What makes Malaysia a great study abroad destination and what's the best way to plan your study abroad period there? Find out how Asia Exchange can help you apply to study abroad in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for one or two semesters, easily and affordably.

1. STUDY ABROAD IN MALAYSIA

2. TOPICS
TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY
ACCOMMODATION
STUDENT’S CHECKLIST
INFORMATION ON VISAS
WHY CHOOSE ASIA EXCHANGE
WHO WE ARE AND HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA
BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN MALAYSIA

3. Malaysia is the
12th most
popular study
abroad
destination in the
world
Universiti Putra
Malaysia is ranked as
the second best
university in Malaysia
(Times Higher
Education 2016) and
acknowledged among
the top 400
universities in the
world (QS World
Ranking, place 376)
Kuala Lumpur is
one of the best
student cities in the
world (QS Ranking
2012, place 44)
Malaysia is the 9th
most visited country
(UNWTO 2012) and
the 10th friendliest
country (Forbes
Online 2012) in the
world.
Kuala Lumpur is
Asia’s emerging
education hub and
makes huge
investments in
higher education
STUDY ABROAD WHERE IT
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4. WHY STUDY IN MALAYSIA?
Enjoy the best adventure of your life
Important business hub
Melting pot of cultures
Country with a rich cultural heritage
Improve your English
Improve your CV
Grow personally
Get high quality of life at low cost
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5. One of the most affordable cities in Asia
HIGHLIGHTS OF STUDYING IN MALAYSIA
Unique accommodation options: apartments with
swimming pools
Stunning variety of attractions and free-time
activities
Students of various nationalities/backgrounds
An unbelievable wealth of natural beauty and
a mild, tropical weather 12 months a year

6. OUR PARTNER UNIVERSITY IN MALAYSIA
 Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
HOST UNIVERSITY

7. UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA
2-6 courses
Max. credits
30 ECTS
Autumn semester
September – January
Application deadline:
End of April
NIVERSITY
(WIP)
FACULTIES
o Agriculture and Food Sciences
o Agriculture
o Biotechnology and Biomolecular
Sciences
o Computer Science and Information
Technology
o Design and Architecture
o Economics and Management
o Educational Studies
o Engineering
o Environmental Studies
o Forestry
o Human Ecology
o Science
o Veterinary Medicine
Cooperation
since 2013
Spring semester
February – June
Application deadline:
End of September

8. HOW WE CAN HELP YOU FULFILL YOUR DREAM OF STUDYING ABROAD

9. SINCE 2007
500 SENDING
UNIVERSITIES
80+ COUNTRIES 6 CONTINENTS
6000 STUDENTS

10. Discounted tuition fees
Courses in English
No English language certificate
is needed
Choose courses from multiple
faculties
Bachelor’s and Master’s level
courses
WHAT YOU GET

11. WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
AFTER THE STUDY PROGRAM
o Transcripts of records mailed to you
o Ambassador Program
BEFORE THE STUDY
PROGRAM
o Free consultation and help
with practical matters
o Simple and fast application
procedure
o Official Acceptance Letters
mailed to you
o Study abroad guides
o Orientation webinars
DURING THE STUDY PROGRAM
o Orientation at the destination
o Collaboration possibilities to boost your CV

12. Submit the application at
www.asiaexchange.org
We process the
application and confirm
your study placement
even in one day
Prepare your study plan
and apply for scholarships
at your university if
needed
Book flights and take
care of other travel
preparations
Experience an
unforgettable semester one
of the most amazing places
on Earth!
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APPLICATION AND SERVICE

13. 2. SINGLE ENTRY
VISA (SEV)
o After your eVAL is
ready, apply for a
Single Entry Visa from
the Malaysian
embassy in your home
country.
o Contact the Embassy
directly for further
details
GETTING A STUDENT VISA FOR MALAYSIA
1. ELECTRONIC VISA
APPROVAL LETTER
(eVAL)
o The processing time
of eVAL can be up to
2 months
o Once your eVAL is
ready, you can
download it from the
EMGS website
3. STUDENT PASS (STUDENT VISA)
o Attend a medical screening after arriving in Malaysia.
o Submit your passport, eVAL, Single Entry Visa and a Letter of Health Endorsement to UPM.
o UPM gets the Student Pass for you from EMGS. The processing time is 2-4 weeks.
o Student Pass is a multiple entry visa that needs to be cancelled at the end of the semester

14. TO DO BEFORE THE
SEMESTER – CHECKLIST
Apply for eVAL and SEV
Make sure you have travel insurance, a credit card
and some local currency
Vaccinations (tetanus-diphtheria,
hepatitis A and B)
Book flights (but pay attention to the duration of the
visa process)
Travel Notification
Join the student Facebook group and read useful
blogs on our website
Don’t use any drugs! (There will be a
medical check-up in Malaysia)
Download Grab app (taxi)
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15. ACCOMMODATION IN KUALA LUMPUR
UNIV360
o Apartment complex in Seri Kembangan
o 2-3 bedroom apartments
o Monthly rent per room about 200-300
EUR
o Gym, sauna, swimming pool
BluConstellation
o Many former students have lived
in the BluConstellation residential
area in Seri Kembangan near The
Mines.
o Five-bedroom houses
o Monthly rent per room is about
200-300 EUR plus electricity and
water about 30 EUR per person.
o Kitchen, washing machine and
TV. Gym and swimming pool
o Students and expat families
Most students choose off-campus accommodation within easy reach of the campus.
KL Sentral is quite far away from campus, and therefore not recommended
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS BY
PREVIOUS STUDENTS:
o Dreamcity in Seri Kembangan
o East Lake Residence in Seri
Kembangan

16. PUBLIC
TRANSPORT TAXI
Traffic culture in Malaysia, as well as in
other parts of Asia, may be hectic
compared to the traffic culture of your
home country.
TAXI
o Kuala Lumpur has a well functioning taxi system.
o Online app company
GRAB
o Is a great and often more affordable option!
o Share taxi with other students!
UPM campus is located in Serdang and
can be reached by train.
KL metropolitan area has a relatively good
and cheap transport system, especially
compared to many other Asian cities.

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