English is widely used, most of courses are being taught in English.

All international students studying at public or private higher education institutions are allowed to work part-time for a maximum of 20 hours per week ONLY during semester breaks or holidays of more than 7 days at restaurants, petrol kiosks, mini markets and hotels as long as their student passes remain valid. Please note that prior approval from the Department of Immigration is required. International students are NOT permitted to work as cashiers. In addition, in the hotel sector, international students are NOT allowed to work as singers, masseurs, musicians or GROs (Guest Relation Officers). International students are not allowed to engage in any job or activity deemed to be immoral. Applications to work part time must be made through the educational institution at which the international students are enrolled. The international student needs to be present with the representative of the education institution at the Immigration Department of Malaysia in order to submit an application for part time work.

You will need to check with the college/university that has accepted you as a student on this matter. The Malaysian government also offers scholarship opportunities to talented students. For further information on these scholarships, you can refer to this link: https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/

Under current rules, except for mobility programmes, international students can only enrol for full-time courses. However, your actual schedule depends your academic course. Students often find ample time in between lectures and coursework to pursue hobbies and other interests. Travels are quick and easy, so going on a short holiday is a luxury everyone can afford. In between studies, students can also work part-time when they are on a semester break or holiday period of more than 7 days.

No, you are only allowed to study one full-time degree at any one time. What is the cost of living? Whether you choose to live on campus or off-campus, you will find that it is quite possible to live very comfortably within a budget of USD 5,000 per year.

We have international offices and international student associations at each university that will support them in adjusting to life in Malaysia. These include advice and support on financial, safety, finding accommodation etc.

We have international offices and international student associations at each university that will support them in adjusting to life in Malaysia. These include advice and support on financial, safety, finding accommodation etc.

Yes, this is a mandatory requirement under the laws and regulations of the Government of Malaysia.

Depending on your Institution type, you will have two options to do this: i. Apply for your Visa online Students who have received offer letters from Public Universities and Private Higher Education Institutions (IPTS) only will have the option to apply for their student Visa directly through the Education Malaysia website. ii. Apply for your visa through your Institution The application can also be done through the institution. Once you submit the payment and all required documents to the institution, they will begin the process of applying for your Visa Approval Letter (VAL).Student applying for language centres and skill centres will have to submit application via the institution.

Generally, education institutions have different intake dates for various courses/programmes. If my student pass application is rejected, can I get a refund for the application processing fee? No, the student pass application processing fee is non-refundable.

You can track your application status on our website to check whether EMGS has received your passport. You can also download the EMGS mobile app to your mobile phone in order to get automatic notifications.

A visa is required to gain entry into Malaysia. Some countries are exempted from this requirement. Please check with the nearest Malaysian Embassy/Mission.

It should take 14 working days upon receipt of a complete application and payment. Since the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) is issued by the Immigration Department, the 14 working days is at the discretion of the Immigration Department.

To obtain an entry visa, you are required to visit the nearest Malaysian Embassy in your home country along with: 1. your offer letter from the Malaysian education institution
2. the Visa Approval Letter issued by the Immigration Department of Malaysia
3. all other relevant documents and forms duly completed
4. payment as outlined by the Malaysian Embassy for the application of an entry visa.

You will need to liaise directly with your university for the submission of a complete set of documents. Should you decide to make an online application on the website, you will be able to upload your
1. Offer Letter
2. Passport Pages
3. Passport photo
4. Academic Transcripts
5. Medical Examination Report

There are 2 payment options:
1. Through your education institution: Contact your institution to advice on the correct way to remit payment EMGS through them.
2. Online payment using a Visa or MasterCard on the educationmalaysia.gov.my website. Please note that there will be a 3% Convenience Fee added to the total amount requested for your application. Online payment method is only applicable for students enrolling in Public or Private Universities and have made an online application via EMGS website.

Please make sure that if you are applying online, you obtain advice from your institution about the correct selection for the following items:
1. Type of Insurance
2. iKad delivery method
3. EMGS Endorsement or Self Endorsement
4. VAL delivery method
5. Institution Name and Campus

Once your student pass has been endorsed on your passport, you will be issued with an i-Kad, a biometric residence permit which bears your photo and other data to verify your identity. A valid i-Kad is the only substitute identification document for foreign nationals recognised by the Department of Immigration in Peninsular Malaysia.

