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The Student Pass is a Malaysian Immigration pass for non-citizens aged three and above enrolled at an eligible Malaysian school or education provider. Higher-education applications are screened and routed through EMGS; the pass is usually issued for up to one year at a time and renewed against the approved course duration. New higher-education applicants must be outside Malaysia when applying.
Tuition is institution- and programme-specific and is generally charged to international students. EMGS estimates annual bachelor’s tuition at USD 2,500–5,000 at public universities and USD 6,000–9,500 at private institutions. A 6% service tax on tuition fees for international students took effect on 1 July 2025; confirm the current total with the institution.
Part-time work is available only to public-university and private-HEI pass holders, during semester breaks or holidays longer than seven days, up to 20 hours a week. Prior Immigration approval is required through the institution. Approved locations include restaurants, petrol stations, mini markets, hotels and university/college areas. Cashier and front-desk duties, student-recruitment work and specified hotel entertainment roles are prohibited. Language-centre, training/skills-centre and accredited-centre students cannot use this facility. Immigration’s English page describes work “during their study period” without limiting it to breaks; EMGS’s current FAQ and Immigration’s Malay page specify breaks, and the break-only rule above follows that more specific guidance.
| Program | Type | Duration | Min degree | Work | PR path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Pass | Job seeker | 12 mo | Bachelors | No | No |
| Employment Pass | Work permit | 24 mo–120 mo | Bachelors | Unrestricted | No |
| Fee | Type | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMGS student processing fee (private HEI, over 6 to 12 months) | Application | $391 | One time |
| EMGS processing service tax (8%, private HEI, over 6 to 12 months) | Tax | $31 | One time |
| eVAL processing fee | Application | $37 | One time |
| iKad processing fee | Issuance | $12 | One time |
| Post-arrival medical screening | Medical | $61 | One time |
| Student Pass sticker fee | Issuance | $15 | Per year |
| Health insurance (Great Eastern Basic example) | Insurance | $120 | Per year |
The passport must generally remain valid for at least 18 months. New students must complete post-arrival medical screening and maintain recognized health insurance. EMGS states a 14-working-day client charter for complete applications, but processing can take longer. Fees vary by provider category, course duration, nationality and insurance choice; see the fee list and obtain a current EMGS calculator quote. IELTS/TOEFL thresholds are set by institutions/programmes rather than a national Student Pass rule. A Student Pass itself does not guarantee permanent residence or citizenship.
Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 9, 2026 Source
corrected the separate Employment Pass salary thresholds and maximum duration to the policy effective 1 June 2026, set the Student Pass minimum age from Immigration guidance, and removed the unsupported direct PR claim (esd.imi.gov.my).
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