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Overview

Malaysia is UNESCO’s 11th best study abroad destination for international students. Malaysia is a developing country with economical prosperity and internationally acclaimed education system which attracts international students from hundred countries each year. Especially students from Asia, get benefit of twinning programmes offered by branch campuses of international universities in Malaysia and get degrees from UK, USA and Australia in half the cost. Mainly the affordable living and study cost in Malaysia has made it favorite among international students.

Admissions Requirements in Malaysia for Students

  • The admission requirements in Malaysia vary from university to university and also differ according to programme you choose.
  • The minimum academic requirements include 75% grades in previous degrees and they must be acquired from recognized institutes of your country.
  • If you are taking admission in engineering, medicine or IT courses; above 80% grades are required in subjects of mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
  • The institutes in Malaysia you have chosen to study in might even take test to assess your academic capabilities before granting admission.
  • For post graduate courses, the entry requirements include professional experience and research proposal for research based programmes.
  • The medium of instruction in Malaysia is English; the students applying from non English speaking countries would be required to provide English proficiencytest certificates such as IELTS and TOEFL.

Permanent Residency in Malaysia

The students have to go through an arduous process to attain permanent residency of Malaysia. After completing your education from Malaysia, if you don’t have an employment contract and sponsorship from Malaysian citizenship you will have to return your country first until you find employment. If you find employment during your education, you can apply for Visit Pass (Professional) which will be valid for 6 to 12 months. After gaining experience from Malaysian based company or institute you can apply for employment and your employer will apply for employment pass or permanent residency of Malaysia (professional) on your behalf. Students can apply for points based immigration of Malaysia after completing their education from there. If you get 65 points in points based immigration criteria you will get offer from immigration department of Malaysia to apply for visa type that suits your personal information and eligibility. The employment contract you get from Malaysia must be from the following relevant agencies in Malaysia which are enlisted here:

  • MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRIES(MITI) / MALAYSIAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MIDA)
  • MNISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRO BASE INDUSTRY
  • MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT
  • MINISTRY OF HIGHER LEARNING
  • MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
  • MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
  • MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS / MALAYSIAN SPORTS COUNCIL
  • CENTRAL BANK
  • SECURITY COMMISSION

Study and Living Cost in Malaysia

Studying abroad in Malaysian universities is not only affordable but also ensures high quality of education deliverance. The Malaysian Universities also have low tuition fee than universities of Singapore and Japan.  The living cost in Malaysia is very reasonable. The on campus accommodation will charge you $130 USD per month approximately, whereas adding other day to day expenditures and entertainment and travelling cost a student needs RM1, 200 on monthly basis or higher depending on your spending habits and lifestyle.

Students Accommodation in Malaysia

There are types of student accommodation in Malaysia that are built in modern manner and lifestyle. You can find residence halls, hostels, studio apartments, private flats and shared housing facilities and that too in very affordable rate. The arrangement of accommodation is an essential requirement for student visa, the proof of which will be asked by immigration department upon your arrival in Malaysia. It is better to book an accommodation which is nearby your university since most of the students are known to the country and its whereabouts when they arrive. To book on campus residence it is recommended to apply for it as soon as you get offer letter from university before the rooms get occupied. The accommodation department of your university will help you in finding accommodation.

Part Time Jobs in Malaysia

Working part time is not to students during their semester time. However, students can work part time 20 hours a week in Malaysia during their semester breaks. But if you have genuine reason you can work part time in Malaysia during semester time but for that you will have to seek permission by immigration department through your host institution. In Malaysia, students are allowed to work in following industries such as:

  • Restaurants
  •  Hotels
  • mini markets
  • petrol kiosk
Why Malaysia

Malaysia is one such study abroad destination which is offering it all to international students. The education system of Malaysia has showed startlingly rapid progress in past few decades and managed to mark its place among A-level education providers. Malaysian universities have academically collaborated with universities of US, UK, Australia and signed various partnerships offering twinning programmes to students. The efforts of Malaysia in developing its education quality has been rewarded by UNESCO which has cited it at 11th position in terms of best study abroad destination for international students.

