Advantages of studying in Malaysia
In recent years, more and more students choose to study in Malaysia. According to the information released by UNESCO (2018), Malaysia ranks ninth among the most popular study abroad target countries in the world. At present, more than 170000 international students are studying in Malaysia, an increase of five times over 2012.
What makes more and more foreign students choose Malaysia?
Abundant and high-quality higher education resources
Monash University Malaysia branch ranked 58 in QS World University in 2020, Malaya University ranked 70, botra University ranked 159, etc. In terms of disciplines, there are 16 hotel management disciplines in QS World, 31 library information system disciplines and 47 electrical engineering disciplines. In addition, a number of disciplines such as computer science, civil engineering, chemical engineering, media science, geography, pedagogy and sports science have ranked among the top 100 in the world.
Academic certification
Malaysia's higher education implements a unique international high-level education method - curriculum transfer. Upon graduation, it obtains academic diplomas or degree certificates issued by universities in Britain, the United States, Australia, Canada and other countries, and is recognized by the international and Chinese Ministry of education. Most courses provide students with a large number of internship opportunities. Graduates are famous for their high quality and strong practical ability.
Pure English Teaching
Many institutions of higher learning in Malaysia fully adopt pure English teaching, and English is also one of the common languages in Malaysia, which is very conducive to improving students' language level or laying a good English foundation for students who continue to move to other English speaking countries.
Low cost of studying abroad
The total cost of studying in Malaysia is about 70000 ~ 100000 yuan a year, while the cost of local universities is lower, 50000 ~ 70000 yuan. The following are the specific expenses:
01 tuition
Malaysian universities are divided into public universities and private universities. Malaysian undergraduate is a 3-4-year system. The undergraduate tuition of public universities is about 20000-60000 yuan / year, and that of private universities is 40000-60000 yuan / year. The postgraduate is a 1-2-year system. The tuition fee of public university postgraduate is about 40000-80000 yuan / year, and that of private postgraduate is about 50000-100000 yuan / year. Students who fail to meet the language requirements can directly read the language course of the school. The fees of each school and major will be different. Please focus on the school information.
02 accommodation
The accommodation cost of the school is generally 600-800 yuan / month. Many foreign students will choose to rent off campus. The monthly rent of renting a bedroom in a shared apartment is generally 700-800 yuan / month. If two people share it, it will be more than 300 yuan / month. Different cities and colleges have different standards, and sometimes they need to pay a certain amount of deposit and handling fee.
03 catering expenses
Lunch and dinner in the school canteen are generally 6-8 yuan and breakfast is 1.5-3 yuan. Cooking by yourself will be cheaper. The cost of living in Malaysia is not very high. The general price is similar to that in China, but many goods are cheaper than that in China, such as milk 8 yuan / 1L, white sandwich bread 3 yuan / piece, chicken breast fillet 15 yuan / 1kg, spaghetti 8 yuan / 1kg, egg 4.5 yuan / 10pk, olive oil 70 yuan / L, large hamburger 10 yuan
04 transportation expenses
For international students, off campus lodgers can walk to the college nearby. If they are far away, they can choose to take public transport. In addition, some colleges provide regular bus transfers for students. Malaysia has good urban transport construction and developed public transport. There are many options for travel in larger cities, such as buses, minibuses, tricycles, light rail, electric trains and so on.
As international students, they are not eligible for the national transportation preferential card. However, many cities will still provide some student discounts for international students, and some cities will implement the "pay as you go" transportation card. Taking Kuala Lumpur as an example, the bus fare is 2 yuan / 1 area, myrapid transport card is 100 yuan / week, myrapid transport card is 200 yuan / month, and taxi is 4 yuan / km.
05 medical expenses
Malaysia has an efficient health system and low medical expenses, which can greatly save students' consumption. Generally speaking, hospitalization is free for students who participate in medical insurance.