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Study Economics in Malaysia

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics (BEc)

    University of Malaya 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Taxation (Hons)

    Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNITAR) 🇲🇾 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

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  3. Master

    Master in Economics (By Research)

    Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) 🇲🇾 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

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  4. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics (Hons)

    Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNITAR) 🇲🇾 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics (Hons) Financial Economics

    Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman 🇲🇾 Kampar, Petaling Jaya, Bandar Sungai Long, Setapak, Malaysia

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  7. Master

    Master of Economics

    Universiti Utara Malaysia 🇲🇾 Malaysia

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  8. Foundation programme

    Teach for Malaysia program: Pre-Service TFM Fellows

    Institut Aminuddin Baki (IAB), Ministry of Education 🇲🇾 Pahang, Malaysia

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  9. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economics (Hons) Global Economics

    Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman 🇲🇾 Kampar, Petaling Jaya, Bandar Sungai Long, Setapak, Malaysia

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  10. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economy

    Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) 🇲🇾 Serdang, Malaysia

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  11. Bachelor

    Financial Economics, BSc (Hons)

    Sunway University 🇲🇾 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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  12. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Economics with Honours (Undergraduate (International))

    Universiti Utara Malaysia 🇲🇾 Malaysia

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  13. Teacher training

    Home Economics Education

    Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris 🇲🇾 Tanjong Malim, Malaysia

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  15. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Economic with Honours

    National University of Malaysia 🇲🇾 Bangi Selangor, Malaysia

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  16. Bachelor

    Food Service Technology - Bachelor (Hons)

    Management and Science University (MSU) 🇲🇾 Shah Alam, Malaysia

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  17. Other programmes

    Economics (A-Level Humanities)

    Kolej Damansara Utama (KDU) 🇲🇾 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

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  18. Other programmes

    Economics (A-Level Humanities)

    KDU College (PG) Sdn Bhd 🇲🇾 Penang, MALAYSIA, Malaysia

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  19. Diploma

    Diploma in International Trade

    Universiti Darul Iman Malaysia (UDM) 🇲🇾 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Darul Iman, MALAYSIA, Malaysia

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  20. Certificate

    Economics (Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE))

    Kolej Damansara Utama (KDU) 🇲🇾 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Food Service Technology - PhD

    Management and Science University (MSU) 🇲🇾 Shah Alam, Malaysia

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  22. Bachelor

    Economics BSc (Hons)

    University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus 🇲🇾 Semenyih, Malaysia

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Study Economics in Malaysia – facts and figures

In Malaysia, 16 universities and colleges offer 23 Economics programmes: 12 Bachelor, 2 Master and 1 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Kampar, Petaling Jaya, Bandar Sungai Long, Setapak, Penang, MALAYSIA and Shah Alam. Institutions with the widest choice: Universiti Utara Malaysia, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNITAR) and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 23 Economics programmes at 16 institutions in Malaysia. Popular cities include Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Kampar, Petaling Jaya, Bandar Sungai Long, Setapak and Penang, MALAYSIA.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in Malaysia?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Universiti Utara Malaysia, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNITAR), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kolej Damansara Utama (KDU) and KDU College (PG) Sdn Bhd.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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