Telekom Malaysia founded Multimedia University (MMU) in 1994 with the goal of producing skilled graduates in information technology and telecommunications. Initially known as the Institute of Telecommunication and Information Technology, the institution was renamed Universiti Telekom in 1996 and became Multimedia University in 1999.

MMU is Malaysia's first private university, having been granted university status by the Ministry of Higher Education in 1996. The university’s Cyberjaya campus was initially established to provide Malaysia’s tech hub, the Multimedia Super Corridor, with capable IT specialists, engineers and other knowledge workers.

Since then, the university has expanded its suite of accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to include business, accounting and marketing. Today, MMU delivers a broad scope of courses at its campuses in Cyberjaya and Melaka, as well as through open and distance learning platforms. 

MMU rankings and achievements

MMU is ranked #55 in the QS Asian University Rankings - South Eastern Asia 2024. The university is also listed among the top 1,001-1,200 institutions of higher learning in the QS World University Rankings 2024. Meanwhile, in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023, MMU is ranked among the top 401-500 young universities.

Professional accreditations

• MMU courses are recognised and accredited by distinguished bodies, including the:
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia
• Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
• Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA)
• Chartered Tax of Institute of Malaysia (CTIM)

Awards and recognitions

In 2020, Professor Dr Saravanan Muthaiyah from the university’s Faculty of Management was honoured with the CIMA Research Excellence Award. Dr Saravanan received the award for his research titled "Blockchain for Audit Provenance and Trust".

Academic and industry partnerships

The university’s mobility programme enables students to study for several semesters at its partner universities worldwide. It’s a great opportunity for students to gain international exposure and develop a global mindset, which can help them thrive in their future careers amid today’s increasingly interconnected world.

MMU’s partner universities include Australia’s University of Queensland, China’s Kunming University of Science and Technology, France’s Audencia Nantes Business School, Japan’s Kanagawa University and Korea’s Dongseo University.

The university also has an equally extensive industry partnership network comprising innovation leaders such as ZTE, Dell, Intel, Microsoft, Cisco and Motorola. These collaborations help integrate innovative teaching and learning methods into the MMU curriculum, benefiting lecturers and students.

Academic programmes and faculties at MMU

All MMU courses are approved and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

MMU admission requirements and process

To enrol in your chosen course, you must meet one of the following in the criteria list below. 

Applicants must achieve a specific CGPA, grade or credit in their qualifications and English proficiency assessment, as determined by the requirements of each course. For more details about MMU’s business programme, check out the course at the top of this page.

Diploma courses

• SPM; OR
• UEC; OR
• O-Level; OR

Bachelor’s degrees

• Foundation/matriculation studies; OR
• STPM; OR
• A-Level; OR
• Diploma in a related field; OR
• DKM /DLKM/DVM

Master’s degrees by coursework

• Bachelor’s degree; OR
• A qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree that is accepted by the university

Master’s degrees by research

• Bachelor’s degree; OR
• A qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree that is accepted by the university

PhDs by research

• Bachelor’s degree; OR
• A qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree that is accepted by the university

Intake dates for 2024

• Diploma courses: March, July and October
• Bachelor’s degrees: March, July and October
• Master’s degrees by coursework: March, July and October
• Master’s degrees by research: Intake is open throughout the year
• PhDs by research: The university will assess and accept student applications throughout the year. You are welcome to submit your admission application at any time.

MMU enrolment guide

You can apply for courses online by following the steps below./p>

1. Click the APPLY NOW tab on MMU’s website.
2. On the online application page, select New Application.
3. An online application form will appear. Fill in your details and select your course and campus.
4. Complete additional details about your English proficiency level, academic qualifications, work experience, research and referees (if they are part of your course admission requirements).
5. After submitting your application, you can return to the webpage to check your application status.
6. Once your application is processed, you will receive a course offer letter via email from MMU.
7. Pay your registration fee via online transfer.
8. The university’s finance department will provide you with further details regarding the payment of tuition fees at a later date.

MMU registration fees

There is a one-time registration charge when you apply for an MMU course. If you are an international student, you’ll have to pay for additional admission-related fees as well.

Local students

International students

MMU scholarships and financial aid

MMU provides scholarships and financial assistance to eligible students. Getting a low-interest loan from the Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) is an alternative option to fund your education. 

