Malaysia 5th most expensive for degree

Malaysia has around 20 universities and fees are competitive compared to the rest of the world but is still one of the most expensive to study in.

An analysis by Expert Market,  an online B2B supplier site revealed the 11 most expensive countries to get your Bachelor's degree and discovered that Malaysia held 5th place.

The company analysed tuition fee data from the Quacquarelli-Symmonds (QS) Top Universities, for academic year 2014/2015 and the Gallup Median Self-Reported Income report data in 2013.

Business Insider looked deeper into the matter and added updated information:

Total tuition fee cost: $18,000 (approximately RM 77,000)

Percentage of salary spent on tuition fees: 55%

Malaysia has around 20 universities and fees are competitive compared to the rest of the world. However, domestically, the average wage is still only RM 2,052 (£310, $470) per month. This means without scholarships or loans, parents will lose over half their wages in tuition fees.

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