Usually many students who come to study in Malaysia prefer to rent an apartment or a house near the university instead of staying in the dormitory. Those who want to pay less money for accommodation in Malaysia, can choose to rent a room instead of a whole apartment or house.

There are two ways to rent a room in Malaysia:

1. Renting a room at the universities of Malaysia or renting a room in the student residence: To rent a room at the universities of Malaysia, students who come to Malaysia can inform us before arriving to Malaysia via e-mail, then we will reserve the room that you want.

2. Renting a room outside of the university: Some students prefer to rent a room outside of the university campus and near the university. Students who want to rent a room in Malaysia, after arriving in Malaysia, can refer to apartments or houses near the university. If a landord has a private room for rent, he will normally place ads of the available room along with terms and monthly rental fee and his contact number at prominent locations such as the convenience store, supermarket, or management office of the building.

Rooms in apartments of Malaysia are generally in three categories:
1. Small Room: furnished, depending on the facilities and location of the apartment is almost RM350 to RM600 per month.

2. Medium Room: furnished, depending on the facilities and location of the apartment is almost RM450 to RM900 per month.

Large Room or Master Bedroom: furnished, depending on the facilities and location of the apartment is almost RM700 to RM1,400 per month. Each apartment has approximately 2 bathrooms and toilets, one of which is attached to the Master Bedroom and the other is shared by the small and medium rooms.

Another popular way to easily find rooms available for rental in Malaysia is surfing online rental websites. Accommodation owners with an available room or rooms for rent will place an advertisement or listing in the site with photos of the room conditions as well as the monthly rental fee.

Popular sites are:
1. https://livein.com/my/
2. https://ibilik.my/
3. https://speedhome.com/

For students who need accommodation near the campus, we strive to offer a safe, secure and sociable environment with strategic location near main public transport and amenities. The accommodation options range from budget apartments to private serviced residences. Here are two examples of accommodation that we offer to students:

i-Residence @ Kota Damansara
Section 4, Persiaran Surian, Kota Damansara
1. 24-hour security
2. Swimming pool
3. Basketball court
4. Badminton hall
5. Barbecue area
6. Nursery
7. Launderette
8. Cafe
9. Sauna

It is a quite a common practice for new students to either intially take a room at the University dormitory, and after getting familiar with the other students in the class or dorms, rent a whole apartment or house with two or three bedrooms near the university together, or to immediately rent an apartment or a house upon commencement of study.

Accommodation for rent in Malaysia are divided into 3 categories:
1. Fully Furnished Unit: The unit is fully furnished and includes all the basic items such as refrigerator, washing machine, air conditioner(s), fans, beds, mattresses, wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, dining tables, shoe cabinet, study table, electric water heater, cooking gas, vacuum cleaner and furniture.

2. Semi Furnished Unit: The unit is partially furnished and includes only basic items such as fan, beds, mattresses, wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, dining tables, shoe cabinet, electric water heaters, cooking gas and sofa. This category of accommodation is usually without washing machine and refrigerator.

3. Empty Unit: The apartment or house has none of the items mentioned in two categories above.

When you confirm the accommodation or reach an agreement with the landlord you should pay the following costs to the landlord:

1. Advanced rental for the first month
2. Rental and utilities deposits (collectively called Security Deposit) equivalent to two to three times of the rental
3. The cost of the tenancy agreement (preparation and stamp duty), which depends on the rental price and term

After receiving the keys to the accommodation, almost one week later the tenancy agreement is ready, with all equipment, fixtures and fittings noted in an inventory list within the agreement. You should check that all items are physically consistent with the inventory list in the agreement.

1. The phone number, address and bank account number of the landlord for payment of rent would also be mentioned in the agreement.

2. If you vacate the accommodation before the end of the agreement, the security deposit will not be returned to you.

3. If you want to renew the tenancy, inform the landlord two or three months before expiry as stipulated in the agreement.