Malaysia is known as the "Charm of Asia". The world-famous Petronas Twin Towers, commercial districts lined with high-rise buildings, and rubber gardens all over the place form a charming landscape. Although Malaysia is small, its national strength is very strong, with an annual per capita national income as high as US$6,000. The total population is 22 million, of which 28 are Chinese. Malaysia has a stable political situation, a prosperous economy, good public security and a mild climate. Disasters, earthquakes, typhoons and other disasters rarely occur in history. Although Malaysia is not a big country, it is one of the most prosperous countries in Asia. Economic, trade and cooperation with China have continued to develop, with an annual growth rate of more than 30%. It is China's tenth largest trading partner in the world. In ordinary people's minds, Malaysia is a tourist destination. With the Yunhang Plateau and the Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest building in the world, it is difficult for ordinary people to associate Malaysia with advanced education. However, now Malaysia is moving towards the goal of becoming a regional education center in Southeast Asia. It has irreplaceable advantages for Chinese students in terms of urban internationalization, English application environment, multiculturalism, open education, and low fees.
1. The level of education is relatively high
Malaysia is a Commonwealth country, and its education follows the British education system to a large extent, and its educational standards are guaranteed
. Higher education in Malaysia implements a unique education method with a high level of internationalization - the dual system. Upon graduation, students receive academic diplomas or degree certificates issued by famous universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Canada and other countries, which are internationally recognized.
Especially in the fields of business, hotel and tourism management, management, computer science, mass communication, engineering and applied science, literature and art, etc., it has the world and Asia's leading level. Most of the international courses in Malaysian institutions are designed around how to use professional knowledge to solve practical problems and provide students with a large number of internship opportunities. Therefore, graduates from Malaysian institutions are known for their high quality and strong practical ability. In addition, in addition to obtaining bachelor's and master's degrees, Malaysian students can also obtain internationally recognized qualification certificates or professional diplomas as powerful weights for employment.
2. The education supervision mechanism is sound
Malaysia has the highest education standards in the world. In 1997, the Malaysian government passed the "Private Education Act", which provided legal protection for the development of private higher education. There are currently 10 higher private universities, 4 foreign university branch campuses, and 652 private colleges in Malaysia (79 of which provide 30, 21 and other dual courses). Private educational institutions enroll hundreds of thousands of students every year. In order to ensure quality, the Ministry of Education of Malaysia has established the Private Education and National Academic Accreditation Agency (LAN) to supervise and regulate the curriculum, tuition fees and teacher levels of private education institutions, conduct regular education quality assessments, and adopt a quality standard management system. To ensure high quality teaching.
3. The original 'twin course' higher education system is a springboard for studying in Europe and the United States
The opening up of education has allowed Malaysia to spend very little money to introduce Western higher education systems and systems. Malaysia implements a unique international education method - dual curriculum. Because the procedures for transferring to a third country are simple, it is a shortcut for students from all over the world to enter well-known European and American institutions of higher learning. Many domestic students choose to study in Malaysia as a springboard to study in European and American colleges.
The essence of dual courses or credit transfer courses is to transfer all (3 0) or part (2 1) of courses from famous universities in the United States, Britain, Australia, Canada and other countries to Malaysian branches or cooperative schools , upon graduation, you obtain academic diplomas and degree certificates issued by famous universities in the United States, Britain, Australia, Canada and other countries, and are internationally recognized. For example, after choosing the 2+1 course, you can choose to transfer the second or last year to other Commonwealth countries. When transferring to a third country (the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, etc.), most schools do not require additional English studies. Moreover, the amount of study abroad fund guarantee is more than twice lower than applying in China, and the success rate of obtaining a visa is also much higher. It is equivalent to completing the study abroad program in the above-mentioned countries at a very low cost, so it is very popular among Chinese students.
Four. Low cost, the first choice for working-class families
In people’s minds, studying abroad has always been regarded as the exclusive preserve of children from rich families. In fact, the cost of studying abroad in some countries is not high at present. For example, Malaysia can be said to be the first choice country for studying abroad for working-class families. Studying abroad is a kind of educational investment, so it also operates according to certain laws of market economy. It can be said that the relatively low cost of studying abroad without the need for financial guarantee is another main reason why domestic students choose to study in Malaysia in recent years.
The main advantages of Malaysia's characteristic education model "dual course" are also reflected here. It enables students to obtain a degree certificate from a foreign school at a relatively low cost. The cost of studying in Malaysia for a bachelor's degree from famous universities in the United States, Britain, Australia, Canada and other countries (including tuition and room and board) is about RMB 50,000 per year, while the cost of studying similar courses in the United States, Britain, Australia, Canada and other countries is The cost is about RMB 70,000-150,000 per year, and students can save RMB 50-70 on studying abroad. Therefore, the financial and psychological burden of students is greatly reduced. In addition, the Malaysian government also provides scholarships to outstanding students from developing countries every year, and Chinese students can apply directly to institutions. Studying abroad in Malaysia is very cost-effective and is the first choice for working-class families.
5. The language environment is excellent and the teaching environment is all in English
Malaysia is a Commonwealth country with a very high English penetration rate, and English is the official living and working language. The recommended colleges and universities in Malaysia all teach in English. Chinese high school, vocational high school, technical secondary school and college students do not need to provide English scores to study in Malaysia. Before students enter the school, they need to pass the school's English test. The English learning time can be arranged according to the test results, which can be longer or shorter.
6. The admission threshold is low, the visa policy is loose, and the visa rate is high
Malaysia has no restrictions on the academic qualifications of Chinese students, high school graduates, senior high school students, high school, technical secondary school, vocational high school, technical school, college students and graduates Students, adult education students, and self-study students can apply. Malaysia has been recruiting Chinese students since 1996. Currently, the visa policy for Chinese students is relatively relaxed and no financial guarantee is required. Many schools in Malaysia adopt the "fast-track" visa application process, that is, when the school accepts international students and issues admission notices, they have already applied for an entry approval letter from the Immigration Bureau. In addition, there is no need to provide IELTS or TOEFL scores when applying to study in Malaysian institutions. The visa procedures for students to apply for entry are easier than those from other countries, and entry visas can be obtained in a short period of time. The study visa process in Malaysia usually takes no more than three months, and the success rate of ID card application is as high as 99/
7. Government support, mutual recognition of academic qualifications between China and Malaysia
After 1997, the governments of China and Malaysia formally signed a memorandum of education cooperation, which opened the prelude to educational cooperation between the two countries. In September 2003, the Ministry of Education of China accredited some outstanding Malaysian private schools, and they were recognized by the Ministry of Education of China, which eliminated the concerns of many students and parents. (