What are some top universities in Malaysia for studying public policy?

If you specifically want a degree titled Master of Public Policy rather than a broader political science or international relations master's, the shortlist narrows quickly. Universiti Malaya, Sunway, and Universiti Utara Malaysia all offer dedicated MPP programs, while others like IIUM and USM sit closer to political science with a policy angle.

What Universiti Malaya's MPP Actually Covers

Why Sunway and UUM Are Worth a Second Look

• UM's coursework: Introduction to Public Policy, Data Analysis in Public Policy, Politics in Policymaking, Economics in Policymaking, and Public Finance in Policymaking.
• IIUM and USM: Broader political-science and research-oriented postgraduate options if your interest leans toward governance and international relations rather than pure policy analysis.
• Affordability: Malaysia is considerably cheaper than public policy study in the UK, US, or Australia, which matters if you're weighing overall ROI.

My Advice

Before applying, be clear about your career target, India's civil services, international organisations, NGOs, think tanks, consulting, or academia, since that shapes whether you want UM's more technical MPP or a broader political-science route. Don't assume post-study work in Malaysia is automatic just because you studied there; check that separately from the admissions decision.

This Information Is Also Available On

Universiti Malaya, official Master of Public Policy programme page. Universiti Utara Malaysia, official announcement of its new Master of Public Policy programme.