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How to apply to study in Malaysia from Uzbekistan

Data read from the sources: 15 September 2026

What documents and grades do you need to study in Malaysia?

Teaching in Malaysia is almost entirely in English, so the English certificate is the key requirement: EMGS asks you to upload it with the VAL application. You apply to the university, and the student pass is processed by EMGS. An 11-year attestat usually needs a Foundation year first. Medical screening happens both before and after arrival.

Foundation year

Malaysian universities run one-year Foundation programmes, a formal step into the bachelor degree. With an 11-year Uzbek attestat this is usually the route taken. Documents go through EMGS: attestat, transcript, passport, medical screening and an English certificate. Passing the Foundation takes you into the bachelor programme of the same university.

With an Uzbek attestat (11 years)

Foundation year

This is the route itself: one Foundation year, then the bachelor programme.

Documents

  • School certificate

    The school-leaving certificate, uploaded to the EMGS application.

  • Academic transcript

    The grade supplement behind the certificate.

  • English certificate

    EMGS asks you to upload the English certificate with the VAL application; leaving it out delays processing and can shorten the student pass.

  • Passport

    A passport with at least twelve months’ validity, every page scanned for the EMGS application.

  • Photograph

    A passport photograph meeting the EMGS specification — white background, full face.

  • Certified translation

    Certified English translations of certificates and transcripts that are not already in English.

  • Financial statementOptional

    Not checked yet

    Universities ask self-funded applicants to show they can pay tuition and living costs; the amount is the institution’s, not a single national figure.

Sources: visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my (opens in a new tab), educationmalaysia.gov.my (opens in a new tab) · read from the pages 15 September 2026 · probably right

Tests

  • Any one of these is enough

    IELTS 5

    Typical foundation entry score. EMGS requires an acceptable level of English but the figure is the university’s.

  • TOEFL iBT 42

    Typical foundation equivalent of IELTS 5.0. Check the university.

Source: visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 15 September 2026 · not checked yet

Minimum grades and years of school

  • 11 years of school

    Foundation programmes exist for exactly this case: a school-leaving qualification that is not yet enough for direct bachelor entry.

  • 3 on the Uzbek 5-point scale

    An indicative attestat average for a foundation offer. Each university publishes its own entry grades.

Source: mohe.gov.my (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 15 September 2026 · not checked yet

Other requirements

  • Visa Approval Letter (VAL) from EMGS before you travel

    Education Malaysia Global Services processes the student pass; the university submits the VAL application on your behalf.

  • Pre-arrival medical screening, then a post-arrival medical check in Malaysia

    EMGS requires a health examination form with the application and a second screening after arrival.

Source: visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my (opens in a new tab) · read from the pages 15 September 2026 · probably right

Bachelor’s

With an Uzbek attestat (11 years)

Foundation year

An 11-year attestat is normally short of direct bachelor entry: a one-year Foundation programme comes first, then year one.

Documents

  • School certificate

    The school-leaving certificate, or the Foundation certificate where you took one.

  • Academic transcript

    The grade supplement behind the certificate.

  • English certificate

    Uploading it late delays the application and can mean a student pass shorter than the course.

  • Passport

    A passport with at least twelve months’ validity, every page scanned for the EMGS application.

  • Photograph

    A passport photograph meeting the EMGS specification — white background, full face.

  • Certified translation

    Certified English translations of certificates and transcripts that are not already in English.

  • Motivation letterOptional

    Not checked yet

    Asked for by some universities and by scholarship schemes; not part of the EMGS set.

  • Financial statementOptional

    Not checked yet

    Universities ask self-funded applicants to show they can pay tuition and living costs; the amount is the institution’s, not a single national figure.

Sources: visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my (opens in a new tab), educationmalaysia.gov.my (opens in a new tab) · read from the pages 15 September 2026 · probably right

Tests

  • Any one of these is enough

    IELTS 6

    EMGS requires an acceptable level of English proficiency and the certificate uploaded with the VAL application; IELTS 6.0 is the usual bachelor figure, set by the university rather than by EMGS.

    Probably right

  • TOEFL iBT 60

    Typical bachelor equivalent. Confirm with the university.

  • PTE Academic 50

    Typical bachelor equivalent. Confirm with the university.

Source: visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 15 September 2026 · not checked yet

Minimum grades and years of school

  • 12 years of school

    Direct bachelor entry is built on a twelve-year qualification such as STPM, A-levels or a recognised Foundation. An 11-year attestat normally goes through Foundation first.

  • 3.5 on the Uzbek 5-point scale

    An indicative average for a direct bachelor offer where the qualification is accepted. Universities publish their own grades.

