Multimedia University (MMU) – Career Paths

Malaysia has become one of the top higher education destinations for students looking for western standard education in Asia in exchange for the lowest price. The Malaysian government for the last 30 years has been trying to ensure world-class higher education, which is the main reason for attracting thousands of international students. The Malaysian Qualifications Agency is working to recognize the courses provided by Malaysian universities. If we look at the statistical data of International students studying in Malaysia we will get a clear idea about the number of international students.

For Bangladeshi students, this country has become a very lucrative destination because of the very low tuition fee of this country’s universities. Students with this price can get themselves admitted into among the world’s top 300 universities in Malaysia. According to the statistics done by UNESCO in 2016, a total of 34,155 students arrived in Malaysia for their higher education which placed this country at the top position in the foreign higher education choice list.

Multimedia University is one of the favorite universities for international students to pursue their tertiary(higher) education. Identified as very competitive by the Ministry of Education Malaysia, this university was founded in 1997. This university is very popular for technology and multimedia studies. Due to its contribution and outcome to and from higher education, it was able to achieve many awards. MMU Self-Accreditation status has been bestowed on it by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia by MQA as its programmes meet the determined strict specifications.

Available Programs and Courses

This university, more than 2 decades old with the vision of “transforming society through innovation” has been providing several programmes for the students. These programmes can be divided into 4 sections

1. Foundation programme
2. Undergraduate programme
3. Postgraduate programme
4. Diploma programme

Foundation Programme

Foundation Programme is a very common programme among universities. This programme has been designed to prepare a student for the degree he/she is intended to pursue. These kinds of programmes’ duration are basically 1 year, by this time a student is given courses, assignments, and activities that ensure the required academic skills to step into the next programme if a student lacks those.

Undergraduate Programme

Undergraduate programme is the most popular programme in the world. Students after completing their HSC or A level enroll themselves in this higher education programme. The duration of this programme differs from country to country and subject to subject. On average in Malaysia, it takes about 3 years to complete a bachelor’s degree under an undergraduate programme. Some undergraduate programmes take 4 to 5 years to complete in Malaysia.

Some popular undergraduate programmes of this university have been listed below:

Postgraduate Programme

Postgraduate programme is a very important one after completing a bachelor degree. The very first requirement to enroll in this programme is to have a bachelor’s degree. Basically, students from Bangladesh who have a good CGPA in their bachelor’s degree can easily apply for this programme. This programme is very important for adding a valuable certificate to the professional career. Basically, students pursue a master’s degree under a postgraduate programme. This university has a list of different degrees under a postgraduate umbrella.

Costing – Fees & Accommodation

We already have discussed that having a degree from Malaysia costs about similar to that of Bangladesh private universities. That is the main factor that draws the difference between Western countries and Malaysian higher education. With this very low cost, a student can pursue both a world-class and worldwide acceptable degree from Malaysia. Multimedia University is always ready to ensure high standard higher education to both local and International students with very affordable budgets.

For having a bachelor programme from this university a student will have to spend from 16000$ to 23000$ according to the programme.

It will be about 8000$ to 9000$ for having a master’s degree from this university based on the subject the student is willing to pay for.

Accommodation cost

The accommodation cost depends on the type of facility a student wants to have. This university has on-campus accommodation facilities which will cost around 50$ to 80$ per month. If a student wants off-campus accommodation, he/she can find it about 5 minutes’ walking distance from the university which may cost about 150$ to 200$.

Requirement

Admitting to Malaysian universities is a very easy task for foreign students. The requirement is very simple. The requirement basically varies from programme to programme and degree to degree. If a student wants to enroll in any degree under any particular programme he or she will have to complete the following requirements.

Academic Requirements

For a bachelor’s degree student needs to have a Higher Secondary Certificate or Alim certification with GPA above 3.0. or completed A level with a minimum D grade in 2 subjects and the student passed O level with mathematics and English or having equivalent certification. If the student completed a diploma having subjects related to the bachelor’s degree, they can apply for the bachelor’s degree.

For the master’s programme students need to have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.50 CGPA (It may be changed according to the degree)

English Language Proficiency

For international students having good proficiency in English is very important. Though Malaysian universities are very flexible in this case. But, you need to somehow prove your skill in the English language either by showing your IELTS test score / TOEFL / equivalent or participating in any programme provided by the university.

A student will need a 5.0 to 6.0 IELTS or equivalent test score. If a student does not have any such test score, the MMU English placement test needs to be participated by the student. Otherwise, the student will have to have an English course as another option.

