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Foreign students aspiring for quality and affordable international degrees is now looking to Asian countries and Malaysia which is fast becoming a higher education hub in Asia. Malaysia ranks 9th World wide as a preferred destination for international students by the United Nation Education Science and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). High standard and excellent facilities Malaysian Universities provide have been the key to attract many foreign students. 
Touted as the emerging hub of higher education in South East Asia, Malaysia presently has 21 public Universities, 5 branch campuses of UK and Australian Universities and more than 33 private Universities and over 500 higher education institutes that provide a diverse range of courses in various areas of specializations. 
13 of the best Public and Private higher educational institutes in Malaysia were showcased by North Pole International at an exhibition which was held yesterday at Islamabad Hotel, Islamabad. The Exhibition was also endorsed by the Malaysian High Commission in Pakistan.
The Study Malaysia Education Exhibition, now in its 10th edition, wooed a size able crowd yesterday mainly high school students mostly accompanied by their parents looking at the options available in Malaysia that suit their career options and study budgets. While majority of these students are looking for September/October intakes offered by these Universities, they were mainly thrilled to see the presence of representatives from each Malaysian University to answer their queries and explain admission procedures.
The event earlier was opened by the Deputy High Commissioner of Malaysia, Aiyub Omar in the presence of local media, University representatives and eager students who were waiting in numbers before the start of the show. Speaking on the occasion,the Deputy High Commissioner praised the efforts of North Pole, Managing Director Mr. Babar who has promoted Malaysia as a top study destination in Pakistan through his events and constant marketing. He also expressed his satisfaction over the quality of these events and branding to ensure people in Pakistan are aware about Malaysian Education through the right channel. Talking to the media he also pointed out on the high standards, commitment and satisfaction demonstrated by the Malaysian Higher Education institutes towards international students in the last decade. 
“Malaysia is serious and committed to the cause of education and programmes offered in its Universities and higher learning institutes to meet international standards,which is why we have over 93,000 foreign students presently studying in the country.” According to him the target is to reach 100,000 foreign students base soon. 
North Pole International’s Managing Director Mr. Babar Bashir explained that Malaysia has emerged as one of the main education markets in Pakistan due to several advantages and this is evident from the fact that over 3,000 Pakistanis have chosen Malaysia as study destination in last 3 to 4 years. He described affordable tuition fee and cost of living as major factors behind the rise of Malaysian Education in Pakistan. “Malaysia has become a preferred destination for students from around the world due to number of factors including affordable tuition, immigration laws, quality options, degrees awarded in collaboration partner Universities in UK, Australia, USA, etc., diverse cultures and hospitality of Malaysian people.” 
He said average yearly tuition fee in Malaysia is $6000 compared to $22,000 and 14,000 in the US and UK respectively while student’s average yearly cost of living in Malaysia is $3500 against $13000-$15000 in the US and UK at average.
Today July 04th the exhibition inauguration being done by Mr. Imtiaz Rafi Butt, The Honorary Counsel General in Lahore at Avari Hotel, Lahore which will continue till July 05, 2013 8 pm. During the inauguration this afternoon, 14 Malaysian delegates together with North Pole MD Mr. Babar and team members were present.&nbsp; &nbsp;<o:p />