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185 institution results found.
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- States in Malaysia
Aviation Management College
Location: Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor
Type: Private College
Accepting international students? Yes
Kolej Teknologi Antarabangsa Cybernetics Cawangan Pusat Bandar
Location: Puchong, Selangor
Type: Private College
Accepting international students? No
Kolej Teknologi Mea
Location: Kajang, Selangor
Type: Private College
Accepting international students? No
Universiti Kuala Lumpur Institute Of Medical Science Technology (UniKL MESTECH)
Location: Kajang, Selangor
Type: Private University
Accepting international students? No
Kolej Antarabangsa Inovatif
Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Type: Private College
Accepting international students? Yes
Ramsay Sime Darby Healthcare College
Location: Shah Alam, Selangor
Type: Private College
Accepting international students? Yes
Kolej Profesional dan Pengurusan KLIA
Location: Sepang, Selangor
Type: Private College
Accepting international students? No
Kolej Profesional Mara Beranang
Location: Beranang, Selangor
Type: Private College
Accepting international students? No
Cyber Putra College
Location: Cyberjaya, Selangor
Type: Private College
Accepting international students? No
Institut Nasional Sains Oftalmik (National Institute of Ophtalmic Sciences)
Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Type: Private College
Accepting international students? Yes
UCSI College, Damansara Utama Campus
Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Type: Private College
Accepting international students? Yes
Kolej Antarabangsa Teknologi Spektrum
Location: Puchong, Selangor
Type: Private College
Accepting international students? Yes
Kolej Penerbangan ADMAL
Location: Sepang, Selangor
Type: Private College
Accepting international students? Yes
Despark College
Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Type: Private College
Accepting international students? Yes
Kirkby International College
Location: Cyberjaya, Selangor
Type: Private College
Accepting international students? Yes
Higher Educational Institutions in Malaysia
Higher education in Malaysia are provided by these institutions:
- Public-funded institutions of higher learning which include public universities, polytechnics, community colleges and institutes of teacher education Malaysia
- Private higher educational institutions which include private universities, private university colleges, private colleges and foreign university branch campuses.
Below explains the type of institutions available:
- Public Universities are fully funded government universities.
- Polytechnics train school leavers to be skilled technical assistants and technicians in various engineering fields, or junior & middle level executives.
- Community Colleges are institutions for SPM or SPM(V) school leavers to train, 'reskill' or 'up-skill' themselves.
- Teacher Training Colleges are responsible in producing teachers under the management of Teacher Education Division in the Ministry of Education.
- Technical & Vocational Education is an alternative to academic qualifications. It emphasises on hands-on training & skill up.
- Private Universities & University Colleges are private owned universities, established by financially sound corporations. They can confer the award of Bachelor degrees & other higher qualifications. They also collaborate with reputable foreign universities to jointly award degree qualifications.
- Foreign University Branch Campuses are the branch campuses of foreign universities located in Malaysia and they award degree qualifications that are identical to that of the host universities (overseas). These institutions make it possible for students to obtain degree qualifications from the branch campus by paying the cost of a Malaysian education (at affordable level).
- Private Colleges are colleges run by private sector to provide tertiary education to school leavers. Malaysian private colleges are renowned internationally for their long established twinning-degree-programme arrangements with foreign renowned universities. In addition, most of these PHEIs are also providing a most unique education structure, that is, the 3+0 degree programmes. Under this arrangement, students have a choice of pursing the British, American, or Australian programme leading to Bachelor's Degree qualifications, without having to leave Malaysia.
For more information:
The Malaysian Higher Education System - An Overview
Higher Education Courses of Study
Higher Education courses of study in the Malaysian context covers Certificate, Diploma, undergraduate levels as well as postgraduate studies. Undergraduate studies consist of Bachelor's Degree levels and professional qualification while the postgraduate studies consist of the Master's Degree and Ph.D levels.
Higher education at Certificate and Diploma levels are for students from the age of 17 with SPM (which is equivalent to GCSE 'O' level) while the Bachelor's degree level is usually for students from the age of 19/20 onwards with post-secondary qualifications such as the STPM (which is equivalent to GCE 'A' level) or Pre-University / University Foundation qualifications. These degree programmes normally take between 3 to 5 years. After obtaining their Bachelor's degree qualifications students can proceed further to do postgraduate studies.
States in Malaysia
The map below will provide a clearer picture of where each state in Malaysia is located.
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.
