Study in Malaysia from Bangladesh 2027 — Cost, Visa & Scholarships
Affordable, close to home and Muslim-majority — with branch campuses of UK and Australian universities. Everything a student from Bangladesh needs: tuition fees, the Malaysia student visa requirements, IELTS scores, intakes, scholarships and part-time work rights.
- Intakes
- January / February · April / May · September
- Visa
- Student Pass
- Work in term
- Semester breaks only
- After graduating
- No graduate pass for Bangladeshis
Why study in Malaysia as a Bangladeshi student?
Tuition and living costs in Malaysia are a fraction of UK or US levels, flights from Dhaka are short, and halal food and a large Bangladeshi community make settling easy. Branch campuses and twinning programmes award UK or Australian degrees at Malaysian prices. There is currently no post-study work pass for Bangladeshi graduates, so plan Malaysia as a place to study rather than to stay.
Lower total cost
Whole-programme fees often cost less than a single year in the UK or USA, and living costs are modest.
Foreign degrees at local prices
Branch campuses of UK and Australian universities award the same degree as the home campus.
Close and familiar
A short flight from Dhaka, a Muslim-majority country and a large Bangladeshi community.
Flexible intakes
Private universities start in January, April/May and September — so there is always a next intake.
Cost of studying in Malaysia: tuition and living costs
| Level | Indicative tuition |
|---|---|
| Foundation (about 1 year) | About RM 18,000–30,000 for the programme |
| Bachelor's (business or IT) | About RM 35,000–60,000 for the whole degree (engineering more) |
| Master's | About RM 25,000–50,000 for the programme |
Indicative ranges; each course page has the exact fee.
- Funds rule
- No fixed government figure — your university may ask for bank statements
- Living costs
- About RM 1,500–2,500 a month
- Visa charges
- EMGS processing (RM 1,600 for new students), plus eVAL, iKad, medical screening and insurance — your university gives an itemised quote
Malaysia student visa from Bangladesh
- Visa
- Student Pass, applied for through EMGS
- Enrolment document
- Offer letter, then the EMGS electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL)
- Fee
- EMGS processing fee RM 1,600 for new students, plus other charges
- Processing
- About 14 working days for a complete EMGS application
- How Bangladeshi students apply
- Your university submits the EMGS application. You then take the eVAL to the Malaysian High Commission in Dhaka for a single-entry visa.
Documents you will need
- Offer letter from an institution approved to take international students
- Scan of every passport page (check the current validity rule)
- Transcripts, certificates and English test result where required
- Medical forms, then post-arrival screening at an EMGS clinic
- Personal bond form, EMGS fee payment and insurance
- eVAL and single-entry visa for travel
Part-time work and post-study work rights
Entry requirements and IELTS for Malaysia
- Undergraduate
- After SSC or O-levels, a foundation or diploma. After HSC or A-levels, direct entry to a bachelor's.
- Postgraduate
- A recognised bachelor's with a reasonable CGPA. Both three- and four-year Bangladeshi degrees are commonly accepted.
- English
- Typically IELTS 5.5–6.0 for undergraduate and 6.0–6.5 for postgraduate. TOEFL, PTE and MUET are widely accepted, and many private universities accept an English-medium background or their own placement test.
Popular subjects
- Computing & software engineering
- Business & MBA
- Engineering
- Hospitality & tourism
- Accounting & finance
- Pharmacy
Universities in Malaysia popular with Bangladeshi students
- Universiti MalayaKuala Lumpur · Public · Sep, FebKnown for Engineering, Computer Science & IT, Economics
- Universiti Putra MalaysiaSerdang · Public · Sep, FebKnown for Engineering, Computer Science & IT, Economics
- Universiti Teknologi MalaysiaJohor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur · Public · Sep, FebKnown for Engineering, Computer Science & IT
- University of Nottingham MalaysiaSemenyih · Private · Sep, FebKnown for Engineering, Business & MBA, Pharmacy
- Asia Pacific University (APU)Kuala Lumpur · Private · Jan, Apr, SepKnown for Computer Science & IT, Data Science & AI, Business & MBA
- Taylor's UniversitySubang Jaya · Private · Jan, Apr, SepKnown for Hospitality & Tourism, Business & MBA, Pharmacy
- UCSI UniversityKuala Lumpur · Private · Jan, May, SepKnown for Pharmacy, Business & MBA, Engineering
- Multimedia UniversityCyberjaya · Private · Feb, Jun, OctKnown for Computer Science & IT, Engineering, Business & MBA
Recruitment policies change, and some universities pause intakes from Bangladesh. Check with us before you apply. Search all universities →
Malaysia scholarships for Bangladeshi students
- Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)Tuition and a monthly allowance for master's and PhD students from eligible countries. Check each year's eligible-country list before applying.
- University merit scholarshipsPartial tuition waivers at private universities, based on your results.
- Graduate research assistantshipsFunding at public universities for research master's and PhD students.
Questions about studying in Malaysia
How long does the EMGS application take?
About 14 working days for a complete application. The eVAL is then valid for six months.
Can I work during the semester?
No — only during breaks longer than seven days, up to 20 hours a week, with Immigration approval.
Can I stay and work after graduating?
Not through the Graduate Pass, which Bangladeshi nationals are currently not eligible for. The route is an employer-sponsored Employment Pass.
Do I need a visa before flying?
Yes. Bangladeshi students take the eVAL to the Malaysian High Commission in Dhaka for a single-entry visa before travelling.
Ready to start your Malaysia application?
Bring your results, passport and budget to our Lalmatia office. We will shortlist courses that fit, check the visa funds rule against your family's documents, and tell you honestly what your chances are.