.
Students study in Malaysia and graduate with two degrees, one from MAHSA and one from a British university. The course takes as long as the standard programme (except some engineering degrees), but you must meet the entry requirements of both universities.
University of East London
Three more courses — Biomedical Science, Physiotherapy Studies and Nursing Studies — are subject to validation at UEL.
List on the UEL websiteAnglia Ruskin University
Course lists are taken from the UK universities’ websites. They change, so we check the current list before you apply.
Programme catalogue
All 83 programmes in our catalogue: choose a level or search by name. Each card shows the length of study, a description, the official MAHSA brochure and a short video about the programme.
Level of study
A preparatory year after school that leads to a bachelor’s degree.
Foundation1 year
The programme builds the core academic skills in the humanities that students need to succeed in a bachelor’s degree. Students study critical thinking, written and spoken communication, and the basics of the social sciences and culture. It is a strong start for anyone aiming at a career in journalism, education, international relations or other arts-related fields. The course lasts one year and prepares students for university entry while developing independent study habits and an analytical approach.
Foundation1 year
This programme gives students a solid grounding in business. They study the fundamentals of accounting, marketing, management and economics. It prepares graduates for business-related bachelor’s degrees and helps them develop entrepreneurial thinking, leadership and decision-making skills. The course lasts one year and includes practical classes, group projects and consultations with lecturers. It is a natural route for students who plan a career in business or want to start their own company one day.
Foundation1 year
The programme is designed for students planning a career in science, technology, medicine or engineering. It covers mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics at Foundation level. The course develops analytical and research skills and prepares students for science-based bachelor’s degrees. It lasts one year. Students also learn to work in a laboratory, analyse data and form hypotheses, which gives them a solid base for the rest of their academic path.
Career-focused study after school, 2–3 years; you can then progress to a bachelor’s degree.
Diploma2.5 years
The programme introduces the principles of accounting, taxation and financial analysis. It gives students a solid theoretical and practical base for a career in finance and the corporate sector.
Diploma2.5 years
The course teaches building design, the basics of architectural drafting and construction technology. It suits students who want to work for architecture and construction firms.
Diploma2 years
The programme introduces cosmetology, skin care and health. Students learn current care techniques and gain the practical skills to work in the beauty industry.
Diploma2.5 years
The programme provides a grounding in business management, marketing and operations management. Students develop planning, communication and strategic thinking skills.
Diploma2.5 years
The programme covers the basics of designing, building and maintaining infrastructure. Training includes practical classes and work with technical drawings.
Diploma3 years
Students learn anatomy, hygiene, chairside assisting during dental procedures and the handling of clinic equipment.
After a Foundation, A-Levels or a diploma; medicine and dentistry take 5 years.
Bachelor’s5 years
A five-year medical degree (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery). Years 1–2 are the pre-clinical phase on campus: basic medical sciences taught in organ-system blocks, with early clinical exposure. Years 3–5 are clinical training in Malaysian government hospitals and health clinics, including Hospital Sungai Buloh and Hospital Kuala Lumpur. The MAHSA MBBS is on the Malaysian Medical Council’s list of recognised medical qualifications.
Bachelor’s5 years
A five-year dental degree (Doctor of Dental Surgery). Students train in simulated dental clinics and fully equipped laboratories, then gain clinical experience in the private and public sectors. The programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
Bachelor’s4 years
The programme trains students in biomedical research, data analysis and the use of modern laboratory equipment. Students study anatomy, physiology, microbiology and pathology. It leads to work in research centres and medical laboratories, or on to a master’s degree.
Bachelor’s3 years
The course gives an in-depth understanding of accounting, financial analysis, taxation and auditing. Students learn international financial reporting standards and develop strategic thinking.
Bachelor’s3 years
The programme combines theory and practice in design, animation, data visualisation and multimedia technology. Students develop creative thinking and design skills.
Bachelor’s3 years
Students study project management, marketing, finance and strategic planning. The course builds leadership, market analysis and communication skills.
After a bachelor’s degree: taught and research programmes, 1–2 years.
Master’s2 years
The programme is for engineers who want to deepen their knowledge of design, current technology and research. It develops project management and scientific analysis skills.
Master’s2 years
The programme covers advanced programming, systems development, cybersecurity and IT project management. It suits those who want to advance their careers in the IT industry.
Master’s2 years
The course prepares specialists in pharmacology and in the development and manufacture of medicines. Students study regulation and quality control.
Master’s1 year
The programme develops management and leadership skills, strategic planning and market analysis. It is a strong choice for future senior managers.
Master’s1 year
The course combines the study of financial markets and technology. Students explore digital payments, blockchain and financial innovation.
Master’s1 year
The programme teaches healthcare facility management, resource planning and ways to make services more efficient.
Doctoral degrees and short postgraduate certificates for nurses, doctors and teachers.
PhD & certificates6 months
The programme teaches the care of critically ill patients, vital-signs monitoring and emergency care. Students learn advanced intensive care techniques. It is designed for qualified nurses with clinical work experience.
PhD & certificates6 months
The course focuses on caring for older people, preventing age-related illness and improving patients’ quality of life. It is designed for qualified nurses with clinical work experience.
PhD & certificates6 months
The programme teaches operating theatre practice, preparing patients for surgery and post-operative care. It is designed for qualified nurses with clinical work experience.
PhD & certificates6 months
The course prepares nurses to care for patients with kidney failure and to carry out dialysis. It is designed for qualified nurses with clinical work experience.
