For Sri Lankan A/L & O/L Students
Earn a Globally Recognised Degree in Malaysia
From as little as USD 3,000 a year — with your GCE A/L results accepted directly, and IELTS often waived for English-medium students.
★ Assisting students to study abroad since 2008
✓ Streamlined, Government-Backed EMGS Visa Process
✓ 100% English-Taught Programmes
Why Sri Lankan Students Choose Malaysia
A globally recognised degree, without the UK, US, or Australia price tag.
Affordable, Recognised Degrees
Tuition from USD 3,000–7,000/year — often close to a private Colombo degree, but with a QS-ranked, internationally recognised university.
Low Cost of Living
Most students in Kuala Lumpur live comfortably on roughly USD 300–600/month — rent, food, and transport included.
Beyond the A/L Bottleneck
Only a small share of A/L qualifiers secure a state university place each year. Malaysia is a genuine Plan A — not a fallback.
5–10%
of students who sit the GCE Advanced Level exam in Sri Lanka get a place at a state university. Everyone else is left to find their own way — this is that way.
Our Top Partner Universities
Prestigious, internationally ranked institutions — English-taught, GCE A/L–friendly admissions.
Asia Pacific University (APU)
A QS-ranked, tech-focused university in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, with a 5-star SETARA rating from Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education — strong in Computing, Business, and Engineering.
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INTI International University
Part of a global higher-education network across multiple Malaysian campuses, with a wide spread of programmes in Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences.
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Get a free evaluation for O/L and A/L students — we'll tell you exactly which universities and courses you qualify for, what it will cost, and how the EMGS student visa process works.
- ✓Not limited to one university — matched across our full partner network
- ✓Guidance on GCE A/L and O/L equivalency requirements
- ✓Support through the EMGS student visa process, start to finish
- ✓Trusted guidance — helping students study abroad since 2008
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Common Questions From Sri Lankan Students
Are my GCE O/L and A/L results accepted by Malaysian universities?
Yes — most Malaysian private universities, including APU and INTI, accept GCE A/L results directly for undergraduate entry, and GCE O/L results are used for Foundation and Diploma entry. Exact grade requirements vary by programme, which is why we review your results individually rather than applying a blanket cut-off.
Do I need IELTS if I studied in English medium in Sri Lanka?
Often not. Students who completed their education in an English-medium school can frequently get an IELTS waiver, and even students from Sinhala- or Tamil-medium schools can usually sit a university-conducted English Placement Test instead. We'll tell you which route applies to your specific transcripts before you commit to anything.
How does the cost compare to a private degree in Colombo?
It's closer than most families expect. International-rate fees at private Colombo universities typically run in the region of USD 2,500–3,750 a year, while a Malaysian degree starts from around USD 3,000 a year. The gap is often small — but it comes with a QS-ranked, internationally recognised university and a full study-abroad experience.
How does the Malaysian student visa (EMGS) process work from Sri Lanka?
Once you accept an offer, your university submits your visa application through EMGS (Education Malaysia Global Services) — the official Ministry of Higher Education gateway. You can track every stage online. It typically takes several weeks rather than days, so we recommend starting the paperwork as soon as your offer letter is in hand.
I didn't get a state university place after my A/Ls — what are my options?
You're in good company — only a small share of A/L qualifiers get a state university place each year. Studying in Malaysia isn't a consolation option: it's a globally recognised degree, often at a similar cost to a private Colombo institution, with a QS-ranked university and an internationally portable qualification at the end of it.