Malaysia has established itself as a growing hub for higher education in the Southeast Asian region. In recent years, the industry has witnessed substantial growth and success, supported by a favorable economic climate, government initiatives, and the adoption of new technologies. As of 2022, the industry has generated an estimated RM 15 billion in revenue, with over 50,000 people employed in the sector. In this article, we will explore the key statistics from 2022, factors contributing to the growth and success of the industry, each industry's growth and comparison to the previous years, key trends including technological disruptions, challenges, and future outlook.
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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
6,463
+60 7-555 7338 penerbit@utm.my
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is a leading innovation-driven entrepreneurial research university in engineering science and technology located both in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia and Johor Bahru, the southern city in Iskandar Malaysia, which is a vibrant economic corridor in the south of Peninsular Malaysia. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (also known as University of Technology, Malaysia or UTM) is the oldest public engineering and technological university in Malaysia. The university specializes in technical studies, with separate faculties for the engineering divisions such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical and Biomedical engineering. It also has faculties for Education, Pure Sciences, Management, and Human Resources Development. It is the countrys major source of graduate engineers and similar professionals. With over 20,000 students on campus, more than 25% of them are postgraduates. Since the 1990s, the number of foreign students, particularly from ne…
UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PAHANG
2,115
+60 9-431 5000 pro@ump.edu.my
University Malaysia Pahang (English: University of Malaysia, Pahang) (UMP) is a Malaysian government university. It was formerly known as Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan dan Teknologi Malaysia (English: University College of Engineering & Technology Malaysia) (KUKTEM). The university consists of 17 departments/units and 7 faculties (some are known as center).
ELS LANGUAGE CENTRES, MALAYSIA
74
+60 3-5636 5530 info@els.edu.my
Completing the ELS Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) grants international students direct entry into undergraduate/ postgraduate programmes in Malaysia - no IELTS/ TOEFL required. This is because the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia formally recognises ELS CIEP level standards for university admissions. --- ELS Malaysia, franchise of the US-based ELS Language Centers, has a proven track record of success with 30+ years of English teaching excellence, international NEAS accreditation & multiple industry accolades, most recently the 2022 NEAS Online Delivery Award & 2022 ST Star Best Chain School Award. Our Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya, UPM & UTM Johor centres run specialised English training for university-bound students, companies & non-native English speakers.
CITY UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
282
+60 11-2630 6299 enquiries@city.edu.my
City University is established as a private higher education institutions (PHEI) is and among the earliest in the Malaysia. 38 years of City University Malaysia continued success in providing excellent academic program while producing the upcoming generation with confidence, absolute independent, resourceful, and pioneering graduates for the future world. With all the achievements as well as preparations and experience in the industry, City University had been recognized as one of the world-renowned business schools by Alliance of Belt and Road Business Schools (ABRBS).
