1. Make clear guidelines on entry requirements, academic and English language requirements for academic programmes to international students.
2. Provide timely responses upon receiving queries on the following:
2.1 Status of application
2.2 Justification on status of application, wherever requested
2.3 Appeal processes on application
3. Provide offer letter with the following information:
3.1 Confirmation of acceptance
3.2 Academic programme admission details
3.3 Fee structure and payment
3.4 Refund policy
3.5 Scholarship application form, should the student be eligible for a scholarship
3.6 Checklist of additional documentation required to be submitted
3.7 Procedures applicable for deferment and termination of study
3.8 Details on support services, accommodation arrangements and other information on the institution
3.9 Mandatory medical check-up and insurance
3.10 Student pass application procedures
4. Provide the following information concerning student pass processing:
4.1 Documents required for application
4.2 Conditions granting application
4.3 Duration of time required for processing application
4.4 International students’ responsibility to renew student pass and fulfilling any requirement on student pass renewal
4.5 Conditions terminating student pass
4.6 Conditions and procedure in appeal process
4.7 Application process and procedure for dependents, where applicable
5. Ensure every international student complies with the mandatory insurance coverage prior to student pass application.
Admission Process
- Application & document submissions to the institution (refer to Eligibility & Required Documents checklist)
- Confirmation of student enrolment by releasing the offer letter/acceptance letter
- Visa application online (EMGS) to be initiated by student/institution
- 14 days needed to obtain Visa Approval Letter issued by Immigration Department of Malaysia for all approved applications.
- Students from the visa-required countries are compulsory to apply Single Entry Visa (SEV) *
- Students are required to undergo the RT-PCR Covid-19 Test three (3) days before travelling to Malaysia
- Individuals must present a valid passport with an appropriate length of validity, VAL and relevant paperwork at the immigration checkpoint at the Malaysia border.
- It is compulsory to present a hardcopy VAL at the immigration checkpoint in order to receive the correct visa-on-arrival (VOA) stamp.
- If students are from non-qualifying countries, please present either the previously-obtained SEV or e-Visa together with VAL to avoid delay.
- Registration at the international Office of the institution and collection of i-Kad.
- Medical screening arrangement to be made within 7 days of their arrival date.
- Note:
- Students must complete a medical screening within 7 days upon arrival in Malaysia at any EMGS-registered (panel) clinic.
Age Requirement
- Candidates applying for language institutes must be between 18 to 35 years of age as of the date of application.
- Candidates applying to other higher education institutions are not subjected to any age limit.
- If you are unsure, do contact us here for more information.
Health Screening
To ensure that they have a clean bill of health, they are required to undergo a medical screening upon arrival in Malaysia (post-arrival) at one of Education Malaysia Global Services’ registered panel clinics or health centres. Effective 01 June 2019, pre-arrival medical screening is no longer required. However, please note the following requirements:
- Students are required to submit a health declaration form for the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) application. If in doubt of anything required in the declaration form, please obtain consultation from your local doctor.
- They must also comply with other requirements with respect to Yellow Fever. More information is available after this section.
- If they are taking any medication or have undergone any major treatment recently, please obtain a letter from the local doctor detailing the medicine(s) students are taking or procedure(s) that they were subjected to. Certain medicines and procedures may have effects on their body that may cause inaccurate results during their medical screening in Malaysia.
- Students are required to undergo the post-arrival medical screening within 7 days of arriving in Malaysia. Please consult with the university as soon as possible.
Yellow Fever
- You are required to submit a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate if you:
- Are coming from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Have stayed in transit within these countries for more than 12 hours.
- In addition, you will be required to provide your yellow fever vaccination booklet/card before you can clear Immigration at the port of entry.
- Countries or areas denoted as ‘a risk of yellow fever transmission is present’, are defined by the World Health Organization as countries or areas where “yellow fever has been reported currently or in the past, plus vectors and where animal reservoirs currently exist”
- Note:
- This section is important if you are under the risk of yellow fever.
