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Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia
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Destination guide · Asia-Pacific
Study in Malaysia from Bangladesh
Malaysia is a popular choice for Bangladeshi students who want an international education closer to home. Alongside Malaysian universities, several UK and Australian universities run branch campuses there, and many programmes are taught in English.
- Typical bachelor’s
- 3 years typical (+ foundation)
- Typical master’s
- 1–2 years
- Main intakes
- Several per year
- Student visa
- Student pass via EMGS
General patterns — programme length and intakes vary by institution.
Why students choose Malaysia
- Closer to Bangladesh, with a shorter journey home
- Branch campuses of foreign universities
- Many programmes taught in English
- Foundation, diploma and degree routes with several intakes a year
A common Malaysian study pathway
Foundation or diploma
A foundation is often around one year for students coming from HSC or equivalent, depending on the institution.
Bachelor’s degree
Typically three years (some programmes four), at a Malaysian university or a foreign branch campus.
Transfer option
Some programmes let you complete part of your degree in Malaysia and part at a partner university abroad.
Postgraduate study
Master’s by coursework or research, and doctoral degrees.
Common study levels
FoundationDiplomaBachelor’sMaster’sPhD
Academic and English requirements
Most English-taught programmes ask for IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent, and some institutions offer their own placement tests or intensive English courses. Requirements vary by institution and level.
Entry requirements are set by each institution and course. There is no single score that guarantees admission. Need to book a test? See IELTS/TOEFL registration assistance.
Application steps
- Choose between a Malaysian university and a branch campus
- Apply directly to the institution
- Receive your offer letter
- The institution applies for your student pass through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)
- Receive your visa approval letter and arrange travel
- Complete arrival formalities, including a medical check-up
Intakes: Many institutions offer several intakes a year, often around January/February, May and September.
Document checklist
- Passport with sufficient validity
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English test result, where required
- Passport-size photographs
- Offer letter
- Medical examination forms requested by EMGS
- Financial documents, if requested
Exact documents vary by institution and visa route. Your counsellor will give you a personal checklist.
Tuition and living costs
Speak with a counsellor for current estimates
We don’t publish fixed figures on this page. Tuition, living costs and the funds you must show for a visa change regularly and differ by institution and city. A counsellor will help you build a realistic, current estimate using official sources.
Ask for a cost estimateFinding scholarships
Some Malaysian universities and branch campuses offer merit scholarships or tuition discounts for international students. Offers and conditions change, so check each institution’s current information with your counsellor.
HIC does not award scholarships and cannot guarantee funding.
Visa and financial documents
Always verify with the official source
How HIC’s visa documentation guidance worksStudent pass via EMGS
International students in Malaysia apply for a student pass, usually processed through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) with the institution’s support. HIC helps you prepare documents and track progress; approvals are issued by the Malaysian authorities.
Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)(opens in a new tab)Visa rules, fees and financial requirements change. HIC provides documentation guidance; it is not an immigration authority and cannot guarantee a visa.
Institutions in Malaysia
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Selangor · Malaysia
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Listings marked “Sample” are placeholders until HIC confirms the institutions it represents.
Malaysia: common questions
Branch campuses generally award degrees from the parent university, but confirm the exact award and any differences with each institution.
Many institutions ask for IELTS or an equivalent; some offer their own English tests. It depends on the institution and programme.
Education Malaysia Global Services is the agency that manages student pass applications for international students in Malaysia.