العربيةStudy abroad at Subang Jaya
Overview
Country
MalaysiaPopulation
708,000
Universities
9
Summer / Winter Temperature
Year-round Tropical: 24°C–33°C
Why study at Subang Jaya
Subang Jaya (including SS15 and Bandar Sunway/USJ) is widely celebrated as the supreme private higher education capital and vibrant youth and student lifestyle epicenter of Malaysia. Located in Selangor just 20 km southwest of central Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya is home to Malaysia's most prestigious and highest-ranking private universities, led by Taylor's University (consistently ranked #1 private university in Southeast Asia and top 250 in the QS World Rankings, renowned for Hospitality, Business, Architecture, and Computer Science), Monash University Malaysia (prestigious Group of Eight Australian university campus with world-leading medical, engineering, and pharmacy faculties), INTI International University & Colleges, and SEGi College Subang Jaya. Degrees are taught 100% in English with prestigious global accreditations (AACSB, ABET, TedQual). International students benefit from an unmatched student social atmosphere in SS15 (bubble tea streets and international cafes), world-class campus facilities, and direct EMGS visa support.
Fees
Tuition fees in Subang Jaya reflect top-tier private and international branch quality: At Taylor's University, undergraduate bachelor's degree programs in Business, Computer Science, Design, and Engineering range from RM 28,000 to RM 42,000 per year (approx. US$6,000–$9,100), while Medicine (MBBS) ranges between RM 75,000 and RM 88,000 per year ($16,300–$19,000). At Monash University Malaysia, annual tuition ranges from RM 40,000 to RM 55,000 per year ($8,700–$12,000). Modern high-rise student condominiums in SS15, Sunway Lakeside, and USJ cost between RM 750 and RM 1,700 per month ($160–$370). General monthly living expenses range between RM 1,500 and RM 2,600 ($330–$560).
Cost of Living
| Category | Cost (Malaysian ringgit) |
|---|---|
| University student residence / Taylor's Lakeside U-Residence (monthly) | RM1,100 |
| Rent, 1-bed private condominium in SS15 / Bandar Sunway / Subang Parade area | RM1,800 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in USJ / Taipan (near LRT Station) | RM1,300 |
| Utilities (electricity, AC, water) | RM210 |
| Internet (fiber optic high-speed home broadband unlimited - TIME/Unifi) | RM130 |
| Mobile phone plan (high 5G data & calls) | RM60 |
| Monthly public transport & RapidKL student pass (LRT Kelana Jaya Line & BRT) | RM75 |
| Monthly grocery & SS15 vibrant food street dining budget | RM1,000 |
| Coffee / Bubble Tea in café in SS15 Courtyard | RM14 |
| Cinema ticket (Subang Parade / Sunway Pyramid) | RM21 |
Admission requirements
Secondary School Certificate & Attestation
Certified General Secondary Education Certificate attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Malaysian Embassy with minimum 70–75% grade average.
English Proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / PTE)
IELTS Academic (minimum 5.5–6.5 depending on faculty), TOEFL iBT, or PTE Academic.
Student Visa
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 medical check in Subang Jaya, and receive their student pass endorsement sticker in their passport.
How to Study
Choose your degree program at Taylor's University, Monash University Malaysia, or INTI.
Submit your online application with certified transcripts and passport copy.
Receive your official Letter of Offer and pay the EMGS visa processing fee.
The university processes and issues your electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL).
Obtain your Single Entry Visa (SEV) and fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), located 35 minutes away.
Complete campus registration and post-arrival medical check to issue your student pass.