How to Apply

The application process for being admitted to the university is done online. For applying a student needs to check his/her eligibility for the degree he/she is applying for. Student needs to have a passport, academic transcripts, certificates, and language proficiency test record, After completing the application within a few days MMU will issue an offer letter or a conditional letter.

Then the student will have to complete the acceptance form and health declaration form. Students will need an affidavit if the student has a difference in name and age between the certificate and passport. All the instructions given by the Login Portal will have to be followed by the student. The process of Student Pass application needs about 2 months to be completed. After the student pass (Visa Approval Letter (VAL)) is completed the student will be notified by MMU by email with the softcopy of the VAL. Then students need to collect the entry visa from the Malaysian Embassy.

Actually, the application step needs to be taken very seriously by the students. Most of the cases due to slight mistakes a student loses the possibility of getting admitted into a Malaysian university. Career Paths (102 Park Rd, Dhaka 1206) official partner of EMGS is a leading consultancy firm who has been helping students reach their desired university in Malaysia for higher education.

Intakes

Multimedia University offers admission in different intakes for students. The intakes defer from degree to degree and programme to programme. Generally, this university has intakes for February, July, and May. There are some degrees in the master’s programme of which admission goes all year round.

International Student Facilities

Malaysia is a very versatile country with its diverse ethnicities and tropical weather. Due to its natural beauty, it is a great tourist destination. This university has two campuses which give all sorts of facilities to students.

This university has on-campus hostel facilities. All sorts of home and apartment facilities and from laundry to food court are available here.

Students can also live in off-campus accommodations. These accommodations are of a 1-kilometer walking distance from the campus. All short of the modern living facilities will be found here.

Scholarship

This university provides scholarships to students who show extraordinary academic records, have good English proficiency, and are involved in co-curricular activities.

This university has several scholarships and financial aid programmes. A list of scholarships and financial aid has been given below:

• MMU International Student Entrance Scholarship
• MMU Merit (International) Scholarship
• MMU International Student Rebates
• MMU Achievers Research Scholarship
• MMU Siblings Discount
• MMU Alumni Discount
• MMU Staff Discount
• TM Staff Discount

University world or local Ranking

This famous university due to its well-planned curriculum, research-intensive programme, well-trained faculties, and diverse student community has been able to pull itself to a good position in world university ranking within a short period of time.

According to the QS world university ranking this is in #1001-1200. It stands between 351 to 400 in QS WUR ranking by subject.

Potential collaborative partners

Collaborative-partners are very important for a university to share information, resources, and assistance between universities and industries. Basically, collaborative partners strengthen the research facilities of universities by funding and sharing technologies with universities. The main reason for higher education is to create manpower to contribute to the research sectors and bring about innovation and new knowledge. That is why having good collaboration partnerships with universities around the world is very important. Universities need to exchange students, researchers and announce programmes between partner universities.

• University of Southern California,
• Politecnico di Torino
• Kyushu Institute of Technology
• Universitas Mercu Buana
• Universitas Telkom Bandung,
• Institut Teknologi Bandung
• Korea National University of Transportation
• Yonsei University, South Korea
• Ecole Polytechnique Federale De Lausanne (EPFL)
• Universitas Pertamina
• Universitas Islam Indonesia and many other universities.

Job or internship facilities

As it is a technology-focused university, it has many collaborative partners who offer internship opportunities for both local and international students. This university has its own online portal where students will find all the jobs and internship posts by the partner companies and institutions.

FAQ

Is MMU University a good university?

According to the QS world university ranking this is in #1001-1200 and it stands between 351 to 400 in QS ranking by subject.

Moreover, The students who are interested in multimedia and technology at this university will be the best choice.

Will I need IELTS to be admitted to this university?

This university requires a 5.0 to 6.0 IELTS or equivalent test score. Otherwise students need to participate in the MMU English placement test,or the student will have to take an English course under university programme.

How much does this university tuition fee cost to have a bachelor’s degree?

It depends on the degree a student wants to have from the university. The cost may range from 16000$ to 22000$ for a total tuition fee.

Conclusion

Malaysia is one of the prominent destinations for students who are looking for UK, Canadian, and Australian standard education in the Asian continent. Malaysia is the hub of natural beauty and modern architecture which altogether presents a splendid ambiance for both tourists and international students. MMU Multimedia University will be the most popular destination for Bangladeshi students interested to build a career in technology and the multimedia sector.