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Study in Malaysia from Bangladesh

Affordable degrees, international branch campuses and a large Bangladeshi community.

Quick answer: International students apply through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), which handles the student pass.

Last checked: 25 October 202621 universities in our finder
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Student pass

Through EMGS

Official source, re-check due
Graduate pass

A Graduate Pass exists for eligible graduates

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Tuition

About MYR 20,000 to 45,000 a year

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Intakes

Several a year (often January, May, September)

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Bangladesh-specific notes

  • Check the institution's EMGS listing before paying fees.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

  1. Apply to the university.
  2. The university applies to EMGS for the visa approval letter.
  3. Travel on the single-entry visa and complete the student pass in Malaysia.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

  • Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
  • SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
  • English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
  • Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
  • Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
  • Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
  • Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in Malaysia (estimate)

Per yearMYRBDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)MYR 20,000 to MYR 45,000BDT 5.7 lakh to BDT 12.8 lakh
Living (typical)MYR 24,000BDT 6.8 lakh

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Malaysia from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is MYR 20,000 to MYR 45,000 a year (about BDT 5.7 lakh to BDT 12.8 lakh), plus living costs of roughly MYR 24,000 a year (about BDT 6.8 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for Malaysia?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.

What are the intakes in Malaysia?

Several a year (often January, May, September). Apply 6 to 10 months before the intake you want.

Sources

Decisions are made by the university and the immigration authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.

21 universities and colleges in Malaysia

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Universiti Malaya

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Public · Est. 1905

  • Tuition fromMYR 15,000about BDT 4.3 lakh / yr
  • IELTS (PG)6+typical
  • LevelsUG PG PhDoffered
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Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia · Private · Est. 1969

  • Tuition fromMYR 30,000about BDT 8.6 lakh / yr
  • IELTS (PG)6+typical
  • LevelsUG PG PhDoffered
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Sunway University

Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia · Private · Est. 2004

  • Tuition fromMYR 30,000about BDT 8.6 lakh / yr
  • IELTS (PG)6+typical
  • LevelsUG PG PhDoffered
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UCSI University

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Private

  • Tuition fromMYR 25,000about BDT 7.1 lakh / yr
  • IELTS (PG)5.5+typical
  • LevelsUG PG PhDoffered
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HELP University

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Private

  • Tuition fromMYR 20,000about BDT 5.7 lakh / yr
  • IELTS (PG)5.5+typical
  • LevelsUG PG PhDoffered
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SEGi University

Kota Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia · Private

  • Tuition fromMYR 18,000about BDT 5.1 lakh / yr
  • IELTS (PG)5.5+typical
  • LevelsUG PGoffered
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