EDUCATION SYSTEM

Malaysia presents a blissful blend of multi-culturalism, modern lifestyle and colors. It is a popular holiday destination today, attracting travelers from around the world. However, that is one side of this truly interesting country. Of late, Malaysia is being recognized as a global education hub. UNESCO ranks it as the 11th most preferred study abroad destination in the world that accounts for 2% of total international population. As of 2015, Malaysia is home to more than 1.5 lakh foreign students (as per the country's Higher Education ministry.) The ministry aims to take this number up to 2 lakh international students by the year 2020.
Renowned universities in Singapore, like Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National University Singapore (NUS), Singapore Management University (SMU), collaborate with leading varsities across the world to improve the quality of education and the overall experience. Furthermore, they have strong links with various industries, leading to a good placement record. More about top universities in Singapore. Also check out the list of MBA colleges in Singapore.

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT MALAYSIA

For students aspiring to study in Malaysia, good news is that the country provides excellent education system that stands at par with global standards.

Capital - Kuala Lumpur

Languages spoken – Bahasa Malaysia, Malay, English, Chinese, Indian languages (tamil, malayalam, hindi etc.), Thai

Official Currency - Malaysian Ringgit (symbol: RM, currency code: MYR) [1 ringgit=16.60 Indian Rupees]

Climate - Singapore is hot & humid all year round. Daily temperatures range from 23-31 degrees Celsius. The hottest period is from May to August.

Time Difference- 2.5 hours ahead of Indian Standard Time (IST)

Literacy - around 96%

WHY MALAYSIA?

There are several reasons why one should try to attain their higher education in Malaysia. Here are a few reasons:

Malaysia has affordable tuition fees and cost of living as compared to other countries. Estimated cost of study for Bachelor degree ranges between USD 8,600 and USD 108, 600 across different streams and specializations.

Education in Malaysia is booming and universities are consistently ranking high in terms of excellence in academics, recognized faculty members, cutting-edge infrastructure, multi-culturalism, and top industry placements.

Flourishing economy, political stability, vibrant cosmopolitan lifestyle, and growing significance globally are some reasons that make Malaysia a preferred choice to study abroad.

In just USD $5,000, one can expect to live extremely comfortably in this country. (Read: Cost of living in Malaysia) In addition to this, a safe and stable environment for international students makes Malaysia a preferred destination for higher education.