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What Comes Next After Getting a Malaysian University Offer Letter?

You open your mailbox and there it is! You got an email from your chosen Malaysian university with the offer letter attached. Exciting, yes, but there are many questions arising at once – what am I supposed to do now? If you are planning to continue studies in Malaysia, the weeks after receiving your offer letter are crucial as each step determines how successfully you are going to transit from your home country to the university. Here BCES Admissions Abroad presents you with a step-by-step guide in easy words so that you know what is expected of you at each point.

  1. Read Your Offer Letter Carefully

Your offer letter is much more than just a paper. This letter states your programme, intake date, campus location, as well as requirements which you are supposed to meet. Some of them may be conditional – it means you have to submit your final results, English language scores or other relevant documentation. Others are unconditional, which means you can move ahead right away. Read every line, check the spelling of your name against your passport, and note the deadline to reply. Missing a deadline can put your seat at risk.

  1. Accept Offer Formally

The next step would be accepting the offer formally. Most universities have an acceptance form that you would need to fill in and return to them via email or via their student portal. Please make sure to follow all the payment instructions in the letter you have received. Any questions would be better asked in advance rather than getting caught in a problem down the road.

  1. Get Your Documents Ready

There is a set of required documents needed to apply for a student visa in Malaysia. Get them all together in original format and scanned format as well.

  1. Passport (valid for at least 18 months)
  2. Transcripts and certificates
  3. Recent passport-size photographs
  4. Proof of English proficiency (when necessary)
  5. Your acceptance form
  1. Your University Submits the Visa Application on Your Behalf

This might be a step that is unknown to a lot of students. In Malaysia, universities file a student visa application on your behalf through a special service called Education Malaysia Global Services or EMGS. In other words, you do not apply for your student visa yourself, but through the university. After the university submits your documents, EMGS reviews them and issues a Visa Approval Letter, also known as the VAL. Processing takes some time, so apply early and respond quickly if the university asks for extra papers. 

  1. Get your Medical Check Done

Medical screening is one of the processes that you will have to go through in order to apply for a student visa in Malaysia. This involves visiting an approved doctor for your health test. You will also be asked to submit a copy of your report. Make sure to visit on time, since any delays may affect your travelling dates. Hold onto the copy of the report because it will be needed after your arrival. 

  1. Get Your Visa Approval Letter and Book Your Flight

Now, the Visa Approval Letter should be in your hands soon. Until you receive it, do not book your flight. Once you have got it, make your plans to arrive around the orientation week provided by your university. In addition, it is common practice for many students to have airport pickup provided by their university, thus making your first day much easier. 

  1. Get Your Accommodation Ready

Malaysia has many student hostels, shared apartments and single rooms that are located near universities. In addition, there are many universities in Malaysia that provide accommodation to their international students on campus. Choose a place that is safe, close to your campus and easy to reach by public transport. Your university’s international office or your counsellor can guide you toward reliable options.

  1. Arrive, Register and Obtain Student Pass

Upon arriving in Malaysia, you should bring along Visa Approval Letter, passport, offer letter, and medical certificates. Once arrived, the university guides you through registration process, medical examination in Malaysia and endorsement of your student pass. Attend orientation week, as it will be helpful for meeting the faculty members, facilities in the university, university assistance services and friends from all over the world.

Helpful Tips before you fly

Take photos of all your documents on your phone and send them to your e-mail. Understand some aspects of Malaysian culture, food, and climate. Open up a student bank account once arrived. Most importantly, communicate with your university and counsellor to avoid misunderstandings.

Conclusion

The Malaysian Offer Letter is the beginning of a very exciting experience of studying abroad, and each subsequent stage will become easy for you as soon as you get to know about all the requirements and procedures. Thousands of foreign students come to Malaysia annually due to quality education in a multicultural atmosphere and hospitable people. You can always rely on our professional assistance at any stage of preparing for studying in Malaysia.