Source: mohe.gov.my (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 15 September 2026 · not checked yet

Other requirements

  • Visa Approval Letter (VAL) from EMGS before you travel

    Education Malaysia Global Services processes the student pass; the university submits the VAL application on your behalf.

  • Pre-arrival medical screening, then a post-arrival medical check in Malaysia

    EMGS requires a health examination form with the application and a second screening after arrival.

Source: visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my (opens in a new tab) · read from the pages 15 September 2026 · probably right

Master’s

A Malaysian master takes a completed bachelor degree directly. The English certificate — usually IELTS 6.0–6.5 — is uploaded with the EMGS application. The documents are the diploma, transcript, passport, a CV, a motivation letter and references. Research-track programmes ask for a research proposal.

With an Uzbek attestat (11 years)

Straight into the first year

A completed bachelor degree lets you apply directly; no Foundation year.

Documents

  • Diploma

    The bachelor diploma, uploaded to the EMGS application.

  • Academic transcript

    The full university transcript.

  • English certificate

    Required with the VAL application.

  • CV

    Not checked yet

    Standard for Malaysian master admission, especially where work experience counts.

  • Motivation letter

    Not checked yet

    A statement of purpose, or a research proposal for a research-mode master.

  • Passport

    A passport with at least twelve months’ validity, every page scanned for the EMGS application.

  • Photograph

    A passport photograph meeting the EMGS specification — white background, full face.

  • Certified translation

    Certified English translations of certificates and transcripts that are not already in English.

  • Letter of recommendationOptional

    Not checked yet

    Two letters are usual for research-mode programmes; taught masters often do without.

  • Financial statementOptional

    Not checked yet

    Universities ask self-funded applicants to show they can pay tuition and living costs; the amount is the institution’s, not a single national figure.

Sources: visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my (opens in a new tab), educationmalaysia.gov.my (opens in a new tab) · read from the pages 15 September 2026 · probably right

Tests

  • Any one of these is enough

    IELTS 6

    EMGS requires the English certificate with the VAL application; IELTS 6.0–6.5 is the usual master figure, set by the university.

  • TOEFL iBT 60

    Not checked yet

    Typical master equivalent. Confirm with the university.

Source: visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 15 September 2026 · probably right

Minimum grades and years of school

  • 4 on the Uzbek 5-point scale

    Indicative diploma average; most programmes name a CGPA of 2.5–3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

  • A completed Bachelor’s degree

    A completed bachelor degree from a recognised university; Malaysian universities check recognition against the Ministry of Higher Education lists.

Source: mohe.gov.my (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 15 September 2026 · not checked yet

Other requirements

  • Visa Approval Letter (VAL) from EMGS before you travel

    Education Malaysia Global Services processes the student pass; the university submits the VAL application on your behalf.

  • Pre-arrival medical screening, then a post-arrival medical check in Malaysia

    EMGS requires a health examination form with the application and a second screening after arrival.

Source: visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my (opens in a new tab) · read from the pages 15 September 2026 · probably right

Which IELTS score do you need to study in Malaysia?

Foundation year in Malaysia: IELTS 5 or TOEFL iBT 42 (not checked yet). Bachelor’s in Malaysia: IELTS 6 or TOEFL iBT 60 or PTE Academic 50 (not checked yet). Master’s in Malaysia: IELTS 6 or TOEFL iBT 60 (not checked yet).

Minimum English scores by level
LevelIELTSOther testsSource
Foundation yearIELTS 5TOEFL iBT 42Source: visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 15 September 2026 · not checked yet
Bachelor’sIELTS 6TOEFL iBT 60 or PTE Academic 50Source: visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 15 September 2026 · not checked yet
Master’sIELTS 6TOEFL iBT 60Source: visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my (opens in a new tab) · read from the page 15 September 2026 · not checked yet

Which scholarships are there for study in Malaysia?

The catalogue holds 2 scholarships for study in Malaysia that citizens of Uzbekistan may apply for.

Which universities are there in Malaysia?

The INTAKE catalogue holds 740 universities in Malaysia.