UNIVERSITI SULTAN ZAINAL ABIDIN (UNISZA)
209
+60 9-668 8888 ptm@unisza.edu.my
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) is a public university in Malaysia
UNIVERSITY OF CYBERJAYA
469
+60 82-688 777 studywithus@cyberjaya.edu.my
BACKGROUND Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences (CUCMS) is a top-tier healthcare university in Malaysia as reflected in the latest Malaysian Qualification Agencys SETARA ratings which has accorded CUCMS a Tier 5 (Excellent) rating on par with leading public universities. Established in 2005, the university is located in Cyberjaya, Malaysias first smart-city on a 5 acre, modern, fully equipped, green friendly campus. The campus is surrounded by lush greeneries and provides a serene, conducive environment for student living and learning. CUCMS now offers more than 20 programmes including degrees and masters and doctorate level postgraduate research courses in a wide variety of disciplines including medical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, psychology, physiotherapy, homeopathic medical sciences and biomedical technology engineering among others. ACADEMIC STRENGTHS Backed by over a decade of teaching excellence, we are staffed by over 200 in…
TAYLORS EDUCATION GROUP
701
+60 3-5629 5000 contactus@taylors.edu.my
Taylors Education Group is one of the largest private education groups in Malaysia, with over 23,000 students across university, college and schools. With an unsurpassed track record built up over the last six decades, Taylors has earned a reputation as the leading private educational provider in Malaysia and offers a wide breadth of education, from pre-school to postgraduate courses. Taylors Higher Education —Taylors University and Taylors College, have both won a number of peoples choice awards over the last decade as well as numerous recognitions from professional bodies around the world. Taylors is also present in Vietnam with British University Vietnam, the first and only international university in Vietnam offering British degrees. Taylors Schools owns and operates some of the largest and most successful international schools in Malaysia: Garden International School, Australian International School Malaysia, Taylors International School, Nexus International School, Putr…
UKM MEDICAL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY INSTITUTE (UMBI)
69
+60 12-206 9613 pkk@ukm.my
UMBI was formed in July 2003 as one of the strategies by the university to enhance research in molecular medicine. UMBI has grown in strength over the years and is now recognised as a Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE) by the Ministry of Higher Education, a status conferred to only 6 centres of excellence in research in the nation. For the HICoE critical agenda program, UMBI is focusing on cancer biomarkers. UMBI has key laboratories providing platform technologies and analysis in genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics. UMBI is currently spearheading The Malaysian Cohort project which is a top-down national project focused on identifying risk factors and discovering biomarkers for various diseases including cancers. UMBI offers MSc and PhD in molecular medicine and also courses in molecular biology. UMBI has forged collaboration with many international researchers and research institutions. UMBI is also the secretariat for the Asian Journal of Molecular Medicine.
MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY
2,219
+60 3-8312 5777 smdservices@mmu.edu.my
Multimedia University is a private university in Malaysia with over 20,000 students. The university hosts 8 faculties and 13 research centers within two campuses, one in Cyberjaya and one in Melaka.
INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
1,121
+60 3-6421 6421 webmaster@iium.edu.my
Garden of KnowleThe philosophy of the University was inspired by the recommendations of the first World Conference on Muslim Education held in Mecca in A.H. 1398/ A.D 1977. The spirit of this philosophy is based on the Holy Quran, in particular the five verses revealed to the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W., namely Al-Alaq, verses 1-5 : Read! In the name of the thy Lord and Cherisher, Who created Created man, out of a leech-like clot : Read! And thy Lord is Most Bountiful He Who taught (the use of) the Pen Taught man that which he knew not According to this philosophy, knowledge shall be propagated in the spirit of Tawhid, leading towards the recognition of Allah as the Absolute Creator and Master of mankind. The spirit behind this recognition of Allah as the Lord of the World (Rabbal-Alamin) represents the apex in the hierarchy of knowledge. Thus, all disciplines of knowledge should lead towards subservience of this truth. This is because knowledge is a form of trust (amanah) from Allah to…
UNIVERSITI SAINS ISLAM MALAYSIA
808
+60 6-798 8000 pengerusi.lpu@usim.edu.my
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) is an emerging Islamic university which is fully owned and funded by the Malaysian Government. Being the 12th Public Institution of Higher learning, it aims to spearhead knowledge and be the global reference centre for Islamic Science. USIM adopts a balanced approach between the physical and spiritual aspects, not only in the academic programmes offered, but is also widely practised throughout the university including administration and management levels. Against this backdrop, USIM embraces a holistic approach towards the delivery of knowledge, which unites revelational sciences (Naqli knowledge) and the rational sciences (Aqli knowledge). USIM thus offers a unique model to Islamic Higher Education setting it apart from other Islamic universities worldwide. The integration of religious sciences together with the social and physical sciences in all its programmes provides a comprehensive understanding of current global problems and offers a fres…