English Proficiency Test
- As most courses at Malaysian universities are in English, a certain level of English proficiency is required especially in speaking and writing. To secure admission, your English competency must satisfy the minimum course requirement as approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). When applying for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL), you must demonstrate your English proficiency by submitting results of one of the following English language tests:
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- PTE-A (Pearson Test of English – Academic)
- CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced)
- CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency)
- MUET (Malaysian University English Test)
Institution Offer Letter
- A copy of offer letter from your higher education institution is required to apply for a visa to come to Malaysia. When making an online application, you will only be able to submit it once you have received a letter of acceptance or offer letter from your institution.
Documents required to be submitted to EMGS
1. One (1) passport size photograph with WHITE background (35mm x 45mm).
2. A copy of the student’s Passport:
Students are required to provide a copy of their passport. Here’s what EMGS need:
Note: Students originating from the countries listed below must provide a copy of ALL passport pages during the submission of student pass application to EMGS:
Note: Students originating from the countries listed below must provide a copy of ALL passport pages during the submission of student pass application to EMGS:
- Observation page (showing any extensions, clarifications of name, and previous passport numbers)
- Recommended passport validity duration is 18 months
- Note: For one-off Student Pass applications, the recommended validity is 12 months longer than the duration of study.
- Special Pass or Exit Stamp (if applicable)
3. Offer Letter
A copy of the offer letter is required to apply for a student visa in Malaysia. If students are making an online application, they will only be able to fill out the form and submit an application once they have received a letter of acceptance/offer from the university/college.
4. Health Declaration Form
Students are required to fill up and submit a copy of the health declaration form to apply for a student visa in Malaysia. If they are making an online application, they are required to upload the scanned copy of the form. (Health Declaration Form is required to be filled up and submit to EMGS).
5. Academic Certificates and Transcripts
Students need to provide copies of all academic records, certificates or transcripts of studies previously undertaken. Some courses have additional entry requirements. For information regarding these additional requirements check the entry requirements provided by the educational institution.
6. Personal Bond
The Immigration Department requires all education institutions in Malaysia to sign a personal bond on behalf of the candidate, binding the University for a specified sum. To comply with this requirement, the institution will require you to lodge the specified amount for this purpose. This money will be returned to you upon completion or withdrawal of your study in the institution, on condition that there is no violation of any provision of the Immigration laws of Malaysia.
- Note:
The personal bond form can be submitted after you have arrived in Malaysia for the student pass endorsement. If the personal bond is submitted before the VAL is issued, any errors found will not affect the VAL approval process; however Institutions are advised to make the necessary corrections before the student pass sticker endorsement stage.
7. No-Objection Certificate (NOC)*
No-Objection Certificate (NOC) is only required if the student is from Sudan. This document must be applied by the institution and can only be collected from the Sudanese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur by the institution representatives.
8. Letter Of Eligibility (LOE)*
Letter Of Eligibility (LOE) is only required if the student is from Iran. The institution must apply an LOE for the student at the Iranian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Once the LOE application is approved, the embassy will provide the LOE details to EMGS directly. Institute representatives are not required to collect the LOE from the Iranian Embassy.
9. English Language Requirement
Most courses in universities in Malaysia are conducted in English, so you need to show your English language competency is good enough for you to be able to participate fully in your course. This means that proficiency in English is a prerequisite for admission.
When you apply for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) you must demonstrate that you have an acceptable level of English language proficiency and upload the certificate as part of your application. The English Language tests which are accepted for Student Pass Application are:
- PTE - Academic (Pearson Test of English)
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- CAE (Cambridge English: Advance)
- CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency)
- MUET (Malaysian University English Test)
- Note:
If you do not attach your English language certificate when creating your VAL application, your application processing may be delayed. In addition, you will also not be eligible to receive a student pass for the full duration of your course.
Additional documents needed for students transferring from another higher education institution (college or university) in Malaysia:
- Release letter and visa cancellation (from former institution)
- Attendance report (must be at least 80% attendance).
- If applicants are seeking credit exemptions, additional documents such as the final academic transcripts/results are required.
- One (1) copy of passport page with exit stamp (where applicable)
- Cancellation Page (Proof of EMGS has closed the status of previous student visa – for expired pass without proper cancellation)
Fees*
- Student Pass – RM60 per year or part of it.
- Visa – rate are according to country (not exceeding RM50 per visa).
- Note:
Additional fees/charges are listed upon registration through EMGS portal.
