About Malaysian institutions

The education sector in Malaysia has made significant advancements over the past decade and is making a name as a centre of educational excellence in South-East Asia. Malaysia has established 17 public educational institutions (which include an International Islamic University), 5 foreign university branch campuses, 21 private universities, more than 500 private colleges. It also has 32 international schools and 14 expatriate schools.

Renowned foreign universities from the UK and Australia have set up branch campuses in Malaysia. Higher institutions from the US, Canada, France, Germany and New Zealand are offering twinning as well as franchised degree programmes in partnership with Malaysian colleges and universities.