Career Guide
Choosing a career can be a daunting decision particularly when you do not know how to begin. This section provides a step-by-step guide to exploring career options most suited for you. Click on each of these sections to begin your search for a career that is the best fit for you.
1. Exploring a Happy and Fulfilling Career
Choosing a career is probably one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. A career is a pursuit that requires a lot of time and emotional investment on top of the need to provide for yourself, and possibly a family. Making the wrong decision may result in you not being satisfied with your job or not being able to live the lifestyle that you want.
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2. Know Yourself Well and Career Assessment
There are many self-exploration tests available online that can help you determine your career interests and personality.
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3. A Description of Various Jobs and Their Attributes
Now that you have a better understanding of your own personality and interests, and how to begin planning for your career, let us explore a list of possible careers for you. Each career featured here has a job description and explains the attributes needed for the person to do the job well. It also gives some details of specialisations or sub-specialisations within that field and career progression opportunities.
Click here to learn moreStudy Opportunities - Higher Education Level in Malaysia
The higher education sector is responsible for the operation of higher education institutions (HEIs) in Malaysia and is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). The education sector has always enjoyed the highest national development budget which symbolises the commitment of the Malaysian government towards education.
Malaysia's HEIs (i.e. public universities, private higher educational institutions, polytechnics and community colleges) housed more than a million students in 2023. Media has reported there were 130,000 - 170,000 international students studying in Malaysia in 2022.
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List of Universities in Malaysia
Did you know that there are 20 public universities and 50 private universities in Malaysia? There are 34 university colleges and 10 foreign university branch campuses too.
The Malaysian Higher Education System - An Overview
With a multi-ethnic population of about 28.3 million, Malaysia had 20 public universities, 53 private universities and six foreign university branch campuses; 403 active private colleges, 30 polytechnics and 73 public community colleges in 2011. These HEIs offer a wide range of tertiary qualifications at affordable prices.
A Glance At The Malaysian Education System
Children in Malaysia begin their education as early as at the age of four at pre-schools although this is not compulsory. Primary education starts when the child reaches the age of six on the first day of January of the current school year. Presently, only the six years of primary education is compulsory while the five years of secondary education will be made compulsory by 2015.
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
Malaysia has experienced enormous growth in higher education over the last two decades, especially in the growth of public and private higher education institutions. This phenomenon has in turn increased the number of programmes offered in Malaysia, from certificate up to doctorate level.
Studying Abroad - Where to Next? : Your Higher Education Options in Malaysia
Now that you have completed (or are about to complete) your secondary schooling, you probably want to know what higher education options there are out there. The process of deciding on the right higher education options can be full of overwhelming decisions. Along with what to study, you will need to consider which country and institution to choose, and think about the type of qualification you would like to acquire.
Study options after STPM / Matriculation / A-levels / UEC
If you have completed your STPM/A-Levels or an equivalent pre-university programme, you would most likely want to pursue Year 1 of a bachelor degree programme or a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, LL.B, etc.
Tips for SPM Students: How to Choose a Better Study Route
When you have decided on your choice of career, the next important step is to find out what education qualifications you need and how you plan to gain these qualifications. To begin, here are some questions which will help you consider the education pathway that would be most suited for you and your needs.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0) and what it means for students like you
From self-driving cars to drone-delivered online shopping, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is changing how we live, work, and communicate. But with more and more jobs being taken over by artificial intelligence, what do students today need to do to stay relevant for future job markets?
What You Need To Know About The Current Job Market If You’re An Undergrad
Are you currently studying at college or university? Perhaps you’re getting ready to pursue your higher education. Stop and read this cos here’s what you need to know about the current job market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about what you can study after SPM/STPM/A-Levels? Worried that your grades might not be good enough? Need more information on scholarships? Find out our frequently asked questions!
Financial Aid
Here is our latest list of available scholarships offered by private and public organisations in Malaysia. Most of the scholarships are offered only to Malaysians while others include scholarships for international students. Browse through now!
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