Why study in Malaysia?
Affordable, English-taught and internationally recognised — Malaysia is one of Asia’s top study destinations, home to leading local universities and branch campuses of UK, Australian and Chinese institutions.
Tuition fees
From ~RM 12,000/yr
Read more →Cost of living
~RM 1,500–2,500/mo
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EMGS Student Pass
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Malaysia hosts more than a hundred universities — public research universities such as Universiti Malaya and UPM, fast-rising private universities like Taylor’s and Sunway, and international branch campuses including Monash, Nottingham and Xiamen. Degrees are quality-assured by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and are widely recognised internationally.
Why international students choose Malaysia
- Affordability — tuition and living costs are a fraction of the UK, US or Australia.
- English-taught — most programmes are delivered entirely in English.
- Global pathways — 3+0 and twinning programmes let you earn a UK or Australian degree in Malaysia.
- Safe & multicultural — a welcoming, diverse society with a low cost of living.
- Straightforward visas — the EMGS system streamlines the Student Pass process.
Popular fields of study
Engineering, computing, business, medicine and hospitality are among the most popular fields for international students in Malaysia.
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