Outstanding Quality of Education in Malaysia

Malaysian universities have managed to improve their quality of education through adopting latest methods of instruction, utilizing technologies, focusing on research, training teachers, and collaborations with top rated universities of the world and by providing innovative approach of learning to students. Malaysian universities have expertise in IT, computer science and engineering courses. In a Malaysian University which offers twinning programme, you can get degree from acclaimed institutes of Australia, UK, USA. Some of UK’s and Australia’s universities have campuses in Malaysia such as: Monash University (Australia) and the University of Nottingham (UK).

A Globalized Academic Atmosphere

Malaysia hosts thousands of international students each year from 100 countries around the world due to enormous progressive opportunities which lead to multitude of pathways and career options. Studying abroad in Malaysia is an affordable way to attain an internationally acclaimed degree. The National Quality Assurance Agency of Malaysia (Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)) maintains high quality of education in Malaysia and consistently makes new changes for improvement.

Easy Visa Procedure

Unlike other high ranked study abroad destinations, Malaysia has set up an easy and simpler visa procedure to give opportunity to more students. Students are allowed to work part time under student visa to earn some extra money to support their expenses while living in abroad.

Diverse and Safe Culture

It is global business hub, hosts international conferences, multinational companies have made investments in Malaysia and it is a top rated tourist destination as well. English is widely spoken so there is no language barrier if you live there. People and students belonging from hundred different countries and ethnicities reside in Malaysia for studies and working prospects.

Affordable Living and Study Cost

There can be no other country in the world which offers an international standard education and high quality of life in such affordable cost as Malaysia. Universities in UK and its campuses in Malaysia offer same undergraduate courses in different fee structure. You can take  You can get undergraduate degrree from Malaysia at half of the tuition fee that students pay at UK campus. The accommodation rents, food and day to day expenditure are also considerably lower than UK, USA, Canada and Australia.

A Growing Economy in Need of Fresh Graduates

Malaysia is progressing and developing economically in rapid manner. Investors and businessmen are opening branch offices of their brands and industries in Malaysia because of its international repute. The newly or already established industries based in Malaysia prefer hiring fresh graduates to add an innovative and young approach in their team of employees. You can access to plenty of career opportunities in Malaysia after competing your degree.

Admission

The Malaysian Universities are offering a wide range of study programmes at all academic levels and their degrees are recognized all across the world. The quality of education is above average in Malaysia which is consistently improving every year. Getting admission in Malaysian Universities can prove to be a life changing experience for you that will ultimately lead you towards your professional and academic goals. Malaysia is global hub of business and education and a land of many opportunities.

Steps to Apply in Malaysian Universities

The entry requirements may differ from one university to other and also depends on your chosen study program. The process of admission starts as follows:

  • Selecting an Institute to Pursue Your Education in Malaysia
  • Selecting a Suitable Study Program
  • English Language Requirements
  • Academic Requirements
  • Arranging Required Documents
  • Submitting Application Online
  • Waiting for Acceptance Letter from University

Selecting an Institute to Pursue Education in Malaysia

The studying abroad in Malaysia process begins with selecting the right university in Malaysia to pursue your study program. Malaysia is home to many of top ranking universities of the world. There are branch campuses of UK, Australian, USA and Canadian Universities in Malaysia. Malaysian Universities have strong collaborative partnerships with international universities and many of them are offering twinning programmes allowing you to study a part of your study program in Malaysia and to study other part you can transfer to another country’s institution to complete your degree. Studying in Malaysia has many such perks, it has affordable fee and top quality education which is greatly reputed. While selecting universities in Malaysia compare tuition fee and other expenditures before making final decision and look for following features:

