In this modernized world, where machines were invented by modern people, it really helps the Homo sapiens species that breed on earth to have an easy and favorable lifestyle. But hasn't the development helped us decide which local university or foreign university is the better choice? There have been many opinions regarding this issue. So we hope this essay will help the community to decide and thus get a better answer on this issue. As we know, universities are one of the structures made available by the government for several years. These facilities have helped many students from all over the world gain knowledge and better life experience. The college education offered today is not as easy as in previous years. This is proven when the existence of the new system consisting of the combination of course selection and unique configuration of modules within semesters is applied in all types of universities today. Learning in universities nowadays is not only focused on the academic excellence of students. , but they also focus on creating graduates who have their own personality and identity with many soft skills that they acquire from the co-curricular provided in universities. For example, games organized by universities really help a student become more competitive towards each other and helps them learn how to survive after graduation. Therefore, this proved that academic excellence of students nowadays is no longer an indicator of a student's performance and employability. So, we decide to identify the similarities and differences between foreign universities and local ones...... middle of paper ......they will find a way to send their children abroad for their future even if it can cost a lot of money as the saying goes "the grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence". But our local universities have also improved a lot these days and can also provide us with good facilities and teaching materials for students to excel in their studies. Both universities have their own advantages and disadvantages. It therefore depends on the students themselves whether to choose the foreign university or the local one. Last but not least, it is the best way for students to recognize the advantages and disadvantages of local and foreign universities before deciding which university is best suited to pursue their higher education for the sake of their future. Therefore, this would help many students who have confusion in this subject.