[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":1504},["ShallowReactive",2],{"home-posts-en":3},[4,510,922],{"id":5,"title":6,"body":7,"date":490,"description":491,"draft":492,"extension":493,"h1":494,"image":495,"imageAlt":496,"meta":497,"navigation":498,"path":499,"seo":500,"stem":501,"tags":502,"translationKey":507,"updated":508,"__hash__":509},"blog_en\u002Fdocuments-to-study-in-malaysia.md","Documents to Study in Malaysia: A Checklist",{"type":8,"value":9,"toc":464},"minimark",[10,17,36,39,44,47,62,76,80,169,174,177,180,183,186,189,193,204,214,217,221,224,247,250,253,257,260,277,280,284,295,299,302,372,379,383,386,390,407,411,415,418,422,425,429,432,436,439,443,446,450,453,457],[11,12,13],"p",{},[14,15,16],"strong",{},"In short",[18,19,20,24,27,30,33],"ul",{},[21,22,23],"li",{},"You prepare documents in two rounds: first for the university, then, once you have an offer letter, for the student visa through EMGS.",[21,25,26],{},"The slowest items are the notarised translation of your school certificate and the English test. Start with those.",[21,28,29],{},"Your passport needs at least 18 months of validity, and the photo must be 35 × 45 mm on a white background.",[21,31,32],{},"Citizens of Uzbekistan need a Single Entry Visa (SEV) on top of the student visa approval (eVAL).",[21,34,35],{},"The Student Pass is endorsed in your passport once you are in Malaysia, after a medical check at an EMGS panel clinic.",[11,37,38],{},"Below is every document in order: what you need, where to get it and where families most often lose time.",[40,41,43],"h2",{"id":42},"how-it-works-two-sets-of-documents","How it works: two sets of documents",[11,45,46],{},"Applying to a university in Malaysia happens in two stages, and each has its own paperwork.",[48,49,50,56],"ol",{},[21,51,52,55],{},[14,53,54],{},"The university application."," You choose a programme and send your education documents, passport and English results. If everything is in order, the university sends an offer letter.",[21,57,58,61],{},[14,59,60],{},"The student visa."," You can apply to EMGS (Education Malaysia Global Services, which works under Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education) only after accepting the offer. The university files the application, or the student does it on the EMGS website or app.",[11,63,64,65,70,71,75],{},"One point matters for school leavers from Uzbekistan. EMGS states that international students need at least 12 years of education to enter a diploma or bachelor's degree. School in Uzbekistan lasts 11 years, so after grade 11 most students start with a one-year Foundation programme. The options are explained in ",[66,67,69],"a",{"href":68},"\u002Fen\u002Fstudy-abroad-after-school\u002F","study abroad after school",", and the whole process is set out step by step in ",[66,72,74],{"href":73},"\u002Fen\u002Fhow-to-apply-to-university-in-malaysia\u002F","how to apply to a university in Malaysia",".",[40,77,79],{"id":78},"checklist-documents-for-the-university","Checklist: documents for the university",[81,82,83,99],"table",{},[84,85,86],"thead",{},[87,88,89,93,96],"tr",{},[90,91,92],"th",{},"Document",[90,94,95],{},"What matters",[90,97,98],{},"Where to get it",[100,101,102,114,125,136,147,158],"tbody",{},[87,103,104,108,111],{},[105,106,107],"td",{},"Passport",[105,109,110],{},"Scan of the photo page; at least 18 months of validity",[105,112,113],{},"If you have no passport or it expires soon, renew it early",[87,115,116,119,122],{},[105,117,118],{},"Photo",[105,120,121],{},"White background, 35 × 45 mm",[105,123,124],{},"Any photo studio",[87,126,127,130,133],{},[105,128,129],{},"School certificate or diploma with grades",[105,131,132],{},"Notarised copy",[105,134,135],{},"Your school, lyceum, college or university",[87,137,138,141,144],{},[105,139,140],{},"English translation",[105,142,143],{},"Notarised translation of every document not in English",[105,145,146],{},"Translation agency and notary",[87,148,149,152,155],{},[105,150,151],{},"English test",[105,153,154],{},"IELTS, TOEFL or another recognised test",[105,156,157],{},"Test centre",[87,159,160,163,166],{},[105,161,162],{},"For a master's degree",[105,164,165],{},"Bachelor's diploma with transcript, CV, letter from your employer",[105,167,168],{},"Your university, your employer",[170,171,173],"h3",{"id":172},"school-certificate-and-translation","School certificate and translation",[11,175,176],{},"Universities work with documents in English. Your school-leaving certificate (attestat), or your lyceum, college or university diploma, is translated into English together with the grades and certified by a notary. City University Malaysia states plainly that documents not in English must come with a notarised translation and that copies of certificates and transcripts must be certified.",[11,178,179],{},"If you are still in grade 11, you can apply before you receive the certificate. A university can issue a conditional offer based on your current grades and make the final decision once you send the final document.",[170,181,151],{"id":182},"english-test",[11,184,185],{},"Most programmes in Malaysia are taught in English, so your level is checked both for admission and for the visa. EMGS accepts MUET, IELTS (including IELTS Online), TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials, PTE Academic, Cambridge English qualifications and ELS.",[11,187,188],{},"The score you need depends on the university and the programme. For example, MAHSA University lists IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 for international applicants to medicine (MBBS) and dentistry. Having no certificate yet does not always rule you out: at MAHSA you can sit a free diagnostic test and then take an intensive English course.",[40,190,192],{"id":191},"mahsa-university-and-city-university-malaysia-entry-requirements","MAHSA University and City University Malaysia entry requirements",[11,194,195,198,199,203],{},[14,196,197],{},"MAHSA University."," The online application at study.mahsa.edu.my asks you to upload a photo, a passport copy, your academic results (required) and your English test results. Grade and English requirements differ by programme, so Foundation, bachelor's degrees and medicine each have their own. The programme list is on the ",[66,200,202],{"href":201},"\u002Fen\u002Fmahsa-university-malaysia\u002F","MAHSA University"," page.",[11,205,206,209,210,203],{},[14,207,208],{},"City University Malaysia."," The international application form lists: the completed form, photos on a white background, a scan of the whole passport (every page, blank ones included), certified copies of certificates and transcripts in