Monash University Malaysia
Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
QS #36
World Ranking 2026
Est. 1998
Foreign University
80+
Student Nationalities
Overview
About Monash University Malaysia
Monash University Malaysia is the Malaysian campus of Monash University (Australia) — the first foreign university campus in Malaysia and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. Established in 1998 in Bandar Sunway, it awards fully recognised Monash (Australia) degrees with dual accreditation from Malaysian and Australian authorities. With 11,000+ students from 80+ countries and seven schools spanning arts, business, engineering, IT, medicine, pharmacy, and science, Monash Malaysia delivers world-class education at a fraction of Australian tuition costs.
Why Choose
Why This University?
- Degrees identical to Monash Australia — ranked #36 globally (QS World University Rankings 2026)
- First and most established foreign university campus in Malaysia with self-accreditation status
- Seven schools: Arts, Business, Engineering, IT, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Science
- Semester abroad options at Monash Australia and 100+ partner universities worldwide
- World-leading pharmacy school — #4 globally for Pharmacy & Pharmacology (QS Subject 2025)
- Vibrant Sunway City campus with strong industry links and research facilities
#36
QS World University Ranking
Financial Aid
Scholarships & Awards
Monash International Merit Scholarship
Partial tuition scholarships for high-achieving international undergraduate applicants.
High Achiever Awards
Merit-based fee reductions for foundation and diploma graduates progressing to Monash degrees.
Research Scholarships
Postgraduate research funding available for selected Master’s by research and PhD candidates.
What You Need
Entry Requirements
Foundation (MUFY)
- SPM / O-Level / equivalent with strong academic results
- Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) streams: Arts, Business, Science, Engineering
- IELTS 5.5+ or equivalent for international foundation entry
Undergraduate
- A-Level / STPM / foundation / recognised diploma with programme-specific grades
- Engineering and science majors require relevant mathematics and science prerequisites
- MBBS and pharmacy programmes have additional entry tests and higher thresholds
Postgraduate
- Bachelor’s degree (honours preferred) with minimum CGPA 2.75+ for most programmes
- Work experience required for MBA and some professional Master’s programmes
- Research proposal and supervisor approval for research degrees
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
Undergraduate
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) for most bachelor’s programmes
- Foundation (MUFY): IELTS 5.5 overall minimum
- MUET Band 4+ accepted for some programmes
Postgraduate
- IELTS 6.5–7.0 overall depending on programme
- TOEFL iBT / PTE Academic equivalents accepted
- English enhancement programmes available for conditional offers
Costs
Tuition Fees
Annual Tuition (International)
- Foundation (MUFY): approx. RM 25,000–RM 30,000 per year
- Bachelor’s degrees: approx. RM 40,000–RM 55,000 per year for most programmes
- MBBS: approx. RM 100,000+ per year — among premium medical programmes in Malaysia
Value Proposition
- Significantly lower than studying at Monash Australia with identical degree credentials
- Sunway City living costs typically RM 2,000–RM 3,000 per month
- EMGS visa, insurance, and medical screening fees apply separately
Programmes
Available Courses
Explore a selection of programmes available at this university for international students.
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