Monash University Malaysia

We don't build walls or fences, we build bridges. We reach out to those who seek a quality international education.

We embrace diversity, and welcome those who share our core values of inclusiveness, openness and respect. In a turbulent world, we provide a safe oasis for peaceful, harmonious, multicultural co-existence.

We are the Asian footprint of a university ranked in the Top 25 most international universities in the World.

We are Monash University Malaysia, your Australian university in KL.

Established in 1998, Monash University Malaysia is one of Malaysia’s most respected universities. It is Monash University’s global footprint in the Asian region, carrying with it the distinction of being the Malaysian constituent of a premier research intensive Australian university ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight (Go8). As an independent, self-accrediting University, it attracts students from all over the world.

Monash Malaysia offers a range of specialist undergraduate and postgraduate courses through its seven schools: Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Medicine & Health Sciences, Pharmacy, and Science. All courses are accredited in Malaysia and Australia.

With a Monash degree, graduates will be able to pursue rewarding careers in both the public and private sectors across the region.

The University is located 30 minutes south of Kuala Lumpur. Students have access to inexpensive, clean and secure accommodation, a range of international cuisine, and enjoy a cosmopolitan lifestyle in a multi-cultural environment.

Its faculty members are a mix of locally and internationally recruited academics with extensive teaching, business and industry experience.

The University encourages critical thinking to help students discover new ideas, reveal new perspectives and devise solutions. 

Monash Malaysia is a purpose-built facility that opened in 2007.

Library and Learning Commons
The campus library is equipped with advanced IT facilities and designed to encourage student interaction. There are over 100,000 items in the collection which consists of books, serials, music and sound recordings. Students can access Monash University Australia library’s comprehensive online resources encompassing over 1,300 online databases, 140,000 e-journals and 660,000 e-books.

Information Technology Services
The Information Technology Services (ITS) Department is the core IT service provider for Monash University Malaysia campus. The campus has a total of 364 computers, including 28 in its training room and five express terminals for quick search and locating items in the catalogue.

Teaching facilities
The campus has two auditoriums capable of accommodating 350 people each, a 150-capacity plenary theatre , three medium-sized lecture theatres for 150 students each, and six smaller theatres that each accommodate 120 students.

Facilities at the Schools:

• The School of Arts and Social Sciences offers a state-of-the-art radio and TV studio, multimedia lab, journalism lab and communications.
• The School of Business students have a wide range of campus facilities for their studies that include the Islamic Banking and Finance resource centre, and online resources.
• The School of Engineering students have access to 24 sophisticated labs.
• The School of Information Technology has a networking lab and a specialised multimedia teaching lab.
• The Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences provides its students advanced histopathology and anatomy labs as well as well-equipped learning suites.
• The School of Pharmacy has well-equipped learning suites providing high quality education in an environment of active learning and enquiry.
• The School of Science has 40 labs for teaching and research that include applied immunology and pathology, animal tissue culture, plant tissue culture, genetics, herbarium, microbiology, human physiology, biochemistry and more

Accommodation

The University offers on-campus accommodation to students:

• The Sunway Monash Residence, on-campus
• Sun - U Apartment
• Sun - U Residence

Orientation Program
It's designed to help new students to settle into university. It provides an opportunity to make new friends and explore the campus; take part in events and activities; and find out about the teaching and learning process at the University.

Counselling Services
The counselling services aim to help students through difficulties, dilemmas and anxieties concerning them.

Student Association
Monash University Student Association (MUSA) is a student organisation run by students to protect, promote and develop the interests and welfare of students. MUSA also serves as the recognised means of communication between students, faculty and the administrative authorities of the campus.

Clubs and Societies
The campus has a diverse range of clubs, societies and associations ranging from social, cultural, interests, careers and much more. The facilities provided on campus include basketball/ futsal courts, a dance studio, a multi-faith centre and a sports centre with gym facilities and badminton courts.

Career Services
The Employment and Career Development unit at the campus assists students and potential employers with a variety of employment and career development services. The employment unit also conducts career fairs, employer information sessions, job seeker's workshops and on-campus recruitment and interview sessions.

Immigration and Visas
International students who wish to study in Malaysia are required to obtain a Student Pass prior to arrival in Malaysia.  The Student Passes are issued by the Immigration Office and can take up to 6 weeks for new students and up to 8 weeks for transfer students. Students from certain countries may also require an entry visa prior to arrival. Refer the website for more information on visa entry requirements.  
Insurance
It is compulsory for all international students intending to study at the Malaysia campus to be covered for hospitalisation and surgical insurance in Malaysia.  A medical health form will be included in the student offer package and the relevant charges are paid as part of the acceptance fees.

Meet & Greet
The University offers free airport pickup to new international students. Students who wish to avail the service should submit the airport pickup form seven days prior to their arrival. A Monash representative will greet the student at the airport and will accompany them to the campus.

Scholarships
Monash Malaysia offers entrance scholarships for students with excellent academic records. The scholarship provides RM5,000 per semester for the first year of study and will be awarded throughout the study duration if students maintain an average of 75% or 24 credit points. Eligible students will receive notice of the scholarship when they receive their letter of offer.

