Article URL:
https://president.jp/articles/-/99668

Article Title:
More Popular Than Canada, the UK, and Singapore — The Unexpected Southeast Asian Country High School Students Are Choosing Instead of Studying in the U.S.

We are pleased to announce that a feature article on studying abroad in Malaysia was published by the web media outlet PRESIDENT Online, with an interview contribution from Mr. Saito, Representative of the Malaysia Study Abroad Support Center.

The article highlights the growing attention Malaysia is receiving as a new study abroad option, driven by concerns over U.S. student visa uncertainty and the impact of the weak Japanese yen.

In particular, the article explores why an increasing number of students and parents—who had originally considered studying in Western countries—are now choosing Malaysia. Factors such as cost-effectiveness, safety, and an English-speaking academic environment are cited as key reasons behind this shift.

The article also explains, with concrete data, the advantages of Malaysia’s American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP), which allows students to study locally for two years before transferring to universities in the United States, offering significant financial benefits.

As interest in studying in Malaysia continues to grow, inquiries to our center have also increased. We are currently providing personalized counseling and academic guidance to many high school students and their families.

We remain committed to sharing the appeal and potential of Malaysia as a strong study abroad destination beyond Western countries with a wider audience.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who continues to support the Malaysia Study Abroad Support Center.
We hope you will continue to follow our various initiatives and activities.

Publication Details

Media Outlet: PRESIDENT Online
Publication Date: August 24, 2025
Article URL:
https://president.jp/articles/-/99668