Before you choose where to study, see the full financial picture. The difference is not small — it's life-changing.
Country by Country
All costs are approximate annual averages in USD, including tuition and living expenses for a typical international student.
United States
Tuition / Year
$25,000 – $45,000
Living Cost / Year
$12,000 – $15,000
Total / Year
~$57,000
3-Year Degree Total
~$171,000
United Kingdom
Tuition / Year
$13,000 – $48,000
Living Cost / Year
$13,000 – $18,000
Total / Year
~$50,000
3-Year Degree Total
~$150,000
Commonwealth
Tuition / Year
$15,000 – $35,000
Living Cost / Year
$14,000 – $18,000
Total / Year
~$45,000
3-Year Degree Total
~$135,000
North America
Tuition / Year
$22,000 – $36,000
Living Cost / Year
$11,000 – $15,000
Total / Year
~$40,000
3-Year Degree Total
~$120,000
MMU — QS Ranked
Tuition / Year
$6,000 – $10,000
Living Cost / Year
$3,000 – $5,000
Total / Year
~$13,000
3-Year Degree Total
~$39,000
The Saving Is Real
vs United Kingdom
3-year degree comparison
You save
$111,000+
vs United States
3-year degree comparison
You save
$132,000+
vs Australia
3-year degree comparison
You save
$96,000+
The Bottom Line
Study in the UK for 3 years?
~$150,000
Study in Malaysia for 3 years?
~$39,000
That's a saving of over $110,000
Same internationally recognized qualification. A fraction of the cost.
Detailed Breakdown
Actual fee ranges at Multimedia University (MMU), Cyberjaya — our partner university. Converted at approximately USD 1 = MYR 4.5.
Foundation Program
1-year pre-degree
RM 18,000–25,000
~$4,000–5,600 / yr
Undergraduate Degree
3-year bachelor's program
RM 25,000–40,000
~$5,600–9,000 / yr
Postgraduate (MSc/MBA)
1–2 year programs
RM 30,000–55,000
~$6,700–12,500 / yr
On-Campus Accommodation
Shared room, utilities included
RM 250–350/mo
~$55–80 / month
Monthly Living Expenses
Food, transport, personal
RM 1,200–1,800/mo
~$270–410 / month
Total Living Estimate
Accommodation + expenses
RM 1,450–2,150/mo
~$325–480 / month
Avg. Annual All-In Cost
~$13,000
Tuition + living + accommodation
3-Year Degree Total
~$39,000
Complete bachelor's degree
Max Scholarship Available
50%
MMU Merit Scholarship
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