How do we process a student Visa to study in Malaysia?
A visa is required but the procedure is simple i.e. You do NOT need to apply for a visa from the Malaysian Embassy in your home country in order to study in Malaysia, with the exception of students from the People's Republic of China. The visa will be issued to you upon your arrival in Malaysia at the immigration check point provided you have valid travel documents and a letter of approval for a student pass by the Malaysian Immigration Department.
What is the 'Student pass' in Malaysia all about?
It is like a replica of a visa. It serves a similar purpose as the visa. The process of applying for a student pass is simple. The Malaysian institution of higher education that has offered international students like you a place to study at their institution will apply for the student pass on your behalf, prior to your arrival in Malaysia.
Applications will be submitted by the respective higher educational institution, to the Director of Pass & Permit Division Malaysia, Immigration Department Headquarters, in Kuala Lumpur (e-Student Pass System). Students do not need to apply directly to the Immigration Department under this procedure.
Prospective students who decide to study abroad in Malaysia will be informed of their application status by the Immigration Department in Malaysia through their educational institutions within an estimated 7 to 14 days after the application. A prospective international student must have an approved student pass before entering the country.
What are the employment legislations in Malaysia?
Students are allowed to work part-time for a maximum of 20 hours per week only during semester breaks or holidays of more than seven days at restaurants, petrol kiosks, mini markets and hotels as long as their student passes remain valid. Students are NOT permitted to work as cashiers. In addition, in the hotel sector, students are not allowed to work as singers, masseurs, musicians or GROs. Students are not allowed to engage in any job or activity deemed to be immoral, whilst they study in Malaysia.
Application to work part-time must be made through the educational institution at which the student is studying. The student needs to be present with the educational institution representative at the Immigration Department when submitting the application.
Can I get financial assistance?
Absolutely, like all other countries Malaysia does offer a variety of scholarships with respect to a classified variety. Contact our Edwise counsellor for more information regarding scholarships to study abroad in Malaysia.
Are there any entrance tests to get admitted into Malaysian universities?
Fortunately, no, there are no mandatory test scores required to be submitted but it is always recommended to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores to universities for extra credit that could increase the chance of being admitted.