Monash English Bridging (MEB) program
The MEB program offers an alternative entry pathway into Monash University Malaysia. The MEB provides an ideal way for international students to bridge the gap between school education and a tertiary academic culture and educational system. The course offered is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.

International Exchange 
Students are given the opportunity to explore the world and expand their cultural horizons through various international exchange arrangements.  As part of an international exchange, students can choose from over 100 universities around the world to spend semesters at while working towards a Monash degree.

Intercampus Exchange
Students can spend one or two semesters at a Monash campus in Australia or South Africa through intercampus exchange program within the Monash community. This is an excellent opportunity for students to experience an international education with no additional fee.

Other Exchange Opportunities
Students may also participate in other exchange opportunities like short term study program or fee-paying study abroad programs.

There are seven academic schools at Monash University Malaysia.

School of Arts and Social Sciences
The School of Arts and Social Sciences is a dynamic and youthful division which attracts many international students. Students are allowed to major in communication, writing, psychology, international studies and journalism. Students undertaking these degrees will be well-equipped to enter public relations firms, international organizations or communications-related industries.

School of Business
The School of Business is the largest school in Monash Malaysia with enrolment of over 2000 students. The School offers programs under six disciplines - accounting and finance, business law, economics, econometrics and business statistics, management, and marketing. Its courses are recognised by professional bodies including CPA Australia, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

School of Engineering
Monash University provides innovative engineering research solutions and offers a wide range of undergraduate engineering degrees. The School of Engineering offers a Bachelor of Engineering degree with specialisations in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, electrical and computer systems engineering, chemical engineering and software engineering. Degrees offered at the School are certified by Engineers Australia and the Engineering Accreditation Council of Malaysia.

School of Information Technology
The School of Information Technology at the Malaysia Campus acts as a catalyst for innovative teaching and research. The School offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs relevant to industry and in tune with industry growth needs and demands.

Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences
The Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences offers the MBBS and Bachelor of Psychological Science and Business courses.  In the 2012-2013 rankings of universities worldwide carried out by the THES (Times Higher Education Supplement), Monash was ranked 34th with respect to the Clinical, Pre-Clinical and Health discipline. The MBBS course is accredited by the Malaysian Medical Council and is the first medical program taught outside Australia approved by the Australian Medical Council.

School of Pharmacy
The School of Pharmacy offers the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree which replicates the highly regarded program, delivered by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Monash’s Parkville campus in Melbourne, Australia. The course has the support of local pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer Malaysia and Abbott Malaysia, who have provided around RM30,000 a year in awards to many of our talented students.

School of Science
The School of Science gives students the best chance to achieve in their chosen field by exposing them to world-class researchers and teachers and giving them access to more than 40 state-of-the-art laboratories. The School offers a Bachelor of Science degree in biotechnology, environmental management, food science and technology and medical bioscience as well as the double degrees of biotechnology with environmental management or medical bioscience.

Postgraduate Coursework degrees

Monash University Malaysia offers postgraduate coursework degrees. These programs prepare students for career advancement in the global business environment.

Coursework degrees on offer include:

• Master of Communications and Media Studies
• Master of International Business
• Master of Business Information Systems

Monash University Malaysia is a research-led institution providing students exposure to current research methodologies and enriching their educational and learning experience. The University offers higher degrees by research. Research-oriented postgraduate degrees are intended for students who hold an undergraduate degree in a related field and already have some research experience, such as an honours or a research master’s degree.

Research degrees on offer include:

• Master of Arts (Research)
• Master of Engineering Science (Research)
• Master of Biomedical Science
• Master of Science (Research)
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil) -  Business, Information Technology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Commerce
• PhD -  Arts, Business, Engineering,  Information Technology, Medicine and Health Sciences , Science

To apply for a program at Monash University Malaysia, students can apply online or download and complete the undergraduate or postgraduate application form and send it directly to the University.  

Undergraduate entry
For entry into an undergraduate program, students must have completed at least the equivalent of a standard full-time year of one of the following:

• Pre-university study, or
• study in a TAFE or VET diploma program, or
• study in a program that has been assessed as equivalent to a Monash University undergraduate option

Postgraduate coursework entry
Postgraduate applicants must have completed one of the following:

• at least the equivalent of the three standard, full-time semesters of a university course or Australian TAFE diploma or equivalent within the past two years, or
• an undergraduate degree within the past five years, or
• at least the equivalent of one standard, full-time year of postgraduate study within the past two years

Higher Degree by Research
To apply for a Higher Degree by Research, students should consider potential areas of research and prepare a brief research proposal and send it to the school with their initial enquiry. Students may gain entry into the PhD program by upgrading from a research masters degree. All applicants must meet the minimum English language proficiency requirements for entry into a higher degree by research. Students can check the academic requirements by individual courses for entry into a higher degree by research.

General English Language Requirements
Students applying to Monash Malaysia must provide evidence of their English language ability prior to admission. The University accepts IELTS or TOEFL score. Refer to the website for specific English Language Requirements. Students who do not meet any of the English language requirements are encouraged to pursue the Monash English Bridging program.

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