1. Make clear guidelines on entry requirements, academic and English language requirements for academic programmes to international students.
2. Provide timely responses upon receiving queries on the following:
2.1 Status of application
2.2 Justification on status of application, wherever requested
2.3 Appeal processes on application
3. Provide offer letter with the following information:
3.1 Confirmation of acceptance
3.2 Academic programme admission details
3.3 Fee structure and payment
3.4 Refund policy
3.5 Scholarship application form, should the student be eligible for a scholarship
3.6 Checklist of additional documentation required to be submitted
3.7 Procedures applicable for deferment and termination of study
3.8 Details on support services, accommodation arrangements and other information on the institution
3.9 Mandatory medical check-up and insurance
3.10 Student pass application procedures
4. Provide the following information concerning student pass processing:
4.1 Documents required for application
4.2 Conditions granting application
4.3 Duration of time required for processing application
4.4 International students’ responsibility to renew student pass and fulfilling any requirement on student pass renewal
4.5 Conditions terminating student pass
4.6 Conditions and procedure in appeal process
4.7 Application process and procedure for dependents, where applicable
5. Ensure every international student complies with the mandatory insurance coverage prior to student pass application.
Admission Process
- Application & document submissions to the institution (refer to Eligibility & Required Documents checklist)
- Confirmation of student enrolment by releasing the offer letter/acceptance letter
- Visa application online (EMGS) to be initiated by student/institution
- 14 days needed to obtain Visa Approval Letter issued by Immigration Department of Malaysia for all approved applications.
- Students from the visa-required countries are compulsory to apply Single Entry Visa (SEV) *
- Students are required to undergo the RT-PCR Covid-19 Test three (3) days before travelling to Malaysia
- Individuals must present a valid passport with an appropriate length of validity, VAL and relevant paperwork at the immigration checkpoint at the Malaysia border.
- It is compulsory to present a hardcopy VAL at the immigration checkpoint in order to receive the correct visa-on-arrival (VOA) stamp.
- If students are from non-qualifying countries, please present either the previously-obtained SEV or e-Visa together with VAL to avoid delay.
- Registration at the international Office of the institution and collection of i-Kad.
- Medical screening arrangement to be made within 7 days of their arrival date.
- Note:
- Students must complete a medical screening within 7 days upon arrival in Malaysia at any EMGS-registered (panel) clinic.
Age Requirement
- Candidates applying for language institutes must be between 18 to 35 years of age as of the date of application.
- Candidates applying to other higher education institutions are not subjected to any age limit.
- If you are unsure, do contact us here for more information.
Health Screening
To ensure that they have a clean bill of health, they are required to undergo a medical screening upon arrival in Malaysia (post-arrival) at one of Education Malaysia Global Services’ registered panel clinics or health centres. Effective 01 June 2019, pre-arrival medical screening is no longer required. However, please note the following requirements:
- Students are required to submit a health declaration form for the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) application. If in doubt of anything required in the declaration form, please obtain consultation from your local doctor.
- They must also comply with other requirements with respect to Yellow Fever. More information is available after this section.
- If they are taking any medication or have undergone any major treatment recently, please obtain a letter from the local doctor detailing the medicine(s) students are taking or procedure(s) that they were subjected to. Certain medicines and procedures may have effects on their body that may cause inaccurate results during their medical screening in Malaysia.
- Students are required to undergo the post-arrival medical screening within 7 days of arriving in Malaysia. Please consult with the university as soon as possible.
Yellow Fever
- You are required to submit a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate if you:
- Are coming from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Have stayed in transit within these countries for more than 12 hours.
- In addition, you will be required to provide your yellow fever vaccination booklet/card before you can clear Immigration at the port of entry.
- Countries or areas denoted as ‘a risk of yellow fever transmission is present’, are defined by the World Health Organization as countries or areas where “yellow fever has been reported currently or in the past, plus vectors and where animal reservoirs currently exist”
- Note:
- This section is important if you are under the risk of yellow fever.
