Study in Malaysia
Malaysia is one of the most popular study destinations for Bangladeshi students. Bangladesh took the 2nd position in terms of the number of international students in Malaysia. Malaysia is home to over 200,000 international students, which is expected to reach over 300,000 by 2025.
Benefits of Studying in Malaysia
Low-cost tuition fee: Tuition fees at public universities
- Bachelor’s degree: is 2,000–4,500 EUR/year
- Master’s degree: is 500–4,000 EUR/year.
Tuition fees: Tuition fees at private universities
- Bachelor’s degrees: 1,350–9,300 EUR/year
- Master’s degrees: 1,500–3,000 EUR/year.
Mostly English is spoken:
Between 50 and 60 percent of Malaysians can converse in English. This may seem like little compared to other countries, but remember that you’ll spend most of your time in bustling student hubs like Kuala Lumpur, where you won’t have to worry about language problems.
The best universities in Asia are found in Malaysia:
According to the annual global university rankings, universities in Malaysia are among Asia’s best higher education institutions. This is a terrific reason to study here, comprising public and private universities.
Safe and peaceful for living: Safe and gentle for living:
Although Malaysia has different religions and races, it’s a safe and friendly country. Malaysia is ranked 5th in Asia Pacific and 18th overall in terms of safety by the Global Peace Index 2022.
Halal Food Everywhere:
Malaysians take great pride in their delectable cuisine. Visitors come from all over the world to sample our delicious cuisine. From posh restaurants to hawker centers and street cuisine, lovely Food is available everywhere. When it comes to cuisine options, Malaysia has a wide variety. Chinese Food, Malay Food, Indian Food, and many other options are available.
Popular Courses in Malaysia
- BBA
- MBA
- Information Technology
- Hotel management
- Culinary arts
- Computer science
- EEE
- Civil
- Aeronautics & Aviation
Top Ten Malaysian Universities
Top Public Universities in Malaysia | Top Private Universities in Malaysia | Top Foreign University Branch Campuses in Malaysia |
Universiti Malaya (UM) | Taylor’s University | University of Reading Malaysia (UoRM) |
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) | UCSI University | University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) |
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) | INTI International University | Curtin University Malaysia |
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) | SEGi University | Swinburne University of Technology Malaysia |
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) | HELP University | Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) |
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) | UOW Malaysia KDU University | University of Southampton Malaysia (UoSM) |
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) | Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) | Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) |
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) | Quest International University (QIU) | Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) |
Cost of Living in Malaysia
Expenses | Cost per Month |
Housing | 200 – 1,200 MYR |
Food | 500 – 750 MYR |
Transportation | 100 – 150 MYR |
Other Expenses | 3000 MYR |
Top Scholarships
Malaysian Universities offer scholarships for international students to manage their expenses. Students applied for scholarships in undergraduate and postgraduate study programs. The types of scholarships are as follows:
- Khazanah Global Scholarship
- MyBrainSc Scholarship
- Shell Malaysia Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship Awards
- Bank Negara Scholarships
- JPA Scholarship – Program JKPJ
- UEM Group Undergraduate Overseas Scholarship
- The Fulbright Program
Work and Careers
International students who enter Malaysia on a student visa have few opportunities to undertake paid employment.
Although technically there are some legal opportunities for students to work, however, the Malaysian Immigration Department has set limitations for international students to undertake any form of paid employment whilst studying in Malaysia ─ see guidelines below.
You are only allowed to work 20 hours per week during semester breaks only.
If you are interested in undertaking employment at any stage during your studies, please consult the Student Visa Officer at the International Office.
Under no circumstances should you undertake unofficial employment as this could result in your student visa being revoked.
Guidelines for part-time work
International students are allowed to work part-time, subject to the terms and conditions below.
For a maximum of 20 hours per week, international students are allowed to work on a part-time basis during semester breaks only.
International students with valid student pass are only permitted to work in 4 sectors such as:
Restaurants, Petrol kiosks, Mini markets, Hotels, etc.