PRESIDENT COLLEGE KUALA LUMPUR
31
+60 18-237 0490 study@president.edu.my
UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS
1,388
+60 5-450 6000 ccd@upsi.edu.my
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris or Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI) is a Public Institution of Higher Education (IPTA) in Malaysia. The university is the only Malaysian university that specialises in teacher training and education programmes of study in undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
QUEST INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (QIU)
351
+60 5-249 0500 enquiries@qiu.edu.my
QIU Official Page - Welcome to QIU, we aspire to be a world class university, committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research in the service of the Nation and the Region Quest International University is a private and comprehensive research-led university established in the State of Perak, Malaysia since year 2008. Our aim is to become a leading academic centre for learners from Malaysia and around the globe who wish to further their education at the tertiary level. The University welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and cultures into its rich learning environment through an equal opportunity policy, combined with affordable tuition fees and an uncompromising stand on quality education. QIU has attracted the best academicians from the nation and across the globe. No doubt the strongest pillar of the University, its lecturers are passionate, industry-savvy, highly acclaimed and highly intelligent. Students will benefit tremendously from their knowledge, experiences a…
MINDA GLOBAL BERHAD
42
+60 3-8800 5295 contact@mindaglobal.com.my
Minda Global Berhad is one of Malaysias largest investor in private education ranging from primary to tertiary education institutions. At Minda Global, we believe that we are investing today in the future of tomorrows leading professionals who will positively impact society at large. Global Presence Our constituent institutions have recorded over a decade of education excellence and nurtured over 20,000 professionals across countless industries. Our institutions range from an international school to a full-fledged, multi-campus university. Our group boasts a footprint across 7 Malaysian states with students of over 35 nationalities while our educators hail from over 10 different countries creating a truly global teaching and learning environment. Global Reputation Quality and affordability is at the heart of our institutions, some of which have achieved a 5-Star (Excellent) rating by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education while others have received an international accreditatio…
INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA (IIUM)
642
+60 3-6421 6421 webmaster@iium.edu.my
The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) is the manifestation of one of the major aspirations of Muslim scholars in Malaysia to have an Islamic university in Malaysia to lead the Muslim ummah in all branches of knowledge. The plan to establish IIUM was revealed by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the Fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia on 12 January 1982 after deliberating with the Education Minister, senior government officers and senior academics from local universities. The university was officially established on 20 May 1983 by the Government of Malaysia. The philosophy of IIUM was inspired by the outcomes of the 1977 First World Conference on Muslim Education in Makkah. IIUM was founded under the Companies Act of 1965 that enabled it to use English and Arabic as the medium of instruction and enhance its global orientation. IIUM integrates Islamic values and world-view into its humanities, scientific and technical curricula, befitting its university slogan “The Garden of Virtue …
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI PETRONAS
2,548
+60 1-300-22-8887 consultancy@utp.edu.my
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) was established on 10 January 1997 and is a leading private university in Malaysia. The campus is built on a 400 hectare (1,000 acres) site strategically located at Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia. The university is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS, the national oil and gas company of Malaysia. UTP offers a wide range of industry-relevant engineering, science and technology programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It aims to produce well-rounded graduates with excellent leadership qualities and communication abilities. The university conducts extensive research activities in collaboration with PETRONAS and other institutions and industries, locally and abroad, on six research focus and niche areas. They are self-sustainable building, transport infrastructure, health analytics, hydrocarbon recovery, contaminant management and autonomous system. UTP has produced more than 19,000 graduates. It currently has …
UNIVERSITI SULTAN ZAINAL ABIDIN (UNISZA)
568
+60 9-668 8888 ptm@unisza.edu.my
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) is a public university in Malaysia.
