Study in Malaysia

Malaysia

Malaysia offers affordable English-medium education and a multicultural student environment.

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15+ in Malaysia

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Country guide

Before you arrive

Apply for student pass via university VAL
Arrange accommodation near campus
Medical check at panel clinic if required
Prepare financial guarantee documents

After arrival

Complete immigration at entry
Register with university international office
Open local bank account
Get local SIM card

Cost of living

Rent (shared): MYR 500–1,200/month
Food affordable at hawker centres
Grab is primary transport in cities

Quick facts

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Region

Asia

Latitude

2.5

Timezone

MYT (UTC+8)

Emergency

999

Longitude

112.5

Subregion

South-Eastern Asia

Popular institutions

Universiti Malaya

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Kuala Lumpur

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Universiti Putra Malaysia

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Serdang

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Student life tips

English widely used on campus
Tropical climate year-round
Respect multi-faith campus norms

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

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Bangi

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Universiti Sains Malaysia

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George Town

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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

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Johor Bahru

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Taylor's University

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Subang Jaya

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UCSI University

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Kuala Lumpur

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Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

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Tronoh

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Why study in Malaysia

Before you arrive
Apply for student pass via university VAL
After arrival
Complete immigration at entry
Cost of living
Rent (shared): MYR 500–1,200/month

Visa overview

Student pass

Living costs

Rent (shared): MYR 500–1,200/month
Food affordable at hawker centres
Grab is primary transport in cities

Tuition overview

Average tuition from catalog data: ~$6,000 USD per year (varies by program).

Browse universities

Before you arrive

Apply for student pass via university VAL
Arrange accommodation near campus
Medical check at panel clinic if required
Prepare financial guarantee documents

After you arrive

Complete immigration at entry
Register with university international office
Open local bank account
Get local SIM card

Frequently asked questions

Visa overview — Malaysia

Student pass

Living costs — Malaysia

Rent (shared): MYR 500–1,200/month

How do I choose a university abroad?

Compare programs, tuition, city costs, and visa requirements. Reloka lets you shortlist universities and build a relocation plan.

What documents do I usually need?

Typical documents include academic transcripts, passport, language test scores, and financial proof — requirements vary by country and program.

Can I plan my budget before applying?

Yes. Use Reloka's budget tools to estimate tuition, housing, and living costs for your destination.

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Essential info to help you plan your move

Before you arrive

Apply for student pass via university VAL

See guide below

After arrival

Complete immigration at entry

See guide below

Cost of living

Rent (shared): MYR 500–1,200/month

See guide below

Malaysia

Country guide

Popular institutions

Why study in Malaysia

Visa overview

Living costs

Tuition overview

Before you arrive

After you arrive

Frequently asked questions

Visa overview — Malaysia

Living costs — Malaysia

How do I choose a university abroad?

What documents do I usually need?

Can I plan my budget before applying?

Know before you go

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