Thesis Statement: Both universities, local or foreign, have their own uniqueness, from the cost of studies to environmental factors and similarity of experiences.1) Topic sentence: The cost of studies at local universities and foreign universities are very different. Supporting Details:  The cost of tuition fees in foreign universities is higher than in local universities. a few hundred thousand ringgit. With the current economic slowdown and the fall in the value of the local currency, tuition fees are increasing and are significantly more expensive. The cost of living in foreign universities is more expensive than in local universities. Food, winter clothing, accommodation and other necessary expenses while studying at foreign universities will amount to quite a lot compared to the cost of living at local universities. If you study locally , the average cost of living per month is between RM700 - RM950 only (210.91 USD - 286.23 USD), but for studying in foreign universities, the average cost of living is between 2,323.30 RM and RM3,319 (US$700 – US$1,000) per month, which is not only double, but triple the cost. foreign universities involve other expenses while studying in local universities is excluded from these additional expenses. Students who wish to apply to study in foreign universities may have to take certain tests to check their eligibility in order to study in the universities. Additionally, study in universities. in foreign universities it can also be very expensive as students have to shell out for passport and visa fees, flight costs and many other things...... middle of paper...... Malaysia - www.educationmalaysia.gov.my. [online] Retrieved from: http://www.mohe.gov.my/educationmsia/index.php [Accessed: February 16, 2014]. Services, W. (2014). Useful articles - studymalaysia.com. [online] Retrieved from: http://www.studymalaysia.com/education/art_msia.php?id=affordable [Accessed: February 16, 2014].Study Abroad | Free and Low Tuition Universities | Free scholarships | Étude-domaine.com. (2012). Study in Malaysia; tuition fees and cost of living. [online] Retrieved from: http://study-domain.com/study-in-malaysia-tuition-fees-and-living-cost/ [Accessed: February 16, 2014]. The structure of a compare and contrast essay. (2014). [online] Retrieved from: http://writing.itu.edu.tr/cc2.pdf [Accessed: February 16, 2014].Vspages.com. (2014). Study abroad or study locally. [online] Retrieved from: http://vspages.com/study-abroad-vs-study-locally-1326/ [Accessed February 16 2014].