English, a CV for postgraduate study, a health examination, and payment of the application fee and the EMGS visa fee. If the applicant is under 21, a parent or guardian also signs the form. More on the ",[66,211,213],{"href":212},"\u002Fen\u002Fcity-university-malaysia\u002F","City University Malaysia",[11,215,216],{},"The City University form has one more rule worth repeating: pay fees only to the university itself. Check the bank details against the invoice the university sends you.",[40,218,220],{"id":219},"malaysia-student-visa-required-documents-emgs","Malaysia student visa: required documents (EMGS)",[11,222,223],{},"Once you accept the offer, the visa stage begins. For a new application EMGS asks for:",[18,225,226,229,232,235,238,241,244],{},[21,227,228],{},"one photo on a white background, 35 × 45 mm;",[21,230,231],{},"the passport bio-data page and any pages with visas; at least 18 months of validity, ideally 12 months longer than your course;",[21,233,234],{},"a copy of the offer letter;",[21,236,237],{},"a completed Health Declaration Form;",[21,239,240],{},"copies of all your education documents;",[21,242,243],{},"an English language certificate;",[21,245,246],{},"a personal bond, a financial guarantee arranged through the university.",[11,248,249],{},"Attach the English certificate from the start. EMGS warns that without it processing may be delayed and you will not get a Student Pass for the full length of your course.",[11,251,252],{},"EMGS aims to process a complete application in 14 working days; incomplete ones take longer. The result is the eVAL (electronic visa approval letter), valid for 6 months. You may enter Malaysia only after the eVAL has been issued.",[40,254,256],{"id":255},"malaysia-visa-for-citizens-of-uzbekistan","Malaysia visa for citizens of Uzbekistan",[11,258,259],{},"Uzbekistan is on the list of countries whose citizens need a Single Entry Visa (SEV) before entering Malaysia. EMGS says it is obtained through the eVISA system. The Embassy of Malaysia in Tashkent also accepts SEV applications for study, with:",[18,261,262,265,268,271,274],{},[21,263,264],{},"a passport valid for at least 6 months on arrival in Malaysia;",[21,266,267],{},"a visa form completed in English with a 3 × 4 cm photo;",[21,269,270],{},"the visa approval letter (VAL);",[21,272,273],{},"a copy of the air ticket and a copy of the passport's photo page;",[21,275,276],{},"a consular fee of USD 6.",[11,278,279],{},"The Embassy processes a complete application in 3 to 4 working days and may ask for additional documents. Ask your consultant which route works best when you are ready to travel. In the 3 days before you arrive, fill in the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online.",[40,281,283],{"id":282},"after-you-arrive","After you arrive",[48,285,286,289,292],{},[21,287,288],{},"Within 7 working days, have the medical check at an EMGS panel clinic. Your Student Pass cannot be processed without it.",[21,290,291],{},"Hand your passport to the university so the Student Pass can be endorsed in it. It is usually issued for up to one year at a time and then renewed.",[21,293,294],{},"Keep medical insurance for the whole period of study: it is compulsory for international students.",[40,296,298],{"id":297},"what-the-visa-stage-costs","What the visa stage costs",[11,300,301],{},"These are the EMGS fees for private institutions in Peninsular Malaysia (MAHSA and City University are among them), from the schedule updated on 23 June 2026.",[81,303,304,314],{},[84,305,306],{},[87,307,308,311],{},[90,309,310],{},"Item",[90,312,313],{},"Amount, RM",[100,315,316,324,332,340,348,356,364],{},[87,317,318,321],{},[105,319,320],{},"EMGS processing (pass of up to 12 months)",[105,322,323],{},"1,600",[87,325,326,329],{},[105,327,328],{},"eVAL processing",[105,330,331],{},"150",[87,333,334,337],{},[105,335,336],{},"8% service tax on the two lines above",[105,338,339],{},"140",[87,341,342,345],{},[105,343,344],{},"Medical check after arrival",[105,346,347],{},"340",[87,349,350,353],{},[105,351,352],{},"Insurance for 12 months (EMGS plans)",[105,354,355],{},"498–644",[87,357,358,361],{},[105,359,360],{},"Pass sticker, multiple entry visa, iKad",[105,362,363],{},"60 + 20 + 50",[87,365,366,369],{},[105,367,368],{},"Personal bond (refundable)",[105,370,371],{},"1,500",[11,373,374,375,75],{},"Without the personal bond this comes to RM 2,858–3,004, about USD 700–740 at RM 4.08 per dollar on 1 October 2026. The university application fee, translations and flights are extra. For the full picture with tuition fees and living costs, see the ",[66,376,378],{"href":377},"\u002Fen\u002Fcost-of-studying-in-malaysia\u002F","cost of studying in Malaysia",[40,380,382],{"id":381},"when-to-start","When to start",[11,384,385],{},"EMGS processes a complete application in 14 working days, but City University puts the whole visa process at 6 to 8 weeks. Add time for the English test, translations and the university's own review. We suggest starting 4 to 6 months before classes begin. City University takes students in January, May and September.",[40,387,389],{"id":388},"common-mistakes","Common mistakes",[18,391,392,395,398,401,404],{},[21,393,394],{},"The passport expires within 18 months and has to be replaced halfway through.",[21,396,397],{},"The photo is not on a white background or is the wrong size.",[21,399,400],{},"The translation is not notarised.",[21,402,403],{},"The EMGS application goes in without an English certificate, so it takes longer and the pass is issued for a shorter period.",[21,405,406],{},"Fees are paid to a middleman instead of the university.",[40,408,410],{"id":409},"frequently-asked-questions","Frequently asked questions",[170,412,414],{"id":413},"do-students-from-uzbekistan-need-a-visa-for-malaysia","Do students from Uzbekistan need a visa for Malaysia?",[11,416,417],{},"Yes. You need the student visa approval through EMGS (eVAL) and a Single Entry Visa (SEV). You cannot enter as a tourist and sort out your studies on arrival: EMGS allows entry only after the eVAL has been issued.",[170,419,421],{"id":420},"do-i-need-ielts-to-study-in-malaysia","Do I need IELTS to study in Malaysia?",[11,423,424],{},"You need an English certificate for both the university and EMGS. