Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is one of Malaysia's five public research universities, ranked 138 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 — among the very best universities in Malaysia and 20th in Asia. Located in Serdang, Selangor, next to Kuala Lumpur, UPM is world-famous for Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine and equally strong in Engineering, Computer Science, Business (Triple-Crown accredited business school), Food Science and Biotechnology, with 300+ Master's and PhD research programmes at very affordable public-university fees.
Admission from Bangladesh to UPM has exactly three money steps — here is each one, in ringgit:
As a public university, UPM charges this application fee when we submit your file.
Paid after your offer letter, this covers your student pass (visa) processing through Education Malaysia Global Services.
Registration/deposits (RM 2,800) plus your first semester tuition — from RM 5,950 depending on the course.
| Programme | Duration | 1st semester | Total tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Communication Bachelor's |
3.5 years | RM 8,000 | RM 56,000 | Fees → |
| Bachelor of Economics Bachelor's |
3.5 years | RM 10,000 | RM 70,000 | Fees → |
| Bachelor of Education (TESL) Bachelor's |
4 years | RM 9,000 | RM 72,000 | Fees → |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Bachelor's |
4 years | RM 11,000 | RM 88,000 | Fees → |
| Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering / Networks / Multimedia) Bachelor's |
4 years | RM 12,000 | RM 96,000 | Fees → |
| Bachelor of Accountancy Bachelor's |
4 years | RM 12,000 | RM 96,000 | Fees → |
| Bachelor of Agricultural Science Bachelor's |
4 years | RM 12,000 | RM 96,000 | Fees → |
| Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry) Bachelor's |
4 years | RM 12,000 | RM 96,000 | Fees → |
| Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor's |
4 years | RM 12,000 | RM 96,000 | Fees → |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Aerospace) Bachelor's |
4 years | RM 13,000 | RM 104,000 | Fees → |
| Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Bachelor's |
5 years | RM 34,500 | RM 345,000 | Fees → |
| Doctor of Medicine Bachelor's |
5 years | RM 52,000 | RM 520,000 | Fees → |
| Foundation Studies for Agricultural Science Foundation |
1 year | RM 12,250 | RM 24,500 | Fees → |
| Master by Research — Social Science Master's |
2 years | RM 5,950 | RM 17,600 | Fees → |
| Master by Research — Science & Technology Master's |
2 years | RM 6,700 | RM 19,550 | Fees → |
| Master of Computer Science Master's |
2 years | RM 7,275 | RM 24,850 | Fees → |
| Master of Engineering Management Master's |
2 years | RM 7,875 | RM 27,300 | Fees → |
| Master in Data Science Master's |
2 years | RM 9,600 | RM 34,050 | Fees → |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master's |
1–2 years | RM 11,475 | RM 36,050 | Fees → |
| PhD by Research — Social Science PhD / Doctorate |
3–4 years | RM 5,963 | RM 33,900 | Fees → |
| PhD by Research — Science & Technology PhD / Doctorate |
3–4 years | RM 7,313 | RM 43,600 | Fees → |
| PhD by Research — Medical PhD / Doctorate |
3–4 years | RM 8,963 | RM 48,050 | Fees → |
Tuition at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) ranges roughly from RM 17,600 to RM 520,000 in total depending on the programme. Before flying you pay: the application fee of RM 200, the EMGS student-visa fee of RM 2,700, plus registration and your first semester (from RM 5,950). Every course page on this site shows the exact breakdown.
The EMGS (student pass / visa) fee for Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is RM 2,700. Registration fee ≈ RM 2,800 (UG) / basic fee RM 2,400–2,475 per semester (PG). Medical check-up RM 400 & insurance RM 500–800 payable in Malaysia
Main intakes: Feb/Mar & Sep/Oct (UG); Feb, Jul, Oct (PG). Bangladeshi students should start their file 3–4 months before the intake to complete the offer letter and EMGS visa on time.
Apply free through Scholar's Aid in Dhaka: choose a course on this page, click Apply, and email us your passport, academic documents and photo. We handle the university application, offer letter and EMGS visa — the 3-step process shown above.
