Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) — For International Students 2026
UPSI (Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris), originally established in 1922, is Malaysia's oldest and most respected teacher-training institution. Located in Tanjong Malim, Perak, it has grown into a comprehensive institution offering internationally recognized programmes in education, arts, science, music, and sports science — a uniquely specialized choice for international students seeking degrees in education or the arts.
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Key Benefits for International Students
Public Teacher Education University · Tanjong Malim, Perak · 1922 · 20,000+ Students · Nationally Ranked
Malaysia's Oldest Education Institution — Est. 1922
UPSI traces its roots to 1922, giving it over 100 years of accumulated expertise in teacher education and pedagogy. This heritage makes its Education degrees among the most credible and respected in Southeast Asia.
Specialist in Education, Arts, Music & Sports Sciences
UPSI is unique in Malaysia for its specialist faculties in music, visual arts, sports science, and language education — alongside strong STEM education and social science departments. Ideal for students with creative or education-focused career goals.
Strong English Language Education Faculty
UPSI's Language and Communication faculty is particularly strong in English language education and TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) — highly sought-after qualifications for graduates who wish to teach English internationally.
Affordable Public University in a Peaceful Campus Town
Tanjong Malim offers very low living costs and a peaceful, safe academic town environment — ideal for focused study. UPSI's fees are among the lowest of any public university in Malaysia.
Programmes & Fees
Fees are official total international fees from UPSI. Bachelor's programmes are RM 44,000 total regardless of specialisation; Diplomas range RM 33,000–38,500. UPSI is Malaysia's specialist teacher-education university — most degrees combine a subject with a Bachelor of Education qualification.
| Diploma in Science | Diploma | Science | 3 years | RM 33,000 |
| Diploma in Science — Mathematics | Diploma | Science | 3 years | RM 33,000 |
| Diploma in Laboratory Technology | Diploma | Science | 3 years | RM 33,000 |
| Diploma in Sports Science and Coaching | Diploma | Education | 3 years | RM 33,000 |
| Diploma in Dance | Diploma | Arts | 3 years | RM 33,000 |
| Diploma in Theatre | Diploma | Arts | 3 years | RM 33,000 |
| Diploma in English | Diploma | Arts | 3 years | RM 33,000 |
| Diploma in Game Design and Development | Diploma | Computing | 3 years | RM 33,000 |
| Diploma in Early Childhood Education | Diploma | Education | 3 years | RM 33,000 |
| Diploma in Computer Science | Diploma | Computing | 3 years | RM 33,000 |
| Diploma in Music | Diploma | Arts | 3.5 years | RM 38,500 |
| Bachelor of Education — Malay Literature (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Guidance & Counseling (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Malay Language (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — TESL (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Accounting (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Special Education (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Economics (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Early Childhood (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Business Management (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — History (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Geography (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Islamic Education (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Tahfiz Al-Quran & Qira'at (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Moral Education (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Arabic with Education | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Chinese with Education | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Tamil Language (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Biology (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Physics (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Chemistry (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Mathematics (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Science (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Science — Mathematics with Education | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Agricultural Science (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Information Technology (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Music (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Arts (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Education — Multimedia (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Performing Arts — Theatre (Hons.) | Degree | Arts | 3–4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Performing Arts — Dance (Hons.) | Degree | Arts | 3–4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Communication — Social Communication (Hons.) | Degree | Arts | 3–4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Communication — Content Development (Hons.) | Degree | Arts | 3–4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons.) | Degree | Business | 3–4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Economics — Finance (Hons.) | Degree | Business | 3–4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration — HRM (Hons.) | Degree | Business | 3–4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Economics — Islamic Finance (Hons.) | Degree | Business | 3–4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Psychology (Hons.) | Degree | Arts | 3–4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Software Engineering — Educational Software (Hons.) | Degree | Computing | 3–4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Computer Science — IoT Technology (Hons.) | Degree | Computing | 3–4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Design — Digital Games (Hons.) | Degree | Computing | 3–4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Design — Advertising (Hons.) | Degree | Arts | 3–4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Design — Animation (Hons.) | Degree | Arts | 3–4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Sport Science — Sports Rehabilitation (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 3–4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Sport Science — Coaching Science (Hons.) | Degree | Education | 3–4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration — Financial Services (Hons.) | Degree | Business | 3–4 years | RM 44,000 |
| Master Degree — Science & Technical Programmes | Postgraduate | Science | 2 years | RM 23,160 |
| Master Degree — Non-Science & Technical Programmes | Postgraduate | Arts | 2 years | RM 22,180 |
| Master Degree — FSMT Science Stream | Postgraduate | Science | 2 years | RM 26,160 |
| Doctor of Philosophy — Science & Technical Programmes | Postgraduate | Science | 3 years | RM 40,630 |
| Doctor of Philosophy — Non-Science & Technical Programmes | Postgraduate | Arts | 3 years | RM 39,190 |
| Doctor of Philosophy — FSMT Science Stream | Postgraduate | Science | 3 years | RM 47,030 |
| Doctor of Education (EdD) | Postgraduate | Education | 3.5 years | RM 59,590 |
Fees & Key Dates
Full cost details for international students in Malaysia.
Tuition & Admission Fees
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Intake Dates & Support
We support you at every step — from programme selection to visa approval. Our service is completely free.
Application Steps
We handle steps 3 and 4 on your behalf at no extra cost.
1Contact us and confirm your programme
Our advisors verify your eligibility and recommend the best programme match at this university.
1–2 Days2Gather your documents
Prepare certified transcripts, valid passport, IELTS/TOEFL result, and passport photo. We review before submission.
3–7 Days3Receive your Offer Letter
We submit your application and follow up until your offer letter arrives — typically within 3–5 weeks.
2–4 Weeks4Accept offer and process your visa
Pay the registration fee to trigger your EMGS student visa. We monitor the visa status for you.
4–8 Weeks5Fly to Malaysia and begin your studies
Arrive with your Visa Approval Letter (VAL), collect your student pass, and attend orientation.
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