Study Abroad in Malaysia

Why study abroad in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
Studying in Kuala Lumpur, one of Asia’s most important business hubs, will give you a better understanding on Asia’s growing importance in today’s globalized world.
Universiti Putra Malaysia is one of the leading research universities in Malaysia and ranks well internationally. There are hundreds of courses available from various different faculties every semester.
English is widely spoken in Malaysia. This gives you a great opportunity to improve your English skills.
Kuala Lumpur is the melting pot of cultures, religions – and food!
There are plenty of things to see in Malaysia. From KLIA airport you can reach numerous beautiful destinations in Southeast Asia after the semester has ended.

Universiti Putra Malaysia counts among the top universities of the country, with educational standards based on the Oxbridge model of teaching. A study abroad semester in Kuala Lumpur is the best choice for anyone looking for both academic excellence and unforgettable experiences, all in one.

Applying to study abroad in Malaysia is easy. Apply for one or two semesters by filling out an online application form on our website. Your study placement will be confirmed even within one day.

Home to top international varsities

Recently, it was reported that Malaysia is currently home to 10 international university branch campuses – the highest in Asia.

We are home to five British universities (Nottingham, Reading, Newcastle, Southampton and the newest, Heriot-Watt) – the largest battalion outside of Great Britain. Also here are universities from Australia (Monash, Swinburne and Curtin), China (Xiamen – the first Chinese university approved to open overseas) and Singapore (Raffles). Malaysia is also home to the Asia School of Business (ASB), a collaborative effort between Malaysia's Central Bank and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management (MIT-Sloan) which will offer world-class executive education beginning September 2016 – imagine, MIT in Malaysia!

HELP University was established in 1986 and is today one of the leading private universities in Malaysia. The university offers a wide selection of courses within social sciences and humanities at both bachelor and master level. Students wishing to pursue courses or full degrees at master level, can enroll at Elm Graduate School, which is part of HELP.

LOCATION
HELP has three campuses centrally located in Malaysia’s vibrant capital, Kuala Lumpur. The main campus is located in the attractive neighborhood of Damansara Heights. Damansara Heights is often referred to as Kuala Lumpur’s Beverly Hills and attracts some of the country’s most affluent residents. Fortune 500 companies including Siemens, Hewlett-Packard, Ogilvy and Shell also have addresses here. HELP is currently constructing a brand new eco-friendly campus, which is expected to be ready for students coming in the fall of 2014.

Malaysia Work Study Abroad Program
The Malaysia Work Study Abroad program is a 4000-level management course that includes an upaid internship experience, in addition to the academic assignments. Students gain international experience in this shorter alternative to a full semester experience abroad.

The program objective is to expose students to a different culture and help them practice cross-cultural management skills while giving them work experience internationally.

The program began in 1998 and student placement opportunities continue to grow. Previous students have had unpaid internships with such companies as X-Prologistices Sdn. Bhd., American Express, Apex Communications, Champion Photochemistry Sdn.Bhd., Scotiabank, Perfection (English language Academy), PPB Oil Palms, Digi Telecommunications, SCOMI, Mercy Malaysia, Malaysia Canada Business Council, Affin Money Brokers, Maestro Capital, KLPAC and Kavner Sdn. Bhd.

February 2018 Intake
Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework)
The Monash University Malaysia February 2018 take period commences Monday 19 February. Malaysian students and international students should note their important dates for application and enrolment deadlines.

Applications for admission

Application deadline 16 February 2018 19 January 2018
Late application* 17 February to 09 March 2018 20

University of Nottingham, Malaysia
Due to the new Ministry of Higher Education and Malaysian Immigration recent ruling, all International students planning to study in Malaysia MUST apply for the approval to study in Malaysia BEFORE entering Malaysia. Failure to obtain this approval letter on time, International students will not be allowed to enter Malaysia and register with the University.

The University will not be liable for any action taken by the Malaysian Immigration Authorities if you do not adhere to this new ruling.Application Fee
The University charges an application fee of RM200 for international students. All students must complete and attach the application fee form (pdf) as well as proof of payment. This applies to both paper and online applications.

Universiti Malaya (UM)
Universiti Malaya (UM)
The highest-ranked and oldest university in Malaysia, UM is ranked joint 114th in the QS World University Rankings® 2018 (up 19 places from last year) and is based in central Kuala Lumpur. With a student population of around 17,580, including over 3,700 international postgraduate students, UM has been steadily growing its multidisciplinary reputation, appearing in the global top 400 for 28 out of a possible 46 subjects covered by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017, including positions among the world’s top 50 for development studies, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.