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Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara Chembong
Location: Rembau, Negeri Sembilan
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara Miri
Location: Miri, Sarawak
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Pusat Latihan Pengajar dan Kemahiran Lanjutan (CIAST)
Location: Shah Alam, Selangor
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Sekolah Menengah Teknik Shah Alam
Location: Shah Alam, Selangor
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Institut Latihan Perindustrian Perak
Location: Ipoh, Perak
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Pusat Latihan Teknologi Tinggi (ADTEC) Selangor
Location: Shah Alam, Selangor
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara Bachok
Location: Bachok, Kelantan
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Pusat Latihan Teknologi Tinggi (ADTEC) Kedah
Location: Mahang, Kedah
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Institut Latihan Perindustrian Kuala Lumpur
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Institut Latihan Perindustrian Johor
Location: Pasir Gudang, Johor
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Institut Latihan Perindustrian Terengganu
Location: Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Institut Latihan Perindustrian Labuan
Location: Labuan, Kuala Lumpur
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Institut Latihan Perindustrian Pahang
Location: Kuantan, Pahang
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara Pontian
Location: Pontian, Johor
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Institut Latihan Perindustrian Melaka
Location: , Melaka
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Sekolah Menengah Teknik Balik Pulau
Location: Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Institut Teknikal Jepun Malaysia (JMTI)
Location: Simpang Empat,, Pulau Pinang
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Sekolah Menengah Teknik Kota Tinggi
Location: Kota Tinggi, Johor
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Sekolah Menengah Teknik Bota
Location: Bota, Perak
Type: Skills Training Providers (JPK)
Accepting international students? No
Higher Educational Institutions in Malaysia
Higher education in Malaysia are provided by these institutions:
- Public-funded institutions of higher learning which include public universities, polytechnics, community colleges and institutes of teacher education Malaysia
- Private higher educational institutions which include private universities, private university colleges, private colleges and foreign university branch campuses.
Below explains the type of institutions available:
- Public Universities are fully funded government universities.
- Polytechnics train school leavers to be skilled technical assistants and technicians in various engineering fields, or junior & middle level executives.
- Community Colleges are institutions for SPM or SPM(V) school leavers to train, 'reskill' or 'up-skill' themselves.
- Teacher Training Colleges are responsible in producing teachers under the management of Teacher Education Division in the Ministry of Education.
- Technical & Vocational Education is an alternative to academic qualifications. It emphasises on hands-on training & skill up.
- Private Universities & University Colleges are private owned universities, established by financially sound corporations. They can confer the award of Bachelor degrees & other higher qualifications. They also collaborate with reputable foreign universities to jointly award degree qualifications.
- Foreign University Branch Campuses are the branch campuses of foreign universities located in Malaysia and they award degree qualifications that are identical to that of the host universities (overseas). These institutions make it possible for students to obtain degree qualifications from the branch campus by paying the cost of a Malaysian education (at affordable level).
- Private Colleges are colleges run by private sector to provide tertiary education to school leavers. Malaysian private colleges are renowned internationally for their long established twinning-degree-programme arrangements with foreign renowned universities. In addition, most of these PHEIs are also providing a most unique education structure, that is, the 3+0 degree programmes. Under this arrangement, students have a choice of pursing the British, American, or Australian programme leading to Bachelor's Degree qualifications, without having to leave Malaysia.
For more information:
The Malaysian Higher Education System - An Overview
Higher Education Courses of Study
Higher Education courses of study in the Malaysian context covers Certificate, Diploma, undergraduate levels as well as postgraduate studies. Undergraduate studies consist of Bachelor's Degree levels and professional qualification while the postgraduate studies consist of the Master's Degree and Ph.D levels.
Higher education at Certificate and Diploma levels are for students from the age of 17 with SPM (which is equivalent to GCSE 'O' level) while the Bachelor's degree level is usually for students from the age of 19/20 onwards with post-secondary qualifications such as the STPM (which is equivalent to GCE 'A' level) or Pre-University / University Foundation qualifications. These degree programmes normally take between 3 to 5 years. After obtaining their Bachelor's degree qualifications students can proceed further to do postgraduate studies.
States in Malaysia
The map below will provide a clearer picture of where each state in Malaysia is located.

You can discover a wide range of universities and colleges in Malaysia that align with your academic goals , campus preferences, location and within your budget. Find the perfect place to pursue your studies and achieve your aspirations. Parents too, can explore a list of quality international schools for their children.