Malaysia Guide: Education

Find information about universities, admission processes, tuition fees and how the education system works. You will also find information about other learning opportunities in further education.

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  Introduction

  The Malaysian education system

  Malaysia is one of Asia's top education destinations. The Malaysian government provides free education on primary and secondary level, suming up to an amount of 11 years for each student.

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  Public schools

  State education in Malaysia

  The Malaysian public school sector covers more than 95% of all primary and secondary education institutions and about 50% of the tertiary education. Pre-school is normally not subsidised by the government.

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  Private schools

  Private education in Malaysia

  Private schooling is offered in Malaysia on all levels from nursery schools up to tertiary education. However, private education institutions play a more decisive role in the higher education sector than in the lower levels.

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  Higher education

  Universities in Malaysia

  The tertiary education sector is highly subsidised by the Malaysian government. Yet private universities (PHEIs) are gaining reputation and are essential in facing the ever rising student numbers.

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