Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about studying in Malaysia and our services.
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The Qudurat certificate is not required at all in Malaysia.
Permalink to this questionThanks to its outstanding education standards, Malaysia has quickly become a preferred destination for students from abroad, and its educational institutions rank among the top 200 universities in the world.
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Malaysia's higher education system is ranked 25th in the British [QS] world higher education system rankings
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All foreigners who wish to study at a higher education institution in Malaysia must obtain a student pass from the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
The educational institution the student has enrolled in can help with applying for the visa approval letter and the student pass.
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Malaysia is the 20th most peaceful country in the world, according to the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2020, an annual ranking produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)
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Yes, as long as you have completed and passed the IGSCE exam successfully.
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English is widely used and most subjects are taught in English.
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All international students studying at public or private higher education institutions are allowed to work part-time for a maximum of 20 hours per week only, during semester breaks or holidays of more than 7 days, in restaurants, petrol kiosks, mini-markets and hotels, as long as their student passes remain valid. Please note that prior approval from the Immigration Department is required.
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Under the current rules, apart from certain majors, international students can only enrol in courses full-time. However, your actual timetable depends on your academic course. Students often find plenty of time between lectures and courses to pursue hobbies and other interests.
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No, it is not allowed.
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Yes, you can.
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Being very close to the equator, Malaysia has a warm tropical climate with rain throughout the year.
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Yes, once you have obtained your student pass, you can open a bank account.
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Apply for your visa through your educational institution. Once you have paid the fees and submitted all the required documents to the institution, it starts the process of obtaining the Visa Approval Letter (VAL).
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No, the fees are non-refundable.
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You can track the status of your application on our website to check whether Immigration (EMGS) has received your passport. You can also download the EMGS mobile app on your phone to receive automatic notifications.
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It takes 14 working days once the complete application and payment are received.
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There are two payment options:
1- Through your educational institution.
2- Pay online using a Visa or MasterCard card on the educationmalaysia.gov.my website.
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Students have two options:
1- Apply for a student visa covering the full duration of the course
2- Apply for annual visa renewal
It is recommended that the passport be valid for more than 12 months.
Permalink to this questionIt is not advisable to stay in Malaysia on a tourist visa or under any other status while waiting for the visa approval letter, as this may delay visa processing.
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The medical examination consists of a general check-up by a doctor, blood and urine tests, and a chest X-ray.
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Yes, this is required by the Malaysian authorities.
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Which clinic should I go to for the medical examination immediately after arriving in Malaysia? The institution / university concerned will guide you on arrival.
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Medical examination results are valid for 180 days from the date of the examination.
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Yes. You are allowed to do so under certain rules.
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Yes, you are allowed to if you are studying full-time for more than 12 months. You need to confirm this with your institution.
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If you wish to move to another educational institution, you will need:
A) A release letter from the current college / university
B) An offer letter from the new college / university.
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You will need to submit the additional required documents to your institute/university, and they will go ahead and send them to EMGS.
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Please refer to the Immigration Department website for the entry visa (SEV) requirements by country. If your country is on the list of countries that require an entry visa (SEV) to enter Malaysia, you can obtain the SEV from any neighbouring country.
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Document requirements may differ between Malaysian embassies. Please contact the Malaysian embassy to find out the exact requirements and procedures.
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