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MALAYSIA

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Why study in Malaysia?

High quality education with international standards

Higher education institutions in Malaysia are regulated by international standards and each institution is monitored by the Ministry of Higher Education, aiming to transform Malaysia into an international hub for excellent higher education in the world

Enroll in Australian and American universities in Malaysia

You are able to enroll in the campuses of Australian, US and Canadian universities in Malaysia which will get you the same degree at a much lower cost. Monash and Curtin universities make a good example of the Australian well-known institutions with campuses across Malaysia.

Low tuition fees and living expenses

Malaysia offers students the opportunity to gain high quality qualification along with an excellent lifestyle at a comparatively lower cost than other destinations like Australia and the United States of America.

Living cost in the United Kingdom

Living Cost in Malaysia

Affordable accommodation makes Malaysia a very suitable destination to study abroad. The Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur has been ranked among the least expensive cities in the world with no compromise of impressive infrastructure and facilities to make sure every student?s experience is truly beneficial and comfortable. For most students, a monthly budget $350 – $400 will provide them with a rather comfortable living in Malaysia

Bachelor Degree

General requirements for Bachelor's Degree in Malaysia

  • Browse the desired course
  • Provide Recommendation letters from school officials or teachers (if required by the university)
  • Write a Personal Statement
  • Provide a copy of your passport

Academic requirements for Bachelor's Degree in Malaysia

  • Provide your high school certificate and your academic transcript (or expected marks sheet)
  • Sit an English proficiency test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE) and provide us with your official score sheet once released
ProgramRequired IELTS overall scoreMinimum accepted IELTS score
Foundation5.54.5 (Pre-sessional English to be arranged)
Bachelor's Degree65.0 (Pre-sessional English to be arranged)

*Please note that some universities may have higher English requirement for acceptance depending on the desired program.

Tuition Fees

The average yearly tuition fee for bachelor’s degree in Malaysia is $4000 – $5000.

Master’s Degree

The course content and assessment of Malaysian Master?s programs have several paths. Some follow a familiar international format, with semesters of teaching and assessment followed by independent research on a dissertation project. Others do not include the dissertation, but instead focus on a broader range of taught units. They do incorporate independent study and group project work.

General requirements

  • Browse the desired course on Reach Study Abroad website
  • Provide at least two recommendation letters (by university professors or managers)
  • Write a personal statement
  • Provide your updated C.V
  • Provide a copy of your passport
  • Provide experience letters (if required).

Academic requirements

  • Provide your bachelor?s certificate and academic transcript
  • Sit an English proficiency test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE) and provide us with the score sheet once released. Below are the standard minimum IELTS scores required by most universities in Malaysia.
ProgramMinimum Required IELTS Overall ScoreMinimum Accepted IELTS Overall Score
Pre-Master?s65.5 (Pre-sessional English to be arranged)
Master?s Degree6.55.5 (Pre-sessional English to be arranged)
*Please note that some universities may have higher English requirement for acceptance depending on the desired program.

Tuition Fee

The average yearly fee of a master’s degree in Malaysia is $7,000 – $10,000

PhD Degree

There is a range of choices of universities and programs for earning a PhD in Malaysia, as the country has grown to be an attractive destination for international students. There are a number of universities that focus on science and technology, among other subjects, and have high quality research programs. Another benefit is that earning a PhD in Malaysia can be a fraction of the price compared to universities in Europe and the US.

General requirements for PhD Degree in Malaysia

  • Browse the availability of your research field at the desired university.
  • Provide at least two recommendation letters
  • Write a personal statement.
  • Submit your research proposal.
  • Provide your updated C.V. (if required)
  • Provide a copy of your passport
  • Provide experience letters (if required)

Academic requirements for PhD Degree in Malaysia

  • Provide your Bachelor?s certificate and academic transcripts
  • Provide your Master?s certificates and academic transcripts in addition to thesis (if applicable).
  • Sit an English proficiency test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE) and provide your score sheet once released. Below are the standard minimum IELTS scores required by most universities in Malaysia:
ProgramMinimum Required IELTS Overall ScoreMinimum Accepted IELTS Overall Score
PhD6.55.5 (Pre-sessional English to be arranged)
*Please note that some majors such as pharmacy and linguistics may require an IELTS overall score of 7.0

Tuition Fees

The average yearly tuition fee of a PhD degree in the Malaysia is $8,000 – $10,000

Summer Courses

Choose from a wide variety of summer courses in Malaysia and explore an astonishing destination where you?ll have fun and enhance your English language skills in a safe environment. Make new friends and pack memories to last a lifetime.

General requirements General requirements for Summer courses in Malaysia

  • Age range is 12 to 17 years old students
  • Provide us with a copy of your passport
  • Provide us with a student proof

Tuition Fees

The average fee for a 2-week summer course package (including accommodation and meals) is $1,500

Diploma

General requirements for Diploma in Malaysia

  • Browse the desired diploma on Reach Study Abroad website
  • Provide a copy of your passport

Academic requirements for Diploma in Malaysia

  • Provide your high school certificate and your academic transcript
  • Sit an English Proficiency Test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE) and provide us with your score sheet once released
ProgramMinimum Required IELTS Overall ScoreMinimum Accepted IELTS Overall Score
Diploma5.55.0 (Pre-sessional English to be arranged)

Tuition Fees

The average yearly tuition fee for the diploma program in Malaysia is $4,000 – $6,000

English Courses

English Courses in Malaysia

English language is widely spoken in Malaysia. Public and private universities offer attractive English courses to their students to suit the various academic needs and to bridge the language gap for students aspiring to enroll in their undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Malaysia

  • General and Intensive English course helps you improve your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for the purpose of study, work, or professional-development
  • English for specific purposes English courses that are tailored for specific subjects such as law, managements, medicine, to get you ready for effective communication in the global business markets
  • Business English intensive courses designed to meet the needs of professional executives who aim to broaden their scope and expand their opportunities in the world of business
  • TESOL Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Speakers courses are designed to suit teachers who aim to develop their teaching techniques and methodologies to apply in the classroom
  • IELTS exam preparation course ? IELTS preparation and training courses for those who wish to improve their IELTS score prior to enrollment in Malaysian universities

General requirements

Previous English placement tests are required by some English Language Centers to determine the student?s English level. However, the student will undergo a placement test upon arrival to their preferred center in Malaysia

Tuition Fees

The average monthly tuition fee for English courses in Malaysia is $400 – $500