Malaysia at a Glance
With more than 30 years of experience in international education, Malaysia’s unique well structured higher education system offers the opportunity to pursue an international qualification at a competitive rate. You can choose from US, UK, Australian or Malaysian academic qualifications designed with flexibility and affordability in mind. In the 2025 QS World University Rankings, 8 Malaysian universities featured in the Top 300.All educational institutions in Malaysia are closely monitored by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) through quality control authority such as Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), and appropriate legislation such as the Education Act 1996, the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency Act 2007.
General Information
Things You Should Know
- Capital City: Kuala Lumpur
- Largest City: Kuala Lumpur
- Population: 34.1 Million
- Official Languages: Malaysian, English
- Currency: Ringgit (RM)
Course Information
- Foundation(1 years): RM 19000 to RM 32000 (Scholarship Available)
- Diploma programs(2 years): RM 13500 to RM 38500 per year. (Scholarship Available
- Degree programs (3-4 years): RM22,500 to RM48,000 per year (Scholarship Available)
- Postgraduate programs: RM26,000 to RM70,000 for the entire program. (Scholarship Available)
- Accommodation Cost: Estimated cost of living for students to range from RM 1500 to RM2000 per month . This amount includes food, accommodation and transport.
Admission Intake
| Admission Intake | Undergraduate | Post Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Jan to March | Jan to March |
| Semester 2 | April to July | April to July |
| Semester 3 | August to November | August to November |
Important Notes
- Dependents are allowed to accompany the student.
- Credit transfer options are available to foreign universities.
- Long study gaps are accepted.
- No need to show a bank statement for visa application.
- Application Deadline: At least 3 months before the course commencement date.
Time to Apply: At least 3 months prior to the course commencement date.
Admission Process
Step 1
- Fill out the application form.
- Submit a scanned copy of all academic qualifications (translated into English).
- Provide a scanned or photocopied passport with at least 18 months of validity.
- Submit a scanned copy of English language proficiency proof (if applicable), such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE.
- Include a Statement of Purpose, CV, Recommendation Letters, and Sponsor Fund documents (if required).
Step 2
- The application pack is sent to the University.
- The University may take 2-4 weeks to send an email copy of the Eligibility letter / Offer Letter if eligible.
Step 3
- Pay the EMGS fees, which range from 2000 RM to 3,700 RM, depending on the university.
- Provide a signed Health Declaration form.
- Submit a 35x45mm passport-sized photo with a white background.
- Submit a full scanned copy of the passport, including all blank pages.
- Send all the required documents for the EMGS process.
- The EMGS process takes approximately 30 days to complete.
- Upon completion of the EMGS process, an eVAL letter will be issued for the visa application.
Visa Process
Step 1
- Students need to submit the eVAL letter and passport.
- Lodge the visa application.
- Pay the visa fees 126 RM (including VLN charge and Bank charge).
- Attend the visa interview (The Malaysian Embassy may conduct interviews on a case-by-case basis).
- Wait 7 to 30 days for the visa outcome after submission.
- Receive the eVisa.
- Pay the administration and tuition fees (partial or full).
- Book flight tickets and accommodation.
Step 2
- Inform the University of your arrival details at least 5 (five) working days before your departure.
- Arrange for the University’s representative to pick you up at the airport to ensure Immigration clearance.
Scholarships
Studying in Malaysia is one of the best choices that a student can make. Firstly, the cost of studying in Malaysia is comparatively cheaper than in other countries. Malaysia is home to several international campuses of universities from the UK and Australia that helps international students to gain higher education at a cheaper price. All in all, with international campuses and various scholarships for international students in Malaysia to avail, is a steal-worthy deal for international students
Scholarship Opportunities
Most universities provide scholarships based on previous academic results
Partner Institutes
- INTI - Malaysia
- Infrastructure University - Malaysia
- HELP University - Malaysia
- Raffles University - Malaysia
- Monash University Malaysia - Malaysia
- Curtin University Sarawak Malaysia - Malaysia
- University Malaysia Sabah (UMS) - Malaysia
- University Of Technology Malaysia (UTM) - Malaysia
- University Putra Malaysia (UPM) - Malaysia
- University Of Malaysia (UM) - Malaysia
- Curtin University Malaysia - Malaysia
- SWINBURNE University Of Technology - Malaysia
- Monash University - Malaysia
- The University Of Nottingham - Malaysia
- University of Southampton - Malaysia
- Heriot-Watt University Malaysia - Malaysia
- FTMS Global College - Malaysia
- Sunway University - Malaysia
- Taylor's University - Malaysia
- Nilai University - Malaysia
- Multimedia University (MMU) - Malaysia
- Cyberjaya University College Of Medical Sciences - Malaysia
- University of Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
- Quest International University Perak (QIUP) - Malaysia
- Malaysia University Of Science and Technology (MUST) - Malaysia
- International University Of Malaya-Wales - Malaysia
- Asia Pacific University Of Technology & Innovation - Malaysia