By Claire Tan, Head of International Marketing, President College
For 30 years now Malaysia has built and learned from its experiences with international students. Thus now, most private higher educational institutions, language schools and public universities have the expertise in providing international students with a conducive learning environment that has affordable quality and most importantly the experience of studying in Malaysia. This is facilitated by International Student Offices that are accustomed to working with foreign students of various ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds. They provide a sense of support for international students studying here as well as the opportunity to enjoy a comfortable and an enriching stay in Malaysia.
For 30 years now Malaysia has built and learned from its experiences with international students. Thus now, most private higher educational institutions, language schools and public universities have the expertise in providing international students with a conducive learning environment that has affordable quality and most importantly the experience of studying in Malaysia. This is facilitated by International Student Offices that are accustomed to working with foreign students of various ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds. They provide a sense of support for international students studying here as well as the opportunity to enjoy a comfortable and an enriching stay in Malaysia.
To date, there are more than 80,000 international students from over 100 countries studying in Malaysia pursuing courses ranging from diplomas, English language course, degree to PhDs at many higher educational institutions, be it in the public or private sector.
One of they key reasons for which Malaysia has blossomed into a preferred destination for foreign students is that students are given the option of choosing from various US, UK, Australian or Malaysian academic qualifications designed with flexibility and affordability in mind. The qualification from these programmes will be awarded by the local or partner universities upon graduation. Unique bachelor's degree programmes such as "2+1" twinning degrees and "3+0" degrees offer international students an extensive range of study options that meet their budget and academic needs while offering a globally recognized qualification.
At President College Kuala Lumpur, many of our students opt to undergo one of our foundation programmes and then go on to our many partner universities for either Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Business and Accounting bachelor's degree programmes conducted in Malaysia or abroad.
The students will also benefit from having not one but two experiences studying abroad if they choose to. As an example, an international student may choose to study in Malaysia for the initial two to three years and complete their degree or masters abroad. This allows the student to gain experience and build networks while pursuing a globalized education. This is accomplished with our widely recognized qualifications and custom tailored guaranteed progression via our student placement division edu360. Students are assisted in securing the right education and the best education they can afford for their individual goals and aspirations.
While in Malaysia, international students will also have access to its neighboring countries making Malaysian education a truly Asian education. The experience of dealing and of building networks and most importantly the privilege to learn about the many races and religions are things that enrich and strengthen an international students education. Malaysia’s diversity as a nation is it's strength and good governance allows Malaysia to remain a politically safe and stable country.
As for living, international students will be spoilt for choice in terms of food and accommodations. Cost of living may be as low as RM13,000 per annum depending on the area of accommodation and individual expenditure. Most institutions will provide international students accommodation however there are off campus availabilities as well. Should a student be looking for other options off campus, we suggest students to send their enquires to edu360.my@gmail.com for a free consultation.
We will also assist in providing students information such as visa applying advice, locating living accommodations off campus in advance and educational institutions that are within their budgets along with educational pathway information.
As for student visas, individual institutions are responsible for the applications to the Immigration Department of Malaysia. The process has been made simple and hassle free providing a student has submitted the required documentation. Students with families may also apply to bring along their spouse or family members while they are studying here.
For more information you may contact: claire@president.edu.my
