Why Study in Malaysia?

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The recent rapid development of the country has made it an attractive destination for all sorts of people. This has led to the culture and people being incredibly diverse, with lots of different ethnic groups and religions. You will find bustling cities, beautiful beaches and never-ending rain-forests all located in Malaysia, and lots of wildlife too. Malaysia is one of the world’s 17 megadiverse countries, which means it is home to around 20% of the world’s animal species.

The system and structure of tertiary education is run by the country’s Ministry of Higher Education. Individuals who choose to study in Malaysia for higher education can take certificate, diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate courses. There are 6 Malaysian universities in the 2019 QS World University ranking top 500. The highest ranked of these is Universiti Malaya (UM) which comes in at 87th place. Universities in Malaysia can offer high quality education alongside a unique experience.

Visas

In order to be able to study in Malaysia, you will need to apply for Student Pass, which acts as a student visa. This can be applied for online before your arrival, but it is more common for your institution to apply on your behalf once you’ve accepted their offer of a place.

If you are applying for a Student Pass yourself, you will need:

• A passport sized photograph
• A copy of your passport
• A copy of your university offer letter
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts
• A pre-arrival medical examination report
• Proof of insurance
• Proof that you have sufficient funds for course fees and living costs.

Your Student Pass will last for a year, so will need renewing if your course is longer than 12 months.

More information about the visa process and requirements, please visit the Education Malaysia website, which has been set up by the Ministry of Education to aid the application of international students.