Malaysia is an increasingly popular place to get tertiary education with more than 40,000 international students from over 100 countries studying in Malaysia. It is the center of academic and higher education excellence in the region.
The quality of education in Malaysia is strongly monitored by the Malaysian Government. Institutions in Malaysia provide professional, career-focused education offering courses that are up-to-date and market relevant. International students can also get an accredited degree from many choices of world-renowned universities from UK, USA, Australia, Canada and New Zealand through their twinning programs or branch campuses in Malaysia.
Low Cost Living and Tuition Fees
Tuition fees of accredited and high quality programmes in Malaysia are very reasonable and highly affordable. The cost of living is also very low. A student can get by living comfortably for about RM10,000 a year (USD3,300). Furthermore the ringgit value is low compared to other currency and this gives students enormous savings while studying in Malaysia.
Courses are Counducted in English
International students should not have any problems studying in Malaysia as English is the primary medium of Instruction for all courses and study programs conducted at the private higher educational institutions. For those less proficient in the language, there are numerous schools and institutions offering basic English courses.
Multicultural Studying Environment
International students studying in Malaysia will get to experience of living in a plural and multicultural society. The ethnic diversities of Malaysia expose students to a value-added life, global outlook and better understanding of different cultures, ethnic groups and traditions throughout the world. There are three major races in Malaysia namely the Malays, Chinese and Indians together with other ethnic minorities. Apart from mixing with Malaysian students, international students are also exposed to other students from different nationalities.
Required Documents:
Documents required for University Application (initial):
Scan copy of your passport
Scan copies (original) of all educational Certificates & Marksheets
Scan copies (original) of one/two academic reference letter (for Masters, PhD)
CV (if required)
Scan copy (original) of IELTS/TOEFL certificate
Job experience letter (if required)
Other supporting documents (if available, e.g extracurricular activities)
Documents required to submit for EMGS (Final):
Registration Fee (non refundable) RM 1,000.00
EMGS Payment (non refundable) RM 2,060.00
Scan Copy of Photograph (Clear and High Resolution)
Scan copy of all the pages of Passport
Medical Report
The main intakes offered by all Universities is August/September and Jan/Feb. Few universities offer May/June intakes also.
English Language Requirements
IELTS is required for all the programs except Foundation program. It can be waived if you have English Medium background. Also the requirement depends on the Institutions and Programs.
Academic Requirement
Diploma - Advnaced Diploma
GPA 3.0 to 5.0 in HSC / Min 4-5C in O Level with C in Math
Few Institutions accept GED and few require 10th Grade results with GED
Undergraduate – Bachelors
GPA 3.5 to 5.0 in HSC / Min 2C in A Level to 3A* in A Level
Few Universities require Math course in 12th Grade for Business and Science programs
Postgraduate – Masters
CGPA 2.5+/-
GRE or GMAT is not required
Work experience is not mandatory but may be required