Study abroad at Petaling Jaya

Petaling Jaya (commonly known as 'PJ') is the premier satellite city and dynamic higher education and tech innovation capital of Selangor within the Greater Kuala Lumpur conurbation. Connected seamlessly to central KL via LRT, MRT, and expressways, Petaling Jaya is home to Malaysia's top-tier universities, led by Sunway University (ranked in the world's top 550, partnered with Lancaster University UK and Harvard), First City University College, City University Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT), and nearby Monash University Malaysia campus. Degrees in Business, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Design, and Engineering are taught 100% in English with prestigious dual British/Australian degree options. International students benefit from a hyper-modern urban environment, world-class shopping malls (1 Utama, Sunway Pyramid), vibrant student cafes, and direct EMGS student visa support.

Tuition fees in Petaling Jaya for international students vary by program: Undergraduate bachelor's degree programs in Business, Computer Science, and Software Engineering at private institutions (Sunway, City University, First City) range from RM 22,000 to RM 36,000 per year (approx. US$4,800–$7,800). Dual degree UK/Australian programs range between RM 35,000 and RM 50,000 per year ($7,600–$10,800). Modern high-rise student condominiums with pools, gyms, and 24/7 security in Bandar Sunway, Damansara, and Kelana Jaya range from RM 750 to RM 1,600 per month ($160–$350). General monthly living expenses range between RM 1,500 and RM 2,600 ($330–$560).

International students obtain a Student Pass sponsored through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and the Malaysian Immigration Department. The university processes the electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL). Students travel on a Single Entry Visa (SEV), undergo post-arrival health screening in Petaling Jaya, and receive the student pass endorsement sticker in their passport.