Choosing to study at a Malaysia college before continuing to university will save you a lot of money. Tuition fees for Malaysia college are a lot lower, giving you peace of mind as you work for your degree. Aside from that, many Malaysia colleges offer degree-level study and even top-up degrees, often with lower tuition fees than many universities.

Some university is very competitive at the freshman admissions level, but not as competitive at the transfer admissions level. Meaning, to get into a university, a prospective freshman must compete with thousands of other students. However, if a student applies as a transfer student the chances of getting into a university might be better; this is because many universities have agreements or partnerships with colleges that allow college graduates to be automatically admitted into the university program of their choice assuming the student meets all other admission requirements (such as a satisfactory grade point average and having certain coursework completed).

If you think college is something you’d like to explore a little further, here are few Malaysia colleges you should seriously consider…

FAME International College

The vision of FAME is to be ‘A world class education provider that transforms individuals by nurturing, cultivating and instilling wisdom and high awareness’.

FAME focuses on professional and entrepreneurial development that ensures students are successful not only in their studies and future careers but also in their daily lives. This focused approach resulted in students graduating with distinctions at all levels.

Programmes Offered

• International English Course – 12 weeks
• Certificate in Business Studies – 18 months
• Diploma in Accounting and Finance – 2 years 8 months
• Diploma in Business Administration – 2 years 8 months
• Diploma in Entrepreneurship – 2 years 8 months
• Diploma in Digital Business – 2 years 8 months
• Foundation in Management – 12 months
• BA (Hons) Business, Accounting & Finance – 3 years(full time), 6 years(part time)
• BA (Hons) International Business Management – 3 years(full time), 6 years(part time)
• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) – 2.5 years
• Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) – 1.5 years

Intake

Degree, English Course intakes: January, April and September

Certificate, Foundation: January, April and August

ACCA: January and June

CAT: January, April and July

Accommodation

Location

Kuching is a major food destination for tourists and the main gateway for travellers visiting Sarawak and Borneo. Kuching Wetlands National Park is located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the city and there are many other tourist attractions in and around Kuching such as Bako National Park, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF), state assembly building, The Astana, Fort Margherita, Kuching Cat Museum, and Sarawak State Museum. The city has become one of the major industrial and commercial centres in East Malaysia.

Institut Sinaran

In 2006, we started our own Diploma in Commerce, fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), with credit transfer to many universities locally and abroad allowing direct entry into second year of business related degree programmes.

The new campus is strategically situated near University Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and 1Borneo Hypermall in Kota Kinabalu.

The pleasant, peaceful and well laid out campus ground provides a conducive learning environment. The well-equipped science and computer laboratories, well-stocked library, comfortable and air-conditioned lecture rooms as well as halls are complemented by experienced, qualified and dedicated teaching staff. These attributes contribute towards making learning in the Institute a pleasant and rewarding experience.

Programmes Offered

• GCE A-Level – 18 months
• Diploma in Commerce – 2 years
• Diploma in Accounting – 2 years
• Diploma in Marketing – 2 years
• ACCA Qualification – 4 months
• IELTS Workshop – 12 hours

Intake

A-Level intakes: January and April

ACCA: January and November

IELTS: Every month

Accommodation

Location

Kota Kinabalu is often known as KK both in Malaysia and internationally. It is a major tourist destination and a gateway for travellers visiting Sabah and Borneo. Kinabalu Park is located about 90 kilometres from the city and there are many other tourist attractions in and around the city. Kota Kinabalu is also one of the major industrial and commercial centres of East Malaysia. These two factors combine to make Kota Kinabalu one of the fastest growing cities in Malaysia.

Kolej Laila Taib

Kolej Laila Taib’s Campus covers an area of 10 acres, which provides a great teaching and learning environment for its students. Students have access to the best teaching facilities which includes classrooms and lecture theaters that are fully air-conditioned and equipped with teaching aids such as LCD projectors. State-of-the-art computer laboratories equipped with the latest computers and internet access provide students with the perfect IT environment to complement their studies at KLT. In addition, students have access to one of the best academic technical libraries in Sarawak, providing a great learning and studying environment for KLT students.

Programmes Offered

• Diploma in Architecture – 2 years 9 months
• Diploma in Accounting – 2 years 9 months
• Diploma in Business Management – 2 years 9 months
• Diploma in Civil Engineering – 2 years 9 months
• Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering – 2 years 9 months
• Diploma in Quantity Surveying – 2 years 9 months

Intake

Accommodation

Students staying at KLT’s hostel are provided with a full range of amenities such as beds, study tables and washing machines.

