
Embassy of Malaysia
Malaysian Students Department Jordan
Tel: +(962)-6-592 7766 Fax: +(962)-6-592 1880
E-mail : info@msdjordan.jo

Study in Malaysia
Cost of Living
Another attraction for international students to study in Malaysia is the relatively cheap cost of expenditure for accommodation, either on campus or off- campus, is reasonable and within the students budget. Depending on the location and choice, the average monthly rental for a single room ( twin sharing) per student is between RM 250 to RM 450 ( USD 68-USD 122). Other expenses such as food, transportation, laundry and other essentials, based on an ordinary lifestyle are estimated between RM 600 to RM 700( USD 162-USD 189) per month. Therefore, the total cost of living will average about RM 11,000 to 14,000 (USD 2,973-USD 3,784) per year.
One of the primary reasons as to why many international students have chosen Malaysia to pursue their tertiary education is the affordable tuition fees. Some estimated tuition fees at various levels of education are listed below:
Foundation or Pre-University Studies in Malaysia USD 1,890 -USD 3,240(1 year)
Preparatory Courses for English Proficiency Test
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) USD 135- 216 (2 months)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) USD122-216 (2 months).
Bachelor Degree Programs
Immigration
procedures to enter Malaysia to study is simple and hassle-free. The
requirements of the Immigration Department for international students are:
The Students must:
Have already been accepted for a full-time course of study (inclusive of English program) at a public or private higher educational institution.
Have the financial capability to meet the course fees and living / travel expenses.
Possess good health and character.
Be seeking entry for study purposes only.
All applications for students passes by international
students are done through Malaysia’s educational institutions. The
processing, approval and issuance of students passes and visas are done by
the Immigration Department in Malaysia except for students from the
Peoples of China (PRC).
Students from the (PRC). Students from the PRC will get their visas from the
Embassy of Malaysia or the Council of Malaysia in the PRC.
Cost of Studying
Immigration Requirements to Enter Malaysia
Conditions to Qualify as Student
Application Procedures for Student Pass