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Why Study in Malaysia?

Malaysia's international education sector has grown tremendously in the last decade and the country is fast becoming a centre of educational excellence in South East Asia. Malaysia is currently the world's 11th most preferred study abroad destination. According to UNESCO, Malaysia has captured a 2% market share of international students in the fast growing private education sector. Malaysia currently has more than 80,000 international students from more than 100 countries. International students enjoy a safe and comfortable living environment with 21st century amenities, good healthcare and medical facilities, excellent educational institutions, and world-class recreational and sports facilities. Malaysia offers international students many options of quality education programmes at an affordable cost.

In addition, Malaysia is becoming a preferred country for foreign investment in the higher education sector. There are many foreign university branch campuses in Malaysia at present and more are expected to be established in the near future. The government welcomes foreign universities to establish branch campuses in Malaysia, particularly in Iskandar Malaysia's EduCity in Nusajaya (Johor) and Kuala Lumpur Education City (KLEC). Due to all these reasons, students want to study in Malaysia to further their dreams.

Skill Shortages

The human resources ministry has been quoted as saying that the target is to have 37% skilled workers by 2015, which will ensure Malaysia reaches the goal to be a developed nation by 2020. One sector of particular highlight is construction, with Master Builders Association Malaysia outlining the acute shortage of skilled workers. Oil and Gas is a major income earner for Malaysia and needs 40,000 skilled workers by 2015. Malaysia is at crossroads where skilled manpower is concerned. There is an acute shortage of skilled workers in just about every industry. This has been the situation for more than 20 years and the quick and convenient solution has been to import foreign labour. There is great demand for technical skills specifically in the area of engineering, manufacturing, telecommunications, renewable energy, oil and gas as well as information technology.

Top 5 specialisations that employers seek most while hiring are:

Average Incomes

Average and Median Monthly Salary Comparison in Malaysia

• Maximum - 83, 333 MYR
• Average - 7, 299 MYR
• Median - 5, 000 MYR
• Minimum - 800 MYR

Top Universities in Malaysia

International students are enrolled in a wide range of disciplines at every level of education, including short-term and professional courses, diplomas, bachelor degrees and other post-graduate studies such as masters degrees right through to doctoral degrees. They have a choice of studying in private schools, international schools, colleges, private universities, foreign universities branch campus and public universities.

Top Malaysian universities offer a wide ranging collage of courses from Accounting and Agriculture to clinical courses in Medicine and Pharmacy. These are available to both domestic and international students. Business, Healthcare and Engineering are some of the popular choices for international students.

List of Universities in the Malaysia

• Heriot Watt University

Education Cost for Studying in Malaysia

Are you thinking of studying in Malaysia If yes, then you will be interested in knowing about the education costs in Malaysia. Take a look at the cost of higher education in Malaysia to get an idea.

Tuition Fee

• Undergraduate Bachelor Degree - US $11,000 to US $18,000
• Postgraduate Masters Degree - US $9,000 to US $18,000

Average cost of living:

US $6000 per annum

Accommodation:

The average monthly rental for a single room on a twin-sharing basis could be between US $100 and US $150, depending on the area, the type of accommodation and the facilities available.

Other Living Expenses:

• Groceries and eating out - $40 to $80 per week
• Phone and Internet - $5 to $15 per week
• Public transport - $10 to $20 per week
• Personal expenses - $ 10 to $ 20 per week
• Entertainment - $20 to $50 per week

Scholarships to Study in Malaysia

• Intakes in Public universities: September
• Intakes in Private universities: February, July, September

Students considering Malaysia are recommended to begin the application procedure 8-12 months prior to the intake. Scholarship deadlines vary amongst institutions. In order to capitalise on the available Malaysia scholarships, we advise you to walk into 'Enlight' Global Education Offices as early as possible. Contact us and we will provide you complete information on the Malaysia scholarship process.

Student Visa for Malaysia from India

Here is a list of documents required for Malaysia:

• Attested copies of X, XII & Graduate Degree (if applicable), Mark Sheets including Backlogs (Re-sits)
• Evidence of English Language proficiency e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, etc.
• Standardised Tests e.g. GMAT, GRE (where necessary for the programme)
• Two academic references
• Two references from employers (where applicable)
• Passport sized photographs
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Resume/CV
• Draft for application fees, if applicable
• Portfolio (for Art, Design & Architecture programme)
• Other Certificates & Achievements of Extracurricular Activities

Note: Documents required for individual universities and individual courses in Malaysia may vary.

Admission Process for Study in Malaysia

To be assured of obtaining the best quality advice about the opportunities available for studying in Malaysia students should register with Enlight. After registration all students will be carefully guided through a number of key stages, maximising their chances of getting admission in the institutions of their choice. This is how we, at Enlight, work on the Malaysia admissions process.

• Registration
  You register with The Chopras and be assured of obtaining the best quality advice.
• Profiling
  We make an assessment of academic qualifications, work experience, financial status, career goals as well as life interests and aspirations.
• Standardised Tests
  We evaluate the requirement of any standardised tests you may need to take or review results that has been already obtained.
• University/Course Selection
  Together, we shortlist potential countries, universities and courses that match a your profile.
• Document Editing
  We edit essays, Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation and Resume, which have been written by you.
• Application Review and Submission
  The completed application forms are reviewed before they are submitted to your final choice of universities.
• Interview Preparation
  We assist in preparation (including mock sessions) for the interviews that you may have with the chosen universities.
• Visa Counselling
  We assist in preparation (including mock sessions) for the interviews that you may have with the High Commissions or Embassies, as well as the collation and review of relevant documentation for submission of the visa application.
• Pre-Departure Information
  We deliver comprehensive information about the country of choice to ensure that you are completely prepared for life at an overseas university.

Exams for Studying in Malaysia

Many universities will require Students have to pass one or more additional tests before they can be considered by most universities for admission. These range from the standardised graduate and college admission tests such as GRE, GMAT and SAT to English Language tests, such as TOEFL and IELTS.

Enlight offers high quality Test Prep programmes throughout India. Through its high-tech, state of the art teaching centres strategically located throughout the country it offers students preparatory training on the full range of admissions tests that universities need. Contact Enlight today for detailed information relating to the tests that may be needed for admission in Malaysia.