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TWINNING

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

W o r l d C l a s s D e g r e e s , T r u l y A s i a n V a l u e s

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MALAYSIA

An Excellent Destination for

Pursuing Higher Education

Developed over the past 30 years, our unique higher education system off ers YOU an international qualifi cation of

your choice. You can choose to pursue the US, UK, Australian or Malaysian degree qualifi cations at a very competitive

cost. You will at the same time benefi t from an ‘Asian’ experience within Malaysia’s multi-ethnic environment.

Malaysia also provides you the opportunity to make acquaintances with existing international students from all

over the world. These experiences and networks will give you a competitive advantage anywhere in a fast-evolving

globalised world.

The peaceful, modern and fascinating Malaysia is located in the heart of South-East Asia, directly south of Thailand

and north of Singapore.

At the beginning of 2009, there were more than 70,000 international students from more than 100 countries studying

in Malaysia. These students pursue courses ranging from diplomas, degrees to PhDs at private higher educational

institutions, public universities and foreign university branch campuses. This demonstrates the confi dence of students

from across the globe in choosing Malaysia as a preferred destination for acquiring an academic qualifi cation.

Malaysia Welcomes International Students

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Malaysia is acknowledged as one of the pioneers in this region in the development and promotion of

trans-national Bachelor’s degree programmes. Since the early 1980s, Malaysian private higher educational institutions

have collaborated with reputable universities from countries like the United Kingdom, the United States, New

Zealand and Australia. Unique degree programmes such as ‘2+1’ twinning degrees (where students study 2 years

in Malaysia and 1 year at the overseas host university) and ‘3+0’ degrees (where the entire foreign university

degree programme is taught in Malaysia) off er international students abundant overseas Bachelor’s degree

options that meet their budget and academic needs.

Trans-national Bachelor’s Degree Programmes

a. ‘2+1’ Twinning Degree Programmes

b. Overseas Degree Pathway through Advanced Standing or Credit Transfer

c. ‘3+0’ Foreign Bachelor’s Degree Programmes

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‘2 + 1 ’ T w inning De gr e e P rogramme s

In a ‘2+1’ or ‘1+2’ twinning programme, students can pursue either 1 year; 1½ years; 2 years; or 2½ years at a private higher

educational institution in Malaysia, out of a 3-year degree programme before going to the twinning partner university

overseas to complete the remaining modules of the course. Upon fulfi lling the graduation requirements, the students

would be awarded the partner university’s degree qualifi cation.

Malaysian educational institutions collaborate primarily with well-known universities from the United Kingdom, Australia,

the United States, New Zealand as well as France.

Benefi ts of a Twinning Degree Programme

Students acquire a foreign university degree qualifi cation with substantial savings on tuition fees and living expenses for

the number of years spent studying in Malaysia. They also acquire the learning experience of two countries.

For example, if you enrol in Malaysia for an engineering twinning degree programme that off ers three years of study in

Malaysia with the last year in Australia (i.e. ‘3+1’ twinning degree), you may save up to AUD60,000 (USD46,500) in tuition fees

and living costs compared to when you do the entire 4-year degree in Australia! On top of that, you also have the learning

experience of two countries.

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‘2 + 1 ’ T w in n in g D e g re e Pro g ra m m e s

Twinning Partner-University from

Australia

Overseas University Course Title Duration (Malaysia & Overseas)

University of Tasmania, Australia Bachelor of Laws 3+1 (Aust) Yrs

KDU College (Petaling Jaya)

(www.kdu.edu.my)

Universiti Al-Azhar, Egypt Ijazah Sarjana Muda Al-Syariah 3+1 (Egypt) Yrs Universiti Al-Azhar, Egypt Ijazah Sarjana Muda Usuluddin 3+1 (Egypt) Yrs

Twinning Partner-University from

Egypt

Sultan Ismail Petra International Islamic College

(www.kias.edu.my)

University of Ballarat, Australia Bachelor of Technology (Management) 2 Yrs (2+1)

Unity College International (www.unity.edu.my)

Curtin Universiti of Technology, Australia Bachelor of Commerce (Accouting) 2+1 (Aust) Yrs

Metropolitan College (www.metropolitan.edu.my)

University of New Castle, Australia Bachelor of Biomedical 1+2 (Aust) Yrs

Taylor’s University College

(www.taylors.edu.my)

RMIT University, Australia Bachelor of Applied Science (Information Technology) 2+1 (Aust) Yrs

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Oxford Brookes University, UK LLB 2+1 (UK) Yrs

