Malaysian Education
Cost of Studying
Cost of Studying
Another prime reason why many international students have chosen Malaysia to pursue their tertiary education is the affordable tuition fees. The following tables show the estimated tuition fees at various levels of education.
(A) Foundation or Pre-University Studies
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| GCE ‘A’, Level, UK | USD 3,140 - USD 4,860 (18 months) |
| Ausmat, Australia | USD 2,570 - USD 3,140 (1 year) |
| SAM, Australia | USD 2,570 - USD 3,860 (1 year) |
| Canadian Pre-U, Canada | USD 3,430 - USD 4,430 (1 year) |
| Pre-University, Malaysia | USD 2,290 - USD 3,230 (1 year) |
(B) Preparatory Courses for English Proficiency Tests
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| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | USD 143 - USD 229 (2 months) |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | USD 129 - USD 229 (2 months) |
(C) Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (in USD)
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Areas of Study
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Paths of Study
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Entire Degree Arrangement
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(i) Private College’s
3+0 Foreign Degree Programme (3 years) |
(ii) Foreign Branch Campus
University’s Degree Programmme (3 years) |
(iii) Malaysian Private
University’s Degree Programmme (3 years) | |
Business
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11,150 - 14,290
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13,710 - 24,000
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8,570 - 11,430
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Engineering
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12,860 - 14,860 (3 yrs, UK)
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21,140 - 40,000
(4 year - Aust) (3 year - UK) |
12,860 - 14,290 (4 yrs)
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IT
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9,710 - 12,860
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13,430 - 25,140
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9,430 - 12,290
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Medicine
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-
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114,290 (5 year)
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62,860 - 108,570 (5 year)
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Hospitality &
Tourism |
13,710 - 18,570
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-
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12,000 - 14,290
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| (D) Preparing Students for External Professional Examinations | |
| The Chartered Association of Certified Accountant (ACCA) | USD 3,290 - USD 4,290 |
| The Chartered Institute o Management Accountant (CIMA) | USD 3,710 - USD 4,570 |
| Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administration (ICSA) | USD 2,860 - USD 3,430 |
| (E) Postgraduate Studies Offered by Public Universities & PHEIs | |
| Master Bisnis Dan Administrasi (MBA) | USD 5,710 - USD 16,740 |
| Ph.D | USD 3,000 - USD 10,860 |
Note : All figures are estimates only. Students are advised to confirm with the respective educational institution
Exchange Rate : Estimated USD 1 = RM3.50
Cost Advantages
The relatively cheaper cost of the education in Malaysia coupled with the availability of internationally-recognised qualifications highlights another significant factor why international students choose to study here. The following tables show the cost benefits of studying in Malaysia:
| An Example of Comparative Education Cost for a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (3 yrs) of an Australian University | ||
| Item |
Australian Branch
Campus in Malaysia |
Australian University
|
| Tuition Fees |
USD 8,650
|
USD 17,000
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| Living Costs |
USD 4,290 - 5,710
|
USD 14,290 - 16,430
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| Health Insurance |
USD 60
|
USD 250
|
| Average Education Cost (per year) |
USD 13,670
|
USD 32,440
|
| Total Education Cost |
USD 41,010
|
USD 97,330
|
| Source: Study in Malaysia Handbook published by Challenger Concept (M) Sdn Bhd | ||
| An Estimation of Education Cost for a Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Arts & Business (per year) in Various Countries | |||
| Country | Tuition Fees | Living Cost | Total Cost |
| Australia (public) | USD 8,500 | USD 8,500 | USD 17,000 |
| Canada (public) | USD 7,500 | USD 9,000 | USD 16,500 |
| France (public) | minimal | USD13,000 | USD 13,000 |
| Malaysia (private) | USD4,600 | USD4,000 | USD9,000 |
| New Zealand (public) | USD 10,000 | USD 11,500 | USD 21,500 |
| Singapore (private) | USD 6,500 | USD 10,000 | USD 16,500 |
| United Kingdom (public) | USD 14,000 | USD 12,500 | USD 26,500 |
| USA (public) | USD 13,000 | USD 12,000 | USD 25,000 |
| USA (private) | USD 22,000 | USD 13,000 | USD 35,000 |
| Source: Study in Malaysia Handbook (International Edition) & various related websites | |||
| An Estimation of Study Cost for a 3+0 Foreign University Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Business Studies in Malaysia (per year) | ||
| Tuition Fees | Living Cost | Total Cost |
| USD 5,000 | USD 4,000 | USD 9,000 |
| Source: Challenger Concept Research Team (www.StudyMalaysia.com) Note: All the figures are estimates only and may not be up to-date. Exchange Rate: Estimated USD 1 = RM3.50 | ||
Source: http://www.mohe.gov.my
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