  • It’s world ranking
  • If it offers the course you aim to study
  • Scholarships and student loans
  • On campus living facility
  • Affordable tuition fee
  • Entry requirements
  • If it is located in the city of Malaysia you wish to stay

Selecting a Suitable Study Program

Studying a twinning programme in Malaysia has huge academic advantage and employers too prefer hiring students who have studied in more than two countries as it enhances skills and capabilities. Additionally, twinning programme is an affordable option and offers studying in two countries at one cost. Malaysian Universities have gained massive popularity because of international partnerships and collaborations. The national quality assurance organization of Malaysia verifies the course structure and makes improvements in education system consistently. Therefore, any study program you choose to study in Malaysia will have international recognition. While choosing a study program assure it has career scope and it interests you and also ascertain if you meet the entry requirements of the study program.

English Language Requirements

English is the language of instruction of most of the study programs offered in Malaysian Universities. The applicants would be required to provide certificate of their proficiency in English language through IELTS, TOEFL or CAMBRIDGE Test scores. The minimum IELTS or TOEFL scores required can be different according to your selected study program and the university you have chosen. Malaysia follows similar admission process as western countries as it share same academic standards and has partnerships with international institutes. The minimum scores of IELTS for undergraduate program (engineering, B-Tech, Business courses) must be overall 6.0, for under graduate program (arts/science) the minimum score of IELTS must be 6.5 overall. For post graduate programs the minimum score of IELTS must be 6.0 with no individual band below this average.

Academic Requirements of Malaysia Universities for Students Arranging Required Documents

For international students the requirements of admission include visa perquisites and evidence of funds. The documents generally required by Malaysian Universities along with application are enlisted below:

  • Copy of valid national passport (must be valid for at least 14 months)
  • Two passport size photos with white background
  • Transcript of academic record of previous degrees (certificates and diplomas if applicable)
  • English proficiency test certificate (IELTS, TOEFL) (if the candidate can’t provide IELTS, TOEFL certificates he can be given option to sit in university’s English language assessment test)
  • Letter of intent (written by applicant stating his academic and professional goals and explaining why he has selected certain study program to pursue his degree)
  • Letters of Recommendation (at least two letters written by two of applicant’s professors)
  • Employment letter (if applicable)
  • Work experience (if applicable)
  • Updated CV (for PhD programs)
  • Research proposal (for Masters in research and PhD research programs)
  • Evidence of funds (in form of credit card statement or bank statement proving the applicant can afford living and study expenses in Malaysia)
  • Health examination form completed and original (if applicable)
  • All the documents must be originals and certified
  • You will be requested to mail certified copies of your original documents to university’s postal address for verification
  • Completed application form
  • Details of the course you have chosen to study
  • Application fee  which will be around RM100 (can be paid online through credit card) it will non refundable

Submitting Application Online

You will create an online application account at your selected Malaysian University’s website. The application form of admission along with electronic format of your documents would be submitted at the Malaysian university you intend to study. Make sure to enter valid email address as the letter of acceptance would be sent at similar email address which you used while submitting application. The application must be submitted before the deadline. There are two intake periods of admission application submission in Malaysia one starts in February and other in October. Make sure the application form you submit must be completely filled.

Letter of Acceptance

Your selected Malaysian university will send you an acceptance letter after verifying your documents and assessing your eligibility to take admission in study program you have chosen. You will have an option to track your application progress. In case the university accepts your admission application, it will send you an acceptance letter, acceptance documents, a letter of offer and offer guide. As you accept the admission offer of university, you will be asked to pay your tuition and registration fee.