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
1,031
+60 3-4145 0170 perak@tarc.edu.my
A premier institution of higher learning in Malaysia. Providing quality tertiary education and opportunities beyond academic knowledge and skills since 1969. TAR College: 1969 - 2013 TAR University College: 2013 - 2022 TAR UMT: 2022 onwards
ASIA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
176
+60 7-386 1076 nadhrah@amu.edu.my
From our humble inception in 2004, Asia Metropolitan University (AMU) has grown into a full-fledged university offering a wide range of programmes in Business, Accounting, ICT, Computer Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences from undergraduate to post-graduate levels. Our university campus in Johor Bahru, the south of Peninsular Malaysia and our 2 affiliated college campuses in East Malaysia have been developed to provide the best in teaching technology and a conducive learning environment for our 3000 over students. In line with our vision, the university is focused on producing trained, qualified and competent graduates to meet global demands. Our students come from diverse cultures and background and contribute significantly to societal growth. These include graduates from our fully accredited 5-year MBBS degree, business graduates, skilled physiotherapists and trained nurses among others. In light with the strategic aim of being a “Leadership University”, AMU is committed to prep…
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Factors Contributing to its Growth and Success:
In addition to the government's support, the private sector has also played a critical role in the growth of the higher education industry in Malaysia. Private universities and colleges have emerged as an important contributor to the industry, accounting for a significant proportion of enrollments. This growth has been driven by rising demand for education, as well as the quality and reputation of private institutions.
Furthermore, the industry has witnessed a significant shift towards a more diversified curriculum, with an increasing number of institutions offering courses in fields such as technology, entrepreneurship, and creative arts. This shift reflects the changing demands of the job market and the need for graduates with skills that are relevant to the needs of the economy.
One of the key drivers of growth in the higher education industry in Malaysia has been the increasing number of international students. The country has emerged as a popular destination for international students due to its high-quality education system, affordable tuition fees, and favorable living conditions. The Malaysian government has taken several initiatives to attract international students, including the introduction of the Malaysia International Scholarship program and the establishment of education hubs in key cities.
Each Industry's Growth and Comparison to Previous Years:
The higher education industry in Malaysia has shown consistent growth in recent years, with the number of higher education institutions increasing from 578 in 2015 to 595 in 2022. The number of international students has also increased from 129,855 in 2015 to 168,227 in 2022, a growth rate of 29.5%. Private higher education institutions have experienced the highest growth rate, with the number of institutions increasing from 421 in 2015 to 438 in 2022.
Key Trends including Technological Disruptions:
Technology has revolutionized the higher education industry in Malaysia, with institutions adopting digital learning platforms to provide remote learning opportunities to students. EdTech companies have emerged to provide innovative solutions such as online courses and AI-based learning tools, making education more accessible and affordable. Additionally, the adoption of blockchain technology has enabled universities to issue digital certificates, providing a secure and tamper-proof way of verifying qualifications.
Challenges:
Despite the promising outlook, the industry also faces several challenges. One of the most significant challenges is the shortage of qualified faculty, which has resulted in an uneven distribution of expertise and teaching quality across institutions. This issue is compounded by the lack of adequate funding for research and development, which limits the industry's capacity for innovation and growth.
Another challenge is the need to improve the quality assurance systems in place to ensure that institutions are delivering high-quality education. The Malaysian government has taken steps to address this issue, such as the establishment of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, which is responsible for accrediting and monitoring the quality of higher education institutions.
Future Outlook:
The future outlook for the higher education industry in Malaysia is promising, with the government continuing to prioritize education and invest in the industry. The Higher Education Blueprint 2015-2025 aims to transform the industry into a world-class education hub, increasing the number of international students and enhancing graduate employability. The industry's adoption of new technologies will continue to provide opportunities for growth and innovation, and collaborations between industry and academia will drive research and development.
The higher education industry in Malaysia is poised for continued growth and success, driven by the government's commitment to education, the private sector's investment in the industry, and the adoption of new technologies. As the industry continues to evolve and adapt to the changing demands of the job market, it will play a critical role in shaping the future of the Malaysian economy.
Conclusion:
The higher education industry in Malaysia has shown consistent growth and success, supported by a favorable economic climate, government initiatives, and the adoption of new technologies. The industry faces challenges, but the future outlook is promising, with the government continuing to invest in education and the industry's adoption of new technologies providing opportunities for growth and innovation.
