Preparation list for studying in Malaysia

1. Clothing

Malaysia has high temperatures all year round. Even in winter, the average temperature is above 20℃, so in winter There is no need to bring thick coats, down jackets and cotton-padded clothes. Just prepare some light and comfortable clothes.

You can bring a few T-shirts and thin jackets for tops. The materials are mainly cotton and linen, so they are comfortable and breathable. You can bring two pairs of trousers and shorts each as they do not take up space after all; shoes are fine. Bring sneakers and sandals as they are most commonly used.

In addition, everyone must remember to bring several sets of underwear, underwear, and socks, because buying personal items in Malaysia is a troublesome thing, and it is difficult to buy comfortable ones. Brought it from home.

Finally, you can customize a formal suit in China, because there are quite a lot of formal suits when studying abroad in Malaysia.

2. Electrical appliances

The first thing you need to prepare is your mobile phone and computer, because these two things are essential whether you are living or studying. You will need to prepare them after arriving in Malaysia. If you buy it, you may not be able to make it in time.

There are some kitchen appliances that can be prepared in life, but others are dispensable. You must bring a rice cooker to meet your daily cooking requirements.

3. Medicines

You can bring some commonly used medicines with you when you go to Malaysia, because the climate in Malaysia is relatively hot and humid, which is different from the climate in most parts of the country, so it is easy to Produce an acclimatized reaction.

There are also tips for carrying medicines. Do not bring medicines in glass bottles. They are heavy and take up space, and the glass is likely to break. If you feel that the packaging box takes up space, you can remove the packaging box. , but you must keep the instructions, otherwise you will not be allowed to enter the country.

Always have cold medicine, stomach medicine, and antidiarrheal medicine on hand.

IV. Stationery

You can also bring some of the various stationery used for study as appropriate. For example, you can bring some notebooks, ballpoint pens, and water-based pens.

5. Books

Since it is relatively expensive to buy books in Malaysia, commonly used reference books can be brought from China, which can save a lot of money. Don't bring books or miscellaneous books that are not commonly used, because books are very heavy. Although they do not take up space, they can easily become overweight.

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1. Tuition and miscellaneous fees

1. Language learning

The threshold for admission is English. You need to pass the test to ensure that your studies can keep up with the progress. You can receive training in China or Malaysia. It costs about 5,000 yuan for three months in China and about 8,000 yuan in Malaysia.

2. Course study

Tuition fee expenditure mainly depends on the school you choose. Public undergraduate courses cost between 8,000-12,000 yuan per year, and master’s degrees range from 12,000 to 15,000 yuan; private undergraduate courses cost between 12,000 and 12,000 yuan. It is between 30,000 and 40,000 yuan per year, and master's degree study usually lasts for one and a half years, which is about 70,000 yuan.

3. Textbooks

In addition, everyone also needs to buy the textbooks needed for class. This part is given by the teacher and everyone can buy it by themselves. You can buy second-hand ones. The price will be more cost-effective. The price of new books is relatively expensive, and the idle rate is high.

4. Registration and miscellaneous fees

Every year you enroll, you need to pay a registration fee to the school. This includes the maintenance fee for everyone to enjoy the resources, etc., as well as various other services provided by the school. For services, the amount will not be very high, basically between 500-1,000 yuan.

2. Living expenses

1. Clothing

Since the temperature is relatively high throughout the year, everyone does not need to buy thick clothes that are relatively expensive. , light and comfortable clothes are not very expensive in fast fashion brand stores, and everyone can prepare 500 per month, which is more than enough.

2. Food

The price of food is basically the same as that in China. Whether you eat in the canteen, eat out, or make your own food, the price is not expensive. Generally speaking, one month It is enough to prepare about 1,500 yuan, but you need to set aside a budget for gatherings and dinners.

3. Accommodation

Accommodation is usually provided in school dormitories or nearby apartments. If you rent a house, you need to prepare for living expenses of about 250 yuan a month, and the rent is between 1,000-2,000 yuan. , determine the budget based on the method you choose.

4. Travel

Transportation expenses are arranged by everyone. Public transportation tools such as buses should be the first choice. The one-way fare is not expensive, but it is cheaper to apply for a card. It is enough to prepare 200 yuan a month.

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1. Teaching in Malay

Malaysia has its own language, but it does not mean that the school’s education It uses Malay. As a Commonwealth country, it has actually always used the British system. The teaching arrangements, especially in higher education, have basically popularized English.

International students generally prefer majors taught in English, so that they do not need to learn another language. However, correspondingly, they must meet the English requirements for admission and provide qualified IELTS or TOEFL scores. one.

2. Public admission is difficult

Government-led schools will give priority to recruiting domestic students, but this does not mean that the school will not recruit overseas students. Although the number of places will be limited, But there are still opportunities, and as long as your conditions are met, there is no need to worry.

However, the requirements are indeed higher than those of private universities of the same strength, but this still does not reduce the enthusiasm for applying. The advantages are naturally very obvious, and the degree of recognition in the country will be Higher.

3. IELTS is required

In everyone’s impression, language, like academics, is a hardware requirement that must be met for application. However, this is not so strict in Malaysia, and English is not required. Students who meet the standards can consider receiving preparatory courses first, and then successfully enter higher education.

Of course this will cost extra money and time, but it can ensure that everyone can keep up when they officially enter professional studies, and it also lowers the application threshold and can directly start professional studies. .

4. Preparatory course is language

Preparatory course is aimed at students with a certain foundation in English, while language classes are more accepting of students with poor or no foundation in language. The course arrangement Different schools have different tuition fees.

In addition to arranging language courses, the preparatory course will also provide basic courses for professional entrance studies, so that everyone can become familiar with the content of the major and ensure that smooth admission will not be hindered.

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1. Return to the country for employment

According to surveys by relevant departments, most of the international students who complete their studies in Malaysia every year will There are various factors that influence the choice of working in China, but returning to China is actually a better choice for international students.

On the one hand, the domestic environment will be relatively familiar, and most of my ex-friends are here, so it does not take time to adapt; on the other hand, everyone can enjoy various preferential policies provided by the government, and find employment at the same age as Among the applicants, it will be easier and the salary will be higher.

2. Continuing to study

Of course, some students will be more willing to continue studying. As graduates of Malaysian universities, it will be easier to apply for universities in a third country than in a third-party country. It is easier to submit applications domestically, and there will be more colleges to choose from.

The quality of local colleges and universities is also very high, and they can provide you with good higher education; or you can apply to return to study in China. With your study background, you can even reach the top domestic universities such as Peking University and Tsinghua University. of.

3. Stay in Malaysia

After completing your studies, you can work here directly. You can stay legally for one year in exchange for a temporary work permit. After you find a job, You can directly exchange for a formal work permit, and it is very easy to stay and work here.

Malaysia has very close economic ties with my country. There are many Chinese companies and joint ventures here. The demand for bilingual talents is very high. As long as everyone has a good professional foundation and demonstrates It’s not difficult to get hired if you have a passion for work.

4. Going overseas

When going to a third-party country, I believe everyone will make a decision before enrolling and start preparing. Whether it is for further education or work, considering a dual course will It is more beneficial to everyone because you will have at least one year to study in another country.

By receiving professional teaching in other countries, you can adapt to local life and habits in advance, and you also have the opportunity to contact local companies, laying the foundation for future job hunting. These will bring benefits to everyone.