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(B) Preparatory Courses for English Proficiency Tests |
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| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | USD 143 - USD 229 (2 months) |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | USD 129 - USD 229 (2 months) |
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(C) Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (in USD) |
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Areas of Study
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Paths of Study
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Entire Degree Arrangement
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(i) Private College’s
3+0 Foreign Degree Programme (3 years) |
(ii) Foreign Branch Campus
University’s Degree Programmme (3 years) |
(iii) Malaysian Private
University’s Degree Programmme (3 years) |
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Business
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11,150 - 14,290
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13,710 - 24,000
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8,570 - 11,430
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Engineering
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12,860 - 14,860 (3 yrs, UK)
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21,140 - 40,000
(4 year - Aust) (3 year - UK) |
12,860 - 14,290 (4 yrs)
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IT
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9,710 - 12,860
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13,430 - 25,140
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9,430 - 12,290
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Medicine
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114,290 (5 year)
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62,860 - 108,570 (5 year)
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Hospitality &
Tourism |
13,710 - 18,570
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12,000 - 14,290
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| (D) Preparing Students for External Professional Examinations | |
| The Chartered Association of Certified Accountant (ACCA) | USD 3,290 - USD 4,290 |
| The Chartered Institute o Management Accountant (CIMA) | USD 3,710 - USD 4,570 |
| Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administration (ICSA) | USD 2,860 - USD 3,430 |
| (E) Postgraduate Studies Offered by Public Universities & PHEIs | |
| Master Bisnis Dan Administrasi (MBA) | USD 5,710 - USD 16,740 |
| Ph.D | USD 3,000 - USD 10,860 |
Source : Challenger Concept Research Team (www.StudyMalaysia.com)
Note : All figures are estimates only. Students are advised to confirm with the respective educational institution
Exchange Rate : Estimated USD 1 = RM3.50
Cost Advantages
The relatively cheaper cost of the education in Malaysia coupled with the availability of internationally-recognised qualifications highlights another significant factor why international students choose to study here. The following tables show the cost benefits of studying in Malaysia:
| An Example of Comparative Education Cost for a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (3 yrs) of an Australian University | ||
| Item |
Australian Branch
Campus in Malaysia |
Australian University
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| Tuition Fees |
USD 8,650
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USD 17,000
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| Living Costs |
USD 4,290 - 5,710
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USD 14,290 - 16,430
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| Health Insurance |
USD 60
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USD 250
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| Average Education Cost (per year) |
USD 13,670
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USD 32,440
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| Total Education Cost |
USD 41,010
|
USD 97,330
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| Source: Study in Malaysia Handbook published by Challenger Concept (M) Sdn Bhd | ||
| An Estimation of Education Cost for a Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Arts & Business (per year) in Various Countries |
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| Country | Tuition Fees | Living Cost | Total Cost |
| Australia (public) | USD 8,500 | USD 8,500 | USD 17,000 |
| Canada (public) | USD 7,500 | USD 9,000 | USD 16,500 |
| France (public) | minimal | USD13,000 | USD 13,000 |
| Malaysia (private) | USD4,600 | USD4,000 | USD9,000 |
| New Zealand (public) | USD 10,000 | USD 11,500 | USD 21,500 |
| Singapore (private) | USD 6,500 | USD 10,000 | USD 16,500 |
| United Kingdom (public) | USD 14,000 | USD 12,500 | USD 26,500 |
| USA (public) | USD 13,000 | USD 12,000 | USD 25,000 |
| USA (private) | USD 22,000 | USD 13,000 | USD 35,000 |
| Source: Study in Malaysia Handbook (International Edition) & various related websites | |||
| An Estimation of Study Cost for a 3+0 Foreign University Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Business Studies in Malaysia (per year) | ||
| Tuition Fees | Living Cost | Total Cost |
| USD 5,000 | USD 4,000 | USD 9,000 |
| Source: Challenger Concept Research Team (www.StudyMalaysia.com) Note: All the figures are estimates only and may not be up to-date. Exchange Rate: Estimated USD 1 = RM3.50 |
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