Malaysia is one of Asia’s most popular places to study Accounting and Finance. International students can choose from Malaysian public universities, private universities and international branch campuses from the UK and Australia. Many programmes add specialisations in FinTech, Islamic Finance and Forensic Accounting.
But choosing an accounting or finance degree is about more than tuition fees. In this guide, we compare Accounting & Finance fees across Malaysian universities, look at QS Accounting & Finance subject rankings, and explain specialisations, intakes and what a typical degree looks like year by year.
Summary
An Accounting or Finance bachelor’s degree in Malaysia usually takes 3 to 4 years. Total tuition fees range from approximately RM50,000 to RM192,000, depending on the university and programme.
Students can choose from 118 Accounting, Finance and Banking bachelor’s programmes across 34 Malaysian universities, including public universities, private universities and international branch campuses.
QS-Ranked Universities for Accounting & Finance
Students in Malaysia can study at universities represented in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Accounting & Finance.
| University | QS Accounting & Finance Ranking 2026 |
|---|---|
| Monash University | #38 |
| Universiti Malaya (UM) | #65 |
| University of Southampton | #87 |
| University of Nottingham | #101–150 |
| University of Reading | #101–150 |
| Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) | #101–150 |
Related QS subject rankings 2026, Economics & Econometrics: Monash University #36, University of Nottingham #96, Universiti Malaya #103.
Rankings for Monash University, University of Southampton, University of Nottingham and University of Reading are for the parent university. Students at the Malaysian campus receive the same degree.
Accounting & Finance Fees in Malaysia
Tuition is one of the biggest differences between accounting and finance programmes in Malaysia. Students can find programmes at very different price points across public universities, private universities and international branch campuses.
Here are examples of Accounting and Finance programmes and their approximate total tuition fees:
| University | Programme | Duration | Approx. Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) | Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) | 4 years | RM50,000 |
| UNIRAZAK | Bachelor in Accounting | 3 years | RM51,250 |
| Lincoln University College | Bachelor of Accountancy | 3.2 years | RM56,603 |
| City University Malaysia | Bachelor of Science (Hons) Accounting & Finance | 3 years | RM60,500 |
| UTAR | Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) | 3.6 years | RM62,630 |
| Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) | Bachelor in Accounting with Honours | 3.5 years | RM63,000 |
| University of Cyberjaya | Bachelor in Accounting and Finance with Honours | 3.5 years | RM64,750 |
| UCSI University | BComm (Hons) Accounting and Finance | 3 years | RM68,940 |
| Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) | Bachelor of Accounting with Honours | 4 years | RM72,720 |
| Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) | Bachelor of Accounting | 3.5 years | RM73,600 |
| UNITAR International University | Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) | 3.4 years | RM73,650 |
| Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) | Bachelor in Accounting (Hons) | 4 years | RM74,242 |
| MDIS Malaysia International College | BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance | 3 years | RM77,200 |
| MAHSA University | Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) | 3 years | RM79,370 |
| Management and Science University (MSU) | Bachelor in Accounting (Honours) | 4 years | RM81,330 |
| MILA University | Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) | 3.6 years | RM81,360 |
| UNITEN | Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) | 3 years | RM85,000 |
| Multimedia University (MMU) | Bachelor in Accounting (Honours) | 3 years | RM86,000 |
| Xiamen University Malaysia | Bachelor of Management in Accounting (Honours) | 3 years | RM87,000 |
| INTI International University | Bachelor of Accounting & Finance (Honours) (Nilai) | 3 years | RM87,551 |
| TAR UMT | Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) | 4 years | RM88,000 |
| HELP University | Bachelor in Accounting (Honours) | 3 years | RM88,500 |
| SEGi University | Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) (Kota Damansara) | 3 years | RM89,550 |
| KLUST | Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) | 3 years | RM97,500 |
| Universiti Malaya (UM) | Bachelor of Accounting | 3.5 years | RM99,100 |
| University of Wollongong Malaysia | Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) | 3 years | RM106,590 |
| Asia Pacific University (APU) | Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) | 3 years | RM108,500 |
| Sunway University | Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting and Finance | 3 years | RM111,520 |
| Swinburne University Sarawak | Bachelor of Accounting and Finance | 3 years | RM118,320 |
| Taylor’s University | Bachelor of Accounting (Finance) (Honours) | 4 years | RM121,488 |
| Heriot-Watt University Malaysia | Accounting and Business Finance | 3 years | RM144,360 |
| University of Southampton Malaysia | BSc Accounting and Finance (3+0 with UK Transfer Option) | 3 years | RM148,200 |
| University of Nottingham Malaysia | BSc (Hons) Finance, Accounting and Management | 3 years | RM171,000 |
| University of Reading Malaysia | BSc Accounting & Finance with Placement Experience | 4 years | RM192,000 |
Specialisations, Study Modes & Flexible Routes
Accounting and Finance in Malaysia goes well beyond traditional bookkeeping. Many universities offer specialised degrees that match where the industry is heading.
Popular specialisations include:
- Financial Technology (FinTech): APU, UCSI, UTAR, UniKL, UNITAR, Taylor’s (Accounting with Fintech), University of Southampton Malaysia (Finance and Financial Technology)
- Islamic Finance and Islamic Banking: MSU, MAHSA, UniKL, UNIRAZAK
- Banking and Finance: APU, INTI, Taylor’s, TAR UMT, MMU, UTAR
- Finance and Investment: TAR UMT, UCSI, APU (Forex and Investments)
- Financial Economics: Sunway, UCSI, UTAR
- Forensic Accounting: APU
- Finance with Data Analytics: Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, University of Nottingham Malaysia
Flexible study routes:
- UK degrees in Malaysia: INTI with the University of Hertfordshire (BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance from RM76,378), and SEGi‘s 3+0 and 2+0 UK partner degrees
- UK transfer option: University of Southampton Malaysia lets students finish part of the degree in the UK (1+2 or 2+1)
- Placement year: University of Reading Malaysia‘s 4-year BSc Accounting & Finance with Placement Experience
- Online and ODL degrees: from RM52,643 (SEGi) to RM71,750 (UNITAR)
Intakes:
- Public universities: usually March and October. UM‘s and USM‘s Accounting programmes list an October intake only, and UTM‘s is February and September.