PhD & certificates1 year
The programme teaches modern aesthetic medicine techniques, including injectables and device-based procedures. It is designed for medical doctors.
PhD & certificates7–12 months
The course develops management and leadership skills, strategic thinking and effective communication.
Lengths are for full-time study. Brochures come from the official MAHSA website; videos are YouTube Shorts from the ASIA Academia channel. We check with the university whether a programme has an intake in the month you need.
Planning to become a doctor or a dentist? Entry requirements for the MBBS and Doctor of Dental Surgery and the route from school are on our page about studying medicine in Malaysia.
Fees
Tuition fees depend on the programme and change from one intake to the next. We ask MAHSA for the exact fee per year and for the whole course, in ringgit, for your programme — the same figure appears in your offer letter. The other costs are known in advance.
How fees are paid
International students pay MAHSA for the academic year in advance or on a schedule agreed with the finance office; there is also a monthly Flexi Payment Plan. Tuition fees go directly to the university’s account — Malaysian Allied Health Sciences Academy Sdn. Bhd. — against its invoice.
Admission
MAHSA admits international students under the rules of each programme. Below are the core requirements from the official programme pages; the admissions office converts an Uzbek school certificate to its Malaysian equivalent and states the result in the offer letter.
After grade 11 — Foundation1 year, 3 semesters
You need a school certificate at SPM / O-Level standard or equivalent: five credits in any subjects for the Foundation in Business or Arts, and five credits including Mathematics and two science subjects for the Foundation in Science. After the Foundation you progress to a MAHSA bachelor’s degree in the same field.
Medicine, dentistry, pharmacyvia the Foundation in Science
The route to the MBBS, Doctor of Dental Surgery and Pharmacy requires at least a B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics plus one other subject. The MBBS and dentistry require IELTS 6.0.
Diploma2–3 years
A certificate equivalent to SPM with three credits including Mathematics, and IELTS 5.0 — as for the Diploma in Information Technology, for example.
Bachelor’s degree3–5 years
Entry is based on a Foundation, A-Levels, STPM or a diploma, so school leavers almost always start with a Foundation. Example — Bachelor of Information Technology: a Foundation with a CGPA of 2.00 or above and IELTS 5.0.
Master’s and PhD1–3 years
You need a bachelor’s degree (a master’s for a PhD). The minimum grade and English level depend on the programme — we check them against your degree.
Teaching is in English. MAHSA accepts IELTS, TOEFL, MUET, Cambridge English and PTE Academic; the minimum score is listed for each programme. If you have no certificate or your score is too low, the university runs a free English Diagnostic Test and places you on its Intensive English Programme. EMGS also asks for a certificate during the visa process — without one, processing may be delayed.
MAHSA takes in new students several times a year. The application form on MAHSA’s portal offers these months for 2027, and the Foundation takes students at the start of every semester. We check which months are open for your programme in advance.
For the student visa your passport must be valid for at least 18 months. We prepare translations and certified copies together with you.
Campus
The main campus is in Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor, about 30 minutes by car from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). It is not in central Kuala Lumpur: it is a self-contained campus town.
Main campus
Teaching buildings and laboratories, the university dental clinic, MAHSA Specialist Hospital, student housing and a sports centre.
Jalan SP 2, Bandar Saujana Putra, 42610 Jenjarom, Selangor
Open in MapsKuala Lumpur
In Kuala Lumpur the MAHSA group is based on Jalan Ilmu, home to MAHSA Prima International College. Your offer letter states where your programme is taught.
Jalan Ilmu, off Jalan Universiti, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Open in MapsStudent housing right on campus: two blocks, furnished rooms and security around the clock. Under MAHSA’s rules, students under 21 must live in the on-campus residence, which many parents find reassuring.
Scholarships
MAHSA says a scholarship can cover up to 100% of tuition fees. A university committee decides, and the terms are updated for each intake — below are the rules from the official website.
Foundation · bachelor’s · master’s · PhD
Up to 100% of tuition fees for the current level and priority for on-campus housing. Thresholds: five As at SPM / IGCSE for the Foundation, a CGPA of 3.5 or above in a Foundation, A-Levels or a diploma for a bachelor’s, and 3.5 or above at the previous level for a master’s or PhD. To keep it you need a CGPA of 3.0, 80% attendance and up to 120 hours of volunteering.
Master’s · PhD
A 30% tuition discount in return for a work placement in MAHSA’s research centres or with partners, at least 10 hours a week. A taught master’s requires a bachelor’s CGPA of 3.5 or above.
Instalments
Not a discount but a payment plan: tuition fees can be split into monthly instalments.
OPAL offer
We help students win a Foundation scholarship: the first year of study is free and you only pay for document processing. Places are limited and terms depend on the intake and programme — we check whether you qualify during a consultation.
Check your chancesHow we help
We guide the student from choosing a programme to the first day on campus. Tuition fees are paid directly to the university, and at every step you know what has been done and what comes next.
We review your grades, English level and budget, choose a programme and intake, and ask MAHSA for the fees.
We prepare documents and translations, apply on the university portal and help with scholarships.
We go through the offer terms with you. Payment goes straight to MAHSA against the university’s invoice.
MAHSA applies to EMGS; we gather the documents, track the eVAL and help with the entry visa.
Your flight details go to MAHSA 7 days ahead, and a university representative meets you at the airport. We help with housing and the medical check.
Questions
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Leave your number: a consultant will review your grades and English, choose a programme and intake, and ask MAHSA for a fee quote for your programme.