Great comfort and high security at extremely affordable costs is what KLT aims to provide for students staying in the hostel. Besides, hostel students are free to utilise the college’s recreational facilities.

Location

Sibu is the main tourist gateway to the Upper Rajang River, with its small riverine towns and its many Iban and Orang Ulu longhouses. Among notable landmarks in Sibu are Wisma Sanyan, the tallest building in Sarawak, Lanang Bridge (one of the longest river bridges in Sarawak) and the biggest town square in Malaysia, near Wisma Sanyan. The Lau King Howe Hospital Memorial Museum is the first and the only medical museum in Malaysia. Sibu Central Market is the biggest indoor market in Sarawak. Some tourists attractions in Sibu are the Sibu Heritage Centre, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Bawang Assan longhouses, Sibu Old Mosque, Jade Dragon Temple, Bukit Aup Jubilee Park, Bukit Lima Forest Park, Sibu Night Market, Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF), and Sibu International Dance Festival (SIDF). Timber and shipbuilding industries are the two major economic activities in Sibu.

Kolej Sunway Kuching

Kolej Sunway Kuching is the first and the only institution of higher learning in East Malaysia to be awarded the Approved Learning Partner – Student Tuition, the PLATINUM status. This status is awarded by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) under a new scheme that give formal recognition to leading tuition providers who offer quality tuition and support to ACCA and CAT students. To achieve the Platinum Status, Kolej Sunway Kuching was assessed by ACCA on five (5) performance indicators-tuition (pass rate to match that of the World), course materials, facilities, student support and course management.

Programmes Offered

• Diploma in Accounting – 2.5 years
• Diploma in Business Management – 2.5 years
• Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)
• ACCA
• Micro-credentials – 12 to 16 weeks
• IAB Certificate in Bookkeeping – 3 to 6 months
• English Courses (ESP, IELTS, MUET)
• Software Applications Course

Intake

CAT intake: January, April, July & September

ACCA intake: January and July (Part-Time)

Micro-credentials, IAB intake: January, April, July & October

English Courses intake: April & August

Accommodation

Location

Kuching is a major food destination for tourists and the main gateway for travellers visiting Sarawak and Borneo. Kuching Wetlands National Park is located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the city and there are many other tourist attractions in and around Kuching such as Bako National Park, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF), state assembly building, The Astana, Fort Margherita, Kuching Cat Museum, and Sarawak State Museum. The city has become one of the major industrial and commercial centres in East Malaysia.

Malvern International Academy

With 31 years of experience in the education industry in Malaysia, we have been pivotal in helping more than 50,000 local and international students to achieve their career aspirations by delivering affordable world-class academic programmes.

Programmes Offered

• Certificate in Business Studies – 18 months
• Diploma in Hotel Management – 3 years
• Diploma in Accountancy – 30 months
• Diploma in Business Information Technology – 2 ½ years
• Diploma in Business Studies – 30 months
• Diploma in Enforcement Management – 2 ½ years
• London Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI)
• Certified Accounting Technician, UK (CAT)
• Chartered Financial Analyst® Program – 2 ½ to 3 years
• Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) – 6 to 7 months
• Information System Administration – 9 to 15 months
• Culinary Arts – Chef (Hospitality & Tourism) – 9 months
• Food & Beverages (Hotel Management) – 9 to 15 months

Location

The Klang Valley is geographically delineated by the Titiwangsa Mountains to the north and east and the Strait of Malacca to the west. It extends to Rawang in the northwest, Semenyih in the southeast, and Klang and Port Klang in the southwest. The conurbation is the heartland of Malaysia’s industry and commerce.

Methodist College Kuala Lumpur

MCKL provide a safe environment for a purposeful learning experience. Our lecturers are well qualified and are highly regarded by students and alumni for their commitment and willingness to go beyond their normal call of duty. The close-knit community in MCKL promote a thriving network of MCKL students, staff and alumni from diverse backgrounds.

The campus provides a conducive environment for learning as well as for individuals to explore their potential and to hone their skills; through involvement in various extra-curricular activities and taking community service learning and character formation modules. The aim is to nurture high-achieving individuals of calibre who will become passionate and compassionate leaders and nation-builders of our country and our world.