Twinning Partner-University from the

UK

KDU College (Petaling Jaya)

(www.kdu.edu.my)

Northumbria University, UK LLB (Hons) 2+1 (UK) Yrs

PTPL College (Penang)

(www.ptpl.edu.my)

University of East London, UK Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Business 2+1 (UK) Yrs

Stamford College (Melaka) (www.stamford.edu.my)

University of Birmingham UK M. Eng Mechanical Engineering 2+2 (UK) Yrs University of Birmingham, UK M.Eng. Chemical Engineering 2+2 (UK) Yrs University of Birmingham, UK M.Eng. Electronic and Electrical Engineering 2+2 (UK) Yrs University of Sheffi eld, UK Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering 1+ 3 (UK) Yrs University of The West England, UK Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Administration 2+1 (UK) Yrs University of Reading,UK Bachelor of Laws LL.B (Hons) 2+1 (UK) Yrs

Taylor’s University College

(www.taylors.edu.my)

California State Polytechnic University,Pomona,USA Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) 2+2 (USA) Yrs California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, USA Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) 2+2 (USA) Yrs

Twinning Partner-University from the

USA

TPM College

(www.tpmcollege.edu.my)

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Cost of Study

Estimated Tuition Fees for Twinning Degree Programmes

Areas of Study Estimated Tuition Fees (RM/USD) (2 years in Malaysia + 1 year in Australia or UK)

Business RM37,600 (2 yrs) + £7810 (1 yr) (Total tuition fee for 3 years is about USD24,355 i.e. 2 yrs in Malaysia +1 yr in UK)

Engineering RM46,500 (2 yrs) + £8,610 (1 yr) (Total tuition fee for 3 years is USD28,300 i.e. 2 yrs in Malaysia + 1 yr in UK)

IT RM39,200 (2 yrs) + A$18,000 (1 yr) (Total tuition fee for 3 years is USD24,060 i.e. 2 yrs in Malaysia +1 yr in Australia)

Note: All fi gures are estimates only and subject to change. Source: Study in Malaysia Handbook - 7th International Edition

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‘Advanced Standing’ or credit transfer arrangements with universities from the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, etc. have been

developed by private higher educational institutions in Malaysia since the early 1980s.

An ‘Advanced Standing Programme’ means that a private higher educational institution’s internal diploma (or a particular

degree transfer course) is recognised with ‘advanced standing’ entry status by one or more partner foreign universities,

in terms of credits exemption given for advancing into their bachelor’s degree programmes. Therefore, students who

have completed a course with ‘advanced standing’ status can gain admission into the second or third year of the degree

programme overseas.

Currently, besides the American Degree Transfer Programmes, there are also Australian Degree Transfer Programmes,

UK Degree Transfer Programmes and Canadian University Transfer Programmes off ered by private higher educational

institutions in Malaysia.

As a pioneer in international education in this region, Malaysia off ers access to more than 300 prestigious universities in the

USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

Benefi ts of Advanced Standing Programmes

• Opportunity to acquire a degree qualifi cation awarded by a foreign university

• Substantial cost savings

• Students have a wide option of universities and courses

• Students have the advantage of experiencing learning in two countries

A d v a nce d Standing P rogramme s

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The Overseas Degree Pathway through

Advanced Standing or Credit Transfer

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Degree from Australia Australian Degree Transfer Programme (Commerce)

1+2/2.5 (Aust) Yrs or 2+1/1.5 (Aust) Yrs Degree from Australia Australian Degree Transfer Programme (Science) 2+1/1.5 (Aust) Yrs

INTI International College (Penang)

(www.intipen.edu.my)

Australian Universities

Degree from Australia Australian Degree Transfer Programme (Commerce)

1+2/2.5 (Aust) Yrs or 2+1/1.5 (Aust) Yrs Degree from Australia Australian Degree Transfer Programme (Science) 2+1/1.5 (Aust) Yrs

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Degree from UK Universities UK Degree Transfer Programme (Law) 2+1 (UK) Yrs or 1+2 (UK) Yrs

HELP University College

(www.help.edu.my)

UK Universities

Degree from UK Universities UK Degree Programme (Computing) 2+1 (UK) Yrs Degree from UK Universities UK Degree Transfer Programme (Business) 2+1 (UK) Yrs

Nilai University College

(www.nilai.edu.my)

Degree from UK Universities UK Degree Transfer Programme - Civil Engineering

1+2 (UK) Yrs or 2+1 (UK) Yrs Degree from UK Universities UK Degree Transfer Programme