  1. Academy of Digital Animation and MediaKuala Lumpur
  2. Admal Aviation CollegeSepang
  3. ADTEC JTM Kampus BintuluBintulu
  4. ADTEC JTM Kampus KemamanKemasik
  5. ADTEC JTM Kampus Kota BharuKota Bharu
  6. Advance Tertiary College (ATC College)Kuala Lumpur
  7. Advance Tertiary CollegeMalaysia
  8. Adventist College of Nursing and Health SciencesGeorge Town
  9. AIMST UniversityBedong
  10. Akademi Perikanan MalaysiaKuala Terengganu
  11. Al Madinah International UniversityShah Alam
  12. Albukhary International UniversityAlor Star
  13. Alfa University CollegeSubang Jaya
  14. Almacrest International CollegeKota Kinabalu
  15. AMC University CollegeKota Kinabalu
  16. ASA CollegeRawang
  17. Aseana International College of Health SciencesKota Kinabalu
  18. Asia College of Exercise MedicineShah Alam
  19. Asia e UniversityKuala Lumpur
  20. Asia Metropolitan UniversityJohor Bahru
  21. Asia Pacific Institute of Information TechnologyKuala Lumpur
  22. Asia Pacific University College of Technology & InnovationMalaysia
  23. Asia Pacific University of Technology & InnovationKuala Lumpur
  24. Asia School of BusinessKuala Lumpur
  25. Asian Women’s Leadership UniversityKuala Lumpur
  26. Astin CollegePuchong
  27. ATI CollegeKota Kinabalu
  28. Axismatics Professional InstituteKuala Lumpur
  29. Baitulmal Management Institute (IPB)Malaysia
  30. Berjaya University College of HospitalityKuala Lumpur
  31. Beyond4 CollegePetaling Jaya
  32. Binary College (City Campus)Kuala Lumpur
  33. Binary University of Management & EntrepreneurshipKuala Selangor
  34. Brickfields Asia CollegePetaling Jaya
  35. British Malaysian InstituteMalaysia
  36. Central Metropolitan CollegeKuala Lumpur
  37. City AcademyPetaling Jaya
  38. City College of Business ManagementLabuan
  39. City University MalaysiaKuala Selangor
  40. Citypro InstituteJohor Bahru
  41. Clara International Aesthetic CollegeKuala Lumpur
  42. College GeneralMalaysia
  43. College MCSBanting
  44. CONSIST CollegeAmpang
  45. Crescendo International CollegeUlu Tiram
  46. Curtin University SarawakMiri
  47. Cyberjaya College CentralCyberjaya
  48. Cyberjaya College Kota KinabaluKota Kinabalu
  49. Cyberjaya College KuchingKuching
  50. Cyberjaya International CollegeCyberjaya
  51. Cybernetics International CollegeKuala Lumpur
  52. Darul Quran Islamic College UniversityMalaysia
  53. Darul Quran, Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM)Kuala Kubu Bharu
  54. Darul Ulum Islamic CollegeMalaysia
  55. Dasein Academy of ArtKuala Lumpur
  56. Despark International CollegePetaling Jaya
  57. DISTED CollegeGeorge Town
  58. DOMA CollegePetaling Jaya
  59. DRB-HICOM University of Automotive MalaysiaPekan
  60. DSH Institute of TechnologyKuala Lumpur
  61. East West International CollegeSeremban
  62. EduCity International CollegeIskandar Puteri
  63. Enforcement, Leadership, and Management UniversityKampung Baharu Nilai
  64. Equator CollegeGeorge Town
  65. EU InstitutePetaling Jaya
  66. Excel International CollegePetaling Jaya
  67. Executive CollegeKuching
  68. Faculty of Dentistry, University of MalayaMalaysia
  69. Fajar International CollegeMiri
  70. FAME International CollegeKuching
  71. Fire and Rescue Academy of MalaysiaMalaysia
  72. First City University CollegePetaling Jaya
  73. Flamingo International CollegeAmpang
  74. FMM InstituteKuala Lumpur
  75. Food Institute of MalaysiaPetaling Jaya
  76. FTMS CollegeCyberjaya
  77. FTMS Global AcademyMalaysia
  78. Genovasi University CollegePetaling Jaya
  79. Geospatial Science and Technology CollegeKuala Lumpur
  80. German-Malaysian InstituteKajang
  81. Global Institute of StudiesKampung Baharu Nilai
  82. GlobalNxt UniversityKuala Lumpur
  83. Goon International CollegeKuala Lumpur
  84. Greencity International CollegeKuala Lumpur
  85. Han Chiang University College of CommunicationGeorge Town
  86. HELP AcademyKuala Lumpur
  87. HELP UniversityKuala Lumpur
  88. Heriot-Watt University MalaysiaPutrajaya
  89. Hospital Fatimah School of NursingIpoh
  90. i-CATS University College (i-CATS UC)Kuching
  91. I-Systems College MiriMiri
  92. IACT College (International Advertising, Communication & Technology)Petaling Jaya
  93. IBS CollegeMiri
  94. ICAN CollegeKuala Lumpur
  95. iCOOP CollegePetaling Jaya
  96. IIMAT CollegeKuala Lumpur
  97. IMH AcademyKuching
  98. IMU College MelakaKampung Ayer Keroh
  99. IMU College Subang JayaSubang Jaya
  100. IMU UniversityKuala Lumpur

Universities 1–100 of 740