Plan Your Studies
Interested to pursue your higher education in Malaysia? We list down our 9-Step Guide to Study in Malaysia below:
1. Identify your education needs
2. Get to know the Malaysian Education System
3. Identify the right institution and course for admission
4. Submit your application form, together with relevant documents and application fee to the institution of your choice
5. Acceptance/rejection of application
6. Successful applicants will receive their acceptance letter
7. Accept the offer and apply for a student pass (VAL) and entry visa
8. Prepare to come to Malaysia
9. Enrol at the institution of your choice
All student pass (VAL) applications are processed through Education Malaysia Global Services (EGMS).
You can learn more about your application process by visiting the EGMS website at https://educationmalaysia.gov.my
Students must supply the institution with the following information:
1. Offer letter from the higher education institution
2. 1 signed copy of IMM 14 Form
3. 2 passport size photographs
4. 2 copies of all pages of your passport with certified photo page
5. Academic and other certificates certified as true copy
6. Personal bond form duly stamped
7. No Objection Certificate (NOC) for students from Sub-Saharan Africa
8. 1 copy of letter of support from the Malaysian Ministry of Education
9. Payment for the following:
• EMGS Visa Processing Fee
• Immigration Fee
• Medical Screening Fee
• Medical Insurance Premium
The Major Components of Education Cost in Malaysia
The QS University Ranking 2016 notes “Kuala Lumpur receives a near-perfect score for affordability, with a winning combination of low living costs and relatively low tuition fees.” This is one of many reasons international students choose Malaysia: Its cost-effective, high quality tertiary education. Below are the two major components of education cost in Malaysia:
• Course fees, which include tuition fees and other study fees payable to the institution, depending on what you are studying and the duration of your course/study programme
• Living expenses, which will depend on where you are staying, your type of accommodation and your lifestyle
Education Costs in Malaysia
Your course fees will consist of tuition fees as well as other related study expenses. We list below the types of fees:
Academic Fees:
• Registration
• Tuition
• Deposit
• Laboratory
• Insurance premium
• Library
• Examinations
Non-academic Fees:
• Student visa
• Medical check-up
• Insurance premium
To learn more on the options you have to study in Malaysia, please visit https://educationmalaysia.gov.my/study-options.html
For the breakdown of estimated tuition fees at various levels of study at private higher educational institutions (PHEIs) in Malaysia, please visit:
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