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge English and the other tests on the EMGS list are accepted. If you do not have a result yet, some universities offer their own test and an English course before the main programme.",[170,426,428],{"id":427},"can-i-apply-before-i-get-my-school-certificate","Can I apply before I get my school certificate?",[11,430,431],{},"Yes. A university can make a conditional offer based on your current grades and confirm it once you send the certificate.",[170,433,435],{"id":434},"does-my-school-certificate-need-an-apostille","Does my school certificate need an apostille?",[11,437,438],{},"The EMGS and City University document lists do not mention an apostille: they ask for certified copies and a notarised English translation. If a university needs extra certification, it will tell you when it checks your documents.",[170,440,442],{"id":441},"who-submits-the-visa-application-to-emgs","Who submits the visa application to EMGS?",[11,444,445],{},"Usually the university, through its own system, after the student accepts the offer. Students can also apply themselves on the EMGS website or app, and the status can be tracked online.",[170,447,449],{"id":448},"how-long-is-the-eval-valid","How long is the eVAL valid?",[11,451,452],{},"Six months from the date of issue. Within that time you need to get your entry visa and travel to Malaysia.",[40,454,456],{"id":455},"we-can-check-your-documents","We can check your documents",[11,458,459,460,75],{},"Requirements change from one intake to the next, and every university has its own details. An OPAL Education consultant will check what is missing, tell you where to start and plan the timing around your intake. Book a free consultation on our ",[66,461,463],{"href":462},"\u002Fen\u002Fcontact-us\u002F","contact page",{"title":465,"searchDepth":466,"depth":466,"links":467},"",2,[468,469,474,475,476,477,478,479,480,481,489],{"id":42,"depth":466,"text":43},{"id":78,"depth":466,"text":79,"children":470},[471,473],{"id":172,"depth":472,"text":173},3,{"id":182,"depth":472,"text":151},{"id":191,"depth":466,"text":192},{"id":219,"depth":466,"text":220},{"id":255,"depth":466,"text":256},{"id":282,"depth":466,"text":283},{"id":297,"depth":466,"text":298},{"id":381,"depth":466,"text":382},{"id":388,"depth":466,"text":389},{"id":409,"depth":466,"text":410,"children":482},[483,484,485,486,487,488],{"id":413,"depth":472,"text":414},{"id":420,"depth":472,"text":421},{"id":427,"depth":472,"text":428},{"id":434,"depth":472,"text":435},{"id":441,"depth":472,"text":442},{"id":448,"depth":472,"text":449},{"id":455,"depth":466,"text":456},"2026-10-01","Documents required to study in Malaysia from Uzbekistan: passport, school certificate, translations, English test and EMGS student visa. Checklist and fees.",false,"md","Documents to study in Malaysia from Uzbekistan: a checklist","\u002Fimages\u002Fmalaysia-campus-aerial.jpg","Aerial view of a university campus in Malaysia",{},true,"\u002Fdocuments-to-study-in-malaysia",{"title":6,"description":491},"documents-to-study-in-malaysia",[503,504,505,506],"Malaysia","Admissions","Student visa","Documents","documents",null,"woWVdFZH53VerjK0x_Mu3EKUAudSZULDkcIAAkRdjVs",{"id":511,"title":512,"body":513,"date":490,"description":909,"draft":492,"extension":493,"h1":910,"image":911,"imageAlt":912,"meta":913,"navigation":498,"path":914,"seo":915,"stem":916,"tags":917,"translationKey":920,"updated":508,"__hash__":921},"blog_en\u002Fis-studying-in-malaysia-worth-it.md","Is Studying in Malaysia Worth It? Pros and Cons",{"type":8,"value":514,"toc":875},[515,524,527,531,535,538,542,545,551,555,558,562,565,569,572,576,579,583,587,593,597,600,604,607,611,614,618,623,627,630,634,641,645,648,652,746,750,753,757,764,768,771,788,792,795,806,809,820,822,826,829,833,836,840,843,847,850,854,857,861,864,868],[516,517,518],"blockquote",{},[11,519,520,523],{},[14,521,522],{},"In short."," Malaysia suits students who want to study in English, earn a degree with clear quality assurance and spend far less than in the UK or Australia. The downsides are real: after school in Uzbekistan you need a Foundation year or a diploma first, English is not optional, it is hot and humid all year, part-time work is tightly restricted, and the Student Pass has to be renewed every year. Below we go through each point with figures and sources.",[11,525,526],{},"Families in Uzbekistan usually compare Malaysia with Korea, Türkiye and Europe. To make that comparison fair, we have listed not only what Malaysia does well but also what agencies tend to skip. Every figure here comes from official university websites, EMGS (Education Malaysia Global Services, the government body that handles student visas) or the QS rankings.",[40,528,530],{"id":529},"the-pros-of-studying-in-malaysia","The pros of studying in Malaysia",[170,532,534],{"id":533},"you-study-in-english","You study in English",[11,536,537],{},"According to EMGS, more than 160 higher education institutions in Malaysia teach in English. The national language is Malay, but most people speak English, so a student can manage in a shop, a bank or a hospital without an interpreter. For a school leaver from Tashkent that means two outcomes at once: a profession and working English.",[170,539,541],{"id":540},"lower-costs-than-the-uk-or-australia","Lower costs than the UK or Australia",[11,543,544],{},"A year of a bachelor's in business, IT or engineering at MAHSA University or City University Malaysia costs roughly RM 16,700–24,100, or about $4,100–5,900 (an estimate based on the EasyUni course listings; the exact amount is stated in the university's offer letter). For comparison, undergraduate tuition fees for international students in the UK start at around £10,000 a year, and a bachelor's in Australia costs roughly AU$36,000–50,000 a year.",[11,546,547,548,75],{},"Living costs are modest too: MAHSA estimates a student's expenses at RM 1,200–1,800 a month, excluding accommodation. For a full breakdown by level of study, see ",[66,549,550],{"href":377},"the cost of studying in Malaysia",[170,552,554],{"id":553},"strong-public-universities","Strong public universities",[11,556,557],{},"Universiti Malaya is ranked 56th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, the highest position a Malaysian university has ever reached. In total, 32 Malaysian universities made the ranking, and five of them are in the global top 200.",[170,559,561],{"id":560},"a-safe-and-familiar-environment","A safe and familiar environment",[11,563,564],{},"In the Global Peace Index 2026, Malaysia is 12th out of 163 countries; in Asia only Singapore and Japan rank higher. EMGS describes Malaysia as a modern, Muslim-friendly country with easy access to halal food. Society is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese and Indian communities living side by side. For many parents this is the deciding factor.",[170,566,568],{"id":567},"a-british-or-australian-degree-in-asia","A British or Australian degree in Asia",[11,570,571],{},"Several foreign universities run branch campuses in Malaysia, including