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Studying in Malaysia
UK and Australia branch campuses at a low cost
AsiaLow budget0 universitiesEnglish-taught bachelor'sPost-graduation work rights
Malaysia hosts branch campuses of Monash, Nottingham and Heriot-Watt; you earn the same diploma far more cheaply. Teaching is in English.
Who is it for?
- •Those who want a UK/Australian diploma cheaply
- •Those planning a low-budget stay in Asia
- •Engineering and business students
Watch out for
- •Research options at branch campuses are limited
- •The humid climate takes time to adjust to
Strong fields
EngineeringBusinessComputer scienceHospitalityMedicine
Education system
Degree lengthBachelor's 3–4 years
Grading4.00 GPA
Academic calendarFebruary, July and October intakes
Application system
PlatformDirect to the university
DocumentsTranscript, Language certificate, Passport, Health declaration
DeadlinesYear-round, two months before each intake
Exam requirements
Academic examsHigh school grades; Foundation year in some programs
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Costs
Tuition6,000–14,000 $ / year
Living costs400–700 $ / month
Annual total11,000–22,000 $ per year
Scholarships
- •University merit scholarships
- •Branch campus discounts
Visa & work rights
Student visaStudent Pass (via EMGS)
Working while studying20 hours per week during holidays
After graduationLimited graduate pass
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