Higher Education in Malaysia

Read about the Malaysian Education System, Private Higher Educational Institutions.

A Glance At The Malaysian Education System

June 25, 2024 | Higher Education in Malaysia, The National 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. Prior to ...
MQA (Malaysian Qualifications Agency) and Higher Education Study Pathways

May 9, 2022 | Higher Education in Malaysia, Top Stories

Learn about the role of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), the national quality assurance agency of Malaysia in the higher education sector and the types of routes to acquiring a tertiary qualification for SPM and STPM/pre-university qualifi...
The Malaysian Higher Education System - An Overview

March 14, 2022 | Higher Education in Malaysia, The National Education System

A Snapshot of Higher Education Institutions 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 ed...
Pathways to higher education in Malaysia

May 10, 2021 | Top Stories, Higher Education in Malaysia

The following diagram gives you an overview of study options for students with SPM, IGCSE or O-level qualifications. It also shows the pathways for further study—from pre-university to doctoral level.
Discovering study modes for a bachelor degree (home-grown and foreign degree)

December 21, 2020 | Top Stories, Higher Education in Malaysia

Both public and private higher educational institutions offer bachelor degree programmes to students. The entry requirement for a bachelor degree is a pre-university qualification or a recognised diploma, or its equivalent.
Source: Education Guide Malaysia 14th Ed.
Study Options after SACE

December 16, 2020 | Top Stories, Higher Education in Malaysia

Congratulations to all students on your achievement in the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) 2020!
Malaysia

July 21, 2017 | Higher Education in Malaysia

The government of Malaysia is committed in providing the best and the highest quality of higher education to its students. Several initiatives have been introduced to produce holistic graduates with balanced traits and an edge in entrepreneurship. So...
Bachelor Degrees

June 2, 2015 | Top Stories, Higher Education in Malaysia

BA, Bsc, BEng, LLB – Hons or without – major, minor and specialisations? Do the names of degrees confuse you sometimes? Knowing what the degree offers can help you decide between two (or more) similar courses.
Private Higher Educational Institutions: Study Opportunities For Upper & Post Secondary School Leavers

March 13, 2015 | Higher Education in Malaysia

Private Higher Educational Institutions (PHEIs) or better known as Institut Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (IPTS) in Malaysia have been playing a role as important as government-funded universities, that is, public universities, in the provision of tertiary...
Source: Education Guide Malaysia 11th Ed. - Chapter 6
Private Education Route for Bachelor's Degree Programmes and Professional Qualifications

March 11, 2015 | Higher Education in Malaysia

From the early 1980s, Malaysian private colleges pioneered in the provision of trans-national Bachelor's degree programmes in this region, collaborating with reputable universities from countries like UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, etc. These ...
Source: Study in Malaysia Handbook 6th Ed. - Chapter 7

Featured Universities & Colleges

You can discover a wide range of universities and colleges in Malaysia that align with your academic goals , campus preferences, location and within your budget. Find the perfect place to pursue your studies and achieve your aspirations. Parents too, can explore a list of quality international schools for their children.