Monash University, the University of Nottingham, Heriot-Watt University and the University of Southampton. Students follow the parent university's programme while living in Malaysia. These campuses set their own fees, so compare them separately.",[170,573,575],{"id":574},"a-clear-ladder-of-qualifications","A clear ladder of qualifications",[11,577,578],{},"A Foundation programme takes one year and leads into the first year of a bachelor's degree. A diploma takes 2–3 years and can give entry straight into the second year of a degree (depending on the programme). A bachelor's takes 3–4 years, while medicine and dentistry take five. You can choose a shorter or longer route to fit your budget and grades.",[40,580,582],{"id":581},"the-cons-and-challenges","The cons and challenges",[170,584,586],{"id":585},"you-cannot-go-straight-into-a-bachelors-after-grade-11","You cannot go straight into a bachelor's after grade 11",[11,588,589,590,75],{},"EMGS requires at least 12 years of education for a diploma or degree, while school in Uzbekistan lasts 11 years. A school leaver therefore needs a Foundation year (about one year) or a diploma programme first. That adds a year to both the timeline and the budget. We explain how to plan this route in ",[66,591,592],{"href":68},"studying abroad after school",[170,594,596],{"id":595},"english-is-not-optional","English is not optional",[11,598,599],{},"An English certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge and others) is attached to the visa application. Without one, processing can take longer and the Student Pass will not cover the full length of the course. If a student's English is still weak, universities offer intensive English: MAHSA, for example, runs a free diagnostic test and places students in its English programme based on the result. But that means extra months and extra money.",[170,601,603],{"id":602},"heat-and-humidity-all-year-round","Heat and humidity all year round",[11,605,606],{},"Daytime temperatures are around 28 °C and humidity is about 80% all year, with no seasons like those in Tashkent. Some students adjust within a couple of weeks; for others the first months are hard. It is worth talking this through with your child in advance.",[170,608,610],{"id":609},"part-time-work-is-tightly-restricted","Part-time work is tightly restricted",[11,612,613],{},"Can international students work in Malaysia? Yes, but only up to 20 hours a week and, under EMGS rules, only during semester breaks or holidays longer than seven days. The list of permitted workplaces is short: restaurants, petrol stations, mini markets, hotels and university premises. Approval comes from the Immigration Department, and breaking the rules can cost a student their Student Pass. A family budget should never depend on part-time income.",[170,615,617],{"id":616},"paperwork-every-year","Paperwork every year",[11,619,620,621,75],{},"The Student Pass is usually issued for up to one year at a time and renewed annually. Insurance is compulsory for the entire period of study, and new students must have a medical screening within seven working days of arrival. Compulsory EMGS payments in the first year come to about RM 2,858–3,004 (roughly $700–740). The step-by-step process is on our page on ",[66,622,74],{"href":73},[170,624,626],{"id":625},"a-private-university-is-not-a-top-ranked-one","A private university is not a top-ranked one",[11,628,629],{},"MAHSA and City University are private universities, while the upper part of the QS table is mostly public universities. This matters for recognition in Uzbekistan: degrees from universities on the annually approved top-1,000 list (QS, THE, ARWU) are usually recognised without a test; in other cases a test in the specialist subjects may be set. Check the status of the specific university before you apply.",[170,631,633],{"id":632},"medicine-internships-in-malaysia-are-for-citizens-only","Medicine: internships in Malaysia are for citizens only",[11,635,636,637,75],{},"MAHSA states plainly that housemanship (the medical internship) in Malaysia is open to Malaysian citizens only. International graduates receive their degree and may sit the licensing exams to practise in other countries. Check the rules for doctors in Uzbekistan separately. Read more in ",[66,638,640],{"href":639},"\u002Fen\u002Fstudy-medicine-in-malaysia\u002F","studying medicine in Malaysia",[170,642,644],{"id":643},"it-is-a-long-way-from-home","It is a long way from home",[11,646,647],{},"The flight home takes many hours and is a noticeable expense, especially in the holiday season. Budget for at least one trip home a year.",[40,649,651],{"id":650},"pros-and-cons-at-a-glance","Pros and cons at a glance",[81,653,654,667],{},[84,655,656],{},[87,657,658,661,664],{},[90,659,660],{},"Question",[90,662,663],{},"Pro",[90,665,666],{},"What to consider",[100,668,669,680,691,702,713,724,735],{},[87,670,671,674,677],{},[105,672,673],{},"Language",[105,675,676],{},"Taught in English",[105,678,679],{},"You need a certificate or an English course",[87,681,682,685,688],{},[105,683,684],{},"Cost",[105,686,687],{},"Bachelor's from about $4,100–5,900 a year",[105,689,690],{},"Plus housing, visa, insurance and flights",[87,692,693,696,699],{},[105,694,695],{},"After school",[105,697,698],{},"Foundation leads to a degree in one year",[105,700,701],{},"One extra year of time and money",[87,703,704,707,710],{},[105,705,706],{},"Quality",[105,708,709],{},"Programmes are accredited by the MQA",[105,711,712],{},"Check the specific programme",[87,714,715,718,721],{},[105,716,717],{},"Daily life",[105,719,720],{},"Safe, halal food is easy to find",[105,722,723],{},"Hot and humid all year",[87,725,726,729,732],{},[105,727,728],{},"Work",[105,730,731],{},"Up to 20 hours a week during breaks",[105,733,734],{},"Not a way to fund your studies",[87,736,737,740,743],{},[105,738,739],{},"Degree",[105,741,742],{},"International programmes",[105,744,745],{},"Check recognition in Uzbekistan early",[40,747,749],{"id":748},"is-a-malaysian-degree-prestigious","Is a Malaysian degree prestigious?",[11,751,752],{},"Prestige depends on the university and the programme, not the country. Universiti Malaya and the other universities in the global top 200 are known well beyond Malaysia. Private universities are measured in other ways: MQA accreditation, the QS Stars rating and Malaysia's national SETARA rating. City University Malaysia, for example, holds a 5-star QS Stars rating. An employer in Tashkent will usually look at the subject, the level of English and work experience, not just the country on the diploma.",[40,754,756],{"id":755},"is-malaysia-good-for-education","Is Malaysia