Study Abroad in Malaysia
Malaysia is country in southeast Asia. Approximately 200 American student study abroad in Malaysia each year making it one of the more unique destinations for study abroad. Malaysia's two regions are separated by the South China Sea and the country’s is a blend of Chinese and Indian cultures, but also includes characteristics of Persian, Arabic, and British cultures as well. The variety of cultures is reflected in the diverse cuisine, much of the influence being from Chinese, Thai, and Indian fare, another reason to consider Malaysia as a place to study abroad.
Top Cities to Study Abroad
1. Kuala Lumpur | 7 reviews | |
2. Penang | 7 reviews | |
3. Borneo | 6 reviews | |
4. Traveling in Malaysia | 6 reviews | |
5. Kuching | 3 reviews |
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Study Abroad in Malaysia - Featured Programs
Our ship is the most unique floating campus in the world. The seven deck, 590-foot ship is where you learn, live, travel and reflect on your globa...
Start any Monday and study from two weeks to a whole year. See the world, experience a new culture, make friends from 100 countries – and prepare for your global future. University Credit is available available for all Intensive Courses at EF.
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Semester at Sea is the only study abroad program of its kind in the world. Using a ship as our floating campus, Semester at Sea's around-the-world and regional itineraries...
Discover the growing influence of Southeast Asia’s economy to the global market while studying in Malaysia, China, and Singapore. Examine the Malaysian model of Islamic ba...
Universiti Sains Malaysia is a public university in Malaysia. There are three campuses: one on the island of Penang, one in Kelantan, and one in Nibong Tebal....
Study abroad in Malaysia, in one of the best universities in the country, in the exciting capital city of Kuala Lumpur. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and the thrilling m...
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Choose a high school year or semester program and get the complete AFS immersion experience. As you attend high school and live with your host family for 5-11 months, AFS ...
Team members will participate in an ecological survey of key Indo-Pacific coastal habitats in southern Thailand and Indonesia. Island field sites include the tropical isla...
Gap 360 travels to an incredible range of destinations all across the world with exciting activities, tours and brilliant opportunities for paid work and volunteering. Whe...
Located only 45 minutes outside of Kuala Lumpur, the Sultan Idris Education University offers a wonderful opportunity for immersion in Malaysian culture while still provid...
Find your dream Study Abroad Program in Malaysia at Abroad101 and this directory of study abroad programs with rankings and reviews by American college students. Future s...
Sultan Idris University of Education is a public university in the town of Tanjung Malim, Perak in Malaysia. First established in 1922 as a teachers college, it is one of ...