Apart from that, you can apply for scholarships from another organisation. There are scholarships available from reputable corporations in Malaysia such as the PETRONAS Education Sponsorship Programme, the Shell Malaysia Scholarship and the Khazanah Global Scholarship Programme. 

Another financing option is withdrawing money from your Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Account 2.    

MMU President’s Scholarship (for local students)

This scholarship is offered to students with outstanding academic results. Successful applicants will receive a full tuition fee waiver for their foundation or bachelor’s degree studies.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

Foundation course scholarship: 

• SPM/O-Level: Scored at least nine As

Bachelor’s degree scholarship:

• STPM/A-Level: Attained a minimum of four As
• UEC: Achieved at least eight As
• Foundation, matriculation or its equivalent: Obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.90 and above

Additional criteria:

• Be a Malaysian citizen
• Priority will be given to students in the B40 category.
• Enrol in an MMU foundation course or bachelor’s degree
• Scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.50 throughout their studies.
• For SPM, O-Level and STPM, grade A refers to A+ and A.
• For UEC, grade A refers to A1 only
   

MMU Merit Scholarship (for local students)

The scholarship is granted to MMU students who consistently deliver excellent results in their bachelor’s degree course.

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

Additional criteria:

• Be a Malaysian citizen
• Priority will be given to students in the B40 category.
• Enrol in an MMU bachelor’s degree course
• Scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.33 throughout their studies.
• For UEC, grade A refers to A1 only

MMU Talent Scholarship (local undergraduate and postgraduate students)    

This is awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in their respective fields of talent (sports, music, art, debate, theatre or writing). 

Successful applicants will receive tuition and hostel fee waivers while studying for foundation courses, diploma courses, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and PhDs.
 

Undergraduate applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Enrol in an MMU foundation course, diploma course or bachelor’s degree
• Scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.00 throughout their studies
• Scholarship recipients will have to represent MMU in MASISWA, SUKIPT as well as other IPT Games, tournaments and competitions as required by the university

Postgraduate applicants are also required to fulfil the following criteria: 

• Enrol in an MMU postgraduate programme
• Scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 throughout their coursework-based studies. Thesis-based students must obtain satisfactory progress status reports from their supervisors
• Scholarship recipients will have to represent MMU in MASISWA, SUKIPT as well as other IPT Games, tournaments and competitions as required by the university
   

These terms apply to undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship recipients:

• Be a Malaysian citizen
• The scholarship will be reviewed on a yearly basis based on the performance and achievements of the recipients in their respective fields of talent. Scholarships can be revoked at the university's discretion
• Scholarship applicants who have excelled in other fields of talent are required to submit a certificate of recognition or an award recognition letter
   

MMU Siblings Scholarship (undergraduate and postgraduate by coursework students)

The scholarship is available to foundation, diploma and bachelor’s degree students. These students have a sibling who is either currently studying at the university or has graduated.

Successful applicants will receive a 10 per cent discount on their tuition fees. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• Enrol in any MMU foundation course, diploma course, bachelor’s degree or postgraduate by coursework programme
• Students shall commence and complete their course within the period stated in the offer letter. MMU reserves the right to terminate and withdraw the discount if students fail to complete their studies as scheduled
• If students are found guilty of any disciplinary offence, MMU reserves the right to terminate and withdraw the discount
• The discount cannot be applied for the payment of re-sitting or re-taking subjects
• No backdated discounts will be given

MMU Alumni Scholarship (for undergraduate students)

The scholarship is open to MMU diploma alumni currently studying for an MMU bachelor’s degree. It can also be awarded to the alumni’s children pursuing an MMU bachelor’s degree. 

Successful applicants will receive a 10% discount on their tuition fees. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• Enrol in any MMU bachelor’s degree
• Students shall commence and complete their course within the period stated in the offer letter. If students fail to complete their studies as scheduled, MMU reserves the right to terminate and withdraw the discount
• If students are found guilty of any disciplinary offence, MMU reserves the right to terminate and withdraw the discount
• The discount cannot be applied for the payment of re-sitting or re-taking subjects
• No backdated discounts will be given

MMU staff discount

MMU staff (contract or permanent) who have completed at least one year of service are eligible to apply for a tuition fee discount. This discount applies to either their own studies or their children's studies at MMU.