- Electrical and Electronic Engineering

- Manufacturing Systems Engineering

- Mechanical Engineering

1+2 (UK) Yrs or 2+1 (UK) Yrs

Degree from UK Universities UK Degree Transfer Programme (Law) 1+2 (UK) Yrs or 2+1 (UK) Yrs

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Degree from American Universities American Degree Transfer Programme (Applied Science)

1.5 to 2 Yrs (INTI) + 1 to 2 Yrs (US) Degree from American Universities American Degree Transfer Programme (Arts) 1.5 to 2 Yrs (INTI)

+ 1 to 2 Yrs (US)

INTI International College (Penang)

(www.intipen.edu.my)

Degree from American Universities American Degree Transfer Program (Business) 2+2 (US) Yrs Degree from American Universities American Degree Transfer Program (Liberal Arts) 2+2 (US) Yrs Degree from American Universities American Transfer Degree Programme

(Science & Engineering)

2+2 (US) Yrs

Nilai University College

(www.nilai.edu.my)

Degree from American Universities American Degree Transfer Programme (Arts) 2+2 (US) Yrs

Sunway University College

(www.sunway.edu.my)

Degree from American Universities American Degree Transfer Program (Business) 2+2 (US) Yrs Degree from American Universities American Degree Transfer Program

(Computer Science)

2+2 (US) Yrs Degree from American Universities American Degree Transfer Program (Engineering) 2+2 (US) Yrs

Taylor’s University College

(www.taylors.edu.my)

Degree from American Universities American Degree Transfer Program (Arts) 1+3 (US) Yrs or 2+2 (US) Yrs or 2.5.+1.5 (US) Yrs Degree from American Universities American Degree Transfer Programme

(Applied Science)

1+3 (US) Yrs or 2+2 (US) Yrs or 2.5.+1.5 (US) Yrs

INTI College (Subang Jaya)

(www.intisj.edu.my)

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A ‘3+0’ foreign bachelor’s degree programme is an extension of a twinning programme. Under a ‘3+0’ arrangement, a

bachelor’s degree programme from a leading foreign university is conducted at a private higher educational institution in

Malaysia. A student is therefore able to complete their course entirely in Malaysia.

Since 1998, many long-established Malaysian private institutions of higher learning have gained the confi dence and trust of

universities in countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, France and the United States. Consequently, these universities

allow selected Malaysian private educational institutions to conduct their university degree programmes entirely in Malaysia.

Upon graduation, students will be awarded a qualifi cation from the foreign partner university.

An example of tuition fees for a 3-year UK Engineering degree in Malaysia is about USD13,100 (for 3 years) as compared to

£9,000 (USD15,690) per year or about £27,000 (USD47,000) (for 3 years) in the UK.

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‘3+0’ Foreign Bachelor’s Degree

Programmes

‘3 +0 ’ Fo re ig n B a c h e lo r’ s D e g re e Pro g ra m m e s

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Australian Universities

Overseas University Course Title Duration ( Malaysia)

Murdoch University, Australia Bachelor of Mass Communication (Communication Technology + Policy)

3 Yrs (3+0) Murdoch University, Australia Bachelor of Mass Communication

(Public Relations)

3 Yrs (3+0) Murdoch University, Australia Bachelor of Media (media Studies) 3 Yrs (3+0) Murdoch University, Australia Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) 3 Yrs (3+0) Murdoch University, Australia Bachelor of Commerce

(Marketing and Management)

3 Yrs (3+0)

KDU College (Petaling Jaya)

(www.kdu.edu.my)

Deakin University, Australia Bachelor of Commerce 3 Yrs (3+0)

Disted College

(www.disted.edu.my)

Curtin University of Technology, Australia Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science)

3 Yrs (3+0) Curtin University of Technology, Australia Bachelor of Arts (Design) 3 Yrs (3+0)

LimKokWing University of Creative Technology

(www.limkokwing.edu.my)

Charles Sturt University, Australia Bachelor of Business (Accounting) 3 Yrs (3+0) Charles Sturt University, Australia Bachelor of Business (Finance) 3 Yrs (3+0) Charles Sturt University, Australia Bachelor of Business (Marketing) 3 Yrs (3+0)

HELP University College

(www.help.edu.my)

University of Wollongong, Australia Bachelor of Computer Science 3 Yrs (3+0)

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La Trobe University, Australia Bachelor of Business 3 Yrs (3+0)

Nilai University College

(www.nilai.edu.my)