Programmes Offered

• Cambridge A Level – 15 to 18 months
• Cambridge A Level(German Pathway) – 18 months
• Australian Matriculation(AUSMAT) – 11 to 16 months
• American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP) – 1 to 2 years in MCKL + 2 to 3 years in U.S.
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education – 2.5 years (3 years for Blended Mode)
• Diploma in Social Work – 3 years & 3 months
• Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) – 15 months
• ACCA – 2.5 to 3 years

Intake

ADTP, Diploma intake: January, April and August

CAT intake: March and August

ACCA intake: January and July

Accommodation

By choosing to stay in the accommodation provided by the College, you become part of a community which offers additional development opportunities for multi-cultural interaction, intellectual discovery and developing good values. We aim to create not just sleeping quarters but an environment of respect, safety and cleanliness. Through regular monitoring, you will be nurtured with skills to care for your own belongings and surroundings. We desire that this home away from home will prepare you to be more holistic as you journey into your phase of life after College.

MCKL accommodation consists of apartment units rented from private owners. Dedicated staff monitor the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of the resident students.

Location

Kuala Lumpur has a comprehensive road system supported by an extensive range of public transport networks, such as mass rapid transit (MRT), light rapid transit (LRT), monorail, commuter rail, public buses, hop on & hop off buses (free of charge) and airport rail links. Kuala Lumpur is one of the leading cities in the world for tourism and shopping, being the 6th most-visited city in the world in 2019. The city houses three of the world’s 10 largest shopping malls.
Kuala Lumpur has been ranked by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Ranking at No. 70 in the world, and No. 2 in Southeast Asia after Singapore. Kuala Lumpur was named as World Book Capital 2020 by UNESCO.

Olympia College

Our Petaling Jaya, Ipoh and Johor Bahru campuses offer a myriad of benefits, being a student-centered community college. Whether you’re looking for the energy of an engaged campus community or productive learning experience, Olympia has the perfect mix of both. We provide tremendous, values-based opportunities for lifelong friendship, leadership development, scholarship enhancement and social interaction.

Programmes Offered

• Certificate in Commerce – 1.5 years
• Foundation in Business – 1 year
• Diploma in Business Management – 2.5 years
• Degree in International Business (3+0) – 3 years
• Master of Business Administration – 1 year
• Certificate in Information Communication Technology – 1.5 years
• Diploma in Information Technology – 2½ years
• Certificate in Hotel Operations – 1.5 years
• Diploma in Hotel Management – 2½ years
• English Preparation Program – 3 months

Intake

Master intake: Monthly

Location

Petaling Jaya is surrounded by Kuala Lumpur to the east, Sungai Buloh to the north, Shah Alam, the capital of Selangor, and Subang Jaya to the west and Bandar Kinrara (Puchong) to the south.

In recent years, Ipoh’s popularity as a tourist destination has been significantly boosted by efforts to conserve its British colonial-era architecture. The city is also well known for its cuisine and natural attractions, such as its limestone hills and caves within which Buddhist temples were built. In addition, Ipoh has managed to maintain its reputation as one of the cleanest cities in Malaysia.

Riam Institute of Technology

Riam Institute of Technology prides itself to be the real home-grown institution that provides quality education. It has a humble beginning some 20 years ago as a vocational college. Today, RIAMTEC is a tertiary education institution that offers a range of programs from pre-university studies to technical and non-technical courses; nestled in different schools.

RIAMTEC revels in a culture of learning by doing. The integrated-study-and-work courses are designed focusing on technical and soft skills acquisition, and direct contact with industry and employers. With a strong emphasis on applied learning, we have been successfully producing highly skilled graduates for the challenging and evolving work environment.

Programmes Offered

• Cambridge GCE A Levels – 1.5 years
• Diploma in Automotive Engineering – 2 years 3 months
• Diploma in Electronic Engineering – 2 years 3 months
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – 2 years 3 months
• Diploma in Accounting – 2 years
• Diploma in Commerce – 2 years 3 months
• Bachelor of Business (Hons) – 3 years
• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety – 2.5 years
• Diploma in Hotel Management – 2.5 years
• Automotive Electrical – 2 years 3 months
• Culinary Arts – 2 years 3 months
• Pâtisserie – 2 years 3 months
• Aesthetic Beauty Therapy – 2 years 3 months
• Electrical Installation and Maintenance – 2 years
• Hair and Media Make-Up – 2 years 3 months
• PTE General English – 10 weeks

Intake

Automotive Electrical: January /April / August

Culinary Arts & Pâtisserie & Hair and Media Make-Up: April / August

Aesthetic Beauty Therapy & Electrical Installation and Maintenance: January / April

Diploma: April / August

Degree: January / May / September

A Level: April /May

Accommodation

The RIAMTEC on campus hostel with 3 storeys are available with three varieties that students may choose from:

Type A: Single (with attached bathroom)
Type B: Single (with shared bathroom)
Type C: Twin sharing (with shared bathroom)

Location

Miri is the main tourist gateway to the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gunung Mulu National Park; Loagan Bunut National Park; Lambir Hills National Park; Niah National Park and Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef National Park. The Gunung Mulu National Park with its Sarawak Chamber, which is the largest known cave chamber in the world by area, remains one of the favourite ecotourism destinations in Miri. Miri is also the birthplace of the Malaysian petroleum industry. Other major industries in the city include timber, oil palm and tourism.

