In this paper, the challenges faced by graduate students in Malaysia are discussed. Structure of graduate programs, lack of research resources, limited research opportunities, lack of opportunity to involve in professional organizations, shortage of qualified academic staffs, and lack of financial aid are some of challenges faced by graduate students enrolled in Malaysian higher education institutions. In discussing the challenges, the author makes some comparisons between graduate educations in the United States (U.S.) and in Malaysia. Implications for student affairs professionals are discussed in the last section.