University of South Australia Bachelor of Applied Finance 3 Yrs (3+0) University of South Australia Bachelor of Commerce 3 Yrs (3+0) University of South Australia Bachelor of Management (Marketing) 3 Yrs (3+0) University of Technology Sydney, Australia Bachelor of Business (Accounting) 3 Yrs (3+0) University of Technology Sydney, Australia Bachelor of Business (Finance) 3 Yrs (3+0)

Taylor’s University College

(www.taylors.edu.my)

Australian Universities

Victoria University of Technology, Australia Bachelor of Business 3 Yrs (3+0)

Sunway University College

(www.sunway.edu.my)

RMIT University, Australia Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer Science) 3 Yrs (3+0) University of South Australia Bachelor of Arts

(Communication and Media Management)

3 Yrs (3+0) University of South Australia Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) 3 Yrs (3+0)

Taylor’s College (Petaling Jaya)

(www.taylors.edu.my)

RMIT University, Australia Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) 3 Yrs (3+0) RMIT University, Australia Bachelor of Business (Economics & Finance) 3 Yrs (3+0) Curtin University of Technology, Australia Bachelor of Commerce (Economics & Marketing) 3 Yrs (3+0) Curtin University of Technology, Australia Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Marketing) 3 Yrs (3+0) Curtin University of Technology, Australia Bachelor of Commerce

(Management and Marketing)

3 Yrs (3+0) Curtin University of Technology, Australia Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) 3 Yrs (3+0)

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Universite de Toulouse, Le Mirail, France Bachelor of Tourism Management and Engineering (Hons)

3 Yrs (3+0) Universite de Toulouse, Le Mirail, France Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management

(Hons)

3 Yrs (3+0)

Taylor’s College, School of Hospitality and Tourism

(www.taylors.edu.my)

French Universities

International Hotel Management Institute (IMI), Switzerland

B.A. International Hotel & Tourism Management 3 Yrs (3+0)

KDU College (Petaling Jaya)

(www.kdu.edu.my)

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UK Universities

University of Staff ordshire, UK B.Sc.(Hons) in Business Computing 3 Yrs (3+0) University of Staff ordshire, UK B.Sc.(Hons) in Business Information Technology 3 Yrs (3+0) University of Staff ordshire, UK B.Sc.(Hons) in Computing 3 Yrs (3+0) University of Staff ordshire, UK B.Sc.(Hons) in Electronic Commerce 3 Yrs (3+0)

Asia Pacifi c University College Of Technology And Innovation

(www.ucti.edu.my)

De Monfort University, UK Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science 3 Yrs (3+0)

FTMS College (Kuala Lumpur)

(www.ftmsglobal.com)

University of Wales, UK B.Sc (Hons) in Business Information Technology 3 Yrs (3+0) University of Wales, UK B.Sc (Hons) in Computing 3 Yrs (3+0)

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UK Universities

Coventry University, UK B.A.(Hons) in Business Administration 3 Yrs (3+0) Coventry University, UK B.A.(Hons) in Business and Accounting 3 Yrs (3+0) Coventry University, UK B.A.(Hons) in Business and Marketing 3 Yrs (3+0)

INTI College (Kota Kinabalu)

(www.intisabah.edu.my)

University of Herthfordshire, UK B.A.(Hons) in Business Administration 3 Yrs (3+0) University of Herthfordshire, UK B.A.(Hons) in Marketing 3 Yrs (3+0)

INTI College (Sarawak)

(www.intisar.edu.my)

University of Hertfordshire, UK B.A.(Hons) in Accounting 3 Yrs (3+0) University of Hertfordshire, UK B.A.(Hons) in Business Administration 3 Yrs (3+0) University of Hertfordshire, UK B.A.(Hons) in Finance 3 Yrs (3+0) University of Hertfordshire, UK B.A.(Hons) in Marketing 3 Yrs (3+0) Conventry University, UK B.A.(Hons) in Business Information Technology 3 Yrs (3+0) Conventry University, UK B.Sc.(Hons) in Computer Science 3 Yrs (3+0)

INTI College (Subang Jaya)

(www.intisj.edu.my)

University of Bradford, UK Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

3 Yrs (3+0)

INTI International College (Penang)

(www.intipen.edu.my)

Coventry University, UK B.A. (Hons) in Multimedia Computing 3 Yrs (3+0) Coventry University, UK B.A.(Hons) in Business Information Technology 3 Yrs (3+0) Coventry University, UK B.Sc.(Hons) in Computer Science 3 Yrs (3+0)

