Top 10 Mistakes Students Make in Choosing Private Universities & Colleges in Malaysia

Choosing a University in Malaysia for the Wrong Reasons

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Part of finding the right college or university in Malaysia for you will be picking out the criteria that matters to most to you, and then seeing if any of the top private colleges or universities in Malaysia that you’re looking at fit those criteria.

Students after SPM or O-Levels tend to choose their university for the wrong reasons. Choosing a university is an important decision that should not be taken lightly as it will shape your mind and character for your future career.

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Top 10 Mistakes Students Make When Choosing a University in Malaysia

1. Choosing a university because your friends, girlfriend/boyfriend is going there
2. It is the cheapest university to study at
3. The university gave me a discount
4. I like the party lifestyle
5. I saw and heard many advertisements about that university
6. My uncles and aunties told me that it is good but didn’t say what was good
7. The agent kept pushing me to go there
8. The courses at that university are easy to pass
9. My parents want me to go there
10. It is the nearest university to my house

Make your list of Top Private Universities in Malaysia

You may already know what some of the best universities or colleges are in Malaysia from talking to friends or teachers, but you can find out about more schools and broaden your opportunities through careful online research. Make sure you check the information provided to see if they are true.

There are also many agents or education consultants around trying to recruit students for the private universities so you need to make sure that they are knowledgeable and experienced.

A knowledgeable education consultant would be able to provide detailed information about the course, facts & evidence to support the job prospects for the course and in-depth information about which university would be suit you. While an experienced education consultant would be able to analyse your results, understand your personality & skills to figure out which course and career suits you.

A knowledgeable education consultant means that he or she would know the entry requirements, course details, in-depth knowledge of the hundreds of courses out there, career prospects, job demand, professional recognition requirements, accreditation, best universities for the course, and other information that would help a confused student to make the right choice.

While an experienced education consultant would have had counseled hundreds of students analysing their

personalities and skilfully guiding them to the right course and university.

At EduSpiral Consultant Services, I have worked in the private higher education industry in Malaysia for more than 15 years advising students with facts and evidence on how to choose the right course after SPM. You should carefully think about what are the options available to you. To choose the best course that fits you, students may fill up our EduSpiral Career Assessment form for evaluation.

The EduSpiral Career Assessment form is a simple form designed by us that gathers information from students after SPM, O-Levels, UEC, STPM or A-Levels in order to assess their aptitude helping us to determine the most suitable course and career progression. After knowing which course, we can then determine which private university in best for that course.

Once you compile your list of favorites, examine their admission requirements to determine if you qualify. Then consider visiting your favorites to help you decide which is the best university for you.

Take Time and Effort to Choose the Right Private University in Malaysia to Study at

Choosing a university is important as it will help to shape your mind, character and help you to develop the necessary skills for a successful career. Therefore, not all private universities are the same. You should not choose a university because it is the cheapest, easiest and nearest. It should be based on which university that best fits your needs.

Many students in Malaysia also make the common mistake in choosing a university because their friends are going there. I even had one student tell me that his choice of university depends on where his girlfriend is going! This is one of the most important decisions that may change your life forever hence it should not be taken lightly.

Determine what you might like to study or major in at the university in Malaysia. Yes, many students after SPM or O-Levels are still confused about what to study.

Knowing which course you want to study will help in determining which university. Just like signature dishes for restaurants, certain private universities are famous for particular courses. Choosing the best university for that course would ensure that you benefit from their experience.