Frequently asked questions

It depends on your results, budget and goals, and your counsellor will build a shortlist with you. These universities are well known for each field.

Yes. Many Malaysian universities offer Foundation or Certificate programmes for students with lower grades. After completing one successfully, you can progress into the first or second year of a Bachelor's degree, depending on your results and your field.

Direct entry into Year 2 is decided by the university for each programme.

Yes. Degrees from Malaysian public and reputable private universities are widely accepted internationally, especially those awarded by foreign branch campuses such as Monash University Malaysia, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia and the University of Nottingham Malaysia.

Recognition in your own country is decided by its education authority; your counsellor will help you check it before you apply.

From Pakistan: Degrees from Malaysian public and reputable private universities are recognised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan. Study in Malaysia from Pakistan

English. All major Malaysian universities teach in English, especially on programmes for international students.

Yes. Many Malaysian universities offer credit-transfer programmes: you complete part of your degree in Malaysia and the rest abroad. Examples:

• Monash University Malaysia → Monash University, Australia
• University of Nottingham Malaysia → University of Nottingham, UK
• Heriot-Watt University Malaysia → Heriot-Watt, UK or Dubai
• Taylor's University → University of the West of England (UWE), UK
• INTI International University → University of Wollongong, Australia, and partner universities in the UK

Yes. Campuses such as Monash, Heriot-Watt, Nottingham, Curtin and Swinburne Malaysia allow credit transfer to their home campuses, depending on your results and whether the programmes match.

You need your school certificates, your passport and an application. In detail:

• Certificates for 12 years of schooling (for example A-Levels, the IB or a high-school diploma)
• A copy of your passport
• Passport-size photographs
• An English language test (IELTS or TOEFL), if required
• The application form and processing fee

From Pakistan: Matric and Intermediate (FSc or FA), or O and A Levels. Entry requirements from Pakistan

Not always. If your previous education was in English, many universities accept an English proficiency letter from your school. Otherwise you may need an IELTS score of about 5.5–6.0, or an equivalent test.

The main intakes are in February and September. Some universities also take students in April, July or November for particular programmes.

Tuition is typically USD 3,000–8,000 a year for a Bachelor's degree. International branch campuses cost more; your counsellor will give you exact fees for the programmes you are considering.

On average, about USD 7,000–10,000 a year, including tuition, accommodation, food and transport. Living costs alone are typically USD 300–500 a month in shared accommodation.

Yes. Many universities offer partial scholarships or merit discounts, for example:

• Taylor's University Excellence Award
• APU Merit Scholarships
• Sunway University Jeffrey Cheah Foundation Scholarship
• UCSI University Trust Scholarship
• INTI International Education Excellence Scholarship

The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) also offer international scholarships. We never guarantee a scholarship.

Typically USD 6,000–8,000 in your own or your sponsor's bank account, held for the previous three to six months. The amount depends on the length of your programme and living costs.

From Pakistan: the bank statement and sponsor rules, and costs in PKR. Costs from Pakistan

You apply through EMGS after you receive your offer letter, and Career Gliders helps you at every step:

1. Apply to the university and receive your offer letter.
2. Submit your visa documents to EMGS.
3. Receive your Visa Approval Letter (VAL).
4. Travel to Malaysia, complete your medical screening and receive your Student Pass.

From Pakistan: EMGS for Pakistani nationals, medical screening and flights to Malaysia. The visa from Pakistan

Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) is the official body under Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education that manages all international student visa applications.

Yes. International students can work up to 20 hours a week during semester breaks or holidays, subject to the university's approval.

Students on full-time degree programmes (Bachelor's or Master's) at public or private universities approved by EMGS. Students on language or short certificate courses cannot work.

Common part-time jobs include:

• Café or restaurant assistant
• Retail or supermarket helper
• Library or campus assistant
• Event crew or customer service

Yes, but not automatically. You need a job offer from a Malaysian company, and your employer applies for an Employment Pass or Professional Visit Pass through the Immigration Department.

Career Gliders is an authorised partner of TJS Studysteps, which holds official contracts with many Malaysian public and private universities.

Usually six to ten weeks, depending on the university, the intake and EMGS processing times.

There is no consultancy fee for admission to private universities. For public universities, a consultation fee of USD 500 applies because of their additional documentation and procedures. Career Gliders takes no payments: the fee is paid to the partner named in your agreement, never to an individual.

No. No honest consultancy can. We assess your profile carefully, recommend options you can realistically reach, and prepare your application and visa file thoroughly.