Before you choose where to study, see the full financial picture. The difference is not small — it's life-changing.
Country by Country
All costs are approximate annual averages in USD, including tuition and living expenses for a typical international student.
United States
Tuition / Year
$25,000 – $45,000
Living Cost / Year
$12,000 – $15,000
Total / Year
~$57,000
3-Year Degree Total
~$171,000
United Kingdom
Tuition / Year
$13,000 – $48,000
Living Cost / Year
$13,000 – $18,000
Total / Year
~$50,000
3-Year Degree Total
~$150,000
Commonwealth
Tuition / Year
$15,000 – $35,000
Living Cost / Year
$14,000 – $18,000
Total / Year
~$45,000
3-Year Degree Total
~$135,000
North America
Tuition / Year
$22,000 – $36,000
Living Cost / Year
$11,000 – $15,000
Total / Year
~$40,000
3-Year Degree Total
~$120,000
Our Partner University — QS Ranked
Tuition / Year
$5,000 – $6,000
Living Cost / Year
$3,000 – $5,000
Total / Year (incl. tuition & living)
~$10,000
≈ ~$833 / month
Full 3-Year Degree (incl. tuition & living)
~$30,000
The Saving Is Real
vs United Kingdom
3-year degree comparison
incl. tuition & living · ~$833/mo
You save
$120,000+
vs United States
3-year degree comparison
incl. tuition & living · ~$833/mo
You save
$141,000+
vs Australia
3-year degree comparison
incl. tuition & living · ~$833/mo
You save
$105,000+
The Bottom Line
Study in the UK for 3 years?
~$150,000
Study in Malaysia for 3 years?
~$30,000
incl. tuition & living · ~$10,000/yr · ~$833/mo
That's a saving of over $120,000
Same internationally recognized qualification. A fraction of the cost.
Detailed Breakdown
Estimated fee ranges at our partner university in Cyberjaya. Converted at RM 4.40 = USD $1. Actual costs vary by program and circumstances.
Programme fee range: RM 18,750 – RM 22,750 (~$4,260 – $5,170)
Management / Business
1-year foundation programme
RM 20,750
~$4,716 total
Creative Multimedia
1-year foundation programme
RM 19,500
~$4,432 total
Engineering
1-year foundation programme
RM 22,750
~$5,170 total
Total First Year (incl. Registration Package)
Programme fee + RM 7,000 one-time registration
RM 25,750 – RM 29,750
~$5,852 – $6,762
On-Campus Accommodation
Shared room, utilities included
RM 250 – RM 350/mo
~$57 – $80 / month
Off-Campus Accommodation
Private apartment or shared house
RM 600 – RM 1,200/mo
~$136 – $273 / month
Food & Daily Expenses
Meals, groceries, personal items
RM 800 – RM 1,200/mo
~$182 – $273 / month
Transport
Bus, Grab, commuting
RM 100 – RM 200/mo
~$23 – $45 / month
Estimated Total Living Cost
All living expenses combined per year
RM 14,400 – RM 21,600/yr
~$3,273 – $4,909 / year
Foundation
1-year programme
~$9,000 – $12,000 / year
Diploma
2-year programme
~$6,000 – $9,000 / year
Undergraduate Degree
3–4 year programme
~$8,000 – $11,000 / year
Postgraduate
1–3 year programme
~$5,000 – $9,000 / year
3-Year Degree Total Cost Comparison
Malaysia
~$23,000–$25,000
Best Value ✓
United Kingdom
~$150,000
6× more expensive
Australia
~$135,000
5× more expensive
USA
~$170,000
7× more expensive
These numbers are for reference only
Actual costs vary depending on your choice of programme, accommodation preference, and personal lifestyle. The figures above give you a general idea — your real cost could be higher or lower. Contact us for a personalised cost estimate based on your specific situation — it's completely free.
Avg. Annual All-In Cost
~$10,000
Tuition + living + accommodation
≈ ~$833 / month · ~$30,000 full tenure
3-Year Degree Tuition
~$24,000
Complete bachelor's degree at our partner university
Max Scholarship Available
50%
Merit Scholarship
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