Disted College

DISTED believes in the capability and commitment of Malaysians to provide a brand of education that is excellent, relevant and complete for all in the country. It offers a wide range of high-quality courses from certificate to bachelor degree level in pre-university studies, business, psychology, IT and engineering.

The college offers an environment that gives young school leavers safe and great opportunities to live and learn a life of adventure, creativity, independence, and leadership as well as to thrive and achieve significance in knowledge for the service of mankind. Students are able to enjoy a wide variety of social, cultural, entertainment and sporting activities that will contribute to a great on-campus and well-rounded learning experience.

Programmes Offered

• Cambridge A-Level programme – 12 to 18 months
• Foundation in Arts – 1 year
• South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE International) – 12 to 18 months
• Diploma in Accounting – 2 years
• Diploma in Business Studies – 2 years
• Foundation in Business – 1 year
• Diploma in Business Information Technology – 2 years 4 months
• Diploma in Computer Science – 2 years 4 months
• Diploma in Creative Multimedia Production – 2 years 4 months
• Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering – 2 years 6 months
• Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) – 3 years
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
• PTE Academic – 15 hours over the weekend (Saturday)
• Barista Essentials – 8 hours
• Barista Pro Course – 3 days
• Professional Diploma in Multimedia and Design – 1 year 3 months
• Professional Diploma in Software Development – 1 year 3 months
• BS (Hons) International Business Management – 2 to 3 years
• BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance – 2 to 3 years
• BA (Hons) Marketing Management – 2 to 3 years

Intake

Foundation in Arts: January, April, August

SACE International: January & March, August

Diploma in Accounting, Business Studies: Jan, April, May, August and October

Diploma in Business Information Technology, Computer Science, Creative Multimedia Production, Electrical & Electronic Engineering: January, March, May, August, September

Bachelor of Psychology (Hons): January, May, August

BS (Hons) International Business Management, Accounting & Finance, Marketing Management: January, March, September

Accommodation

The SPACE DISTED Student Residence rates per person per month are as follows:

Kindly take note that our type of hostel beds include:-

• Quad/Triple sharing room* (double decker bed upper bunk) – RM420.00
• Quad/Triple sharing room * (double decker bed lower bunk) – RM 480.00
• Triple sharing room (single bed) – RM550.00
• Twin sharing room – RM650.00

* Female students only

Location

George Town, long known as the food capital of Malaysia, is renowned for its good and varied street food, incorporating Malay, Chinese, Indian, Peranakan, Thai and European influences into its literal melting pot.

The city has been recognised as one of Asia’s top street food cities by CNN, as well the world’s top culinary destination by the Lonely Planet in 2014. These were in addition to the Time magazine in 2004, which acclaimed Penang as having the best street food in Asia.

RENG College

RENG College is fully recognised as an institution of Higher Learning by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and the National Accreditation Board of Malaysia (MQA).

Programmes Offered

• Diploma in Architectural Studies – 3 years
• Diploma in Interior Architecture – 3 years
• Diploma in Creative Design – 2 ½ Years
• Multimedia Design
• Game Design
• Digital Animation
• Web Design
• Diploma in Business Administration – 2 ½ Years
• English Language – 9 months
• Sijil Lukisan Pelan Senibina – 2 years

Accommodation

RENG College’s accommodation services emphasizes on students’ comfort in living in a clean, safe and secure environment. Our accommodation services look into making sure our students, especially out-of-towners, have a place to live so that he or she will be able to live a balanced lifestyle.

Location

Petaling Jaya is a city in Petaling District, in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Originally developed as a satellite township for Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, it is part of the Greater Kuala Lumpur area. Petaling Jaya was granted city status on 20 June 2006.

Petaling Jaya is surrounded by Kuala Lumpur to the east, Sungai Buloh to the north, Shah Alam, the capital of Selangor, and Subang Jaya to the west and Bandar Kinrara (Puchong) to the south.

