One stop information and accomodation center for international students in Malaysia.
By: Devara Ega Janitra
Why Malaysia?
Here are some reasons for students to
continue their further study in Malaysia:
Various, Accredited, and High
Quality Study Option
All
educational institutions in Malaysia is closely monitored by the
Malaysian Education Ministries through their quality control
authorities such as National Accreditation Board (LAN) and the
National Quality Assurance Body, and appropriate legislation such as
The Education Act, 1996, the Private Higher Educational Institutions
Act, 1996 and The Malaysian Qualifications Agency Act 2007. The
Malaysian
Qualifications Agency (MQA)
is
set up to implement and enforce the Malaysian Qualifications Act 2007
(universitymalaysia.net).
Malaysia
offers a broad range of study options. In order to obtain
qualifications from universities in the US, UK, Canada, Australia,
France and New Zealand, students can opt to study twinning degrees
and 3+0 degree programmes. This is a more cost-friendly alternative
for quality education. Moreover, students can choose various public
and private universities and colleges. They can also continue their
tertiary education at branch campus of prestigious foreign university
operating here.
Competitive
Tuition Fees
Malaysia’s
colleges and universities are very reasonable and highly affordable
course fees, among the lowest in the region. This makes Malaysia a
popular destination for good quality education at very competitive
rates and cost-savings. The following tables are showing the
estimated tuition fees for certain study programmes:
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Notes:
All
tables/figures shown above are estimates and serve only as a
guideline ) ( Estimated currency exchange rate : USD1 = RM3.20 )
Cost
Advantages
Another
reason why international students have chosen Malaysia to pursue
their further study is the
cheaper
cost (relatively) of the education in Malaysia coupled with the
availability of internationally-recognised qualifications highlights
another significant factor why international students choose to study
here. The following tables show the cost benefits of studying in
Malaysia:
 
Breakdown of Living Cost in Malaysia
(Taken from: http://www.studymalaysia.com/education/art_msia.php?id=affordable)
Accommodation
You should estimate about RM300 (USD94) to RM450 (USD141) for your accommodation per month. The rental will vary depending on the geographical area, the type of accommodation (on-campus living in a hall of residence; or off-campus living in an apartment, condominium, singlestory house, double-storey house, etc.), the facilities provided in the house (e.g. with or without air-conditioning) and of course, the number of people sharing the room (or the apartment/house).
Food/Housekeeping
Your
food and housekeeping expense is estimated to be around RM400 to
RM450 (estimated USD133). This is based on about RM12 to RM15
(USD4.2) for three meals per day. Naturally, if you cook and share
the cooking expenses with your friends, it would be cheaper.
Public
Transport
Students
who stay on campus or near campus may not incur any cost of
travelling to and from classes. However, other travelling may cost
approximately RM30 to RM50 (estimated USD13) per month.
Telecommunication
/ Mobile Phone Bills and Utilities
The
mobile phone packages in Malaysia are very competitive. How much you
spend will depend on your usage and the promotional package you
choose. The average student may spend about RM30 to RM80 (estimated
USD17) per month.
Books,
Reading Materials and Stationery
We
have estimated the cost to be around RM50 to RM100 (estimated USD24)
per month, but it would largely depend on the course you have signed
up for and and the number and nature of projects in your course.
Medical
/ Hospitalisation Insurance
Although
you may not need to pay for medical expenses every month, if you
keep aside RM50 (USD16) per month, it would be sufficient for you in
case you need outpatient treatment at a private clinic during the
year. This estimate includes the amount you will have to pay for
your medical and hospitalisation insurance (from your institutions).
Personal
Expenses
How
much your personal expenses would be per month would depend on your
personal lifestyle. However, the cost can be estimated to be between
RM100 (USD32) and RM200 (USD64). This includes your socialising
needs, toiletries, haircut, clothes, movie, etc.
Using
the estimate above, the total cost of living will average from
between RM1,000 and RM1,500 (USD313 to USD469 ) per month or about
RM12,000 to RM18,000 (USD3,750 to USD5,625 ) per year (12 months) for
one student.
It
is important to remember that the above estimate is only a guide in
planning your budget to study in Malaysia. Individual expenses will
vary according to the location you are at, course taken and your
personal lifestyle.
Asia Pasific University
(APU) (http://www.apu.edu.my/)
 
(Example of Asia Pasific University's Accomodation,
taken from:
http://www.apu.edu.my/life-apu/accommodation/endah-promenade)
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(Example of Multimedia
University's Accomodation (1), taken from:
http://www.mmu.edu.my/index.php?req=81)
(Example of Multimedia
University's Accomodation (2), taken from:
http://www.mmu.edu.my/index.php?req=81)
Monash University Malaysia
(http://www.monash.edu.my/)
(Example of Monash
Malaysia University's Accomodation (1), taken from:
http://www.monash.edu.my/student-life/accommodation/sunway-monash-residence/)
(Example of Monash
Malaysia University's Accomodation (2), taken from:
http://www.monash.edu.my/student-life/accommodation/sunway-monash-residence/)
Note: All of
those accomodations mentioned above are come under-university/
on-university accomodation. For the informations of off-university
accomodations, you can relate to the official universities' website
provided.
For more informations,
please relate to the following websites:
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