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5 reasons why Indonesia is a cool place to study

Published by Afterschool.my on Jun 18, 2014, 03:09 pm

Indonesia is among the popular study destinations for Malaysian students. Currently, there are 5,082 Malaysians studying in Indonesia. Here are our top 5 reasons why you should consider Indonesia as your study destination:

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Usually, students are given 1-year multiple entry visas which they need to renew every year. Last year, the Malaysian government has signed an agreement with Indonesia that enables Malaysian students to be given two years (instead of 1) multiple entry visas, renewable every two years.

Top 5 reasons why you should study in Indonesia

Malaysian students studying in Indonesia will have the opportunity to work and get more industry insights through the International Internship Centre (IIC) to be set up in August.

IIC will serve as a liaison between students and graduates of numerous universities in Indonesia and employers, including international companies which would employ them in the future. The services will be offered to students who are still studying or have completed their studies in universities in Indonesia. 

Top 5 reasons why you should study in Indonesia

Indonesia, to a certain extent is similar to Malaysia in terms of weather, religion, culture and food. Indonesian cuisine has huge similarity to our own, therefore Malaysian students will find it easier to adopt to their daily meals.

Medic Prolink, a reputable student placement agency registered under Higher Education Ministry of Malaysia, can assist students to find accommodation within the vicinity of the universities at competitive rates. Or otherwise, students who wish to look for accommodation on their own are advised to stay together in a house where they can share the bills and kitchen facilities.

5 reasons why you should study in Indonesia

Compared with universities in other foreign countries which charge up to RM700,000, the cost of studying critical courses (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy & veterinary) in these Indonesian universities is only between RM70,000 to RM230,000.  Medic Prolink gives an estimate of how much it will cost for a student to study in Indonesia (see chart above). The following universities mentioned are recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council.

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Malaysia and Indonesia share a lot in common and one of them is their official language. Though there are slight differences in some words, the language used in these two countries are generally the same. Hence Bahasa Indonesia is a relatively easy language for a Malaysian to learn.

This article is produced in partnership with Medic Prolink

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