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• Enrol in any MMU course
• Students must commence and complete their course within the period stated in the offer letter. MMU reserves the right to terminate and withdraw the discount if students fail to complete their studies as scheduled
• If students are found guilty of any disciplinary offence, MMU reserves the right to terminate and withdraw the discount
• The international fee rate is applicable to expatriate employees
• Staff who have tendered their resignation or were terminated from service are not eligible for the discount
• The discount cannot be applied for the payment of re-sitting or re-taking subjects
• No backdated discounts will be given

TM staff discount

Contract or permanent staff from Telekom Malaysia (TM) and its subsidiaries who have completed at least one year of service are eligible to apply for a tuition fee discount. This discount applies to either their own studies or their children's studies at MMU.

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• Enrol in any MMU course
• Students must commence and complete their course within the period stated in the offer letter. MMU reserves the right to terminate and withdraw the discount if students fail to complete their studies as scheduled
• If students are found guilty of any disciplinary offence, MMU reserves the right to terminate and withdraw the discount
• The international fee applies to expatriate employees
• Staff who have tendered their resignation or were terminated from service are not eligible for the discount
• The discount cannot be applied for the payment of re-sitting or re-taking subjects
• No backdated discounts will be given

Fisabilillah Scheme for Foundation Study

This scheme is available to Muslim students in the B40 group. Successful applicants will receive RM6,500 to help pay for their programme fee and RM400 for their semester fee.

To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Enrol in an MMU foundation course
• Fulfil the Asnaf criteria set by the Lembaga Zakat Selangor based on the Had Kifayah calculator
• Belong to a household with an income of RM4,000 and below

MMU International Student Entrance Scholarship

Self-funded international students enrolled in any MMU foundation courses for 2024 can apply for this scholarship. 

Successful applicants who obtained at least four As in their O-Level or an equivalent qualification will receive a 50 per cent tuition fee waiver for their foundation studies.

MMU Merit (International) Scholarship

The scholarship is granted to self-funded international students with excellent academic results. After the announcement of their first long-trimester results in MMU bachelor's degree programmes, eligible applicants can apply for this scholarship.

Recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.33 throughout their studies.

MMU International Student Rebates

Self-funded international students who did not meet the MMU Merit Scholarship criteria are eligible to receive a 10% tuition fee waiver for their bachelor’s degrees.

MMU Achievers Research Scholarship

This scholarship is available to students who have completed a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree by coursework and mixed mode, or a master’s degree by research with the following results:

• Bachelor’s degree: CGPA of 3.60 and above
• Master’s degree by coursework and mixed mode: CGPA of 3.60 and above
• Master’s degree by research: At least two indexed journal

To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• The application is open to Malaysian and international students
• Successful applicants must confirm acceptance of the offer within six months from the issuance date of the scholarship offer letter
• The scholarship only applies to full-time master's degrees and full-time PhDs by research
• The scholarship duration is limited to two years for master’s degrees and three years for PhDs
• To continue benefiting from the scholarship, students must demonstrate satisfactory progress in every progress monitoring cycle throughout their study period. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the termination of the scholarship

MMU Postgraduate Merit Scholarship

The scholarship is granted to local MMU students who have completed a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum CGPA of 3.33. The students will also have to consistently deliver outstanding academic results in their current master’s degree.

This scholarship is available to postgraduate students in the following programmes:

• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Engineering Business Management
   

• This scholarship is only available to Malaysian citizens
• The scholarship duration is limited to three years for a full-time programme and five years for a part-time programme

MMU Alumni Scholarship (for postgraduate students)

The scholarship is available to MMU master’s degree and PhD students. Successful applicants will receive a 20 per cent discount on their tuition fees. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• Enrol in an MMU postgraduate programme
• Complete a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree at MMU
• Students must commence and complete their course within the period stated in the offer letter. MMU reserves the right to terminate and withdraw the discount if students fail to complete their studies as scheduled
• If students are found guilty of any disciplinary offence, MMU reserves the right to terminate and withdraw the discount
• The discount cannot be applied for the payment of re-sitting or re-taking subjects
• No backdated discounts will be given