good for education?",[11,758,759,760,75],{},"Quality in higher education is overseen by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Every accredited programme has a code you can look up in the public Malaysian Qualifications Register at mqa.gov.my. That is the simplest way to check that a programme is genuine and current. Standards at private universities vary: one may be strong in medicine, another in business or IT. Compare programmes rather than the country as a whole. For an overview of universities and subjects, see ",[66,761,763],{"href":762},"\u002Fen\u002Fstudy-in-malaysia\u002F","study in Malaysia",[40,765,767],{"id":766},"how-to-read-reviews-of-studying-in-malaysia","How to read reviews of studying in Malaysia",[11,769,770],{},"Forum reviews are useful, but each one describes a single university, year and budget. To check things for yourself:",[48,772,773,776,779,782,785],{},[21,774,775],{},"Find the programme in the MQA register and check its code and accreditation dates.",[21,777,778],{},"Make sure the offer letter was issued by the university itself.",[21,780,781],{},"Pay only the university: City University, for example, warns that fees should not be paid to anyone else.",[21,783,784],{},"Work out the full annual budget: tuition fees, housing, food, visa, insurance and flights.",[21,786,787],{},"Ask the university or your consultant to put you in touch with a current student on the same programme.",[40,789,791],{"id":790},"who-malaysia-suits-and-who-it-does-not","Who Malaysia suits, and who it does not",[11,793,794],{},"It is a good fit if:",[18,796,797,800,803],{},[21,798,799],{},"your child is ready to study in English, or to raise their level within six months to a year;",[21,801,802],{},"safety, halal food and a budget below European levels matter to your family;",[21,804,805],{},"the chosen subject leads to the career you want: medicine, business, IT or engineering.",[11,807,808],{},"It is probably not the right fit if:",[18,810,811,814,817],{},[21,812,813],{},"you need a free university with no entry requirements;",[21,815,816],{},"the student plans to pay for their studies by working;",[21,818,819],{},"they cope badly with heat and humidity.",[40,821,410],{"id":409},[170,823,825],{"id":824},"is-studying-in-malaysia-worth-it-after-school-in-uzbekistan","Is studying in Malaysia worth it after school in Uzbekistan?",[11,827,828],{},"Yes, if you plan for a Foundation year and English preparation from the start. The route to a bachelor's degree then takes four to five years, and the total cost is usually lower than in the UK or Australia.",[170,830,832],{"id":831},"how-much-is-university-in-malaysia-per-year","How much is university in Malaysia per year?",[11,834,835],{},"A bachelor's in business, IT or engineering at MAHSA or City University costs about RM 16,700–24,100 a year, plus living costs from RM 1,200–1,800 a month excluding accommodation. Medicine costs considerably more. The university states the exact fee in the offer letter.",[170,837,839],{"id":838},"can-i-study-in-malaysia-without-ielts","Can I study in Malaysia without IELTS?",[11,841,842],{},"You can start with a university English programme: MAHSA, for example, assesses your level with a free diagnostic test. But EMGS asks for a recognised English certificate for the visa, and without one the Student Pass will not cover the full course. It is best to have the certificate before the main programme starts.",[170,844,846],{"id":845},"can-international-students-work-in-malaysia-while-studying","Can international students work in Malaysia while studying?",[11,848,849],{},"Only during breaks longer than seven days, for up to 20 hours a week, in approved workplaces and with Immigration Department approval.",[170,851,853],{"id":852},"is-a-malaysian-degree-recognised-in-uzbekistan","Is a Malaysian degree recognised in Uzbekistan?",[11,855,856],{},"Recognition is handled through my.gov.uz by the Agency for Assessment of Knowledge and Qualifications. Degrees from universities on the approved top-1,000 list are usually recognised without a test; others may require a test in the specialist subjects.",[170,858,860],{"id":859},"is-malaysia-safe-for-international-students","Is Malaysia safe for international students?",[11,862,863],{},"Malaysia is 12th out of 163 countries in the Global Peace Index 2026. The usual big-city precautions still apply.",[40,865,867],{"id":866},"talk-it-through-with-us","Talk it through with us",[11,869,870,871,874],{},"The pros and cons weigh differently for every family: a lot depends on grades, English, the chosen subject and the budget. Book a ",[66,872,873],{"href":462},"free consultation with OPAL Education",": we will look at your situation, work out the budget for the whole course and tell you honestly whether Malaysia is right for you.",{"title":465,"searchDepth":466,"depth":466,"links":876},[877,885,895,896,897,898,899,900,908],{"id":529,"depth":466,"text":530,"children":878},[879,880,881,882,883,884],{"id":533,"depth":472,"text":534},{"id":540,"depth":472,"text":541},{"id":553,"depth":472,"text":554},{"id":560,"depth":472,"text":561},{"id":567,"depth":472,"text":568},{"id":574,"depth":472,"text":575},{"id":581,"depth":466,"text":582,"children":886},[887,888,889,890,891,892,893,894],{"id":585,"depth":472,"text":586},{"id":595,"depth":472,"text":596},{"id":602,"depth":472,"text":603},{"id":609,"depth":472,"text":610},{"id":616,"depth":472,"text":617},{"id":625,"depth":472,"text":626},{"id":632,"depth":472,"text":633},{"id":643,"depth":472,"text":644},{"id":650,"depth":466,"text":651},{"id":748,"depth":466,"text":749},{"id":755,"depth":466,"text":756},{"id":766,"depth":466,"text":767},{"id":790,"depth":466,"text":791},{"id":409,"depth":466,"text":410,"children":901},[902,903,904,905,906,907],{"id":824,"depth":472,"text":825},{"id":831,"depth":472,"text":832},{"id":838,"depth":472,"text":839},{"id":845,"depth":472,"text":846},{"id":852,"depth":472,"text":853},{"id":859,"depth":472,"text":860},{"id":866,"depth":466,"text":867},"Is studying in Malaysia worth it? An honest look at fees, English, Foundation after school in Uzbekistan, climate, part-time work and degree recognition.","Is studying in Malaysia worth it? Honest pros and cons for students from Uzbekistan","\u002Fimages\u002Fkuala-lumpur-sunrise.jpg","Sunrise over Kuala Lumpur with the Petronas Towers and the city centre",{},"\u002Fis-studying-in-malaysia-worth-it",{"title":512,"description":909},"is-studying-in-malaysia-worth-it",[918,919,504],"Study in Malaysia","Choosing a