Study and travel in Malaysia with Guidlaysia: students on campus, island trips and meetups in Kuala Lumpur

Guidlaysia… your guide and community in Malaysia

We help you start your journey in Malaysia, whether you're coming to study or to travel, with education consulting, travel programs, and a community that brings you closer to the people and information you need.

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University of Nottingham Malaysia campus, one of the universities we help students apply to

Educational services

We help you choose the right university and program, then walk you through admission and your student visa.

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Palm trees on a white sand beach in Langkawi, one of the best places for tourism in Malaysia

Tourism services

Organized trips to Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Penang, arranged for you from booking to the flight home.

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Guidlaysia community members on a rainforest trip in Malaysia

Community services

Connect with students and travelers who came to Malaysia before you, and ask them anything before you decide.

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Educational services

Our services for studying in Malaysia

From your very first question to the day you reach your accommodation, we're with you at every step, and most of it is completely free.

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We hear about your major and budget, then suggest the options that fit you, at no cost.
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We prepare your file, apply to the university you chose and follow it up until your offer arrives.
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Someone is waiting when you land to take you safely to your accommodation.
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We help you pick an institute that suits your level, for general English or IELTS, and complete your enrollment.

An education advisor going through study options in Malaysia with a student

University of Nottingham Malaysia campus, one of the universities we apply to

A Malaysia Airlines plane coming in to land, where a student's airport pickup begins

Lecture hall at an English language institute in Malaysia

Universities

Malaysia Universities

We partner with Malaysia's top internationally recognized universities

Tourism services in Malaysia

Whether you're here for a short break, traveling with family, or exploring Malaysia while you study, we arrange your trip from where you stay to the last tour.

A group of travelers on an organized hiking tour through the hills

Planned for you

Guided tours

Tours around Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang and more, with clear details and times before you book, so you enjoy the trip instead of organizing it.

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A driver taking a passenger on a car ride within Malaysia

Someone packing a parcel to send with a traveler to another country

Someone on the phone arranging a sale through the Guidlaysia store

Community services

Everyday services that make life in Malaysia easier

From shipping your things and finding a place to live to getting around and buying what you need, these are services Guidlaysia community members offer each other, all inside the app.

Shipping services
Send or receive your things with people traveling between your country and Malaysia, a simpler option than traditional shipping companies.
Accommodation search
We help you find student housing, an apartment or a room that fits your budget and is close to your university or work.
Rides and transfers
Rides to and from the airport and car trips around Malaysia, with drivers who know the way.
Buying and selling
Sell what you no longer need, or buy what you're missing, in the Guidlaysia store inside the app, from people in your own community.

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Why Malaysia?

Why study in Malaysia?

Malaysia brings together world-class education, reasonable costs and an environment where Arab students feel at home.

World-class education
QS-ranked universities, many offering degrees in partnership with UK, Australian and US universities.
Affordable costs
Tuition and living costs lower than many study destinations, and easy to compare across universities and cities.
Muslim-friendly
Halal food and prayer facilities are widely available, on campus, in malls and across cities.
Clear student visa process
Student visas go through EMGS with clear steps, and we help you understand the requirements and prepare your application.