Study in Malaysia

Student Pass and Passport Requirements

Before coming to Malaysia, make sure you know that:

• Your passport must have a minimum validity of twelve (12) months beyond the period of stay from the day you enter Malaysia
• You are permitted to hold only one pass at a time, which is your Student Pass
• Your Student Pass is non-transferable and permits you to study only at AeU
• The pass is valid for one (1) year and is renewable while you remain as a student at AeU

Expiry and Extension of Student Pass

You need to get your VISA Approval Letter (VAL) before leaving your country because in case your social pass expires before your Student Pass is approved, you will have to leave and re-enter Malaysia.

Note that all students and visitors to Malaysia are subject to the Immigration Act 1959/63.

It is your responsibility to remember when your Student Pass expires. You need to submit application for your Student Pass extension two (2) months before the expiry date.

Failing to do so may cause you to be compounded for overstaying in Malaysia by the Immigration Department.

Renewal of Passport

You are strongly advised to renew your passport at your country’s Embassy, High Commission, Diplomatic or Consulate Office in Kuala Lumpur in order to facilitate transfer of Student Pass endorsement from your old passport to the new one. You may also seek further advise from the Student and Alumni Affairs (SAA) on this matter.

Leaving and Re-entry to Malaysia

When returning to Malaysia from your holiday, you need to ensure that your Student Pass is still valid for no less than one (1) month from the date you re-enter Malaysia. You are advised to inform the Student and Alumni Affairs (SAA) Department by email them to saa@aeu.edu.my on the details of your travel plans and the length of your stay abroad.

Working in Malaysia

The Immigration Department of Malaysia allows International students to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week while studying in Malaysia and only during semester breaks which are more than 7 days long.

However, students need to obtain an approval from Immigration Department of Malaysia. International Students are not allowed to work in Malaysia during their studies.

Note: The information above is valid at the time of writing. Check with your local Malaysian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate that this information is still up to date, as immigration rules change from time to time. You can also check from the Malaysian Immigration website at www.imi.gov.my.

Travel Tickets, Baggage & Accomodation

• Check with your travel agent to make your airline reservation. Also remember that during holiday seasons, flights could be expensive or fully booked on your desired dates, so make sure you make your ticket reservation soon after you receive your VISA approval letter.
• When packing your luggage, remember that there are certain restrictions on the weight of luggage when you travel by air. Excess luggage charges can be quite expensive, so sometimes it may be cheaper to leave your books and heavy things at home and buy new ones in Malaysia.
• If you already have your accommodation arranged, you are advised to arrive in KL at least a few days before your course starts, so that you can settle down with your accommodation and the new environment.

Weather & Clothing

• The weather temperature average is about 29 – 33 degrees Celsius all year round in Malaysia. Thus, leave your sweaters and winter coats at home.
• You will need both professional attire and casual. During school session, professional attire is required on campus. You may also need to bring casual clothing for non-school and off-campus events.

Other Important Necessity and Electrical Appliances

• Make yourself feel at home! Bring personal stuff like posters or photographs of your friends and family.
• If you are bringing any electrical equipment with you, remember that the power supply in Malaysia is 220 – 240 volts and it would be easier for you to have the universal adapter, just in case.

Below is the procedure on Airport Pick Up (only applicable to students who are entering Malaysia for the first time)

Step 1

Inform Student & Alumni Affairs Department (SAA) at least 10 days in advance before your departure from your country and provide us with the following information:

• Date & Time of Departure from your country
• Date & Time of Arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1)
• Flight number & Airline Carrier

Note: AeU will not be responsible for any cancellation or delays if the instructions above are not followed.

Step 2

Important documents to bring with you:

• High school certificates / degree certificates & transcript (with certified true copies)
• 8 passport-sized colour photographs (with white background)
• Original Pre-Arrival Medical report
• Passport (minimium validity of 12 months);
• Original copy of Letter of Offer from Asia e University

Step 3 (Immigration Counter)

An officer from AeU shall receive you at the KLIA1 at the stipulated time (9.00 am – 10.00 pm)

The AeU officer shall hold a signage of “Asia e University” at the immigration counter. The officer will assist you for immigration clearance.

Reminder: Immigration officers will not release the student without the presence of an AeU officer to identify and acknowledge the student.

You must be ready with the following documents:

• Passport; and
• Copy of eVAL
• Original copy of Letter of Offer from Asia e University

Step 4

Upon completion of the Immigration Clearance procedure, AeU officer shall assist you in settling at AeU.

AeU provides accommodation for full-time international students seeking safe, convenient, and high quality housing in Subang Jaya. We are partnered with multiple student accommodation providers around Subang Jaya. So, if you’re looking for an apartment / condominium that you can share with friends, we will offer you the best choice of location and room type. Located just 2 km from campus, the units consist of three rooms that is equipped with basic furniture. Each room is furnished with a bed, a mattress, study desk, a chair, cupboard, fan and air-conditioner.

Shared equipment such as electric kettle and refrigerator to each residential block will be provided for students’ convenience. The student accommodation provider will monitor the units from time to time to make sure that the students’ living space is safe and sound to suit their comfort. Having an office at the units’ residential area, the accommodation provider are easy to reached by the students should they need assistance or seek immediate attention that concerns the units’ safety and well being.

Other amenities include swimming pool, gymnasium, restaurants, grocery shop, laundry, hair saloon, printing / photocopy shop and etc.

The apartment / condominium provided easy access to KTM Subang Jaya station and LRT Subang Jaya Station. E-Hailing service provider can easily reached by Grab App. Situated closely to Subang Parade and Aeon Big Subang, students can save their time to get stuff they need such as households, groceries, stationeries etc. as the malls are just walking distance from the units. Clinics are also nearby, should they need any medical attention.

The units are offered at different rates (subject to how many pax per unit).