An unburdened fact is that the population is growing rapidly. Besides the growing population, the ageing in the world is increasing as well and therefore it is depending on the new generation.
With that said, new structures such as homes, landscapes, hospitals, workspaces etc. are very important. Since this career is associated with both sciences and arts, it is a popular choice for many students. Students will gain a lot of knowledge in town planning, building, and civil engineering. There are more than 35 possible job opportunities regarding this course and 30 institutions in Malaysia offering Architecture, Building, and Planning.
Eligibility Requirements
There are a few requirements associated with Architecture, Building and Planning. These requirements are not applicable in every university! It is definitely necessary to look at the requirements of any other university you consider to study at.
Before applying for this course, you must have a minimum of 5 credits in the SPM/ O-Level qualification – mathematics has to be included here. In addition, you will need a pre- university qualification as well. That could either be an A-level with a minimum of two credits, an Australian Matriculation with a minimum ATAR of 70, a Canadian Pre-University with an average of 65%, or last but not least, a Foundation in Arts whereby you have a CGPA of 2,0%.
Bear in mind that most universities will require an English proficiency test, the IELTS test in particular.
Cost of Studying Architecture Building and Planning in Malaysia
Studying abroad brings more costs along than studying in your country, but on the other hand it will give you more opportunities, a great experience, and personal development. For local students the tuition fee would be around US$ 10,000 and US$ 20,000 for international students. Some universities administer a higher tuition fee and others have low tuition costs.