International Student Guide

Studying In Malaysia

Malaysia is fast gaining reputation as a centre of excellence in tertiary education in this region. This has attracted students from many countries of the world. Tertiary education is offered both through the public and private institutions of higher learning. KBU International College is a preferred education destination for many international students because of the opportunity to acquire internationally-recognised qualifications at substantial saving in costs, as well as its good reputation for delivering quality education.

Living In Malaysia

Malaysia is a modern, multiracial, multi-cultural country with a population of about 28 million. Islam is the official religion, but other races practise their religions freely. Malaysians are friendly and warm towards foreigners. The Malay Language is the official language of the country. English is widely used and it greatly facilitates living and traveling within the country for those who speak the language.

Climate

Malaysia is an equatorial country with a hot and humid climate during most periods of the year. The wettest periods result from the heavy rainfall brought by the monsoons, with some dry inter-monsoons periods. The average temperatures range between 22 ºC and 32 ºC. You do not need to have special clothing, as the climate is sunny almost throughout the year. Although hot in some periods, a ceiling fan in the room is enough to keep you comfortable.

Food and Daily Living

Locally produced and imported goods are available in abundance. The costs of food and clothing are relatively cheap. Because of the plurality of its population, there is ample variety of foods to cater to individual preferences, for religious or other reasons. One can budget for one’s needs easily and live reasonably well on RM15 a day.

Lifestyle

The College is situated in an urban area in the suburb of Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. The township, where the College is situated, has comprehensive and modern amenities. These include bookshops, supermarkets, eating outlets, cineplexes, clinics, banks, post office, laundry services and department stores. In fact, the township is a one-stop-centre for all educational, recreational and entertainment needs of students.

Cost of Living

Food, rent, services and transportation expenses are relatively low in Malaysia, and one can live comfortably on approximately RM 1,120 a month, based on the following estimated costs:

Estimated Living Cost in Malaysia

Miscellaneous Information

Time : Malaysia is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Currency : Ringgit Malaysia (RM)
(Currently USD1.00 = RM3.36. Exchange rate is subject to change.)
Electricity supply : All electrical items operate in a 240- volt 50 cycle power supply.

This International Student Guide serves as a guidelines only. All figures are estimates and may vary from time to time.