How to enroll in Malaysian Institutions?

Direct Study Malaysia (DSM) offers a new and innovative way of getting to Malaysia for higher education. With the DSM method, intending students are spared the hassle and costs inherent in the conventional process of apply to study in Malaysia.

Here is an illustration:

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Usage of Intermediaries
& agents 		Students from China: required to go through authorized agents.

Students from Indonesia, India and others: required to go through placement or migration agents, or representatives of colleges who are local nationals in source country who may not have visited Malaysia or have sufficient knowledge about the country or its education system.		 Eliminates the need for intermediaries or agents.

Obtaining Information

Indirect Information:

Deicisions are made by students/sponsors based on brochures, pamphlets and marketing gimmicks of the intermediaries.

One's views on the institution or studying in Malaysia may be skewed.

Direct Information:

Information obtained directly from:

• Universities or College officials;
• Existing students studying in Malaysia.

You will have a true picture of what studying in Malaysia or at a particular institution is really like.

Services

Fragmented:

Agents' & intermediaries' services end once the student registers in the programme.

List of services:

• Recruitment & registration

International students are left to seek accommodation, travel and other services themselves or through the college.

Comprehensive One-Stop Service:

DSM works hand-in-hand with participating Universities & Colleges to bring you a seamless blend of services;

• Enquiry;
• Recruitment;
• Visa guidance;
• Accommodation;
• Opening of bank accounts;
• Institution coordination;
• Airport pick-up;
• Post-arrival pastoral care.

Cost & Fees

High Fees:

Agents & intermediaries charge high service fees. They charge international students and, at the same time, receive commission from the Universities & Colleges.

Agents & intermediaries are profit-oriented.

Zero Fee:

Direct Study Malaysia's services are absolutely free.

DSM is a non-profit company supported by subsidies and contributions from participating Universities, Colleges and other bodies.

Trust & Confidence

Low:

One may risk getting services from unscrupulous agents, intermediaries and middle-men.

High:

DSM works hand-in-hand with our participating Universities & Colleges and other regulating bodies.
Track-record

Unknown:

There is no mechanism to check the track-record of these agents & intermediaries.

Known:

DSM is the work of happy students and volunteers from our international student community.

They are the testament to our excellent and superior services.

Application Processes

 Process may be slow owing to communication and cultural barriers. Our established links with Universities & Colleges, as well as regulating authorities ensure speedy student visas and study applications.