country","pros-cons","YSs3y_1-865p4ou3DZQglcSqMtzgJBVRDZyobELFrCI",{"id":923,"title":924,"body":925,"date":490,"description":1492,"draft":492,"extension":493,"h1":1493,"image":1494,"imageAlt":1495,"meta":1496,"navigation":498,"path":1497,"seo":1498,"stem":1499,"tags":1500,"translationKey":1502,"updated":508,"__hash__":1503},"blog_en\u002Fmahsa-university-vs-city-university-malaysia.md","MAHSA University vs City University Malaysia",{"type":8,"value":926,"toc":1468},[927,930,933,965,969,972,975,981,984,987,993,997,1121,1125,1128,1154,1158,1161,1168,1172,1177,1180,1194,1198,1201,1314,1317,1322,1325,1329,1332,1335,1339,1353,1356,1360,1363,1377,1381,1386,1400,1405,1419,1422,1426,1430,1433,1437,1440,1444,1447,1451,1454,1458,1461],[11,928,929],{},"MAHSA University and City University Malaysia are two private universities in Greater Kuala Lumpur that families from Uzbekistan often shortlist when they look at studying in Malaysia. Both teach from a one-year Foundation up to PhD, both accept international students, and both cost less than studying in the UK or Australia. They are, however, quite different, and the choice shapes your child’s daily life as much as the degree. Below is a comparison based on facts we checked on the universities’ own websites, QS, Times Higher Education and EMGS on 1 October 2026.",[40,931,16],{"id":932},"in-short",[18,934,935,941,947,953,959],{},[21,936,937,940],{},[14,938,939],{},"Medicine and dentistry: MAHSA only."," City University has no MBBS or dentistry programmes. MAHSA’s MBBS is on the Malaysian Medical Council’s list of recognised qualifications.",[21,942,943,946],{},[14,944,945],{},"The rankings are close."," In the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, City University is =558 and MAHSA =577. Neither is in the QS World University Rankings 2027.",[21,948,949,952],{},[14,950,951],{},"Fees depend on the programme."," Foundation is cheaper at MAHSA; bachelor’s degrees in accounting, IT, engineering and nursing are cheaper at City University.",[21,954,955,958],{},[14,956,957],{},"Housing works differently."," MAHSA houses international students in its on-campus residence. City University’s hostels are for Malaysian students only, so international students get help finding a place nearby.",[21,960,961,964],{},[14,962,963],{},"A second UK degree."," Some MAHSA programmes also lead to a degree from the University of East London or Anglia Ruskin University.",[40,966,968],{"id":967},"the-two-universities-at-a-glance","The two universities at a glance",[170,970,202],{"id":971},"mahsa-university",[11,973,974],{},"MAHSA was founded in 2004 as a health sciences academy, the Malaysian Allied Health Sciences Academy, and has grown into a university with faculties of medicine and health sciences, engineering, IT and business. Its main campus is in Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor. Teaching buildings, student housing, a sports centre with a pool and the university clinic share one site.",[11,976,977,978,203],{},"The university lists 92 programmes and more than 20,000 alumni from 75 countries. Teaching is in English. For programmes, entry requirements and housing, see our ",[66,979,980],{"href":201},"MAHSA University Malaysia",[170,982,213],{"id":983},"city-university-malaysia",[11,985,986],{},"City University dates back to 1984, when it opened as Petaling Jaya Community College, and became a university in 2016. The main campus is in Petaling Jaya, a city that borders Kuala Lumpur, with further campuses in Cyberjaya and Johor Bahru and a regional centre in Kota Kinabalu.",[11,988,989,990,992],{},"City University offers more than 80 programmes in business, IT, engineering, architecture, design, hospitality, nursing and medical laboratory science. It says its students represent 60 nationalities. Our ",[66,991,213],{"href":212}," page has the details.",[40,994,996],{"id":995},"side-by-side-comparison","Side-by-side comparison",[81,998,999,1009],{},[84,1000,1001],{},[87,1002,1003,1005,1007],{},[90,1004],{},[90,1006,202],{},[90,1008,213],{},[100,1010,1011,1022,1033,1044,1055,1066,1077,1088,1099,1110],{},[87,1012,1013,1016,1019],{},[105,1014,1015],{},"Founded",[105,1017,1018],{},"2004",[105,1020,1021],{},"1984; university since 2016",[87,1023,1024,1027,1030],{},[105,1025,1026],{},"Campus",[105,1028,1029],{},"Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor",[105,1031,1032],{},"Petaling Jaya, plus Cyberjaya, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu",[87,1034,1035,1038,1041],{},[105,1036,1037],{},"Programmes",[105,1039,1040],{},"92",[105,1042,1043],{},"80+",[87,1045,1046,1049,1052],{},[105,1047,1048],{},"Strongest fields",[105,1050,1051],{},"medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, business",[105,1053,1054],{},"business, IT, engineering, architecture, design, hospitality",[87,1056,1057,1060,1063],{},[105,1058,1059],{},"MBBS and dentistry",[105,1061,1062],{},"yes",[105,1064,1065],{},"no",[87,1067,1068,1071,1074],{},[105,1069,1070],{},"QS Asia 2026",[105,1072,1073],{},"=577",[105,1075,1076],{},"=558",[87,1078,1079,1082,1085],{},[105,1080,1081],{},"THE World University Rankings 2027",[105,1083,1084],{},"801–1000",[105,1086,1087],{},"no rank shown",[87,1089,1090,1093,1096],{},[105,1091,1092],{},"Housing for international students",[105,1094,1095],{},"on campus",[105,1097,1098],{},"none; help finding a place",[87,1100,1101,1104,1107],{},[105,1102,1103],{},"Intakes",[105,1105,1106],{},"several a year, depending on the programme",[105,1108,1109],{},"January, May, September",[87,1111,1112,1115,1118],{},[105,1113,1114],{},"UK degree",[105,1116,1117],{},"second degree from UEL or Anglia Ruskin on some programmes",[105,1119,1120],{},"partnership with the University of Bedfordshire; check the terms",[40,1122,1124],{"id":1123},"mahsa-university-ranking-and-city-university-malaysia-ranking","MAHSA University ranking and City University Malaysia ranking",[11,1126,1127],{},"Parents often start with the ranking. The honest answer is that both are mid-level private universities, not global leaders. Here are the numbers:",[18,1129,1130,1136,1142,1148],{},[21,1131,1132,1135],{},[14,1133,1134],{},"QS Asia University Rankings 2026."," City University is =558, MAHSA =577. A gap of 19 places makes almost no difference when choosing between them.",[21,1137,1138,1141],{},[14,1139,1140],{},"THE World University Rankings 2027."," MAHSA is in the 801–1000 band, and in the 401–500 band of THE’s 2026 Medical and Health subject ranking. City University’s profile on the THE website shows no rank.",[21,1143,1144,1147],{},[14,1145,1146],{},"QS World University Rankings 2027."," 32 Malaysian universities are ranked, and neither MAHSA nor City University is among them.",[21,1149,1150,1153],{},[14,1151,1152],{},"QS Stars and SETARA."," Both universities report