- Choose a course and institution on educationmalaysia.gov.my (you need at least 12 years of schooling with a recognised exam for diploma or degree entry).
- Apply to the institution and accept its offer letter.
- Submit your Student Pass application online via EMGS (visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my or the EMGS HUB app) or through your institution, with passport pages, offer letter, health declaration form and academic records.
- Pay the EMGS fees and buy compulsory insurance; lodge the personal bond (RM 750 for Pakistan) through your institution.
- Receive the electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL), valid for six months, and apply for a Single-Entry Visa via the eVISA system if required.
- Fly to Malaysia only after the eVAL is issued and complete post-arrival medical screening at an EMGS panel clinic or university clinic.
- Have your Student Pass endorsed in your passport and register at your institution.
Study in Malaysia from Pakistan
Checked October 9, 2026 against official sources
Malaysia is a nearby, Muslim-friendly study destination where Pakistani students can earn internationally recognised qualifications at a relatively low cost. Most courses are taught in English, and the country hosts public universities, private universities and branch campuses of foreign universities. Student visas are handled online through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), and graduates can stay on for a year under the Graduate Pass.
Work while studyingUp to 20 hours per week, only during semester breaks or holidays longer than 7 days, in restaurants, petrol kiosks, mini markets and hotels, with prior Immigration Department approval applied for through your institution.
Work after graduationGraduate Pass: 12 months after graduation to stay and work in permitted sectors, without employer sponsorship.
Why Pakistani students choose Malaysia
- Most courses are taught in English
- More than 20 institutions appear in the QS and THE world university rankings
- Muslim-friendly country with easy access to halal food
- Student Pass applications are made online through EMGS, with a 14-working-day client charter for complete files
- Graduate Pass lets graduates stay 12 months to work without employer sponsorship
What it costs
Living costs: Kuala Lumpur · Langkawi (daily food, transport and rent estimates).
Work out the money to show in PKR → · Tuition is listed on each university page below.
Universities in Malaysia
All 3 →Universiti Malaya
Kuala Lumpur
Whole-programme fees for international students (2025/2026 fee structure, exc...
Taylor's University
Subang Jaya
September 2026 intake, international: MBA (full-time) tuition RM 56,920, abou...
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Johor Bahru
Master's (3 semesters) coursework and mixed mode, for new international stude...
Scholarships in Malaysia
All 2 →
Check official site
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
MIS funds high-achieving international students for master's and PhD study at Malaysian universit...
Closed for this cycleUniversiti Malaya Bright Scholarship
A full scholarship from Universiti Malaya to attract outstanding local and international candidat...
Student visa and English
- English is widely used and most courses in Malaysia are taught in English; universities set their own English entry requirements (MUET is one accepted test).
- Insurance coverage throughout the period of study is compulsory for all international students, and a post-arrival medical screening is required.
Steps to study in Malaysia
Frequently asked questions
Can I work while studying in Malaysia?
Yes, but only part-time: up to 20 hours a week during semester breaks or holidays longer than 7 days, in restaurants, petrol kiosks, mini markets and hotels. Prior Immigration Department approval is needed, applied for through your institution. Students cannot work as cashiers, and certain hotel roles are not allowed.
Can I stay in Malaysia after graduation?
Yes. The Graduate Pass allows international graduates to stay in Malaysia for 12 months after graduation and work in permitted sectors without needing an employer to sponsor them. Dependants can also be brought along under this pass. Applications are made through EMGS.
Can my family join me in Malaysia?
Postgraduate students can apply for Dependant Passes for immediate family members. Bachelor's students can apply only if they are citizens of a listed group of countries, which does not include Pakistan. So Pakistani undergraduates generally cannot bring dependants, while master's and PhD students can apply.
How long does the Malaysian student visa take?
EMGS's client charter is 14 working days for a complete Student Pass application, though incomplete or incorrect documents can add time. Once approved you receive an eVAL, valid for six months, and you must not enter Malaysia until it has been issued.
Amounts in PKR use today's exchange rate. Rules change; always confirm on the official pages linked here before you apply.
Plan your application
Embassy & visa centres in Pakistan
- Consulate General of Malaysia Karachi
- High Commission of Malaysia Islamabad
