Closed Closed — MOHE says the 2026/2027 application is closed (the closing date is not printed on the current MOHE pages)
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) — master's and PhD in Malaysia
This cycle is closed. The requirements below are kept as they were published. The next round's dates are not published yet. Shortlisted 2026/27 applicants could check their interview status from 7 to 22 July 2026.
At a glance
Where
24 Malaysian universities
Level
Master's, PhD (full-time)
Allowance
RM 1,500/month + tuition
Deadline
Closed (2026/27)
Apply
MOHE online system
Who can apply
Criteria stated by the funder on the official source.
Nationality
The MIS 2026 guidelines list Tunisia among the recipient countries, alongside ASEAN and Commonwealth countries and other named states.
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Age
Not more than 40 years old at the time of application for a master's, and not more than 45 for a PhD.
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Education
Master's applicants need a CGPA of 3.00 or second-class upper honours at bachelor's level; PhD applicants need a CGPA of 3.00 or excellent results at master's level in a related field.
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Language
IELTS 6.0 or higher, TOEFL PBT 550 or equivalent, or a previous degree taught in English with an official university declaration.
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Research proposal
Master's by research and PhD applicants must submit a written research proposal of at least 1,000 words relevant to the intended field.
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Funding and what it does not cover
The MIS 2026 guidelines list tuition fees for the whole sponsorship period, paid directly to the university, and a living allowance of RM 1,500 a month, paid every four months after the scholar submits a progress report.
