Universities with Great Study Abroad Programmes

Have you always dreamt of studying abroad? Have you always wanted to study in the UK, Australia or China? We know that studying abroad is extremely advantageous as you get to experience a high quality education and establish connections with people all around the world. But we also know that the tuition fee and living expenses come with hefty price tags.

You will be glad to know that here in Malaysia, we have numerous branch campuses from the UK, Australia, and China. They provide similar academic opportunities and programmes. Not only do you get to study at a lower price, you can also join transfer programmes and study in the country desired. Here is a list of the branch campuses in Malaysia: 

UK University Branch Campus

1. Heriot-Watt University

Established in 2014, Heriot-Watt is located at Putrajaya. It is a leading university in the field of Psychology, Business and Engineering. If you are a student at Heriot-Watt, you will have a guaranteed placement to transfer to Dubai or UK campus through the inter-campus transfer programme. Various courses are offered for foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level. To find out more about the courses offered, duration, fee and intake, click here.  

2. University of Nottingham

A top British university located in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, this university offers a wide range of courses for arts and social science, engineering and science for half the cost of studying in the UK. The branch campus is located in China and Malaysia, hence, giving you opportunities to spend a semester or year in China or UK campuses. To find out more about the courses offered, duration, fee and intake, click here.

3. Newcastle University

A leading university in the field of medicine and biomedicine, Newcastle University is located in Johor as part of EduCity. There are multiple opportunities to continue your studies in the UK campus, but first you will have to study in the campus in Malaysia for the first two years. Newcastle offers foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. To find out more about the courses offered, duration, fee and intake, click here.

4. University of Southampton

University of Southampton is recognised for being top in the field of engineering. It is also located in Johor as part of EduCity.  It offers a variety of programmes at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level. You are given the choice to  complete your studies and graduate in the UK. To find out more about the courses offered, duration, fee and intake, click here.

5. University of Reading

A prestigious university known for its excellence in the field of business, management, finance and other popular courses, this branch campus located in Johor EduCity has successfully enrolled students from all over the world although it is new and established only in 2012. It offers a comprehensive list of programmes for foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level. To find out more about the courses offered, duration, fee and intake, click here.

Australia University Branch Campus

1. Monash University

Famous for its engineering and technology programmes, Monash University, located in Kuala Lumpur  was the first foreign university in Malaysia. It is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. It offers a range of courses from arts and social sciences to business studies, engineering, information technology and science. To find out more about the courses offered, duration, fee and intake, click here.

2. Swinburne University

Swinburne University, popular for its Science, Technology and Engineering programmes, is located in Sarawak. According to the World University Ranking 2021 by Subjects, Curtin University was also awarded for the best design school. Swinburne does not only offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, it also offers a range of short courses that you can enrol to polish essential skills.

To find out more about the courses offered, duration, fee and intake, click here.

3. Curtin University

Curtin University Malaysia campus is located in Sarawak. The branch campus is not located just in Malaysia, but also in Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius. It is recognised for its research excellence and high profile partnership in energy and sustainability and astronomy. Curtin university offers various programmes for foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level. To find out more about the courses offered, duration, fee and intake, click here.

China University Branch Campus

1. Xiamen University

Xiamen University is the one and only China based university in Malaysia. Located in Kuala Lumpur, this university offers a number of programmes for both local and international students. All classes are taught in English language to promote diversity. To find out more about the courses offered, duration, fee and intake, click here.

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