IMPERIA College

IMPERIA was founded in 1995 by a group of professional estate agents to offer training and human resource development courses to the general public. It was also approved by the Selangor State Education Department for Certificate Courses under the name of “Centre for Continuing Development and Further Education” in October 1996.

At IMPERIA, students will go through a balanced life and are not only limited to activities within the classroom only. Extra or co-curricular activities complement the curricular activities of the college experience. Students Representative Committee (SRC) provided other outdoor activities for students. SRC promote co-curricular opportunities and encourage students participation in all aspects of campus life. The curricular and extracurricular activities function together to provide the total experience for the students. It is important that a healthy balance exists in a student’s educational life. We also seek to instil social responsibility through these activities and encourage beneficial and purposeful community service.

Programmes Offered

• BSc(Hons) Real Estate Management & Development 3+0 – 3 years
• Diploma in Estate Management – 2 years
• Diploma in Quantity Surveying – 2 years
• Diploma in Construction Management – 2 years
• Foundation in Built Environment – 1 year
• Executive Diploma in Real Estate Agency – 2 ½ years
• Diploma in Business – 2 years

Location

Subang Jaya is a city in Petaling District, Selangor, Malaysia. It comprises the southern third district of Petaling. Consists of neighbourhoods from SS12 to SS19, PJS7/PJS9/PJS11 of Bandar Sunway (which are also partially jurisdictional within Petaling Jaya under the MBPJ), UEP Subang Jaya (USJ), Putra Heights and Batu Tiga, the city is governed by Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), which also governs other areas of the Petaling district, such as Puchong and Seri Kembangan.

The courses and subjects offered by Malaysia campus are the same as those provided in their local country, you can transfer to or from either location at the end of any semester should you wish. Course fees must be affordable than those in their own country, and being of the same quality, you may prefer to complete your entire tertiary education in Malaysia.

If you are aiming to graduate with an International qualification in Malaysia, then this might be the right place for you! Here are a few International Universities located in Malaysia.

Curtin University Malaysia

Curtin Malaysia is a partnership between Curtin University in Australia and the State Government of Sarawak, the impressive 300-acre campus opened in 2002, in the suburb of Senadin, Miri, Sarawak. Curtin Malaysia is a completely unique location, an incredibly beautiful garden campus nestled between the world’s oldest rain forest and the South China Sea, featuring a picturesque man-made lake and tropical sunsets that take your breath away

• Able to transfer to or from either location at the end of any semester should you wish
• Subjects offered by Curtin Malaysia are the same as those provided in Australia
• Retained ‘Tier 5’ or ‘Excellent’ rating under the SETARA Rating System for Malaysian Higher Education Institutions since 2009
• Wide range of accredited and internationally recognized courses to choose

Accommodation

It is important to have safe, comfortable and convenient housing.

If you are interested in living on campus or off-campus accommodation, the Curtin Housing Services team can help you find a decent place to live (Lakeside Apartment, Curtin Villa or Curtin Water II).

Intake

Foundation programmes: January, April or July

Undergraduate programmes: February or July

Postgraduate programmes: February or July

Location

Curtin Sarawak is located in Miri, Sarawak’s second-largest city in the north of the state, very close to the border with Brunei. A fast-growing city of some 350, 000 inhabitants with a strong economy and varied attractions, Miri offers students a vibrant living and learning environment.

Miri is well on its way to fulfilling its objective of becoming Sarawak’s location of choice to live, work, visit, invest and, of course, study. Big things are happening in Miri and now is the time to make the most of everything this growing city has to offer. Enjoy balmy weather all year round, experience the city’s vibrant and stimulating living environment, indulge in the local culture and incredible food, and of course discover the area’s natural wonders.

RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus

RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC) started its journey as Malaysia’s first accredited private medical institution in 1996. Then known as Penang Medical College (PMC), RUMC was initially formed to fulfil the need of having a medical institution in the northern region. It was established by two leading universities in Ireland – Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and University College Dublin (UCD).

Our graduates are conferred with a medical degree from the National University of Ireland (NUI) that is recognised by the Irish Medical Council (IMC) and the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). RUMC is also listed as an Irish medical university in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). The internationally-recognised Irish medical degree provides our graduates with the opportunity to practise Medicine in countries such as the UK, the US, Ireland, Canada and more.

Accommodation

We understand how important it is for students to live in a comfortable residence at a reasonable price. We have exclusively furnished rooms located on the island that is less than 7km from the campus. Our accommodation consists of new and high-quality units and comes with great amenities to fulfil our students’ needs.

