Applications are now open for the 2026 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Scholarships, providing financing opportunities for both domestic and global students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Malaysia.
UTM is one of Malaysia’s leading research study universities, renowned for excellence in engineering, innovation, and innovation. Through a series of scholarship plans, eligible students can get complete tuition assistance in addition to month-to-month financial assistance throughout their research studies.
Scholarship Summary
Host Country: Malaysia
Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Category: Undergrad Scholarships|Postgraduate Scholarships|Master’s Scholarships|PhD Scholarships
Qualified Applicants: All Countries
Scholarship Value: Full tuition support|Monthly stipend of up to RM1,500 (up to RM18,000 yearly)
IELTS Required: No (for eligible candidates from certifying English-speaking backgrounds)
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
Scholarship Benefits
Successful candidates may receive:
- Complete tuition fee coverage
- Month-to-month living allowance of as much as RM1,500
- Access to multiple scholarship schemes offered by UTM
- Chance to study at one of Malaysia’s top-ranked universities
Offered financing opportunities consist of:
- UTM ASCEND Scholarship
- MTCP Scholarship
- PNB Merdeka Scholarship
- UTM Endowment Scholarship
- UTM Young Scholars Grant
- International Doctoral Fellowship
- UTM National Postgraduate Fund
- MyBrain Scholarship Programme
- Graduate Research Study Vacancies
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to:
- Be domestic or international trainees.
- Request a qualified undergrad or postgraduate program at UTM.
- Meet the admission requirements for their chosen programme.
- Please any applicable English language requirements.
- Send all required application documents before the due date.
Needed Documents
Candidates should prepare documents such as:
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- Passport or identification file
- Passport-sized photo
- English language certificate (where appropriate)
- Research proposition (for research-based postgraduate programmes)
- Sponsor letter or work experience files (if appropriate)
How to Use
Interested applicants need to request admission through the official UTM admissions portal, upload all needed documents, and send their application before the closing date. Candidates looking for research study programmes may likewise explore available master’s and doctoral research study vacancies at the university.
Application Due Date: July 31, 2026