- Private universities often have 3–5 intakes a year. Examples: HELP University (Jan, Feb, Jun, Aug, Oct), University of Wollongong Malaysia (Jan, Apr, Jun, Sep, Oct), KLUST (Mar, Jun, Sep, Oct)
What Does an Accounting & Finance Degree Look Like?
Accounting and Finance programmes in Malaysia generally take 3 to 4 years. They move from business and accounting basics to advanced financial reporting, auditing and real-world practice.
The exact curriculum varies by university, but a typical journey may look like this:
Year 1: Accounting & Business Foundations
Students learn the basics of how businesses record, report and manage money. Subjects may include Financial Accounting, Introduction to Management Accounting, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Business Mathematics and Statistics, Business Law and Principles of Management.
Year 2: Core Accounting & Finance
The programme goes deeper into technical accounting and financial decision-making. Students may study Intermediate Financial Reporting, Cost and Management Accounting, Corporate Finance, Taxation, Auditing, Accounting Information Systems and Financial Markets.
Year 3: Advanced Practice & Specialisation
Students apply their knowledge to complex real-world situations. Subjects may include Advanced Financial Reporting, Auditing and Assurance, Advanced Taxation, Corporate Governance and Ethics, Financial Management and specialisation electives such as FinTech, Islamic Finance or Investment Analysis.
Year 4 (in 4-year programmes): Industry Experience
Longer programmes often include an industrial training or internship placement and a final-year project. Students gain practical experience in accounting firms, banks or corporate finance teams before they graduate.
This is a general example of how an Accounting & Finance degree may be structured. Subjects, internships, professional accreditation and the timing of each component vary by university.
Entry Routes: How to Get Into Accounting & Finance in Malaysia
Most international students enter an Accounting or Finance degree in one of three ways:
- Foundation in Business (1 year) → Bachelor’s degree. Business foundation programmes range from approximately RM12,000 (Multimedia University) to RM34,200 (Heriot-Watt University Malaysia).
- Diploma in Accounting, Finance or Banking → Bachelor’s degree. There are 37 accounting, finance and banking diplomas across 18 universities, from approximately RM25,550 (City University Malaysia) to RM60,068 (SEGi University). Some universities offer Year 2 entry for diploma holders, such as SEGi‘s Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) Year 2 Entry.
- Direct entry. Students with A-Levels, STPM, a recognised foundation or an equivalent pre-university qualification may enter Year 1 directly.
General entry requirements: Most universities ask for a recognised pre-university qualification with a good result in Mathematics, plus proof of English proficiency such as IELTS or an equivalent test. Exact grades and English scores vary by university and programme. A TJS StudySteps counsellor can check your high school certificate (for example, from Saudi Arabia or Qatar) against each university’s requirements.
Next Step: Master’s in Accounting & Finance
Graduates who want to specialise further can choose from 25 Master’s programmes in Accounting, Finance and Islamic Finance across 13 Malaysian universities, from approximately RM16,800 to RM63,032.
| University | Master’s Programme | Duration | Approx. Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) | Master in Global Islamic Finance | 1 year | RM23,000 |
| Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) | Master of Accounting | 1.5 years | RM30,000 |
| Universiti Malaya (UM) | Master of Islamic Management and Finance | 1.5 years | RM33,000 |
| TAR UMT | Master of Accounting and Finance | 1 year | RM34,900 |
| Asia Pacific University (APU) | Master of Finance with a specialism in FinTech | 1 year | RM42,000 |
| HELP University | Master of Accounting and Finance (MAF) | 1.5 years | RM47,500 |
| Universiti Malaya (UM) | Master of Accounting (Reporting and Management Accountability) | 1.5 years | RM62,100 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Studying Accounting & Finance in Malaysia
How much does it cost to study Accounting & Finance in Malaysia?
Total tuition for an Accounting or Finance bachelor’s degree in Malaysia ranges from approximately RM50,000 (UPM) to RM192,000 (University of Reading Malaysia, 4 years with a placement year).
How long is an Accounting degree in Malaysia?
Which universities in Malaysia are QS-ranked for Accounting & Finance?
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Accounting & Finance: Monash University (#38), Universiti Malaya (#65), University of Southampton (#87), and University of Nottingham, University of Reading and Universiti Utara Malaysia (all #101–150).
What is the cheapest Accounting degree in Malaysia?
What is the difference between Accounting and Finance?
Accounting focuses on recording, reporting and auditing a company’s financial information. Finance focuses on managing money, investments and financial risk. Many Malaysian universities combine the two in a single “Accounting and Finance” degree.
Can I study Islamic Finance in Malaysia?
Can international students study Accounting & Finance in Malaysia?
Yes. Public universities, private universities and international branch campuses all accept international students into Accounting and Finance programmes.
What are the entry requirements for Accounting & Finance in Malaysia?
Usually a recognised pre-university qualification (foundation, A-Levels, STPM or equivalent) or a relevant diploma, often with a good Mathematics result, plus proof of English proficiency. Requirements vary by university.
