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Private Universities & Colleges in Malaysia 2026

Private higher education institutions with at least one accredited programme on the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.

Quick answer

Degreemate's directory lists 528 private higher education institutions with accredited programmes on the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR). States with the most: Selangor (147), Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (113) and Johor (35).

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Selangor (147)

Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (113)

Johor (35)

Sarawak (34)

Perak (28)

Sabah (28)

Negeri Sembilan (25)

Pahang (17)

Terengganu (15)

Kedah (14)

Kelantan (13)

Melaka (8)

Perlis (3)

Pulau Pinang (2)

Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya (1)

State not listed (45)

Frequently asked questions

How many private universities and colleges are there in Malaysia?

Degreemate's directory lists 528 private higher education institutions with accredited programmes on the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR). States with the most: Selangor (147), Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (113) and Johor (35).

How do I check that a private college's programme is accredited?

Look the programme up on the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) run by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Every institution page on Degreemate lists programmes from the MQR with their accreditation reference and date.

Which states have the most private institutions?

By our directory: Selangor (147), Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (113), Johor (35), Sarawak (34) and Perak (28).