Compared with the US and UK, studying in Malaysia is still a very affordable option for international students and Malaysia has been ranked one of the cheapest cities in the world to live in. A majority of international students choose to pursue higher education in Malaysia because of the reasonable living cost which includes accommodation, on and off campus. Living costs can be broken down into accommodation, food, public transport, socialising needs and more. In terms of accommodation, RM300 to RM700 should be enough. However, it still depends on where you live and the type of accommodation (apartment, single/double storey house). In Malaysia, a 3-year degree program can be estimated in the range of RM68,000.
The majority of Malaysians understand well and speak fluent English, with around 50-60 percent of the population having some level of English skills. This is because English is a compulsory subject in Malaysia’s primary and secondary schools, as a basic requirement to pass the exam and certificate. Technically, Malaysians are applying English, not just studying it as a boring subject. English has been fully utilised by Malaysians in the workplace, classroom and even in daily conversation. Almost all public and private universities and colleges are using English to conduct their classes and lectures. Moreover, English is a basic requirement to work in multinational companies in Malaysia. In fact, Malaysia's English is considered one of the highest English proficiency in Asia.
Recently, the Malaysian government has been actively cooperating with many foreign universities and colleges, especially universities from the United Kingdom, Australia and China such as University of Nottingham, Monash University and Xiamen University. For example, studying in Xiamen University Malaysia is nearly the same as completing a degree in the China campus. One thing to keep in mind is that studying in Malaysia campus could be more cost-effective than studying in the main campus. Hence, studying in Malaysia is rapidly becoming one of top study destinations for students from around the world.
4. Social Tolerance and Friendly Country
Malaysia is a multicultural country. With its three primary ethnic populations of Malay, Chinese, and Indian, it is one of Asia's friendliest countries. In Malaysia, you may participate in all of the events and learn about other cultures. Malaysia is a diverse mix of people from all over the world with a diverse range of ideas. As a result, Malaysia has become more welcoming to overseas students. The multicultural atmosphere provides an excellent basis for foreign students to feel at ease and a sense of belonging.
Interestingly, Malaysia is in need of competent professionals with the rise of different industries and an expanding economy. Degrees in the fields of biotechnology, computer science and accountancy are in high demand. Thus, studying in Malaysia will be able to see the evolution of these industries as to having the chance to network and create those significant contacts that will help you acquire your job.
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