Malaysia boasts one of south-east Asia's most vibrant economies, the fruit of decades of industrial growth and political stability.
Consisting of two regions separated by 640 miles of the South China Sea, Malaysia is a multi-ethnic, multi-religious federation of 13 states and three federal territories.
The majority Muslim ethnic Malay are dominant politically, but a large ethnic Chinese minority holds economic power.
The communities coexist in relative harmony, although racial and religious divides persist.
FACTS
Country name: Federation of Malaysia
Capital: Kuala Lumpur
Population 31 million (UN, 2012)
Area 329,847 sq km (127,355 sq miles)
Major languages Malay (official), English, Chinese dialects, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam
Major religions Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism
Life expectancy 73 years (men), 78 years (women)
Currency Ringgit (1 USD is 4.2 Malaysian ringgit)
Passport
High School Transcript (Grade
9-12)
Grade 10 and 12 National exams
Passport
Bachelor Transcript/ Student copy / Grade report
Degree Certificate/ tempo.
Study gap from high school
graduation must not exceed 5 years.
You must have completed 12th Grade or be a graduating batch by the
time of
application.
If you are a Graduating batch (12th Grade), You are required to get
letter
from the Your school about your expected graduation date, and Transcript
so far.
You must have completed
your
undergraduate studies or be a graduating batch at the time of
application.
You are required to settle/Pay fees for cost sharing (previous
study fees)
if there is any, and provide us official student copy documents.
Graduating batch students are required to get a letter from their
university which confirm their expected graduation date and CGPA.
All international students studying at public or private higher education institutions are allowed to work part-time for a maximum of 20 hours per week and only during semester breaks or holidays of more than 7 days.
students work at restaurants, petrol kiosks, mini markets and hotels as long as their student passes remain valid. a prior approval from the Department of Immigration is required.
⚠️International students are NOT permitted to work as cashiers. In addition, in the hotel sector, international students are NOT allowed to work as singers, masseurs, musicians or GROs (Guest Relation Officers).
International students are not allowed to engage in any job or activity deemed to be immoral.
Applications to work part time must be made through the educational institution at which the international students are enrolled. The international student needs to be present with the representative of the education institution at the Immigration Department of Malaysia in order to submit an application for part time work.
1. Dependant Pass
Master and Ph.D students are allowed to bring their dependents during their study period in Malaysia. (Dependants constitute of spouse, children, mother and father ONLY).
2.Multiple Entry Visa (MEV)
Student Pass holders and their dependants will be issued with a Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) to facilitate their travel between Malaysia and their home country during the duration of their study.
3.Visa on Arrival for Students (VOAS)
For students from countries that require a visa to enter Malaysia without Malaysia Representative office in their home country such as Ethiopia, are allowed to enter Malaysia provided they have a VAL issued by the Department of Immigration Malaysia. ‘Visa on Arrival for Students (VOAS) will be issued at the point of entry.
After arrival Medical test
Once you arrive in Malaysia, you will be required to attend post arrival medical screening within 7 days. Your institution will accept your passport for the purposes of arranging for the student pass/sticker endorsement
Student Pass/visa Validity
The student pass will be issued on an annual basis. When making an application, it is recommended that the passport validity should be [duration sought + 12 months].
A visa application form filled
A 3.5 x 4.5 cm color photo.
The photo must be:( sharp, taken against white background and
printed on a quality paper, newer than 6 months, clearly showing the eyes and
face on both sides from the top of the head to the top of the shoulders with the
face covering 70-80% of the photo. The photo must be taken without any head
wear.
A Passport
Issued within last ten years, valid for at least the next 12
months and with at least two blank pages for visas.
A copy of the passport page with personal data and the photo.
Healthcare insurance
Valid across the European Union for the amount not lower than
EUR 30,000
Your insurance must be valid for 1 year period
Your insurance starting date can be your intended flight date
Proof that you have enough means of subsistence:
Proof financial means sufficient to cover living expenses
(equivalent of around USD 190 monthly) and accommodation over the whole period
of requested visa, and return flight (equivalent of around USD 660). There is no
specific amount, it depends on individual circumstances. It is compulsory to
bring one of the following documents: credit card limit confirmation, document
confirming regular income (salary letter or in case of entrepreneurs/company
owners: income/profit confirmation by accountant/CFO will be accepted) or
scholarship confirmation.
Bank statement for the past three months.
If documents above relate to the sponsor, sponsorship letter
confirmed by a notary (for Ethiopia “Declaration of Consent” - "welena masrega"
available at Sub-city offices will be accepted). The financial documents cannot
be older than 3 months.
Admission Documents from a university in poland. The document set must
include
A proof of accommodation
Admission Letter
Zaświadczenie
Proof of tuition fee payment
School leaving certificates, confirming that you are eligible to study at
under/postgraduate level or proof of academic degrees confirming you are
eligible to study at postgraduate level.
Documents should be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs
Originals and copies are required
A flight booking
National student Visa application fee: 4244 ETB as of current data.
All international students studying at public or private higher education institutions are allowed to work part-time for a maximum of 20 hours per week and only during semester breaks or holidays of more than 7 days.
students work at restaurants, petrol kiosks, mini markets and hotels as long as their student passes remain valid. a prior approval from the Department of Immigration is required.
⚠️International students are NOT permitted to work as cashiers. In addition, in the hotel sector, international students are NOT allowed to work as singers, masseurs, musicians or GROs (Guest Relation Officers).
International students are not allowed to engage in any job or activity deemed to be immoral.
Applications to work part time must be made through the educational institution at which the international students are enrolled. The international student needs to be present with the representative of the education institution at the Immigration Department of Malaysia in order to submit an application for part time work.
If you wish to rent an apartment for instance in Kuala lampur you can expect to pay inaverage 400 USD/month.
You can expect to pay about 7 USD for an average meal(lunch), and monthly transport can be about 40 USD.
If you choose to live on campus, you will find that it is quite possible to live very comfortably within a budget of USD 5,000 per year (400 Usd/month)