140 Master's degrees offered by the university

Public health has become increasingly important in shaping healthier communities and stronger healthcare systems. This programme is designed for individuals who want to contribute beyond individual patient care and understand health from a broader societal perspective. At Universiti Malaya, students strengthen their understanding of health systems, prevention strategies, and population wellbeing while preparing for more impactful roles within healthcare related sectors.

Educational institutions today require leaders who can guide organisations effectively while adapting to changing educational systems and contemporary learning challenges. At Universiti Malaya, candidates strengthen their understanding of educational leadership and institutional management within a globally recognised university environment. The programme supports educators and administrators seeking greater responsibilities within academic leadership and educational management roles.

The Master of Laws is designed for graduates and legal professionals who want to deepen their legal expertise and strengthen their professional standing within the legal field. As legal systems continue evolving alongside business, technology, and global developments, advanced legal knowledge has become increasingly valuable across many industries.

The Master of Business Administration is designed for graduates and working professionals who want to strengthen their leadership capabilities and move forward confidently within competitive business environments. As industries continue evolving rapidly, organisations increasingly value professionals who can manage change effectively and contribute at higher strategic levels.

The Master of Project Management is designed for individuals who want to move from technical execution into stronger leadership and strategic project decision making. At Universiti Malaya, students develop advanced understanding of project planning, risk management, coordination, and organisational leadership while strengthening their ability to manage large scale and multidisciplinary projects across industries.

This programme is designed for dental graduates and professionals who wish to deepen their expertise through focused academic research and scientific investigation within oral health and dental sciences. At Universiti Malaya, candidates work closely with supervisors while exploring specialised research areas related to dentistry and oral healthcare. The programme helps strengthen research capabilities and professional credibility while supporting long term academic or specialist career development.

Industries today are driven by data, and organisations are constantly looking for professionals who can turn information into business strategies, smarter decisions, and future opportunities. The Master in Data Science is designed for fresh graduates and working professionals who want to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

With organisations becoming more digitally connected than ever, cybersecurity has become a major priority across governments, businesses, financial institutions, and global industries. The shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to create strong career demand worldwide.

This research-based programme is designed for individuals who wish to strengthen their expertise through deeper academic investigation and specialised engineering research. It offers opportunities to move beyond taught engineering knowledge into independent exploration and innovation. At Universiti Malaya, students work closely with supervisors while developing advanced research, analytical, and technical skills that can support professional growth within research intensive industries, specialised engineering sectors, or future doctoral studies.

This Science Education with Information Technology programme from University of Malaya will produce graduates who are innovative and with global perspectives to face the continuous development of science and technology in this era.

The purpose of Master of Computer Science (Applied Computing) (Coursework and Dissertation) programme from University of Malaya is to provide advanced training and knowledge in the field of Computer Science. 

This University of Malaya programme will produce professionals in the field of Early Childhood Education who are able to carry out innovative pedagogies, curricula and research to enhance the practice of early childhood education.

The Economics master programme is offered for students at the University of Malaya 

This Mathematics Education with Technology programme from University of Malaya will ensure that Mathematics educators will be dynamic and are able to apply their knowledge of research and technology to solve problems related to mathematics education. 

The Master of Facilities and Maintenance Management (MFMM) from University of Malaya seeks to develop competent facilities managers that are in control for both strategic and operational management of services and processes that support the core business of an organisation. 

Pathology (Haematology) at University of Malaya is a clinical coursework programme in which the research component comprises less than thirty (30) percent of the whole programme of study.

In 1998 the University of Malaya launched the Master of Medical Physics programme to meet this growing need. 

The Master of Southeast Asian Studies coursework and dissertation programme from University of Malaya caters primarily to suitably-qualified working adults who, for professional or personal development, would benefit from a deeper and more focused academic understanding of the historical, political, economic, social, cultural and other related issues pertaining to the Southeast Asian region.

The Master in ASEAN Studies programme from University of Malaya provides an advanced level understanding of the political, strategic, economic, and security forces that has shaped ASEAN as well as the wider changing dynamics that continue to impact the Southeast Asian region.

 Petroleum Geoscience program from University of Malaya is the oldest geology department amongst the Malaysian university.