a five-star QS Stars rating. This is a voluntary QS audit, not a ranking position. In SETARA 2022, the rating run by Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education, both are rated Berdaya Saing (Competitive).",[170,1155,1157],{"id":1156},"the-best-universities-in-malaysia-and-where-mahsa-and-city-fit","The best universities in Malaysia, and where MAHSA and City fit",[11,1159,1160],{},"In the QS World University Rankings 2027, the highest-ranked Malaysian university is Universiti Malaya (56th), followed by USM (128th), UKM (130th), UPM (138th) and UTM (158th), all of them public. The highest-ranked private universities are Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (261st), Taylor’s University (272nd) and UCSI University (282nd).",[11,1162,1163,1164,75],{},"For families in Uzbekistan this has one practical consequence. Rankings matter if you are counting on the El-Yurt Umidi Foundation, which funds study only at universities in the QS or THE top 300. MAHSA and City University are outside that group, so tuition fees are paid by the family or reduced by the university’s own scholarships. Other funding options are collected in our guide to ",[66,1165,1167],{"href":1166},"\u002Fen\u002Fscholarships-to-study-abroad\u002F","scholarships to study abroad",[40,1169,1171],{"id":1170},"programmes-where-they-differ","Programmes: where they differ",[11,1173,1174,1175,75],{},"The main difference is medicine. MAHSA grew out of a health sciences academy, so it offers the MBBS (5 years), the Doctor of Dental Surgery, pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy and biomedical science. City University has no MBBS or dentistry, but it does teach nursing, medical laboratory science, biomedical science and occupational safety and health. If your child wants to become a doctor or a dentist, start with our guide to ",[66,1176,640],{"href":639},[11,1178,1179],{},"In business, IT and engineering the range is similar. Both universities offer Foundation, diplomas, bachelor’s degrees in business, accounting, IT, mechanical and civil engineering, an MBA and PhDs. The differences are in the detail:",[18,1181,1182,1185,1188,1191],{},[21,1183,1184],{},"some MAHSA bachelor’s programmes also award a degree from the University of East London or Anglia Ruskin University, with no change to the length of study;",[21,1186,1187],{},"City University has more creative and service subjects: architecture, design, fashion, animation, hospitality and tourism;",[21,1189,1190],{},"in hospitality, City University offers a route that starts in Malaysia and finishes at IMI Switzerland in Lucerne;",[21,1192,1193],{},"City University has a BSc in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) and master’s degrees in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.",[40,1195,1197],{"id":1196},"tuition-fees-compared-by-programme","Tuition fees compared by programme",[11,1199,1200],{},"Neither university publishes a full fee list for international students: the exact amount is stated in the offer letter. The figures below are indicative annual fees for international students from the EasyUni course listings as of 1 October 2026, converted at the Bank Negara Malaysia rate of RM 4.08 to the US dollar.",[81,1202,1203,1214],{},[84,1204,1205],{},[87,1206,1207,1210,1212],{},[90,1208,1209],{},"Programme, per year",[90,1211,202],{},[90,1213,213],{},[100,1215,1216,1227,1238,1249,1260,1270,1281,1292,1303],{},[87,1217,1218,1221,1224],{},[105,1219,1220],{},"Foundation (business, arts)",[105,1222,1223],{},"RM 17,700 (≈ $4,300)",[105,1225,1226],{},"RM 24,850–25,050 (≈ $6,100)",[87,1228,1229,1232,1235],{},[105,1230,1231],{},"Foundation in Science",[105,1233,1234],{},"RM 20,800 (≈ $5,100)",[105,1236,1237],{},"RM 24,850 (≈ $6,100)",[87,1239,1240,1243,1246],{},[105,1241,1242],{},"Bachelor’s, BBA",[105,1244,1245],{},"RM 21,400 (≈ $5,200)",[105,1247,1248],{},"RM 22,100 (≈ $5,400)",[87,1250,1251,1254,1257],{},[105,1252,1253],{},"Bachelor’s, IT",[105,1255,1256],{},"RM 22,000 (≈ $5,400)",[105,1258,1259],{},"RM 19,850 (≈ $4,900)",[87,1261,1262,1265,1267],{},[105,1263,1264],{},"Bachelor’s, accounting",[105,1266,1256],{},[105,1268,1269],{},"RM 17,400 (≈ $4,300)",[87,1271,1272,1275,1278],{},[105,1273,1274],{},"Bachelor’s, nursing",[105,1276,1277],{},"RM 20,100 (≈ $4,900)",[105,1279,1280],{},"RM 14,700 (≈ $3,600)",[87,1282,1283,1286,1289],{},[105,1284,1285],{},"Bachelor’s, mechanical engineering",[105,1287,1288],{},"RM 24,100 (≈ $5,900)",[105,1290,1291],{},"RM 16,700 (≈ $4,100)",[87,1293,1294,1297,1300],{},[105,1295,1296],{},"MBA",[105,1298,1299],{},"RM 34,400 (≈ $8,400)",[105,1301,1302],{},"RM 34,050 (≈ $8,300)",[87,1304,1305,1308,1311],{},[105,1306,1307],{},"MBBS",[105,1309,1310],{},"RM 88,300 (≈ $21,600)",[105,1312,1313],{},"not offered",[11,1315,1316],{},"In the first year you also pay compulsory EMGS charges for visa processing, medical screening, insurance and the Student Pass: about RM 2,858–3,004 (≈ $700–740). The universities charge application and registration fees on top.",[11,1318,1319,1320,75],{},"For living costs, MAHSA estimates RM 1,200–1,800 a month excluding accommodation. A room in MAHSA Residence at the 2023 international rate costs RM 500–1,200 a month; we confirm the current rate when you apply. City University puts accommodation, food and transport at about RM 15,000 a year. For a full breakdown with a calculator, see the ",[66,1321,378],{"href":377},[11,1323,1324],{},"One rule applies to any university. City University states on its application form that fees are paid to the university and no one else. Pay the university directly, through Flywire or by bank transfer to its own account.",[40,1326,1328],{"id":1327},"campus-housing-and-daily-life","Campus, housing and daily life",[11,1330,1331],{},"At MAHSA everything is in one place: a residence with security staff and CCTV, a sports centre, a clinic and cafés. In the first weeks students have an orientation week, a student buddy and a faculty mentor. Under the MAHSA Residence rules of 2023, students under 21 must live in on-campus housing, which many parents of a 17-year-old will see as a plus.",[11,1333,1334],{},"At City University an international student lives like any other city resident: renting a flat or a room and commuting to class. The university helps with housing and transport if you ask at least a month before arrival, and university representatives meet new students at the airport. The Petaling Jaya campus is close to public transport, shopping centres and residential areas.",[40,1336,1338],{"id":1337},"scholarships","Scholarships",[18,1340,1341,1347],{},[21,1342,1343,1346],{},[14,1344,1345],{},"MAHSA"," offers scholarships