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UK Universities

Anglia Ruskin University, UK B.A.(Hons) Business Management 3 Yrs (3+0) The Nottingham Trent University, UK B.Eng (Hons) Electronics and Computing 3 Yrs (3+0) The Nottingham Trent University , UK B.A.(Hons) Interior Architecture & Design 3 Yrs (3+0) The Nottingham Trent University, UK B.Eng.(Hons) Electrical and Electronics

Engineering

3 Yrs (3+0) The Nottingham Trent University, UK B.Sc.(Hons) Software Engineering 3 Yrs (3+0)

KBU International College

(www.kbu.edu.my)

Northumbria University, UK Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electrical and Electronics Engineering

3 Yrs (3+0) Northumbria University, UK B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing Studies 3 Yrs (3+0)

KDU College (Penang)

(www.kdupg.edu.my)

Northumbria University, UK B.Eng.(Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering 3 Yrs (3+0) Northumbria University, UK B.Eng.(Hons) in Communication and Electronic

Engineering

3 Yrs (3+0) Northumbria University, UK B.Sc.(Hons) in Computing Studies 3 Yrs (3+0) Northumbria University, UK B.Sc.(Hons) Multimedia Computing 3 Yrs (3+0)

KDU College (Petaling Jaya)

(www.kdu.edu.my)

Conventry University, UK Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Information Technology with Accounting

3 Yrs (3+0) Conventry University, UK Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Information

Technology With International Business

3 Yrs (3+0)

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UK Universities

Oxford Brookes University, UK B.A (Hons) Business and Marketing Management 3 Yrs (3+0) Oxford Brookes University, UK Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business & Management 3 Yrs (3+0) Oxford Brookes University, UK Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science 3 Yrs (3+0) Oxford Brookes University, UK B.A.(Hons) in Accounting and Finance 3 Yrs (3+0)

NILAI University College

(www.nilai.edu.my)

The Nottingham Trent University, UK B.Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering 3 Yrs (3+0) The Nottingham Trent University, UK B.Eng.(Hons) Electrical & Electronics Engineering 3 Yrs (3+0) University of East London, UK B.Sc.(Hons) Software Engineering 3 Yrs (3+0) University of East London, UK Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Studies 3 Yrs (3+0)

Linton College (Mantin)

(www.linton.edu.my)

University of Northumbria, UK B.Sc.(Hons) Nursing Practice Development 3 Yrs (3+0)

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University Of East, London, UK Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Business 3 Yrs (3+0)

Stamford College (Petaling Jaya)

(www.stamford.edu.my)

University of The West England, UK Bachelor of Arts (Hons) In Accounting and Finance

3 Yrs (3+0)

Taylor’s University College

(www.taylors.edu.my)

UK Universities

University of Abertay Dundee,Scotland, UK B.A (Hons) in Business Administration 3 Yrs (3+0) University of Abertay Dundee,Scotland, UK B.A (Hons) in Marketing 3 Yrs (3+0) University of Abertay Dundee, Scotland, UK B.A.(Hons) in Accountancy and Finance 3 Yrs (3+0)

SEGI University College

(www.segi.edu.my)

University of Abertay Dundee, UK B.A. (Hons) Marketing with Business 3 Yrs (3+0) University of Abertay Dundee, UK B.A. (Hons) Accounting with Finance 3 Yrs (3+0) University of Abertay Dundee, UK B.A. (Hons) Business Administration 3 Yrs (3+0)

SEGI College (Kuala Lumpur)

(www.segi.edu.my)

University of East London (UEL), UK Bachelor of Science (Hons) Business Information Systems

3 Yrs (3+0)

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American Universities

Troy State University, USA Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 4 Yrs (4+0)

Putra International College

(www.iputera.edu.my)

Upper lowa University, USA Bachelor of Science 4 Yrs (4+0)

SEGI International Graduate Studies College

(www.segi.edu.my)

Southern New Hampshire University, USA Bachelor of Science (Business) 4 Yrs (4+0)

HELP International College of Technology

(www.hict.edu.my)

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Areas of Study Estimated Tuition Fees (RM / USD)

Business RM39,000 - RM50,000 (USD11,150 – USD14,290) (3 yrs)

Engineering RM45,000 - RM52,000 (USD12,860 – USD14,860) (3yrs for UK degree) IT RM34,000 - RM45,000 (USD9,710 – USD12,860) (3yrs)

Hospitality & Tourism RM48,000 -RM65,000 (USD13,710 – USD18,570) (3 yrs) Health Science (eg Nursing) RM64,000 (USD18,290)

Cost of Study

Estimated Tuition Fees for 3+0 Foreign Degree Programmes

Note: All fi gures are estimates only and subject to change. Source: Study in Malaysia Handbook - 7th International Edition

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