English Proficiency Test
- As most courses at Malaysian universities are in English, a certain level of English proficiency is required especially in speaking and writing. To secure admission, your English competency must satisfy the minimum course requirement as approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). When applying for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL), you must demonstrate your English proficiency by submitting results of one of the following English language tests:
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- PTE-A (Pearson Test of English – Academic)
- CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced)
- CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency)
- MUET (Malaysian University English Test)
Institution Offer Letter
- A copy of offer letter from your higher education institution is required to apply for a visa to come to Malaysia. When making an online application, you will only be able to submit it once you have received a letter of acceptance or offer letter from your institution.
Documents required to be submitted to EMGS
1. One (1) passport size photograph with WHITE background (35mm x 45mm).
2. A copy of the student’s Passport:
Students are required to provide a copy of their passport. Here’s what EMGS need:
Note: Students originating from the countries listed below must provide a copy of ALL passport pages during the submission of student pass application to EMGS:
Note: Students originating from the countries listed below must provide a copy of ALL passport pages during the submission of student pass application to EMGS:
- Observation page (showing any extensions, clarifications of name, and previous passport numbers)
- Recommended passport validity duration is 18 months
- Note: For one-off Student Pass applications, the recommended validity is 12 months longer than the duration of study.
- Special Pass or Exit Stamp (if applicable)
3. Offer Letter
A copy of the offer letter is required to apply for a student visa in Malaysia. If students are making an online application, they will only be able to fill out the form and submit an application once they have received a letter of acceptance/offer from the university/college.
4. Health Declaration Form
Students are required to fill up and submit a copy of the health declaration form to apply for a student visa in Malaysia. If they are making an online application, they are required to upload the scanned copy of the form. (Health Declaration Form is required to be filled up and submit to EMGS).
5. Academic Certificates and Transcripts
Students need to provide copies of all academic records, certificates or transcripts of studies previously undertaken. Some courses have additional entry requirements. For information regarding these additional requirements check the entry requirements provided by the educational institution.
6. Personal Bond
The Immigration Department requires all education institutions in Malaysia to sign a personal bond on behalf of the candidate, binding the University for a specified sum. To comply with this requirement, the institution will require you to lodge the specified amount for this purpose. This money will be returned to you upon completion or withdrawal of your study in the institution, on condition that there is no violation of any provision of the Immigration laws of Malaysia.
- Note:
The personal bond form can be submitted after you have arrived in Malaysia for the student pass endorsement. If the personal bond is submitted before the VAL is issued, any errors found will not affect the VAL approval process; however Institutions are advised to make the necessary corrections before the student pass sticker endorsement stage.
7. No-Objection Certificate (NOC)*
No-Objection Certificate (NOC) is only required if the student is from Sudan. This document must be applied by the institution and can only be collected from the Sudanese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur by the institution representatives.
8. Letter Of Eligibility (LOE)*
Letter Of Eligibility (LOE) is only required if the student is from Iran. The institution must apply an LOE for the student at the Iranian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Once the LOE application is approved, the embassy will provide the LOE details to EMGS directly. Institute representatives are not required to collect the LOE from the Iranian Embassy.
9. English Language Requirement
Most courses in universities in Malaysia are conducted in English, so you need to show your English language competency is good enough for you to be able to participate fully in your course. This means that proficiency in English is a prerequisite for admission.
When you apply for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) you must demonstrate that you have an acceptable level of English language proficiency and upload the certificate as part of your application. The English Language tests which are accepted for Student Pass Application are:
- PTE - Academic (Pearson Test of English)
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- CAE (Cambridge English: Advance)
- CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency)
- MUET (Malaysian University English Test)
- Note:
If you do not attach your English language certificate when creating your VAL application, your application processing may be delayed. In addition, you will also not be eligible to receive a student pass for the full duration of your course.
Additional documents needed for students transferring from another higher education institution (college or university) in Malaysia:
- Release letter and visa cancellation (from former institution)
- Attendance report (must be at least 80% attendance).
- If applicants are seeking credit exemptions, additional documents such as the final academic transcripts/results are required.
- One (1) copy of passport page with exit stamp (where applicable)
- Cancellation Page (Proof of EMGS has closed the status of previous student visa – for expired pass without proper cancellation)
Fees*
- Student Pass – RM60 per year or part of it.
- Visa – rate are according to country (not exceeding RM50 per visa).
- Note:
Additional fees/charges are listed upon registration through EMGS portal.