Each unit has 2 bedrooms with 1 Master Bedroom and 1 Standard Room.

Intake

Foundation programmes: May or September

Undergraduate programmes: September

Postgraduate programmes: February or September

Location

George Town is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang. George Town is Malaysia’s third most populous city with 708,127 inhabitants as of 2010, while Greater Penang is the nation’s second largest conurbation in the country after Greater Kuala Lumpur with a population of 2,412,616. The historical core of George Town has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.

George Town, long known as the food capital of Malaysia, is renowned for its good and varied street food, incorporating Malay, Chinese, Indian, Peranakan, Thai and European influences into its literal melting pot.

The city has been recognised as one of Asia’s top street food cities by CNN, as well the world’s top culinary destination by the Lonely Planet in 2014. These were in addition to the Time magazine in 2004, which acclaimed Penang as having the best street food in Asia.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

With a heritage stretching back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University is the eighth oldest university in the UK. The main campus is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, while the other two UK campuses are in the Scottish Borders and Orkney. The two international campuses are located in Malaysia and Dubai respectively.

• Top 10 in the UK for Chemistry, Engineering: Civil and Engineering: Mechanical (Guardian University Guide 2020)
• Malaysia’s campus is based in the modern garden-city of Putrajaya
• Ranked 35th of UK universities (The Complete University Guide 2020)
• Top 10 in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2020) for three of subject areas – Building (3rd), Town and Country Planning and Landscape Design (9th), and Mathematics (10th)

The degree programmes at Heriot-Watt are career-focused and relevant to the needs of business and industry, leading employers to actively seek out our graduates. We work in partnership with the professions to develop and accredit our degrees, ensuring career-relevant education and an environment that helps to foster the leaders of tomorrow. Our aim is to equip our graduates with the skills to achieve their ambitions and perform at a high level in their careers.

Accommodation

Off-campus student accommodation options are provided in Cyberjaya and Putrajaya, about 10-15 minutes drive from the campus. A complimentary shuttle bus operates between the student residences and the campus and there is also easy access to public transportation.

All residences offer modern and spacious living accommodation. Each residence has a warden who is there to help you settle in and sort out any problems along the way.

Intake

Undergraduate programmes: January and September

Postgraduate programmes: September

Location

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s campus is based in the modern garden-city of Putrajaya just 25km south of Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur. Putrajaya is a growing, dynamic city and its proximity allows easy access to the extensive cultural, leisure and retail amenities of the buzzing metropolis.

Putrajaya provides a high quality of life in a new, forward-thinking urban centre. It is a great choice of city for students with excellent facilities, modern infrastructure and transport links. As it’s based in the Multimedia Corridor, it also benefits from a highly efficient broadband network. It is developing as an attractive centre of learning for both local and international students and a vibrant student population is steadily growing in the city.

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia

NUMed Malaysia aims to deliver a cost-effective medical programme of the highest quality to meet the needs of both our students and the regional health economy. Newcastle University’s Malaysian campus is situated in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, in Iskandar Malaysia.

• Newcastle is a Russell Group University that consistently ranks in the top 20 in the UK for research power and student experience
• First UK University to establish a fully owned international branch campus for medicine and the biomedical sciences in Malaysia
• Fully recognised by both the General Medical Council (GMC) and the MMC
• Medicine at Newcastle is consistently one of the most highly regarded medical degrees in the UK
• National Centre of Excellence in biomedical research

Accommodation

NUMed has its own managed student accommodation which is truly multinational, multi-ethnic and multicultural.

The new accommodation is just a 5-minute drive from the campus, with free, regular transport provided. We provide transport not only between the accommodation and the campus, but also between the accommodation and the nearby facilities, including eateries, shopping centres, entertainment outlets and other recreational attractions.

Intake

Foundation programme: May and September intake

Undergraduate: September intake

Location

The campus is part of EduCity in Iskandar Puteri (formerly known as Nusajaya). It is 1km east of the Gelang Patah Interchange on the main Linkedua Expressway.

The Second Crossing Bridge to Singapore is only 8km from the campus, and the city of Johor Bahru is a near neighbour.

One of the largest developments in the Iskandar Development Region, Iskandar Puteri is planned to be an integrated city providing a world-class environment for business, living and leisure.

University of Southampton Malaysia

Invited by the Ministry of Higher Education to establish a branch campus for engineering within the EduCity development in Iskandar, Johor, Malaysia. Malaysia Campus opened in October 2012 and offers premier undergraduate degrees in engineering. In 2016, our first group of Malaysia Campus students graduated with excellent results – they obtained 10 First Class and eight Upper Second Class MEng degrees.

