June and July are the harvest season for many students who apply to study in Malaysia! Many students may already have two or more offers in hand.
For students who have received multiple offers, how can they choose the most suitable offer for themselves? Don't worry, I will provide you with some ideas for choosing a school today:
1. School and Major Rankings:
School ranking is a very important evaluation factor, the top schools usually have a higher academic reputation and richer educational resources, and the top schools usually have a higher degree of international recognition, which is of great significance for students' future international exchange and further study.
Here is a list of the QS rankings of each school:
At the same time, the major is closely related to the future development, the higher the professional ranking, the stronger the faculty, choose a major that is in line with their career planning, can lay a solid foundation for students' career development, and increase the competitiveness of future employment.
High-ranking schools with low intent majors
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Low-ranking schools with high intent majors
When there is a conflict between the ranking of the school and the choice of major, how should you choose?
If you are more focused on career development and want to specialize in a certain industry, then the choice of major is more important than the school ranking. But if you're looking to further your education or have a wider range of career options, then school rankings deserve to be prioritized.
But at the same time, it's important to be clear that a high-ranking institution isn't necessarily for everyone, and a low-ranking school doesn't necessarily mean it's a bad school! School rankings are not the only criterion, and there may be differences between different ranking systems and methods. (Of course, if the school ranking is very good, of course, the high ranking is preferred~)
Therefore, students should consider comprehensively, choose schools that can provide them with more development opportunities and resources, and choose the schools and majors that are the most suitable for them.
2. School Size:
The size of the school should include the size of the school and the proportion of international students.
The size of the school is often linked to the strength of the school, and large schools tend to have more teaching resources and facilities, such as libraries, laboratories, sports facilities, etc., which provides students with a wider range of learning and development space. The student body is also generally more diverse, with students from different countries and cultural backgrounds coming together to provide students with richer networking opportunities and broader perspectives.
It also depends on the proportion of international students, and each university usually publishes statistics on its own students, such as gender ratio, ethnicity, creed, etc. If there are special requirements in this regard, students can directly check it on the school's official website.
(Percentage of international students at the University of Malaya 2024)
3. Economic Situation and Expenses:
The school will provide students with an estimate of tuition fees when issuing an offer, and you can also find the specific fee standard on the school's official website.
The Malaysia university is a Commonwealth system, which is actually very friendly compared to the tuition fees of the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia. The price level in Malaysia is not high, equivalent to the domestic 2-3 tier cities, and the vast majority of working families can afford it. The total annual cost is less than 100,000 yuan, for students with a low budget for studying abroad, studying in Malaysia is a cost-effective choice!
4. Geographical Environment:
Each environment will shape a different school atmosphere and will have a different quality of life.
The school in the small town will be relatively closed, and there are not too many distractions for you in class, which is a good learning environment for students who are more "homely". For example, the main campus of Kookmin University is located in Selangor, about 35 kilometers from the city of Kuala Lumpur, where it has a beautiful environment and is far away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
And universities like the University of Science are located in Penang, which is one of the most liveable cities in all of Malaysia. It is known as the "Garden of the Orient" by many foreign tourists, and is a tourist attraction in Malaysia.
Located in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, 40 minutes from the international airport, the University of Malaya is conveniently located with a convenient road network and surrounded by commercial centers and services to meet a variety of needs.
If the economic conditions are limited, it is still necessary to consider large cities with a relatively high cost of living. For the choice of location, it is necessary to be clear that the location is only a reference, and it is necessary to consider all aspects of the school.
5. Convenience of life:
When it comes to food, clothing, housing and transportation, the first thing international students must consider must be "food"! If you don't want to suffer every day because of food and drink during your study abroad, you should consider it comprehensively according to the offer in your hand. Students who went to study in Malaysia don't have to be entangled, after all, there are really too many things to count in Malaysia.
As for accommodation, on-campus accommodation and off-campus rental. Malaysia universities basically provide student dormitories, but the number is limited, and you need to apply in advance to get it.
For transportation, it directly affects whether students can travel conveniently. Every time you choose to take public transportation or take a taxi, you also need to check whether the school provides transportation around the campus and whether the transportation to the off-campus is convenient, but many universities in Malaysia provide school buses to make it very convenient for students to travel. In addition, Kuala Lumpur and nearby rail transit is also very well developed, with many stations.
Getting multiple offers is undoubtedly the best reward for your efforts, you must follow your heart and don't blindly choose a school~
Therefore, students should clarify their thinking, start from themselves, and consider them comprehensively in combination with objective factors such as learning interests, career planning, and living habits, and do not affect their choices because of too many subjective factors, and do not blindly pursue high rankings, after all, what suits them is the best!
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