List of post-secondary institutions in Malaysia
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This is a list of post-secondary institutions in Malaysia. Post-secondary education in Malaysia is organized upon the Malaysian Qualifications Framework
(MQF) and includes the training and education in the academic sector, vocational and technical sector, and the skills sector. Accreditation agencies include the Malaysian Qualifications Authority for qualifications in the academic and vocational and technical sectors, the Department of Skills Development (formerly the National Vocational Training Council) for the Malaysian Skills Certificate and Diploma qualifications as well as other recognised agencies like the Malaysian Nursing Board and self-accrediting universities and university colleges.
The list below is classified by their regulatory authorities, segmented by their locations according to states
. For the purpose of this list, institutions that bear the status of universities and university college
s as per the provisions of the University and University Colleges Act 1971 and the Education Act 1996 are listed in a separate article. There might be some duplication in both lists as some institutions provide accredited training and education in multiple sectors are regulated by both bodies.
. State owned and managed institutions of higher learning are bolded in the list below.
Malaysian Qualifications Framework
The Malaysian Qualifications Framework or the MQF is a unified system of post secondary qualifications offered on a national basis in Malaysia...
(MQF) and includes the training and education in the academic sector, vocational and technical sector, and the skills sector. Accreditation agencies include the Malaysian Qualifications Authority for qualifications in the academic and vocational and technical sectors, the Department of Skills Development (formerly the National Vocational Training Council) for the Malaysian Skills Certificate and Diploma qualifications as well as other recognised agencies like the Malaysian Nursing Board and self-accrediting universities and university colleges.
The list below is classified by their regulatory authorities, segmented by their locations according to states
States of Malaysia
Malaysia is a federation which consists of thirteen states and three federal territories . Eleven states and two federal territories are located on the Malay Peninsula while the remaining two states and one federal territory are on the island of Borneo.-The states and federal territories:Malaysia...
. For the purpose of this list, institutions that bear the status of universities and university college
University college
The term "university college" is used in a number of countries to denote college institutions that provide tertiary education but do not have full or independent university status. A university college is often part of a larger university...
s as per the provisions of the University and University Colleges Act 1971 and the Education Act 1996 are listed in a separate article. There might be some duplication in both lists as some institutions provide accredited training and education in multiple sectors are regulated by both bodies.
Ministry of Higher Education
The institutions listed here are regulated by the Ministry of Higher EducationMinistry of Higher Education (Malaysia)
The Ministry of Higher Education or MOHE is a government ministry that is responsible for determining the policies and direction of higher education in Malaysia.The offices of the MOHE are located in Putrajaya.-Background:...
. State owned and managed institutions of higher learning are bolded in the list below.
Department of Skills Development
The institutions listed here are accredited centres of the Department of Skills Development. State owned and managed institutions of higher learning are bolded in the list below.See also
- Education in Malaysia
- List of universities in Malaysia
- Community collegesCommunity college (Malaysia)The community college system in Malaysia provides a wide range of vocational and technical post-secondary education courses within the Malaysian Qualifications Framework...
- Ministry of Higher EducationMinistry of Higher Education (Malaysia)The Ministry of Higher Education or MOHE is a government ministry that is responsible for determining the policies and direction of higher education in Malaysia.The offices of the MOHE are located in Putrajaya.-Background:...
- Malaysian Qualifications FrameworkMalaysian Qualifications FrameworkThe Malaysian Qualifications Framework or the MQF is a unified system of post secondary qualifications offered on a national basis in Malaysia...
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