Higher Education in Malaysia

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

Malaysia’s Higher education achievements 2017 - World University Rankings of HEIs

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...
A Glance At The Malaysian Education System

March 16, 2015 | 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. Presently...
Source: Study in Malaysia Handbook 9th Ed. - Chapter 1
Choice of Pre-University Studies, Diploma and ADP at Private Higher Educational Institutions

March 15, 2015 | Higher Education in Malaysia

If you have just sat for your SPM/O-Level examination and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree either in Malaysia or abroad, the pre-university certificate is the next most likely qualification for you. You can obtain a pre-university qualification i...
Source: Study in Malaysia Handbook 9th Ed. - Chapter 4
The Malaysian Higher Education System - An Overview

March 14, 2015 | 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...
Source: Education Guide Malaysia 13th Ed. - Chapter 2
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
Pre-U Programmes in Malaysia

March 12, 2015 | Higher Education in Malaysia

Malaysian private higher educational institutions (PHEIs) have been preparing students for study in top universities worldwide since the 1970s. Today, these private institutions offer a full range of internationally recognised pre-university programm...
Source: Study in Malaysia Handbook 6th 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 uniqu...
Source: Study in Malaysia Handbook 6th Ed. - Chapter 7
Deciding Where And What To Study

March 10, 2015 | Higher Education in Malaysia

“Your best years in education are those spent in college or university (tertiary education)”, a saying so often heard. Indeed, those years of higher education, whether in IPTA (Institut Pengajian Tinggi Awam) or IPTS (Institut Pengajian Tinggi Sw...
Source: Study in Malaysia Handbook 6th Ed.
Scholarships & Study Loans For Higher Education

March 9, 2015 | Higher Education in Malaysia

Higher education in Malaysia is not free and as the cost of education rises, it is important to plan ahead and consider the various options that are available to help finance your education. The most common forms of financial aid are scholarships (ne...
Source: Education Guide Malaysia 11th Ed. - Chapter 15