• Gain a unique ‘Southampton’ education experience in Malaysia combined with up to two years at our UK campus
• Get professional engineering accreditation in both the UK and Malaysia
• Research-intensive university and a founding member of the Russell Group
• Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2020

Accommodation

You are guaranteed an offer of University accommodation for your Foundation Year, or first year (undergraduate) at our campus in Malaysia, which will help you settle into University life. You are welcome to apply to remain in University accommodation for your second year while you are studying in Malaysia but we cannot guarantee a place.

You are also guaranteed an offer of University accommodation for both years spent studying in Southampton. Please note you will need to fulfil the criteria of our guarantee, which includes applying as a continuing student, in January of your second year in Malaysia for your first year living in Southampton. Our accommodation guarantee does not extend to family accommodation, but if you are coming to the University to study as part of a couple or family, we can still offer you support in finding accommodation in Southampton and we may be able to offer you university owned accommodation.

Intake

Foundation programme: April, July and September intake

Undergraduate: September intake

Location

The Malaysia Campus is located in the state of Johor near the southwestern tip of Malaysia, about four hours’ drive south of Malaysia’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur. Johor’s total population is about 3.4 million.

Our campus is located within EduCity in Iskandar Puteri, a new city in Johor and forms part of a pioneering multi-varsity education hub located in Iskandar Puteri, comprising universities and institutes of higher education, academia-industry action and R&D centres, as well as student accommodation, shared sports and recreational facilities.

University of Reading Malaysia

The University of Reading has a rich heritage dating back over 150 years and in 2016, celebrate our 90th anniversary as a university in our own right. The University of Reading Malaysia’s state of the art campus in EduCity (Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia) opened its doors in September 2015. All programmes are accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the UK and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

• Approximately 75% of the faculty who teach on our undergraduate programmes are PhD holders
• Provide students with an opportunity to spend part of their studies on our UK campus, subject to our mobility policy
• Range of scholarships, bursaries and discounts available
• All degree is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the UK, the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and carry appropriate recognition by professional bodies

Accommodation

The University of Reading Malaysia (UoRM) works with EduCity Student Village and Core Home Management, to provide comfortable and convenient accommodation for all students.

If you choose to study at the University of Reading Malaysia, you will be given priority for accommodation at the EduCity Student Village.

Intake

International Foundation Programme: April and September

Undergraduate Programme: September

You don’t have to travel all the way to the UK to get a degree. Some UK Universities offer high quality British education and global study opportunities right here in Malaysia. This creates a highly potential environment for students to form academic links with internationally-renowned institutions and graduate with a reputable masters degree from a UK University.

If you are aiming to graduate with a UK qualification in Malaysia, then this might be the right place for you! Here are a few UK Universities that have campuses in Malaysia.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

With a heritage stretching back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University is the eighth oldest university in the UK. The main campus is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, while the other two UK campuses are in the Scottish Borders and Orkney. The two international campuses are located in Malaysia and Dubai respectively.

• Top 10 in the UK for Chemistry, Engineering: Civil and Engineering: Mechanical (Guardian University Guide 2020)
• Malaysia’s campus is based in the modern garden-city of Putrajaya
• Ranked 35th of UK universities (The Complete University Guide 2020)
• Top 10 in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2020) for three of subject areas – Building (3rd), Town and Country Planning and Landscape Design (9th), and Mathematics (10th)

The degree programmes at Heriot-Watt are career-focused and relevant to the needs of business and industry, leading employers to actively seek out our graduates. We work in partnership with the professions to develop and accredit our degrees, ensuring career-relevant education and an environment that helps to foster the leaders of tomorrow. Our aim is to equip our graduates with the skills to achieve their ambitions and perform at a high level in their careers.

Accommodation

Off-campus student accommodation options are provided in Cyberjaya and Putrajaya, about 10-15 minutes drive from the campus. A complimentary shuttle bus operates between the student residences and the campus and there is also easy access to public transportation.

All residences offer modern and spacious living accommodation. Each residence has a warden who is there to help you settle in and sort out any problems along the way.

Intake

Undergraduate programmes: January and September

Postgraduate programmes: September

Location

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s campus is based in the modern garden-city of Putrajaya just 25km south of Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur. Putrajaya is a growing, dynamic city and its proximity allows easy access to the extensive cultural, leisure and retail amenities of the buzzing metropolis.

