Studying in Malaysia from Bangladesh is a dream for many students. Students want to study in Malaysia due to the dynamic education system, lowest tuition fee, natural beauty, and so on. Today we are going to share with you the top 10 reasons to study in Malaysia in 2021/2022.
1. Cost-effective tuition fees of Malaysia Universities
Studying in Malaysia for higher education can be one of the most budget-friendly decisions made to study in Malaysia from Bangladesh. This is because one can get the same quality education as Australia and the UK from the branch university campuses located in Malaysia. For instance, the top-notch UK university, which is the University of Nottingham is ranked 99 according to QS Global World Rankings 2021. It has its branch campus in Malaysia where you can get the same degree with the same facilities at half the tuition fees of the UK. Another renowned Australian university named Monash University having a rank of 55 according to QS Global World Rankings 2021 has also a branch campus in Malaysia. Study in Malaysia for Bangladeshi students on the Malaysian campus of Monash University will be much more affordable and will require one-third of the tuition fees required to study on the Australian campus.
Study in Malaysia from Bangladesh cost
Study Programs Cost per year (RM) Cost per year (BDT)
Foundation Programs in Malaysia
9,000-11,000 184,149.45-225,071.56
Undergraduate Programs
9,800-22,050 200,518.30- 451,166.16
Post Graduate Programs
2,450-19,600 50,129.57-401,036.59
PhD in Malaysia 7,000-12,000 143,227.35 – 245,532.61
2. Low cost of living
A significant advantage for international students willing to study in Malaysia is due to comparative cost-effective living opportunities. The total expenses include accommodation, food and housekeeping, clothing and laundry, public transport, telecommunication, books, reading materials, and stationery, and medical and personal expenses. The living costs that international students who study in Malaysia are listed below in a table.
Types of Living Expenses Cost in RM per month Cost in BDT per month
Accommodation 300-600 6,156.92-12,313.84
Food and Housekeeping 450-600 9,235.38-12,313.84
Clothing and Laundry 60 1,231.38
Public Transport 30-50 615.69-1,026.15
Telecommunication 30-80 615.69-1,641.85
Books, reading materials, and Stationery 50-100 1,026.15-2,052.31
Medical 50 1,026.15
Personal Expenses 100-200 2,052.31-4,104.61
3. Availability of Multi-CuisineFood
Food is a vital part of integrating Malaysians together and in letting them learn in-depth about one another’s various traditions and cultures. Malaysia is a haven for food lovers and international students to enjoy the diverse food heritage of the multicultural society. Even though Malaysians are segmented by belief, creed, and culture, but Malaysians are integrated into their utmost love for their home multicultural cuisine. There are various international cuisines available in Malaysia which are Thai, German, Korean, Russian, Indonesian, Japanese, Arabic, French, Vietnamese, Turkish, American, Italian, and Swiss.
4. Advantageous Weather
Malaysia is a tropical country like Bangladesh, with average temperatures varying from 21-32 degrees Celsius. Humidity is high which is 80 percent or more than that. Malaysia has two distinctive seasons: 1. the dry season (May- September) and the rainy season (mid-November- March). Students who got to study in Malaysia from Bangladesh can adapt to the new country very quickly unlike turmoil faced by the international students for the rainy weather in the UK and shivering cold weather always persisting in Canada all the year-round.
5. Hassle-Free Travel
International students from Bangladesh can go to study in Malaysia without facing many immigration troubles unlike the UK, the USA, India, Australia, and Canada. This is because the Malaysian immigration system is eased for Bangladeshi students in order to encourage them to study in Malaysia. It is rather hassle-free and less time-consuming as you board onto the airplane very quickly after immigration check from Bangladesh airport. After reaching the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, you will find friendly immigration officers who will assist you to pass the immigration check as soon as possible.
6. Low or No Language Requirements
Most of the countries in the whole world require an IELTS of a minimum of 6.0, in order to admit into undergraduate courses and a minimum of 6.5 for admission into postgraduate courses. However, this case is just the opposite in Malaysia for international students. For undergraduate courses, if a student is from English Medium background then IELTS is not required at all. On the other hand, submitting the Medium of Instruction (MOI) by Bangladeshi students from their bachelors’ institution can exempt them from IELTS for enrolling into postgraduate courses at their desired universities.
7. Internationally Recognized Universities
Some of the top-notch universities worldwide have their location in Malaysia. Their medical schools, law schools, engineering schools, and business schools attract the attention of international students from South-East Asia, especially Bangladesh. It is only because of their worldwide reputation and admiration. These top-class universities provide Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. programs on a global level. Some of the top 10 Malaysian universities are listed below. These are
Name of Universities Universities Rankings 2021
University of Malaya 59
University Tunku Abdul Rahman 801
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 141
University Putra Malaysia 132
University Sains Malaysia 142
University Teknologi Malaysia 187
University Teknologi PETRONAS 439
University Utara Malaysia 531
University Tenaga Nasional 701
Taylor’s University 379
8. Multicultural Nation
Malaysia is a diverse and different racial country. Malaysian multicultural society is signified by three vital ethnic groups, for instance, Chinese, Malays, and Indians. From the context of Malaysian, ethnicity is crucial to identify one’s religion, even as giving an idea of their collaborated political parties. When Malaysia celebrates many national holidays, students get the opportunity to learn about the festivals from various cultures witnessed in Malaysia. The core objective of managing multiculturalism in Malaysia is to maintain national fusion in which all these various cultural communities living in harmony while maintaining their own native identities.
9. Serene and Safe Country
Malaysia is ranked as the 20th safest country in the world according to the 2020 Global Peace Index (GPI). The crime rate in Malaysia is comparatively low and the political situation is also very stable. Foremost, the geographical location of Malaysia also made it clear from most natural disasters which construct it as a truly peaceful place to live in.
10. Super-fast Broadband Internet
Malaysia is ranked 26th for internet speed according to Star, with an average speed of 61.97 megabits per second (Mbps). The global mean speed is 50.88 Mbps. Hong Kong is 1st in ranking with a speed of (78.3 Mbps), 2nd is Singapore with (66.6 Mbps), while South Korea was ranked 4th (53.77 Mbps).
