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Guides and digital services to ease your academic journey in Malaysia.
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Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) is a government-owned company in Malaysia responsible for managing student visa applications to Malaysia, including other related services for international students. Established under the Ministry of Higher Education, EMGS serves as the one-stop center to ensure a smooth and efficient process for international students to study in Malaysia.
1. Student Visa Processing
Centralized application system for faster and more transparent student visa processing
2. Student Support Services
Provides guidance on application status, insurance, and medical screenings
3. Digital Platforms
Offers online tracking for visa applications through the EMGS website and mobile app.
Last updated: 12/06/2026

In Malaysia, degree programs such as Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD are commonly offered by public and private universities. For diploma or certificate programs, they are typically offered by polytechnics, university colleges, or other colleges/institutions.
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Malaysia seeks talented individuals with excellent academic records and extracurricular backgrounds to further their study
Explore available scholarships here:
List of available scholarshipsMalaysia Government Scholarship
If you have received an offer to study in Malaysia, you can initiate your visa application process at the Malaysian Immigration office.
Alternatively, you can get the Education Malaysia Global Services assistance to obtain the student visa.
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For citizens of ASEAN countries, student visas are not required if your study is less than one month, except for students from Myanmar.
However, if you are an ASEAN citizen studying in Malaysia for more than one month, you are required to apply for a student visa. Only citizens of Brunei and Singapore are exempted from this requirement, regardless of the duration of their stay.
LIst of countries needed to apply for the visaLast updated: 18/06/2026

If you plan to bring your family, they also need a Visa with Reference (VDR). Additional documents are required with their application, which is made through your institution.
Check the documents listIf your parents want to accompany you during your study, they can apply for a social visit pass for up to 12 months or following the period of the student pass.
They can also apply for ‘Multiple Entry Visa’ (MEV) for multiple entries to Malaysia and their home country during this duration.
Check visa types here
Malaysia's blooming economy provides a variety of industries, offering diverse employment and business opportunities for both students and graduates.
Explore Career Paths in MalaysiaThe Graduate Pass is a type of Social Visit Pass that allows international students to remain in Malaysia for one year after completing their studies. It permits travel and employment in designated job sectors.
Last updated: 25/07/2026
Check the list of required documents here:
Below is the step-by-step process of obtaining the student visa:
1. Secure an offer letter from your academic institution
2. Initiate your Student Pass application via the EMGS website
3. Get the eVisa Approval Letter (eVAL) from the EMGS website and Visa with Reference (VDR) from your institution
4. Apply for Single Entry Visa (SEV) - only for students coming from countries that require a pre-arrival visa
5. Travel to Malaysia
6. Register at your institution
Last updated: 18/06/2026
Last updated: 18/06/2026
If you plan for a long-term position to work in Malaysia, you must secure an offer from a Malaysian company first before you can apply for the Employment pass.
Last updated: 18/06/2026