Scholarships in Malaysia for International Students

Malaysian government is running several scholarship programmes to encourage international students to study in Malaysia. International students can apply for admissions in Malaysia if they meet eligibility criteria of following scholarships programmes:

  • Fully Funded MDEC-TAR UC merit awards for Diploma Programme in Malaysia
  • Heriot-Watt-Velesto Petroleum Engineering funding for International Students in Malaysia
  • UCSI University graduate funding opportunities for International and Malaysian Students
Cost

Malaysia is attracting a large number of international students because of many factors but the profiting most is affordable living and study cost. You get to attain an internationally recognized education equivalent to UK and USA but in half the cost. Twinning programmes offered by Malaysian Universities is an attractive characteristic tempting students to avail opportunity of studying in Malaysia and in another country at one cost. Malaysian culture is blend of many ethnicities and religions, the country has historical background along with modernly designed infrastructure and metro cities, it has so much to offer and it must be mentioned Malaysian food is treat to your taste buds. If you are currently in process of estimating what would be the cost of study and living in Malaysia, the following guide will elaborate it to in detail.

Cost of Study in Malaysia

Malaysia has emerged as one of the best study abroad destinations in last decade because of consistency and improvement in quality of education and offering cost effective tuition fee to international students. The top rated universities of UK, Australia, and USA have their branch campuses in Malaysia such as:

  • Monash University
  • Curtin University of Technology Sarawak Campus
  • University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
  • Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

For the quality and affordability of fee Malaysia is a top pick for international students. An example of affordability can be well explained through cost of UK engineering degree at branch campus of University of Nottingham in Malaysia. In Malaysia the same UK engineering of 3 years can be attained through a twinning programme in RM51, 000 (USD16, 000), on the other hand this UK engineering degree if studied in host campus of University of Nottingham will cost you nearly  RM54,000. A more elaborated estimate of tuition fee in Malaysia for various academic levels and study programmes is in the table below:

DegreeArea of studyTotal Tuition feeInstitute

 

Bachelors

BusinessUSD 11,100 to USD 14,300Foreign degree program in private college
EngineeringUSD 13,000 to USD 15,000
ITUSD 9,700 to USD 12,900
TourismUSD 13,700 to USD 18,600

 

Bachelors

BusinessUSD 13,700 to USD 24,000 Foreign branch campus university degree
EngineeringUSD 21,100 to USD 40,000
ITUSD 13,400 to USD 25,100
TourismUSD 14,000 to USD 26,100
MedicineUSD 114,3005 Years Duration Course

 

Bachelors

BusinessUSD 8,600 to USD 11,400Malaysian private degree program
EngineeringUSD 12,900 To USD 14,300
ITUSD 9,400 to USD 12,300
TourismUSD 12,000 to USD 14,300
MedicineUSD 62,900 to USD 108,600

Masters

Business administrationUSD 6,250 to USD 9,000Private Malaysian University
USD 5,250 to USD 6,500Public Malaysian University

Living Cost in Malaysia

Accommodation:

Halls of Residence: COST= USD 130 to USD 150 Per Month

Hostels: COST= USD 28 to USD 68 Per Week

Room at Private Dormitory Affiliated with Universities: COST= US$ 1087 Three Months Rent Bills included

One Room at Shared Apartment: COST= USD 55 to USD 123 Per Month

Private Apartment With Two Rooms: COST= USD 460 to USD 767 Per Month Bills Included

One Bedroom Apartment in Main Cities: COST= USD 470

The cost of accommodation depends on the area you have selected to live. The rents may vary according to location in city and also on facilities. Usually the internet and utility bills are included in monthly rents. The accommodation outside the city centers will be cheap in cost. Whereas, the accommodation located in city center will be expensive but will save your transportation cost.

Transportation:

The cost of travelling in public transportation is affordable in Malaysia. The international students who opt to live in on campus residence they save travelling expenses completely. Whereas the international students living in private accommodation which  is not near to their campus will have to spend an approximate amount of USD 9 to USD 16 per month.

