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Sanad

Master's and PhD · 11 Malaysian universities · Licensed in Dubai, 1627960

Your postgraduate degree in Malaysia starts with one message

Send us your field. We send back the programmes that fit across 11 Malaysian universities, each with its link on the Malaysian Qualifications Register so you can check it yourself.

+971 50 280 9168

Malaysian universities, 6 public and 5 private
11
Every programme we suggest is on the Malaysian register
MQR
Our trade licence in Dubai
1627960

The register

The universities we represent

6 public and 5 private universities, for master's and PhD only. Check any programme by name on the MQR register before you apply.

Check on MQR

Public6

  • UTM
    Universiti Teknologi MalaysiaEngineering, architecture, computing and AI· Research university
    MQR
  • UPM
    Universiti Putra MalaysiaAgriculture, forestry, food science and veterinary medicine· Research university
    MQR
  • USM
    Universiti Sains MalaysiaMedicine, pharmacy and environmental science· Research university
    MQR
  • UKM
    Universiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaFaculty of Medicine: master's and PhD· Research university
    MQR
  • UUM
    Universiti Utara MalaysiaManagement, business, economics and accounting
    MQR
  • UTHM
    Universiti Tun Hussein Onn MalaysiaEngineering and technical and vocational education
    MQR

Private5

  • NUMed
    Newcastle University Medicine MalaysiaNewcastle University's medical campus in Johor
    MQR
  • Wales
    University of Wales programmes in MalaysiaUniversity of Wales programmes delivered in Malaysia
    MQR
  • UNIMEL
    UNIMEL, MelakaCounselling, psychology, education and business
    MQR
  • Geomatika
    Geomatika UniversityGeospatial science, management and IT
    MQR
  • City U
    City University MalaysiaBusiness, education, engineering and IT
    MQR

How we work

From your first message to the university's decision

  1. 01

    We learn your goal

    Your field, the degree, and the study mode that fits your work and life.

  2. 02

    We shortlist programmes

    A short list, each programme with its MQR link.

  3. 03

    We prepare your file

    Certificates, transcripts and each university's requirements.

  4. 04

    We follow up to the decision

    We follow your file with the university until it decides.

After an offer, we help with your student pass application through EMGS.

Fields

Start from your field

Pick your area to see which universities teach it.

Start from your field
  • UTMEngineering, architecture, computing and AI
  • UPMAgriculture, forestry, food science and veterinary medicine
  • USMMedicine, pharmacy and environmental science
  • UKMFaculty of Medicine: master's and PhD
  • UUMManagement, business, economics and accounting
  • UTHMEngineering and technical and vocational education
  • NUMedNewcastle University's medical campus in Johor
  • WalesUniversity of Wales programmes delivered in Malaysia
  • UNIMELCounselling, psychology, education and business
  • GeomatikaGeospatial science, management and IT
  • City UBusiness, education, engineering and IT

11 of 11 universities

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Study modes

Four routes into postgraduate study

Modes vary by university and programme. Check the mode on the MQR register before applying.

Master's by coursework
Taught modules, often with a final project. Suits structured study tied to your work.
Master's by research
A thesis written under academic supervision, usually without taught modules.
Mixed-mode master's
Taught modules plus a shorter research dissertation.
PhD by research
A research thesis under a supervisor you agree with the university.

Scholarships

Scholarships and research posts to ask about by name

Master's · PhD

MIS scholarship

From Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education, for full-time study. The 2026 list included the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt and Jordan.

Master's

MTCP scholarship

From Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for a full-time master's. You need a full offer letter to apply.

PhD

Graduate research assistant (GRA)

A paid research assistant post on a supervisor's funded project. Advertised by departments at UPM, UKM and UTM.

Selection is competitive and the funder decides. Read each round's terms at its official source.

Before you apply

Check your programme yourself

Open the MQR register
  1. 1Open the MQR register on the Malaysian Qualifications Agency site.
  2. 2Search by university or programme name.
  3. 3Make sure the programme is listed and its status is current.

Start here

One message is enough to start

Tell us about yourself in the form and WhatsApp opens with your message ready. We reply with the programmes that fit and their MQR links.

We don't store your details. The form only writes the message; you send it.

WhatsApp: +971 50 280 9168

FAQ

What students ask first

Is the degree recognised in the UAE?

The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research decides that. We suggest programmes accredited by Malaysia's MQA and explain the equivalency steps.

How can I be sure Sanad is real?

Sanad is licensed in Dubai under number 1627960. We work through our partner Ready Frontier Sdn Bhd in Malaysia, can show you the appointment letter on request, and you check every programme on the MQR register.

When does the programme start?

It depends on the university and programme. We confirm the intake with the university directly.

How long does the student pass take?

It varies case by case. We follow the application with you through EMGS.

Which English test do I need?

It depends on the programme. We check the requirement with you before you book a test.

Can you help with scholarships?

We point you to the scholarships your profile fits, such as MIS and MTCP, and PhD students to GRA posts.