Uncover the reasons for the popularity of studying in Malaysia, the “new kid on the block”!

In recent years, the trend of “studying in the vicinity” has become more and more obvious, easy to apply, the threshold for studying abroad is low, there are a number of world-famous schools with high cost-effective advantages of studying in Southeast Asian countries, such as Malaysia, Thailand, all the way to the popularity of a lot of parents and students to fall in love with the new choice.

China Study Abroad White Paper” mentioned that China has at least nearly 100,000 international students active in Southeast Asia, and the number is still rising year by year. Malaysia is a multicultural country. After decades of development, the capital city of Kuala Lumpur has become a modern and technologically advanced business and trade center, and even more of an academic center in Southeast Asia. In recent years, many international students have been attracted to study here every year, and Malaysia is becoming a “new noble in the study circle”.

In terms of job prospects, the employment situation for international students from Malaysia and other Asian countries is also promising, especially for graduates from business and tourism services programs. It is reported that among the international students who returned home to seek employment last year, the number of graduates from Malaysia increased by 66.1% year-on-year!

Malaysia's education has inherited the essence of British education, coupled with a slow-paced livable environment and relatively affordable tuition fees, Malaysia is simply a “study paradise” in the eyes of Asian students.

According to the data released by EMSG, the number of international students applying to study in Malaysia this year has increased by 31% compared to last year; among them, the number of applications from Chinese students has increased by 5% year-on-year.

Source: EMGS Malaysia official website

Comfortable climate, so that Malaysia has become a beautiful place to live, do not look at the land area here is not big, but the national strength is very strong. Malaysia's economy has been developing rapidly, the per capita GDP has reached 11,000 U.S. dollars, the national per capita income has reached 6,000 U.S. dollars per year, the people's wealth can be seen.

In the QS2024 World University Rankings, Malaysia's overall performance of colleges and universities is very colorful, the number of this year's list of historical innovation, Malaysia on the list of 28 colleges and universities, on a new level, many colleges and universities to achieve a qualitative leap on the list, Malaysia has a total of 5 colleges and universities to enter within the TOP200, 8 colleges and universities ranked in the ranks of TOP300, 12 colleges and universities ranked in the ranks of TOP500.

In the QS2023 World University Rankings, there are 24 Malaysian universities on the list, 18 of which are ranked in the top 200 in Asia, especially the University of Malaya, ranked in the Asian university list, ranked 9th.

Among the Top 10 universities in Southeast Asia, Malaya accounts for half of the top 10 universities. This shows that Malay universities have outstanding overall rankings and their qualifications are recognized globally.

From the perspective of educational characteristics, Malay has a unique dual program, you can first study in Malay, and then go to Europe, America, Australia and other countries to study in partner institutions for 1-2 years, and when you graduate, you can also get a degree certificate issued by the world's top universities.

The advantage of this course mode is the ability to receive internationalized teaching in a fully English-medium learning environment, and low cost, as well as the opportunity for employment and settlement around the world, the future prospects are very bright.

Malaysia is also an excellent choice in terms of value for money. According to the International Schools Database, the top 10 cities with the cheapest annual tuition fees for schools in Asia in 2022, four Malay cities are on the list.

Recommended Colleges for Studying in Malaysia

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Established in March 1984, UTM celebrated its 33rd anniversary on January 26, 2005 and its 100th anniversary.

Dedicated to the promotion and development of higher education in the fields of science, engineering and architecture, Polytechnic University is a highly prestigious university in Malaysia. The campus consists of a main campus and a branch campus. The main campus is located in Johor Bahru and covers an area of 1,177 hectares (17,650 acres), while the sub-campus is located in the city of Kuala Lumpur and covers an area of 38 hectares (570 acres), which is also known as the “City Campus”.

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is a national university with a philosophy of creativity, innovation and industrialization. UTM has achieved a variety of successes in its efforts to become a university of excellence, including the establishment of the University's Industrial Technology Advanced Program (UNITAP), the establishment of more than 20 centers of excellence, and the establishment of a cybercampus with integrated information technology to meet the needs of the digital and information age. The University has created a wide range of achievements.

In terms of academic exchanges, the Polytechnic University has established extensive links with a number of world-renowned universities, such as Oxford University, Cambridge University and Tsinghua University, and has cooperated and exchanged ideas with more than 50 academic institutions around the world. Apart from that, Polytechnic University also organizes a series of activities to learn English. As one of the top five national institutions in Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is ranked 187th in the QS World University Rankings 2021, 191st in the QS World University Rankings 2022 and 188th in the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings 2024 . In addition to this, UTM has been recognized as a QS 5-star university for many consecutive years.

University Business School

University Putra Business School (PBS)

PBS is a premier graduate school co-founded by Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and the Prime Minister's Department of Malaysia. PBS is located in the Executive Vice Chancellor's Office Building of Universiti Putra Malaysia and is the first business school in Malaysia to receive AACSB accreditation.

In terms of faculty, PBS is the only university in Malaysia with more than 60% of its faculty members holding doctoral degrees, and shares the same educational faculty and campus facilities with UPM.

[Ranking Status]

Ranked 151-200 in 2024 QS World Rankings by Subjects

Ranked 1st in PBS Malaysia and 24th in Asia

In Eduniversal Global Business School 2023 Ranking

Pokhara Business School's overall score is ranked among the top in Far East Asia region

Second in Malaysia

Ranked 1st in Malaysia in many directions

e.g. MBA (Human Resource Management) is ranked 5th in the Far East Asia region

Behind Singapore Management University

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

🌻 PBS is the first business school in Malaysia to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the only Malaysian institution to have received the AACSB Top Business School Accreditation, which is the most prestigious accreditation for business schools. 

(AACSB recognized by the world's top business schools, such as Harvard Business School, London Business School, Wharton School, Yale University Business School, etc.)

1. PBS is located in the campus of Botulla University, sharing the rich learning resources of Botulla University, and can subsequently apply for doctoral degree in Botulla University.

2、PBS offers a wealth of sharing sessions and activities on campus, providing PBS students with more learning industry knowledge, views and advice, as well as opportunities to connect with professionals, celebrities and various corporate organizations.

3、Shorter study period and lower cost of studying abroad

4、After graduation, no matter returning to China or staying in Malaysia, students can enjoy the favorable policy of studying abroad in China, which guarantees their future development. The campus is large in scale, with a beautiful environment and advanced facilities.