What’s it like to study a Masters in Johor Bahru?
Johor Bahru’s history is closely associated with the regional sultans who ruled the Johor region and established the city’s prominence in the 19th century. It is still home to many palaces and other historical buildings located in the Pasir Pelangi royal village that forms part of the city.
Postgraduate students in Johor Bahru have the advantage of living and studying in one of Southeast Asia’s most popular regions for higher education, with an excellent climate and a range of unique landmarks and cultural experiences.
The city offers the chance to visit spectacular Malaysian palaces or even spend a day at more international attractions such as Legoland Malaysia. Excellent transport links also make it possible to visit the neighbouring city-state of Singapore, or to travel elsewhere in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Universities in Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is home to a campus of Malaysia’s oldest technological and engineering university, the University of Technology Malaysia (UTM). UTM has a substantial postgraduate population and has continued to improve its international ranking since gaining university status in 1975.
In addition to UTM, postgraduate courses in Johor Bahru are available at a range of other institutions. These include local Malaysian colleges and campuses, as well as several international branch campuses established by prestigious foreign universities (including Newcastle University and the University of Southampton). There are also a large number of universities located in nearby Singapore.
Careers in Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru has a vibrant, fast-growing economy that benefits from its proximity to Singapore, with many residents actually commuting to the island-state for work. In the wider Johor region, the most important sectors include energy, real estate and logistics.
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