Study in Malaysia
Centre of Excellence for Education?
Malaysia is currently the world's 11th most preferred study destination. According to UNESCO, Malaysia has
captured a 2% market share of international students in the fast growing private education sector. With a
population of 27.9 million in 2009 and more than a million Malaysian students in tertiary education, Malaysia
also accommodates more than 80,000 international students in the beginning of 2010. Higher education
opportunities are abundant for international students at an affordable cost. All students are welcome to come
learn in a country of great diversity, rapid economic development and people living in peace and harmony!
Malaysia is the world's 11th most preferred study destination.
Recognising the potential of the country to become an education hub, various measures have been taken to promote
Malaysia as a centre of excellence for education. These include establishing Malaysia as a higher education
mobility hub for international students, deploying effective marketing strategies, and setting up Malaysian
Higher Education Centres in selected cities worldwide.
In addition, high impact projects have been developed to cater specifically for education, for example, Kuala
Lumpur Education City (KLEC) and Iskandar Malaysia's EduCity in Nusajaya (Johor) that offers tailored-made
programmes for international students.
Education System in Malaysia
Introduction:
Country where various ethnic groups live together through mutual understanding and tolerance fostered over
several decades of coexistence. The cultures of these groups form a colourful and vibrant heritage for the
peoples of Malaysia as well as its visitors.
Since Malaysia gained independence in 1957, it has evolved into a high technology nation and experienced steady
economic progression and rapid infrastructure development which Malaysians are truly proud of.
Today, Malaysia continues to thrive in its ventures. It has become more efficient and competitive globally.
According to the 2010 World Competitive Yearbook published by the Swiss-based Institute for Management
Development (IMD), Malaysia had an overall ranking of 10th most competitive countries in the world. IMD's World
Competitiveness Yearbook reports on the competitiveness of nations through the Overall Competitiveness
Scoreboard which ranks the world's 57 leading economic nations. It takes into consideration a economic
performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure.
Malaysia is also a popular destination for tourists. Lonely Planet, one of the most widely read travel
guidebook, picked Malaysia as one of the world's top destination for 2010. The Lonely Planet praises Malaysia
for its diversity from its cities to the rainforests as well as multicultural elements of its people. Malaysia
is known to many as a peaceful country where various ethnic groups live harmoniously
Malaysian Plan for Developed Country
Status
The 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP) covers the period from 2011 to 2015 and is part of the government's goal of
becoming a developed nation by 2020. Among the highlights of the 10MP are new approaches towards becoming a high
income and high productivity economy. The gross national income per capita is targeted to increase from the
current RM23,567 or USD7,365, (in 2009) to RM38,850 or USD12,140, in 2015.
Twelve National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs) have been identified to boost the economy on the basis of
contribution to high income, sustainability and inclusiveness. They include: oil and gas, palm oil and related
products, financial services, wholesale and retail, tourism, information and communications technology,
education, electrical and electronics, business services, private healthcare, agriculture as well as the Greater
Kuala Lumpur revitalisation.
The 10MP has been formulated with various new approaches towards becoming a high income and high productivity
economy.
Today, Malaysia continues to thrive in its ventures. It has become more efficient and competitive globally.
According to the 2010 World Competitive Yearbook published by the Swiss-based Institute for Management
Development (IMD), Malaysia had an overall ranking of 10th most competitive countries in the world. IMD's World
Competitiveness Yearbook reports on the competitiveness of nations through the Overall Competitiveness
Scoreboard which ranks the world's 57 leading economic nations. It takes into consideration a economic
performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure.
Malaysia is also a popular destination for tourists. Lonely Planet, one of the most widely read travel
guidebook, picked Malaysia as one of the world's top destination for 2010. The Lonely Planet praises Malaysia
for its diversity from its cities to the rainforests as well as multicultural elements of its people. Malaysia
is known to many as a peaceful country where various ethnic groups live harmoniously.
Location and Climate
Location
Located in south-east Asia, Malaysia is made up of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak and covers a total
land area of about 329,758 square km. Peninsular Malaysia is flanked by the South China Sea on the east and the
Straits of Malacca on the west, with Thailand as its northern neighbour and Singapore sitting at the south.
Sabah and Sarawak occupy the northern zone of Borneo. Malaysia is located 7 degrees north of the Equator at a
longitude of 8 hours ahead of the GMT. Malaysia is accessible from any part of the world via air or sea. It is
located in a zone that does not experience any drastic weather change or serious natural calamities such as
earthquakes and tornados.
Malaysia's strategic location makes it an excellent choice for multinationals with regional businesses to set up
their headquarters here.
The Climate
Malaysia has a pleasant tropical climate and is generally hot and humid throughout the year as it is close to
the equator. Temperatures are around 300C during the day and 250C at night in the lowland and between 210C to
280C in the highlands. Light cotton, cool and casual clothing is recommended all year round.
Rainfall in Malaysia is often unpredictable, but generally falls at an average of 250 cm (100 inches) annually
in West Malaysia and 300 cm in Sabah and Sarawak (East Malaysia).
Winds here are often influenced by the northeast and south-west monsoons that blow alternately during the year.
The north-east monsoon blows from the months of November to April and bring heavy rains to the east coast of
Peninsular Malaysia as well as to Sabah and Sarawak. The south-west monsoon season is on the other hand drier,
resulting in a dry period for the whole country and in particular the west coast of West Malaysia.
University List Malaysia
- University of Technology,
Malaysia
- Tun Hussein Onn
University of Malaysia
- Malaysia University of
Malaysia,
- Kelantan
National Defence University of Malaysia
- University of Malaya
- Technical University of
Malaysia,
- Melaka Islamic Science University of Malaysia
- University of Malaysia,
- Pahang University of
Science, Malaysia
- Sultan Idris University
of Education
- University of Malaysia,
Perlis
- University of Malaysia,
Sabah
- University of Malaysia,
- Sarawak International
Islamic University of Malaysia
- National University of
Malaysia
- MARA University of Technology Putra University, Malaysia
- Sultan Zainal Abidin
University
- University of Malaysia,
Terengganu
Malaysia - Applying for Student Visa From India
Simple and Hassle Free Way to Obtain Student Pass
IThe Malaysia Immigration Department has a simple and hassle free system for international students to gain entry
into Malaysia. Obtaining a visa and a student pass for fulltime study in Malaysia is a quick and easy process.
Students can also apply to bring along their spouse or family members while they are studying here.
Student with a valid student pass are allowed to work in specific sectors. Subject to other immigration
requirements, students are allowed to work part-time for a maximum of 20 Hour per week during semester breaks or
holidays of more than seven days.
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