of up to 100% for eligible students. The main one, the Blue Ribbon Scholarship, is awarded for academic merit. Terms change from intake to intake.",[21,1348,1349,1352],{},[14,1350,1351],{},"City University"," opens its Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor scholarships to international students: up to 100% of first-year bachelor’s tuition fees after the City University Foundation with a CGPA of 3.75 or higher, or after A-Levels with AAA. The Outstanding Student scholarship covers up to 80%. These terms come from the university’s 2024–2025 pages and need re-checking for 2027 intakes.",[11,1354,1355],{},"At both universities a scholarship is a tuition discount. It does not cover housing or food.",[40,1357,1359],{"id":1358},"mahsa-university-reviews-and-city-university-reviews","MAHSA University reviews and City University reviews",[11,1361,1362],{},"We do not publish reviews that cannot be verified, and we would not rely on collections without names or dates. These are better ways to form your own view:",[18,1364,1365,1368,1371,1374],{},[21,1366,1367],{},"recent Google Maps reviews of the specific campus, with dates and photos, rather than summaries on agency websites;",[21,1369,1370],{},"Reddit threads and student chats, bearing in mind that each describes one faculty in one year;",[21,1372,1373],{},"open days and online sessions with the admissions office, where you can ask about your programme;",[21,1375,1376],{},"the programme’s accreditation in the MQA register (Malaysian Qualifications Register) and, for medicine, the Malaysian Medical Council list. This matters more than any review.",[40,1378,1380],{"id":1379},"which-to-choose-a-quick-guide-for-families","Which to choose: a quick guide for families",[11,1382,1383],{},[14,1384,1385],{},"MAHSA is a good fit if:",[18,1387,1388,1391,1394,1397],{},[21,1389,1390],{},"your child wants medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or another health profession;",[21,1392,1393],{},"on-campus housing and an organised routine for a 17- or 18-year-old matter to you;",[21,1395,1396],{},"a second degree from a UK university is attractive;",[21,1398,1399],{},"you are looking for a lower-cost Foundation year.",[11,1401,1402],{},[14,1403,1404],{},"City University is a good fit if:",[18,1406,1407,1410,1413,1416],{},[21,1408,1409],{},"your child is interested in business, IT, artificial intelligence, architecture, design or hospitality;",[21,1411,1412],{},"the price of a bachelor’s in accounting, IT, engineering or nursing is decisive;",[21,1414,1415],{},"your child is ready to live in the city and rent a room;",[21,1417,1418],{},"January, May or September intakes suit your plans.",[11,1420,1421],{},"If a high ranking matters most to you, compare both with Malaysia’s public universities as well.",[40,1423,1425],{"id":1424},"faq","FAQ",[170,1427,1429],{"id":1428},"which-ranks-higher-mahsa-or-city-university-malaysia","Which ranks higher, MAHSA or City University Malaysia?",[11,1431,1432],{},"In the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, City University is =558 and MAHSA =577. In the THE World University Rankings 2027, MAHSA is in the 801–1000 band, while City University shows no rank. Neither is in the QS World University Rankings 2027.",[170,1434,1436],{"id":1435},"where-can-my-child-study-medicine-at-mahsa-or-city-university","Where can my child study medicine, at MAHSA or City University?",[11,1438,1439],{},"Only at MAHSA: City University has no MBBS or dentistry programmes. The MBBS at MAHSA takes 5 years and is recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council.",[170,1441,1443],{"id":1442},"are-mahsa-and-city-university-degrees-recognised","Are MAHSA and City University degrees recognised?",[11,1445,1446],{},"Both are private universities registered in Malaysia, and their programmes are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA); the accreditation codes are shown on each programme page. Recognition in Uzbekistan depends on the programme and the procedure, so it is worth going through this with a consultant before you apply.",[170,1448,1450],{"id":1449},"can-students-from-uzbekistan-apply-straight-after-school","Can students from Uzbekistan apply straight after school?",[11,1452,1453],{},"Yes, through Foundation, a preparatory year that leads into the first year of a bachelor’s degree. It is needed because diplomas and degrees in Malaysia require 12 years of schooling, while school in Uzbekistan lasts 11 years.",[170,1455,1457],{"id":1456},"do-i-need-ielts-to-apply","Do I need IELTS to apply?",[11,1459,1460],{},"For a bachelor’s at City University you need MUET Band 3, CEFR Low B2 or an equivalent such as an IELTS or TOEFL result. At MAHSA, students without the required score can take a free English diagnostic test and join the Intensive English Programme. City University also has its own language centre with intensive courses of three months per level.",[11,1462,1463,1464,1467],{},"If you are not yet sure which university suits your child, ",[66,1465,1466],{"href":462},"book a consultation",". We will look at grades, English level, the family budget and the next intakes, and suggest one or two programmes with a cost estimate.",{"title":465,"searchDepth":466,"depth":466,"links":1469},[1470,1471,1475,1476,1479,1480,1481,1482,1483,1484,1485],{"id":932,"depth":466,"text":16},{"id":967,"depth":466,"text":968,"children":1472},[1473,1474],{"id":971,"depth":472,"text":202},{"id":983,"depth":472,"text":213},{"id":995,"depth":466,"text":996},{"id":1123,"depth":466,"text":1124,"children":1477},[1478],{"id":1156,"depth":472,"text":1157},{"id":1170,"depth":466,"text":1171},{"id":1196,"depth":466,"text":1197},{"id":1327,"depth":466,"text":1328},{"id":1337,"depth":466,"text":1338},{"id":1358,"depth":466,"text":1359},{"id":1379,"depth":466,"text":1380},{"id":1424,"depth":466,"text":1425,"children":1486},[1487,1488,1489,1490,1491],{"id":1428,"depth":472,"text":1429},{"id":1435,"depth":472,"text":1436},{"id":1442,"depth":472,"text":1443},{"id":1449,"depth":472,"text":1450},{"id":1456,"depth":472,"text":1457},"MAHSA University vs City University Malaysia compared: QS and THE rankings, programmes, tuition fees, housing and scholarships for students from Uzbekistan.","MAHSA University vs City University Malaysia: which to choose","\u002Fimages\u002Fmahsa-university-campus.jpg","Aerial view of the MAHSA University main building in Malaysia",{},"\u002Fmahsa-university-vs-city-university-malaysia",{"title":924,"description":1492},"mahsa-university-vs-city-university-malaysia",[1501,202,213],"Universities in Malaysia","mahsa-vs-city","mePU_hTHdXlReXqDqqmZnNbNswf75VRfekBP5BqtMHo",1791411104355]