Study In Malaysia

Malaysia country fact:

Capital city : Kuala Lumpur

Languages: Malay, Chinese, English

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) equal to 16 Indian Rupees

Time Zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) +8 hrs. India and Malaysia has 2.5 hours difference

Climate: Tropical climate with temperatures ranging from 35 degrees in the summer to -1 in the winter

International Calling Code: +60

About Malaysia:

Malaysia is a country of mixture of ethnic community that thrives on multiculturalism. It is home to so many racial groups, races, and faiths. Country has a good geographical position in Asia. Malaysia is well known as the gateway to Asia. KL City has just about the right balance of urban life and the nature. From Kuala Lumpur’s PETRONAS Twin Towers (Top destination) to tropical rainforests region, Malaysia offers everything to all age group.

Malaysia is located in the middle of the South China Sea and is divided into two parts, first is Peninsular and other is East Malaysia. The Peninsular Malaysia is made up of 1 state and 2 federal territories; and East Malaysia, separated from the Peninsular Malaysia by the South China Sea, consists of 2 states and a third federal territory.

Malaysia is now more than Just a Holiday Destination-

Apart from holiday destination, Malaysia also turning out to be a ideal study destination for many students. According to a survey, Malaysia now has been internationally placed the 11th most preferred study destination in the world by UNESCO. Reason may be their new and very easy visa processing.

At the moment the country also has 2 % of the world’s total international students who are studying here.

Cost of Living in Malaysia is very affordable to everyone-

If we compare Malaysia with western country we will observe that it offer very low cost of living and affordable tuition fees to international students. Student’s accommodations are very reasonable and started from 100 USD to 175 USD; depend on the facilities chosen by students. Average monthly Food bill is approx. 100 USD to 150 USD.

Academic life-

Colleges and Universities in Malaysia offer a variety of courses ranging from the pre-university to the doctorate levels. Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are offered in various fields including Pharmacy, Agriculture and Horticulture, Medicine, Engineering and Technology, Law, Business, Management, Economics, Commerce, Information Technology, Humanities and Education.

Here is a list of Malaysian Universities which Avni Overseas Represent-

International University of Malaya wales – http://iumw.edu.my

International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW) is a mutual partnership between the University of Malaya and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, United Kingdom. It is the first university in South East Asia to be accepted as a member of the United Kingdom’s Higher Education Academy (HEA), a well-known British body for learning and teaching in higher education sector.

Mahsa University – http://www.mahsa.edu.my

MAHSA university was founded in the year 2005 by Professor Tan Sri Dr. Hj. Mohamed Haniffa who is Pro-Chancellor and Executive Chairman of Mahsa University. Professor Haniffa is a medical practitioner of Medicine. He wanted academic excellence in Medical subjects such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Business and Engineering in the South-East Asian region.

Part-Time Job Prospects
Iskandar Malaysia, the hottest & biggest development project of Malaysia has opened up a lot of Job opportunities in various sectors. Iskandar Malaysia is magnetizing world-class talent to follow their desired career prospects. It is the biggest gift to students studying in Malaysia.

All international students studying at public or private higher educational institutions are permitted to work part-time for a maximum of 20 hours per week and full time during semester breaks. Many online forums and also educational institutes provide job opportunities available to you. Universities in Malaysia also help students obtain part-time work.

Post Study Options
Driving excellence in various fields like technology, Biotechnology, Tourism, Education and healthcare, universities in Malaysia has more than ample of study options to offer. If you are at the right place at the right time, bright career opportunities await you.

After completion of your course, universities in Malaysia offer many work opportunities to International Students. You may choose from an Employment Pass, Temporary employment Visit Pass, or a Professional Visit Pass. All these passes are generally issued on a short-term basis.

Visa Process
A Visa is required to enter Malaysia but the process here is extremely simple & Hassle Free.
LOA (Letter of Acceptance): In order to get your Student Pass Sticker you need to produce all the valid travel documents along with the LOA from the educational Institute you are admitting to, to the Malaysian Immigration Department.
Visa is issued upon Arrival here.