Study in Malaysia: Introduction
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Study in Malaysia: Introduction

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Updated on Apr 11, 2020 18:49 IST

A lot of international students are drawn to study in Malaysia these days, from all over the world and not just India. Malaysia is a land of opportunities as far as postgraduate studies are concerned. Malaysian govt. has embarked on an aggressive pursuit to make the country the best destination to study medicine, online information services, electronic commerce, digital broadcasting, and many other industries.

The Malaysian government has also launched biotechnology initiatives on a big scale in terms of research and development. Recently Malaysia has become a number one destination in the world for foreign Muslim students. Africans, Indians, Chinese, Japanese and western students are flocking to the southeast Asian country to get their education. Presently there are more than 36,000 foreign from over 150 countries are pursuing their tertiary Education in Malaysia.

Malaysia is affordable, its colleges have world-class facilities, is a racially diverse and peaceful country. Another benefit of pursuing studies in Malaysia is that students can bring along their family. The visa regulations of Malaysia allow a student’s immediate family (parents, spouse, and children) to stay with the student as long as the student is studying in Malaysia. The application for a dependent/spouse visa is simple.

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Additionally, the tuition fee at Malaysia is among the lowest compared to the fees laid down by universities in UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries. One of the biggest advantages of studying in Malaysia is its location. Malaysia has close access to Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, apart from being near to India. It is quite feasible for a student studying in Kuala Lumpur to take a cheap weekend vacation to Singapore or Bangkok. You can easily fly to India in about three hours. If you want to stay near home and want world-class education, then Malaysia is the perfect choice for you.








Q:   Is it hard to get into Uni Teknologi Malaysia?

A:

University of Teknologi Malaysia is a moderately competitive university to get into, as its acceptance rate stands at 60%. This figure tells us that almost 60 out of every 100 applicants manage to get enrolled in the university, which is more than half of all the applicants. Therefore, once an applicant fulfills University Teknologi Malaysia Johor admission requirements i.e.; competitive grades, standardized test scores, English language requirements as well as relevant documents, they are most likely to secure an admission to the university. However, students must not take this lightly and apply to the university within the deadlines in order to get enrolled as a student.

Q:   What are the best things for University Technology Malaysia students to do on weekends?

A:

According to some of student reviews over an unofficial source, students can take part in the following activities: 

  • You can go out of the campus and explore different types of food and go for shopping
  • In the campus, you can play all kinds of sports such as cricket, football, tennis, basketball, etc. 
  • Enjoy watching movies at the theatres
  • Have barbecue in Desaru beach
  • Enjoy Kota Tinggi waterfall
  • Check out different malls like Paradigm Mall, Aeon Mall, Central Square, etc. 
  • Visit Danga Bay
  • Try hiking at Tanjung Piai

Q:   How much does it cost to study at UTM Malaysia?

A:

UTM Malaysia cost for international students can be checked from the table given below:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MS (5 courses)

INR 38 K - 5 L

MBA/PGDM (1 course)

INR 5 L

BE / BTech (4 courses)

INR 4 L

MIM (3 courses)

INR 3 L - 5 L

BE7 PG (1 course)

INR 3 L

Executive MBA/PGDM (1 course)

INR 4 L

BBA (2 courses)

INR 1 L - 4 L

Living Cost

The cost of living for international students studying at UTM is low compared to international students. The living cost will vary from USD 200 – USD 400 a month depending on individual needs and lifestyle. The accommodation for on-campus students is around USD 120 – 250 per month. On the other hand, the off-campus accommodation cost can vary from USD 100 – USD 500 per month.

Also Read: BBA4 of Living for International Students in Malaysia 

Q:   Will the degree from University of Nottingham (UK) be of same value as University of Nottingham (Malaysia)?

A:

The University of Nottingham campuses in China and Malaysia will provide the degree to the students with the same equal value. The campuses will follow the UK learning and teaching style for the students to get the similar environment. This degree will be fully official in the UK with automatic recognition, as well as it will be valid in Malaysia and China respectively. 

The quality of teaching will also remain equivalent along with the academic standards that are decided by the entire Nottingham University and the campuses follow its governance. The quality of teaching and learning at the University of Nottingham China campus has also been compared to the main flagship campus in UK. These are some of the reasons why the degree in the Malaysia and China campuses will be of the same value as in UK.

Q:   How can I get into UTM Malaysia?

A:

UTM Malaysia admission requirements vary as per the undergraduate and graduate courses. The admission requirements are given below:

Undergraduate

  • The applicants are required to have a Senior High School Certificate or equivalent pre-university qualification
  • Meet the English language proficiency requirements

The applicants are required to pass the Faculty interview (if applicable)

Master’s Degree

  • The applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree with good honors from UTM Malaysia or any other institute of higher learning recognised by the State

OR

  • The applicants should have a qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and experience in the relevant field recognised by the Senate

Doctoral Degree

  • The applicants should have at least a master’s degree

Also Read: Eligibility Conditions for Studying at Malaysia 

Q:   What are the entry requirements for the MSc Software Engineering course of UTM Malaysia?

A:

UTM entry requirements for international students for an MSc Software Engineering course are given below:

  • A bachelor’s degree
  • IELTS Academic with 6.0 score / TOEFL with a score of 60 / PTE with 69 overall score
  • Application materials like academic transcripts, English language proficiency certificate, copy of passport, passport size photograph, etc.

Q:   How is applying to Mahsa University different from applying to other Universities in Malaysia?

A:

Depending on a number of variables, applying to Mahsa University in Malaysia could be different from applying to other universities in the nation as it entails particular steps and regulations which makes it different from the other Malaysian Universities. Students perspectives on their time at Mahsa University, especially in the medical sector, might shed light on the institution's administration, faculty, and general standard of instruction, which makes it different from other institutions.

Q:   How is applying to AIMST University different from applying to other Universities in Malaysia?

A:

Applying to AIMST University different from applying to other Universities in Malaysia in several ways.

Firstly, the institute admits the students based on the merit without interview. They are judged only on the basis of pre interview criteria. Morever,  AIMST University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields such as medicine, engineering, business, and social sciences. The other universities also includes the interviews. Here the english proficiency exam accepted is only IELTS anfd TOEFL.

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9 years ago

What is value of 10k...?

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9 years ago

What is the fee of accomodation in malaysia and in japan if college fee is Rs.2L

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