Malaysia
Malaysia, known for its “Truly Asia” tagline, is well known as a popular tourist destination in Asia. A leader in industrial growth and political stability for decades, Malaysia is also one of the top study destinations for students seeking to obtain an internationally renowned education. It is strategically located, making it easy for domestic and international travel to other parts of Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, and international students can easily mingle with domestic students of diverse backgrounds.
Most universities are located in the city center of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital. English is commonly used not only in education, but also in this multicultural country: in fact, it is possible to live in urban areas of Malaysia only knowing English. Malaysia hosts 100+ globally recognized public and private institutions, including foreign branches of reputable universities from the U.K, Australia, and Ireland – some have their own overseas branch or work in partnership with a Malaysian institution.
Annual tuition fees for undergraduate programs range from USD 4,000 to 6,000. Cost of living is also affordable in such a cosmopolitan city, with an estimated range of 400-600 USD per month to live really comfortably as a student.
This multicultural country gives a chance for international students to meet domestic students. Students have the option to study in English at the undergraduate and graduate levels both at private and public institutions. Malaysia is also a great and affordable place to pursue a medical degree: students can enroll right after finishing high school, and the degree is recognized in a lot of countries around the world.
The universities below are recommended from professional experience; they are institutions that are well known to best support international students and are reputable outside of the Asia region.
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