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The cost of being a student in Malaysia
by StudyMalaysia.com on August 19, 2016 | Top Stories, International Students
Here's a quick look at the cost of being a student in Malaysia. Don't forget you can check out on more details of the courses offered in Malaysia here.
| Pre-u courses | Cambridge GCE A-Levels, UK RM19,000-38,000 for 3 subjects | One-year private university foundation programme RM10,000-20,000 |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) RM115,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home-grown bachelor degree programmes at private universities | Business degree (3 years) RM29,000–54,000 (US$7,250-13,500) |
Engineering degree (4 years) RM30,000-75,000 (US$7,500-18,750) |
MBBS (5 years) RM255,000–450,000 (US$63,750-112,500) |
| Hospitality & Tourism degree (3 years) RM30,000–65,000 (US$7,500-16,250) |
IT degree (3 years) RM30,000–55,000 (US$7,500-13,750) |
Pharmacy degree (4 years) RM115,000–185,000 (US$28,750-46,250) |
|
| Postgraduate degrees | Public university MBA programme RM21,000-26,000 per course (US$5,250-6,500) |
Private university MBA programme RM25,000-36,000 per course (US$6,250-9,000) |
UK MBA programme in Malaysia RM55,800 per course (US$13,950) |
| Other expenses | Estimated cost of living per month: RM1800 (USD450) |
Health insurance from RM500 per year |
EMGS application fee (includes medical screening, student pass, visa, student i-Kad; excludes health insurance) approx. RM1470 |
Note: The exchange rate used in this article is estimated at USD1 = RM4
What's the average cost of living in Malaysia for students in Malaysia? Read about it here.
Easy money-saving tips
Feeling broke? Here's what you can do to make your ringgit stretch further.
- Buy your books second-hand and sell them when you’re done with them
- Look for student discounts at restaurants and cafés and make use of them
- Watch movies on Wednesdays
- Cook your food at home
- Walk, take public transportation or share a cab – owning a car can add up to a lot of expenses
- Drink water instead of soda or coffee – it's cheaper and healthier in the long run
- Join student activities on campus when you can – it’s probably cheaper than a night out on your own
- Shop only when something is on a discount but buy only what you need
Source: Study in Malaysia Handbook, 10th edition
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