Study in Malaysia – Education System & Universities for International Students

Malaysia, the land of beaches and rainforests, is known for its mixed culture. It beautifully blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European cultures, making the land unique. People from all over the world, the majority of them being Asians, prefer to visit Malaysia at least once in their lifetime. Who wouldn't want to make a living in such a land known globally for its diversity? Well, if you're wondering about starting your career in Malaysia, then this blog is for you. Scroll on to read about the education, universities, fee structure & much more about this country. 

The Education System in Malaysia

The education system in this country is divided into five different categories.

• Preschool education
• Primary education
• Secondary education
• Post-secondary education
• Tertiary education.

This is further divided into national & private bodies. Any individual can opt for education from the Multilingual National School system, which provides free education for all Malaysian citizens. However, the international & private schools have their own fees structures. By law, primary education is a must for everyone in the country. 

Universities in Malaysia

Malaysia is home to many top and leading universities in the world. They consistently rank well in the overall rankings, which makes the country stand out in the crowd. As of now, the country incorporates 43 universities, 31 private university colleges, 9 foreign university branch campuses and 414 private colleges. 

Below are some of the top universities & colleges in the country. 

1. Swinburne University of Technology

• A leading university in Australia had launched its campus in Kuching, Malaysia, in the year 2000.
• It offers a tremendous ROI to the students who wish to study with them.
• The university's attractive fee structures are the result of its partnership with the Sarawak State Government.
• Students get an option to spend a semester or complete their degree at the university's Melbourne campus through the International Student Exchange Program. This will be available only after completing the Foundation or Degree years 1, 2 or 3 depending on the course length.
• According to the latest survey, the graduate employability report for the Business and Engineering graduates was recorded up to a 100% employment rate within 6 months of graduation. The overall employment rate was 94% that was reported to be within 6 months of graduating.

2. Monash University

• Monash University, a leading university in Australia & one of the universities in the Group of Eight, had launched the Malaysian campus in the year 1998.
• It is recognized by the Malaysian Ministry of Education and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.
• Students are provided with a high quality research-active academic staff who own strong industry connections.
• Like the Swinburne University of Technology, Monash also offers exchange programs for the students to get an opportunity to transfer to Australia after completing at least one year at the Malaysia campus.
• The university offers a range of scholarships and financial assistance to help students perform their best without any monetary stress.
• Monash has been ranked 54th globally in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022.

3. Curtin University

• With its vast campus in Australia & an amazing background in international higher education, Curtin Malaysia was launched in 1999. Since then, till now, the university hasn't stopped growing.
• Curtin Malaysia is a partnership between Curtin University, Australia & the State Government of Sarawak.
• The university represents over 45 different nationalities from all over the world, where you will have an opportunity to establish global connections.
• Like the Swinburne & Monash, Curtin also offers exchange programs to Perth, Australia, at the end of any semester that you wish to transfer.
• The university awarded Five Stars Plus in the 2022 QS Stars Plus University Ratings based on research, employability, teaching, facilities, internationalization, innovation, and inclusiveness categories.
• Many students opt to study at the Malaysia campus rather than the Perth, Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius ones because of its affordable fees.

4. Limkokwing University of Creative Technology

• The Limkokwing University of Creative Technology was founded in 1991, which was sensitive to market demands. The university was very keen on producing graduates who could smoothly transition from classroom to workplace.
• Limkokwing University owns campuses in ten countries: Malaysia, Botswana, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lesotho, Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Yemen, and the United Kingdom.
• They also have attractive scholarships, which is awarded not only to meritorious students but also to those who have leadership qualities, achievements in sports, and creative approaches to innovation.
• The university has partnerships with the top brands of the world, which will expose students to the real corporate world & will give them a chance to interact with future employees.

5. UCSI University

• Founded in 1986, UCSI University, Malaysia has set up its empire in these 35 years. Currently, more than 12000 students are associated with the university from 110 countries globally.
• UCSI is ranked among the top 1.1% of all universities worldwide, according to the QS World University Ranking 2022.
• Performing Arts, Hospitality and Leisure Management, Petroleum Engineering & Business & Management Studies are some of the top-ranked programs of the university according to the QS World University Ranking 2021 for subjects.
• The university also owns attractive scholarships for international students that are offered based on merit.
• It is also ranked top three in Malaysia for producing successful and employable graduates according to the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020.

So, the above was a small nutshell about studying in Malaysia. If you are interested in the country's affordable education options, feel free to contact the SIEC Experts today.