1. Make clear guidelines on entry requirements, academic and English language requirements for academic programmes to international students.
2. Provide timely responses upon receiving queries on the following:
2.1 Status of application
2.2 Justification on status of application, wherever requested
2.3 Appeal processes on application
3. Provide offer letter with the following information:
3.1 Confirmation of acceptance
3.2 Academic programme admission details
3.3 Fee structure and payment
3.4 Refund policy
3.5 Scholarship application form, should the student be eligible for a scholarship
3.6 Checklist of additional documentation required to be submitted
3.7 Procedures applicable for deferment and termination of study
3.8 Details on support services, accommodation arrangements and other information on the institution
3.9 Mandatory medical check-up and insurance
3.10 Student pass application procedures
4. Provide the following information concerning student pass processing:
4.1 Documents required for application
4.2 Conditions granting application
4.3 Duration of time required for processing application
4.4 International students’ responsibility to renew student pass and fulfilling any requirement on student pass renewal
4.5 Conditions terminating student pass
4.6 Conditions and procedure in appeal process
4.7 Application process and procedure for dependents, where applicable
5. Ensure every international student complies with the mandatory insurance coverage prior to student pass application.
Admission Process
- Application & document submissions to the institution (refer to Eligibility & Required Documents checklist)
- Confirmation of student enrolment by releasing the offer letter/acceptance letter
- Visa application online (EMGS) to be initiated by student/institution
- 14 days needed to obtain Visa Approval Letter issued by Immigration Department of Malaysia for all approved applications.
- Students from the visa-required countries are compulsory to apply Single Entry Visa (SEV) *
- Students are required to undergo the RT-PCR Covid-19 Test three (3) days before travelling to Malaysia
- Individuals must present a valid passport with an appropriate length of validity, VAL and relevant paperwork at the immigration checkpoint at the Malaysia border.
- It is compulsory to present a hardcopy VAL at the immigration checkpoint in order to receive the correct visa-on-arrival (VOA) stamp.
- If students are from non-qualifying countries, please present either the previously-obtained SEV or e-Visa together with VAL to avoid delay.
- Registration at the international Office of the institution and collection of i-Kad.
- Medical screening arrangement to be made within 7 days of their arrival date.
- Note:
- Students must complete a medical screening within 7 days upon arrival in Malaysia at any EMGS-registered (panel) clinic.
Age Requirement
- Candidates applying for language institutes must be between 18 to 35 years of age as of the date of application.
- Candidates applying to other higher education institutions are not subjected to any age limit.
- If you are unsure, do contact us here for more information.
Health Screening
To ensure that they have a clean bill of health, they are required to undergo a medical screening upon arrival in Malaysia (post-arrival) at one of Education Malaysia Global Services’ registered panel clinics or health centres. Effective 01 June 2019, pre-arrival medical screening is no longer required. However, please note the following requirements:
- Students are required to submit a health declaration form for the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) application. If in doubt of anything required in the declaration form, please obtain consultation from your local doctor.
- They must also comply with other requirements with respect to Yellow Fever. More information is available after this section.
- If they are taking any medication or have undergone any major treatment recently, please obtain a letter from the local doctor detailing the medicine(s) students are taking or procedure(s) that they were subjected to. Certain medicines and procedures may have effects on their body that may cause inaccurate results during their medical screening in Malaysia.
- Students are required to undergo the post-arrival medical screening within 7 days of arriving in Malaysia. Please consult with the university as soon as possible.
Yellow Fever
- You are required to submit a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate if you:
- Are coming from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Have stayed in transit within these countries for more than 12 hours.
- In addition, you will be required to provide your yellow fever vaccination booklet/card before you can clear Immigration at the port of entry.
- Countries or areas denoted as ‘a risk of yellow fever transmission is present’, are defined by the World Health Organization as countries or areas where “yellow fever has been reported currently or in the past, plus vectors and where animal reservoirs currently exist”
- Note:
- This section is important if you are under the risk of yellow fever.
