AbstractThe objective of this study is to explore the factors that influence the academic performance of Libyan postgraduate students in selected Malaysia universities. A case study qualitative research design was used to answer four research questions. Open-ended interview questions were used to collect data from the 11 participants as a sample of the study using a purposive sampling technique. The qualitative data analysis was used to reflect factors that influence the. academic performance of the participants. The results showed that academic satisfaction and self-motivation, customs, religion, and adaptation issues, and political situation in Libya and psychological tension are the contributing factors that influenced the academic performance of Libyan postgraduate students in selected Malaysia universities. The study also found that family responsibilities and psychological pressure, lack of English proficiency skills and academic stress, financial decision and fear of the future, f.....