Open University Malaysia

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   The short answer

   Open University Malaysia is a public university in Malaysia with bachelor’s-level study across a broad set of subjects. It suits students who want an undergraduate option with humanities, social science, law, planning, real estate, and media-related choices.

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   What you can study

   The university offers 65 programmes at bachelor’s degree level. Example study areas include Korean Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, British and American Humanities, Law, Political Science and International Relations, Public Administration, Urban and Regional Planning, Real Estate, Journalism, Media Content, and Advertising and Public Relations.

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   Getting in

   Applications are handled through the university’s official admissions process. International applicants should check the entry requirements for their chosen bachelor’s programme, document requirements, and any language or residency conditions on the official website before applying.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. Living costs in Malaysia will depend on the city, housing, transport, and personal spending.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university’s language of instruction is not stated. Before applying, confirm the language required for your programme, whether your qualifications are accepted, what documents must be submitted, and whether you need to arrange accommodation and visa steps separately.

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   How it compares

   Malaysia has 152 universities, so Open University Malaysia sits in a large higher-education market. Its defining feature is the undergraduate programme mix: it is not a narrow specialist institution, but a university with a wide bachelor’s catalogue that leans toward humanities, social sciences, planning, real estate, law, and media fields.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.