Requirements for International Students to Study in Malaysia
- Student visa except for students from the US
- Student pass to be obtained from the immigration office in Malaysia
- Application forms filled and signed by the authorities of Malaysian Diplomatic Mission and Malaysia Immigration Department
- Health examination report
- 3 passport size photographs
- Letter of acceptance from the education institution last attended
- Valid passport
List of Top Colleges in Malaysia
Name of the College | Courses Offered |
Olympia College |
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KDU University College |
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Segi College |
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Tunku Abdul Rahman College |
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Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology |
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List of Top Universities in Malaysia
Name of the University | Courses Offered |
International Medical University |
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Wawasan Open University |
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Al-Madinah International University |
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National Defence University |
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Universiti Tun Abdul Razak |
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Scholarships Offered to International Students
- Taylor’s University National Scholarship
- TCHT Awards
- Nilai UC Full Scholarship
- Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemmoration Scholarship
- Dell Malaysia Scholarship
- Khazanah – Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Merdeka Scholarship Programme
- Dato’ Lee Chong Wei – KDU Education Group Scholarship
- Fujitsu Scholarship Program
- MyBrain 15 Scholarship
- PVC Academic Excellence Award
Educational Expenses
- Degree courses in Engineering and IT – RM 51,000
- Degree courses in Medicine – RM 300,000
- Degree courses in other subjects – starts from RM 850
- Post graduation Studies – starts from RM 1,800
- Research and Doctorate programs – RM 2,700 to RM 8,000
Students Visa
Documents required to obtain students visa to study in Malaysia:
- Student pass
- Valid passport
- IMM application form
- Letter of acceptance from the college / university in Malaysia that the student has applied for studies
Education System
A unique feature of the education system in Malaysia is that it is overseen by two ministries of the government. The ministry of education controls school education and the ministry of higher education controls tertiary education in the country.
The education system of Malaysia is broadly divided into:
- Primary and Secondary Education (11 years of study)
- Post Secondary Education (1 to 2 years of study)
- Tertiary Education (minimum 3 years of study)