Structural Engineering
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Malaysia.
🇲🇾 1–2 years · January/February
Masters in Civil Engineering in Malaysia
A Civil Engineering master's specialises in structures, geotechnics, transportation, water resources or construction management. Here is how studying it in Malaysia works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 1 universities compared
- From ₹13 lakh – ₹18 lakh
- Intakes: January/February
- Post-study work
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Masters in Civil Engineering in Malaysia: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Civil Engineering in Malaysia usually takes 1–2 years. On our list, 1 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹13 lakh – ₹18 lakh (UTM) to ₹13 lakh – ₹18 lakh (UTM). After graduating: no automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass.
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Masters in Civil Engineering in Malaysia at a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 years
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ MYR 20,000 – 60,000 per year (branch campuses at the higher end)
- Living costs
- ≈ MYR 1,500 – 3,000 per month
- Typical budget
- ₹6–14 lakh per year
- Intakes
- January/February, May, September (varies by university)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
- Post-study work
- No automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass
Overview
Why study Civil Engineering in Malaysia?
A Civil Engineering master's specialises in structures, geotechnics, transportation, water resources or construction management.
Malaysia offers UK and Australian degrees at branch campuses for a fraction of the cost, low living costs and a short flight from India and large Indian community and familiar food.
Universities
Universities for Civil Engineering in Malaysia
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Specialisations
Popular Civil Engineering specialisations
Construction Management
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Malaysia.
Transportation Engineering
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Malaysia.
Geotechnical Engineering
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Malaysia.
Water Resources
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Malaysia.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE in Civil Engineering
- Prerequisite: Structural analysis
- Prerequisite: Engineering mathematics
- Prerequisite: Design software basics
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
Careers
Careers after Civil Engineering in Malaysia
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Malaysia offers UK and Australian degrees at branch campuses for a fraction of the cost. Typical roles afterwards include Structural Engineer, Project / Construction Manager and Transportation Planner.
On our list: UTM.
From ₹13 lakh – ₹18 lakh at UTM up to ₹13 lakh – ₹18 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Tech/BE in Civil Engineering, with structural analysis, engineering mathematics and design software basics, plus IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university.
No automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass. During your studies: part-time work only during semester breaks, with limits.
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