English Proficiency Test
- As most courses at Malaysian universities are in English, a certain level of English proficiency is required especially in speaking and writing. To secure admission, your English competency must satisfy the minimum course requirement as approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). When applying for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL), you must demonstrate your English proficiency by submitting results of one of the following English language tests:
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- PTE-A (Pearson Test of English – Academic)
- CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced)
- CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency)
- MUET (Malaysian University English Test)
Institution Offer Letter
- A copy of offer letter from your higher education institution is required to apply for a visa to come to Malaysia. When making an online application, you will only be able to submit it once you have received a letter of acceptance or offer letter from your institution.
Documents required to be submitted to EMGS
1. One (1) passport size photograph with WHITE background (35mm x 45mm).
2. A copy of the student’s Passport:
Students are required to provide a copy of their passport. Here’s what EMGS need:
Note: Students originating from the countries listed below must provide a copy of ALL passport pages during the submission of student pass application to EMGS:
Note: Students originating from the countries listed below must provide a copy of ALL passport pages during the submission of student pass application to EMGS:
- Observation page (showing any extensions, clarifications of name, and previous passport numbers)
- Recommended passport validity duration is 18 months
- Note: For one-off Student Pass applications, the recommended validity is 12 months longer than the duration of study.
- Special Pass or Exit Stamp (if applicable)
3. Offer Letter
A copy of the offer letter is required to apply for a student visa in Malaysia. If students are making an online application, they will only be able to fill out the form and submit an application once they have received a letter of acceptance/offer from the university/college.
4. Health Declaration Form
Students are required to fill up and submit a copy of the health declaration form to apply for a student visa in Malaysia. If they are making an online application, they are required to upload the scanned copy of the form. (Health Declaration Form is required to be filled up and submit to EMGS).
5. Academic Certificates and Transcripts
Students need to provide copies of all academic records, certificates or transcripts of studies previously undertaken. Some courses have additional entry requirements. For information regarding these additional requirements check the entry requirements provided by the educational institution.
6. Personal Bond
The Immigration Department requires all education institutions in Malaysia to sign a personal bond on behalf of the candidate, binding the University for a specified sum. To comply with this requirement, the institution will require you to lodge the specified amount for this purpose. This money will be returned to you upon completion or withdrawal of your study in the institution, on condition that there is no violation of any provision of the Immigration laws of Malaysia.
- Note:
The personal bond form can be submitted after you have arrived in Malaysia for the student pass endorsement. If the personal bond is submitted before the VAL is issued, any errors found will not affect the VAL approval process; however Institutions are advised to make the necessary corrections before the student pass sticker endorsement stage.
7. No-Objection Certificate (NOC)*
No-Objection Certificate (NOC) is only required if the student is from Sudan. This document must be applied by the institution and can only be collected from the Sudanese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur by the institution representatives.
8. Letter Of Eligibility (LOE)*
Letter Of Eligibility (LOE) is only required if the student is from Iran. The institution must apply an LOE for the student at the Iranian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Once the LOE application is approved, the embassy will provide the LOE details to EMGS directly. Institute representatives are not required to collect the LOE from the Iranian Embassy.
9. English Language Requirement
Most courses in universities in Malaysia are conducted in English, so you need to show your English language competency is good enough for you to be able to participate fully in your course. This means that proficiency in English is a prerequisite for admission.
When you apply for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) you must demonstrate that you have an acceptable level of English language proficiency and upload the certificate as part of your application. The English Language tests which are accepted for Student Pass Application are:
- PTE - Academic (Pearson Test of English)
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- CAE (Cambridge English: Advance)
- CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency)
- MUET (Malaysian University English Test)
- Note:
If you do not attach your English language certificate when creating your VAL application, your application processing may be delayed. In addition, you will also not be eligible to receive a student pass for the full duration of your course.
Additional documents needed for students transferring from another higher education institution (college or university) in Malaysia:
- Release letter and visa cancellation (from former institution)
- Attendance report (must be at least 80% attendance).
- If applicants are seeking credit exemptions, additional documents such as the final academic transcripts/results are required.
- One (1) copy of passport page with exit stamp (where applicable)
- Cancellation Page (Proof of EMGS has closed the status of previous student visa – for expired pass without proper cancellation)
Fees*
- Student Pass – RM60 per year or part of it.
- Visa – rate are according to country (not exceeding RM50 per visa).
- Note:
Additional fees/charges are listed upon registration through EMGS portal.