Food:

Basic menu meal for one person in an inexpensive restaurant: USD 2.41

Basic menu meal for two persons in mediocre restaurant: USD 14.46

One time meal in McDonalds and Big Mac: USD 3.13

Half Liter Coca Cola or Pepsi Bottle: USD 0.55

1 Liter water bottle: USD 0.32

1 Liter milk bottle: USD 1.64

Loaf of bread (White): USD 0.78

1 Kg rice: USD 0.93

Dozen eggs: USD 1.23

1 Kg Chicken boneless: USD 2.94

1 Kg Beef meat: USD 6.19

1 Kg Apples: USD 2.29

1 Kg Bananas: USD 1.24

1 Kg Oranges: USD 2.12

1 Kg Tomatoes: USD 1.03

1 Kg Onions: USD 0.88

Other Expenditures:

Internet bill per month: USD 34.50

Utilities Bills (Electricity, Gas, Water) Per Month: USD 44.59

1 Cinema Ticket: USD 3.61

Joining Gym or Fitness Club: USD 35.30 Per Month

Books and Stationary: USD 12.50 to USD 25 Per Month

Laundry Expenses: USD 19 Per Month

FAQ

Study In Malaysia Questions

What are the top five reasons to go to Malaysia for higher studies?

  • Rapidly Improving Quality Higher Education
  • The destination for International Degrees
  • Lower Costs of Studying & Living
  • Job Opportunities for Students
  • Seamless Immigration Procedures
  • Safety Not A Concern
  • Unique & Diverse Culture
  • No Language Barriers

What is the General undergrad/postgrad admission requirement?

Undergraduate

  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Certified copies of passport
  • Copies of the academic certificate with detailed academic transcripts
  • A financial statement showing financial capability
  • Pass in any equivalent English proficiency test (IELTS or TOFEL)
  • Statement of Purpose
  • References Letter

 Postgraduate:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • English Proficiency Test
  • Professional Experience
  • Statement of Purpose
  • References Letter
  • Photocopies of Documents

What are the annual admission intakes for study in Malaysia?

Applications mostly start from January and Semester duration: January – April (4 months)

Semester applications usually start by March & Semester duration:      April – July (4 months)

Semester applications usually start by August, Semester duration: September – December (4 months)

What is the major medium of instruction for courses in Malaysia?

English taught programs are the best option for international students.

What are the scholarships offered by Malaysia universities to international students?

University Putra Malaysia (UPM):

  • IGSS (International Graduate Student Scholarship)
  • Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) – For New International Students

University Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Sime Darby (YSD) Collaborative Scholarship Programme

  • GRA (Graduate Research Assistantship)

University Technology Malaysia (UTM):

  • Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS)
  • Islamic Development Bank (IDB)
  • Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP)
  • Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP)

How can I apply for a scholarship in Malaysia?

Select the program(s) you want to study and complete the application form, upload your documents on the online application submission website. After that, you have to pay the application fee. Submit your application. You will get Admissions notice by email and post. Apply for your visa.

How costly studies in Malaysia?

  • For Undergraduate Bachelor Degree – US $11,000 to US $18,000
  • For Postgraduate Master’s Degree – US $9,000 to US $18,000

What are the typical accommodation options while studying in Malaysia?

  • University accommodation
  • Off-Campus Apartments

Is IELTS mandatory for study in Malaysia?

Yes, IELTS is mandatory to get admission

Is there any age limit to apply for a student visa?

No, there is no age limit for applying in any university’s

Do I have to appear for an interview?

Like many other countries, you don’t need to appear for an interview.

Can a student work during study abroad in Malaysia?

Yes, International students are allowed to work on a part-time basis during semester breaks, festive holidays or more than seven days of holiday for a maximum of 20 hours a week.

Does the Malaysian Government allow the student to work in Malaysia after graduation?

Yes, Definitely International students are allowed to work after graduation. They should apply for a work visa which is sponsored by an employer to work legally

Can international students easily find a job after higher studies in Malaysia?

 It’s all depending on their skills and communication ability.

What are career prospects after study completion in Malaysia?

Graduates after completion of Degree can seek jobs in Malaysia.

Can an International student get a PR & Citizenship in Malaysia after completion of higher studies?

An International student or a person can become a citizen of Malaysia either by registration or naturalization.

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