Putrajaya provides a high quality of life in a new, forward-thinking urban centre. It is a great choice of city for students with excellent facilities, modern infrastructure and transport links. As it’s based in the Multimedia Corridor, it also benefits from a highly efficient broadband network. It is developing as an attractive centre of learning for both local and international students and a vibrant student population is steadily growing in the city.

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia

NUMed Malaysia aims to deliver a cost-effective medical programme of the highest quality to meet the needs of both our students and the regional health economy. Newcastle University’s Malaysian campus is situated in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, in Iskandar Malaysia.

• Newcastle is a Russell Group University that consistently ranks in the top 20 in the UK for research power and student experience
• First UK University to establish a fully owned international branch campus for medicine and the biomedical sciences in Malaysia
• Fully recognised by both the General Medical Council (GMC) and the MMC
• Medicine at Newcastle is consistently one of the most highly regarded medical degrees in the UK
• National Centre of Excellence in biomedical research

Accommodation

NUMed has its own managed student accommodation which is truly multinational, multi-ethnic and multicultural.

The new accommodation is just a 5-minute drive from the campus, with free, regular transport provided. We provide transport not only between the accommodation and the campus, but also between the accommodation and the nearby facilities, including eateries, shopping centres, entertainment outlets and other recreational attractions.

Intake

Foundation programme: May and September intake

Undergraduate: September intake

Location

The campus is part of EduCity in Iskandar Puteri (formerly known as Nusajaya). It is 1km east of the Gelang Patah Interchange on the main Linkedua Expressway.

The Second Crossing Bridge to Singapore is only 8km from the campus, and the city of Johor Bahru is a near neighbour.

One of the largest developments in the Iskandar Development Region, Iskandar Puteri is planned to be an integrated city providing a world-class environment for business, living and leisure.

University of Southampton Malaysia

Invited by the Ministry of Higher Education to establish a branch campus for engineering within the EduCity development in Iskandar, Johor, Malaysia. Malaysia Campus opened in October 2012 and offers premier undergraduate degrees in engineering. In 2016, our first group of Malaysia Campus students graduated with excellent results – they obtained 10 First Class and eight Upper Second Class MEng degrees.

• Gain a unique ‘Southampton’ education experience in Malaysia combined with up to two years at our UK campus
• Get professional engineering accreditation in both the UK and Malaysia
• Research-intensive university and a founding member of the Russell Group
• Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2020

Accommodation

You are guaranteed an offer of University accommodation for your Foundation Year, or first year (undergraduate) at our campus in Malaysia, which will help you settle into University life. You are welcome to apply to remain in University accommodation for your second year while you are studying in Malaysia but we cannot guarantee a place.

You are also guaranteed an offer of University accommodation for both years spent studying in Southampton. Please note you will need to fulfil the criteria of our guarantee, which includes applying as a continuing student, in January of your second year in Malaysia for your first year living in Southampton. Our accommodation guarantee does not extend to family accommodation, but if you are coming to the University to study as part of a couple or family, we can still offer you support in finding accommodation in Southampton and we may be able to offer you university owned accommodation.

Intake

Foundation programme: April, July and September intake

Undergraduate: September intake

Location

The Malaysia Campus is located in the state of Johor near the southwestern tip of Malaysia, about four hours’ drive south of Malaysia’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur. Johor’s total population is about 3.4 million.

Our campus is located within EduCity in Iskandar Puteri, a new city in Johor and forms part of a pioneering multi-varsity education hub located in Iskandar Puteri, comprising universities and institutes of higher education, academia-industry action and R&D centres, as well as student accommodation, shared sports and recreational facilities.

University of Reading Malaysia

The University of Reading has a rich heritage dating back over 150 years and in 2016, celebrate our 90th anniversary as a university in our own right. The University of Reading Malaysia’s state of the art campus in EduCity (Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia) opened its doors in September 2015. All programmes are accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the UK and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

• Approximately 75% of the faculty who teach on our undergraduate programmes are PhD holders
• Provide students with an opportunity to spend part of their studies on our UK campus, subject to our mobility policy
• Range of scholarships, bursaries and discounts available
• All degree is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the UK, the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and carry appropriate recognition by professional bodies

Accommodation

The University of Reading Malaysia (UoRM) works with EduCity Student Village and Core Home Management, to provide comfortable and convenient accommodation for all students.

If you choose to study at the University of Reading Malaysia, you will be given priority for accommodation at the EduCity Student Village.

Intake

International Foundation Programme: April and September

Undergraduate Programme: September