1. Start time

Basically, public universities will start school twice a year, in February and September (the specific time will vary according to the school and major). Please apply at least 5 to 6 months in advance. As for private universities, the opening hours are three times a year, namely 1, May and September (the opening hours may vary from school to school for reference only). Please apply at least 5 to 6 months in advance, and have more buffer time to prepare.

2. Admission conditions

Public universities require higher scores for local students and have a good learning atmosphere. Public universities tend to recruit local students, making public universities mainly local Malays. Therefore, this has also led to higher requirements for students' personal performance in public schools (the average score of high school in three years is above 80, and the grade point is above 3.0). Students who want to apply for public universities must meet the requirements. It is relatively difficult for international students to apply for some majors with good employment prospects, such as business courses such as economics and accounting.

On the contrary, private universities do not have too many restrictions and requirements on nationality, and they are relatively well-off in enrollment quotas and admission opportunities. The students in private universities mainly come from various countries, and the teachers are more international. Students can also experience a more open and free atmosphere on campus and make friends with people from different countries. In private universities, because the students are basically international students. All students apply according to their academic performance and background, and admission depends on personal conditions. Moreover, international students can choose to apply for their favorite majors and disciplines. I think there are no professional restrictions in public schools.

3. English scores

Generally speaking, public universities require higher English scores, and private university undergraduates usually have an IELTS score of 5-5.5. Public universities are generally above IELTS 6 (depending on the specific majors of specific schools, so there is a difference. Official website information shall prevail).

In Malaysia, public universities teach in English. After entering the school, international students must also learn Malay during their studies. However, all courses in private universities are taught in English. Compared with public universities, private schools have lower requirements for Malay assessment.

The following table sorts out the enrollment requirements of public universities and private universities (the specific requirements may vary from department to department). Public universities listed three representative public universities (National University of Malaya, Malaysia University of Science and Technology and Malaysia Polytechnic University); Private universities include Taylor University, Indy International University, Elite University and Sitia University.

We can compare the differences. Basically, the admission requirements of public universities will be higher than those of private universities. Whether it is a hard requirement, English requirement or other requirements.

4. Application materials

Basically, the materials required to apply for public or private universities are basically the same, but there may be some differences in details (depending on the requirements of the school).

Materials required for applying for undergraduate courses in public universities:

1. University Application Form

2. White background photos and blue background photos

3. Scanned passport.

4. Notarization of high school diploma and high school transcripts of three years and six semesters in Chinese and English.

5 5. 10/00,000 yuan asset certificate

Materials needed when applying for a private university undergraduate course

University application form

White background photo

Full scan passport

Notarization of high school diploma and high school three-year and six-semester transcripts in Chinese and English.