A MULTICULTURAL society-Malaysia is truly an international face of integrated modern education. For a UAE or a Middle East resident irrespective of nationality the Malaysian education system offers an opportunity to integrate into its student body, treating them as their very own.
A round of the campuses in the various universities and private college’s reaffirms this belief. The campus and the city is a safe and secure haven for students and provide all possible comforts to make their new surroundings congenial.
Now with KL being directly connected to the entire UAE and Middle East continent with Malaysian Airlines, Air India Express, Singapore Airlines & Royal Brunei, as well as Emirates, Etihad, it is very easy to fly in at costs which are relatively low.
In the count undertaken at the start of 2006 session almost 5000 students from Middle Eastern & North African Countries had decided to enroll in various courses across Malaysia for their graduation or post graduation programme.
The Malaysia education today is at par with international education and indeed gives a global competitiveness to its students. Established and reputed universities from around the globe have set up their campuses working jointly with Malaysia universities and colleges to offer international diplomas and degrees in almost all disciplines.
Studying in Malaysia not only broadens the intellectual horizons but also gives the students a wide knowledge and understanding of international, political and economic issues. It is a unique experience of enjoying both Asian culture along with an international cross cultural experience and one that is thriving in a modern Islamic country.
Two hundred of the 518 private colleges are today recognised by the Malaysian Government to enroll international students in their varied programmes. While these colleges offer a variety of options there are five Branch campuses of foreign Universities while 16 public universities and 23 recognised private universities and one International Islamic University of Malaysia are already in existence.
The country welcomes students from foreign lands. The Malaysia Education Promotion Centre in Dubai, UAE is forever willing to impart information promptly. The best benefits are now at your doorstep. Students can access for more information on www.studymalaysia.com, www.arab.studymalaysia.com, e-mail: mepc@eim.ae

Some means of financial aid

THE cost of higher education does not come cheap, it’s a lifetime investment for your future. Therefore, whether your parents can afford your entire or partial cost of tertiary education, you are advised to go through this pathway in order to be competitive in your career advancement. If your family cannot afford the cost, you may work while studying part-time or look for some forms of scholarship, study grant, loan or other sources of financial aid to help you to pay for your education.
This information on Scholarships serves to assist you in finding the most viable means to finance your higher education.

Education financing is any type of assistance used to pay your college or university fees. There are basically four main types of financing: