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Study in Malaysia
Study in Malaysia
An international degree at a lower cost
Malaysia offers English-taught degrees, including campuses of UK and Australian universities, in a country where tuition and living costs are typically lower than in the UK, Australia or the United States.
Tell us your course and budget in PKR. A UniDirect counsellor will help you shortlist programs, apply, and prepare for your Student Pass.
Why Malaysia
Six reasons students choose Malaysia
Degrees taught in English
Many programs are taught in English, so you can start your degree without learning a new language first. Most universities still ask for proof of English. The score depends on the course.
Lower costs
Tuition and everyday living costs are typically lower than in the UK, Australia or the United States. Fees vary by university and course, so check the exact figure on each program page.
UK and Australian campuses
Several UK and Australian universities run campuses in Malaysia. Check each program page to see which university awards the qualification.
Twinning routes
Some programs let you study part of your degree in Malaysia and finish at a partner university abroad. This can reduce the total cost of an overseas degree. Ask your counsellor if it suits your plan.
Accredited programs
Malaysian qualifications are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Check that your program is accredited before you apply.
Easy to settle in
Malaysia is a Muslim-majority country where halal food and prayer spaces are easy to find, and many students from Pakistan and across Asia study there.
Explore programs in Malaysia
Explore more programs →How to apply to study in Malaysia
Your counsellor guides you through each step. This is the usual order.
Create your profile
Tell us your course, intake, grades, English level and budget in PKR.
Speak to a counsellor
We shortlist programs you can realistically get into and compare them with your other options.
Apply to your university
We help you prepare and submit your documents.
Accept your offer
Read the offer letter, then accept it and pay the deposit if the university asks for one.
Get your Student Pass approved
Your university applies for your Student Pass through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). You receive a Visa Approval Letter when it is approved.
Complete the medical check and travel
Follow your university's instructions for the medical check, travel dates and registration.
Check before you apply
- Costs.Fees and living costs differ a lot between universities and cities. Program pages show the published fee, with an approximate PKR figure.
- Student Pass.Rules and fees can change. Confirm the current requirements with your university and the official EMGS website.
- Work.Student Pass holders can work part-time only under conditions set by Malaysian Immigration. Do not plan to pay tuition from work income.
- English.The accepted tests and scores depend on the course. Your offer letter is the list that matters.
FAQ’s
Questions about studying in Malaysia
Programs at Malaysian universities and colleges are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). If you plan to work or study further in another country, check that the employer or institution there accepts your qualification before you choose a program.
Most universities ask for proof of English, but the accepted tests and scores differ by university and course. Some accept alternatives. The program page and your offer letter list what applies to you.
Many Malaysian universities have more than one intake a year. The exact months are on each program page.
It depends on the university and course. Each program page shows the published tuition in the university's currency, with a switch to an approximate PKR figure. Living costs depend on the city and your lifestyle.
Only in limited ways. Malaysian Immigration sets the conditions for part-time work by Student Pass holders, and they can change. Confirm the current rules with your university before you rely on any income.
A twinning program lets you complete part of your degree in Malaysia and the rest at a partner university in another country, such as the UK or Australia. The structure and the awarding university differ by program, so read the program details closely.
Not sure Malaysia is the right fit?
Tell us your course, your budget in PKR and where you want your career to go. A counsellor will compare Malaysia with the other countries we cover.
Start your journey