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Malaysia
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About Malaysia
Malaysia is located in south-east Asia
bordering the South China Sea between Vietnam and Indonesia. The
present Malaysia is a testimony to the world of what it is able to
offer to the international students to make their lives
worth their time, money and effort. Malaysia has grown
tremendously and has become a more developed country over the
years since her independence 48 years ago. Malaysia has
experienced a steady economic progression and rapid
infrastructural development of which Malaysians are truly proud.
Why should you study in Malaysia ?
The following reasons are some of the most important among
many which attract the international community in studying in
Malaysia:
() Degrees at Cheaper Tuition Fees:
Malaysia is well known as one of the pioneers in this region in
the development of transnational educational programmes and Unique
collaborative degree programmes such as twinning degrees are
offered to local and international students at cheaper tuition
fees.
() Twinning Degree Programmes:
Malaysia is well-known for its undergraduate ‘2+1’ twinning degree
programmes which is offered at an affordable cost.
The Twinning Degree
arrangement with reputable international universities from
overseas countries such as the UK, Australia, the United States,
as well as New Zealand has helped many students studying in
Malaysia saving substantial costs for internationally recognized
Bachelor’s degree programmes.
() 3 +
0’ Bachelor’s Degree from Foreign Leading Universities:
Many Malaysian private institutions of higher learning have gained
confidence and trust from universities in countries like the UK,
Australia and United States to allow these local private
educational institutions to offer complete foreign university
degree programmes in Malaysia. The qualification from these
programmes will be awarded by the partner universities. Therefore,
these quality-assured foreign degree qualifications (3+0) can be
acquired at much reduced education cost in Malaysia.
() Low living cost:
The cost of living for international students in Malaysia is very
cheap. As such, the low living cost besides the cheaper tuition
fee would appeal to both international and local students in terms
of great savings of living expenses while studying in Malaysia.
() Working while study in Malaysia:
Another good reason on why international students should study in
Malaysia is that the holders of student pass or permit are allowed
to work while studying to supplement their living. Students are
allowed to work part-time for a maximum of 20 hours per week only
during semester breaks or holidays of more than 7 days.
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Medium
of instruction is English:
English is the medium of instruction in all the universities and
colleges which offer international courses.
() Safe and secured environment:
Total environment of Malaysia is quite safe and calm for the
international students so it will definitely help the students to
concentrate in their respective studies.
() Student pass is arranged the University/College:
International students need not worry for the student visa because
the Malaysian University/College will arrange the student pass for
their admitted students. This is another advantage which has
attracted students to study in Malaysia.
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Admission in Malaysian
University/College
Getting
admission into a Malaysian University/college is quite simple.
But you will have to start the process at least 2 months
before the course starts. There are usually 2 to 3 admission
intakes in a year which are generally in Feb or July.
Requirement of the Student Pass
Any foreign student who wishes to study in Malaysia is
required to obtain a Student Pass from the Malaysian
immigration authority. Foreign nationals who wish to study in
any educational institution in Malaysia must accordingly apply
for a Student Pass (Entry visa).
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Conditions for Entry under
Student Pass
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You must have an offer letter from
an educational institution of
Malaysia.
You have been accepted for a full-time course of study at a Public
or Private Higher.
Educational Institution approved by the Minister of Home
Affairs.
You have the financial capability to meet up the course fees
and living/travel expenses.
You do not intend to work in Malaysia and prepare to leave
Malaysia at the end of your studies.
Possess good health and character.
Genuine intention to seek entr
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Application
Procedure for Student Pass
Under
the simplified procedure Malaysian University/College will apply
on your behalf for the Student Pass and you will be informed
within 14 days of the application whether or not you have been
successful. In such a case you do not need to apply directly
for visas from the Malaysian embassies/missions in your home
country. All applications processing approval and issuance of
Student Passes or Visas are done in Malaysia. Upon
approval of the application for student pass the Headquarters of
the Immigration Department in Kuala Lumpur will inform the foreign
student concerned through the educational institution. Students
must show their approval letter on arrival at the immigration
point in Malaysia. A special pass will be issued, referring them
to the respective State Immigration Department for issuance of
Student’s pass.
The education institution’s representative is also required to
receive and attend to the student upon arrival. Within two weeks
of their arrival in Malaysia, the educational institution is
required to submit students’ passports to the Immigration
Department to enable a Student Pass sticker to be affixed.
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Work
Opportunities in Malaysia
The visa and
immigration regulations of Malaysia did not allow international
students to work before but in very recent years policies in this
regard have been changed. As per the new policy international
students in the Malaysia can typically be allowed to work up to 20
hours a week in order to provide some source of income. What is
also allowed is holiday work so if students are out of term time
they can work full time in order to support their education.
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