KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The admission of international students to higher education institutions (HEIs) in the country continues to be subject to a stringent screening process to ensure that only qualified candidates are accepted, thereby preventing them from becoming a burden to the nation.
Malaysia Tightens Screening Of International Students
Azlinda Azman, EMGS, foreign students, ISAC, KLIA
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Malaysia is enforcing strict academic and language screening for international students to maintain quality standards. Authorities aim to increase international enrollment to 500,000 by 2035 through enhanced scholarship programs.
- International students must meet specific CGPA and English proficiency requirements for admission.
- All foreign students must complete a one-semester Bahasa Melayu course upon enrollment.
- Malaysia targets 500,000 international students by 2035, up from approximately 170,000 currently.
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