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Classified as a ‘low risk’ country, Malaysia is in top 10 for UK student visa grant with 99% approval rate. UKVI has ‘differential evidence requirement’ arrangements for Malaysian students - Malaysian nationals applying for student visa in Malaysia do not need to provide education certificates or bank statements with their visa applications.
More Malaysian students have been showing growing interests to study in the UK year on year. 6,702 Malaysian students came with study visa in the year ending March 2022; the number was 6,373 in 2021 and 3,869 in 2020. To meet the growing demand by Malaysian students, our dedicated student service team provide end-to-end admission and student visa support to Malaysian students looking to study in the UK.
Admissions are open at our partner universities in the UK – submit your initial application to commence your Study UK journey.
Academic level
Level 3 to Level 8
Qualification type
Foundation, Undergraduate, Postgraduate & Doctorate
Study mode
Full-time, part-time or on-line
Duration
0.5 year to 4 years*
Intakes
Throughout the year*
Scholarship
Yes*
Choose the right course that meets your academic and career goals for the financial budget you have.
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Research and choose the right university and campus location for the course you have decided to study.
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Learn what documents and information you will require to make a successful application for your admission.
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Contact our professional team for further details and support for admission and student visa application.
Read more..The cost breakdowns below are average figures of expenses that a typical Malaysian student will spend on commonly studied subjects at commonly chosen universities in the UK while living a UK life like other international students. However, these costs may vary for certain courses at top universities. For living and maintenance costs, students are in control and can choose to spend more or less as per their financial ability or necessity. This is a general guideline for Malaysian students to prepare for their budget to study in the UK.
| Course Level | Average Cost (GBP) | Average Cost (MYR) |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation courses (Full fees) | 10000 to 15000 | 49628 to 74442 |
| Undergraduate courses (per year) | 11000 to 15000 | 54590 to 74442 |
| Postgraduate courses (Full fees) | 11000 to 16000 | 54590 to 79405 |
| Doctorate courses (per year) | 14000 to 16000 | 69479 to 79405 |
Most of the universities offer some scholarship ranging from GBP 500 to GBP 5000 which will reduce tuition fee cost.
| Details | Average Cost (GBP) | Average Cost (MYR) |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 400 to 500 | 1985 to 2481 |
| Utility bills | 30 to 40 | 149 to 198 |
| Travel | 100 to 150 | 496 to 744 |
| Food | 140 to 180 | 695 to 893 |
| Mobile phone | 10 to 30 | 50 to 149 |
| Entertainment | 40 to 100 | 198 to 496 |
| Other casual irregular costs | 20 to 50 | 99 to 248 |
Students get 30% discount on travel card and different types of discount on shopping.
| Details | Cost (GBP) | Cost (MYR) |
|---|---|---|
| Student visa application (One-off) | 348 | 1727 |
| IHS (per year) | 470 | 2332 |
Visa application and IHS (International Health Surcharge) fee may change per year by Home Office. Please check visa application fees calculator & IHS fees calculator to find out how much you will have to pay for your application.
For up-to-date currency rate, please check oanda.com.
Students will have the right to work while continuing their studies in the UK i.e. 10 hours per week if they are studying foundation course, 20 hours per week studying a bachelor, masters or PhD course. Students will be able to work full time per week during holiday period in between your course.
| Details | Average earning from student job (GBP) | Average earning student job (MYR) |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time work | 460 to 800 | 2283 to 3970 |
| Full-time work | 1600 to 2000 | 7940 to 9926 |
The most popular subjects Malaysian students choose to study at UK universities include:
In general, initially students are required to provide the following documents for university admission applications:
11 top reasons Malaysian students choose to study in the UK
With the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or the Malaysian Certificate of Education or UEC (Unified Examination Certificate – Senior Middle Level) qualification, you will usually qualify for a foundation course/international foundation year in the UK.
With the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or the Malaysian Higher School Certificate or or a Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate), you will meet entry requirements of undergraduate courses (bachelor degree) in the UK.
Qualifications of Foundation courses, South Australian Matriculation, and Canadian Pre-university courses will be considered for entry to the first year of bachelor degrees. College / Institute / Polytechnic Certificates/Diplomas (2 or 3 years post-SPM) are considered for entry to the second or third year of bachelor degrees on a case-by-case basis.
Yes, if you have Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 1119/GCE O level, then most of the UK universities will exempt you from IELTS or other English Proficiency tests. You need to have Grades 1-6 (for awards up to 2008) or grades C or above (for awards from 2009) in English Language. Note that the qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
If you are a Malaysian Citizen applying for your student visa from Malaysia which is a low risk country, you do not need to submit evidence of maintenance funds but you still need to maintain it as required by UKVI. They may ask to submit it any time after your visa application.
Malaysian students applying from UK student visa from Malaysia do not need to submit educational certificates with their visa application. However, you may need to submit these if UKVI ask for these after your application.
If you are not sure about your admission needs and want to consult us before making your decision, get in touch with our student counsellors –
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