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Why study in Malaysia

World-class universities and colleges: Malaysia have established high quality education and standards.
Lower tuition costs: The expenditure of studying in the country is comparatively low from Australia, US, UK, France and Canada. as the Malaysian currency conversion is advantageous.
Work while you study: International students are allowed to work 20 hours a week and earn up to US $200 – 500 a month.
Immigration Procedures: International students benefit from the easy and trouble-free immigration procedures as compared to many other countries.
Work Permit: Work permits is for six months to five years, depending on the duration of the work contract and the type of visa.
Safe, Comfortable and Peaceful place: Malaysia is one of the safest and most politically stable countries in the world.

Education System in Malaysia

There are over 700 private higher educational institutions and universities in Malaysia. Many American and British Universities have set up their campus in Malaysia for Malaysian as well as international students who wish to study in Malaysia at lower cost.

All these universities and courses are approved by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. All courses approved by a country’s Ministry of Higher Education stand approved by any other country’s Ministry of Higher Education world-wide

In the Malaysian education structure, there are six categories of educational institutions which are governed by two Ministries, namely:

Pre-tertiary Level
Tertiary Level
At Pre-tertiary Level
- Government and Private Sector Kindergartens
- Government Schools
- Government-aided Schools
- Private Schools
- Foreign System Schools - International schools and expatriate schools’ International schools follow an international curriculum and use English as its medium of instruction while expatriate schools follow the national educational system of other countries using the respective national language of these countries as the medium of instruction.
At Tertiary Level
- Government-funded - public universities, polytechnics and colleges
- Private Higher Educational Institutions
- Private colleges
- Private universities
- Foreign university branch campuses

Intakes

There are 3 intakes throughout the year.

Popular courses in the Malaysia

Popular courses

Education
Social Sciences, Business and Law
Arts and Humanities
Science, Mathematics and Computer
Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction
Agriculture and Veterinary
Health and Welfare
Services

Tuition fee, Accommodation and monthly expenses cost

Tuition fees :

Level of Education	Tuition Fees per year (in RM)
Undergraduate	35,000 to 40,000
Postgraduate	40,000 to 50,000
Research	58,000 to 60,000

Accommodation cost:For single room per student: RM300 to RM450

Monthly Expenses (Average Value):Other expenses such as food transportation etc.:RM700-RM1000

Language test eligibility criteria

IELTS not mandatory

Documents required for applications

Documents required

IELTS not mandatory

Passport
Resume
SOP
Academic Transcript
Proof of English language
References
Application fees if any
Medical Report

Documents required for student Visa

Student visa application form completed and signed by the applicant.
Offer letter from your chosen educational institution approved by the pass & permit division in the Immigration Headquarters of Malaysia.
Two passport sized photographs
Two photocopies of your Passport
Academic transcript(s) of records
Proof of full-time course of study approved by the Minister of Home Affairs
Proof of financial capability to meet course and other expenses
Health certificate
Evidence of security and personal bond
Students have to show their approval letters upon arrival