How to Apply to a Malaysian University: Step by Step
A clear, step-by-step walkthrough of applying to a private university in Malaysia as an international student, from choosing a course to arriving on campus.
Updated 27 Oct 2026
Study in Malaysia
Guides for people planning to study in Malaysia. Each one shows who wrote it and when it was last updated.
Getting started
English Requirements for Malaysian Universities (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, MUET)
The English test scores Malaysian universities typically ask for at each level of study, which tests are accepted, and what to do if your score is not high enough yet.
Updated 23 Sep 2026
Visas and arrival
Malaysia Student Visa (Student Pass): The EMGS Process Explained
How the Malaysian Student Pass works for university students, what EMGS does, the documents you need, what an eVAL is, and what to do after you land.
Updated 27 Oct 2026
Costs and money
Cost of Studying and Living in Malaysia
What international students typically pay in Malaysia: tuition by level of study at the universities we list, one-off fees, and everyday living costs.
Updated 27 Oct 2026
Choosing a university
What are the best courses for Arab students in Malaysia?
There is no single best course. These are the fields students ask us about most, each with the reason they tend to choose it and what to check first: psychology, IT and computer science, business, early childhood education, engineering, and health fields such as nursing and pharmacy.
Updated 27 Oct 2026
Is a Malaysian degree recognised in Arab countries?
Recognition is decided by the education ministry of your own country, not by Malaysia and not by us. The safe path is to choose a university and programme that are accredited in Malaysia, have your certificate attested, and ask your ministry to confirm before you enrol.
Updated 27 Oct 2026
Choosing a University in Malaysia: APU, UCSI, MMU and City University Compared
How to choose between the private universities on Zawqari Education, with an overview of what each is known for, where their campuses are and what to compare.
Updated 19 Oct 2026