Monash University Malaysia

Monash University Malaysia is a university in Kuala Lumpur. International students should budget around US$21,200 a year in total, covering roughly US$13,500 in tuition and US$7,700 in living costs. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 11 institutions we list in Malaysia.

Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Tuition: US$13,500/yr
Living: US$7,700/yr
Total: US$21,200/yr
Type: University
Location: Kuala Lumpur

Why students choose Monash University Malaysia

A core member of the Group of Eight (Go8), Australia's alliance of eight leading research universities
Top 36 universities worldwide and top 50 for sustainability
16 subjects in the global top 50, including Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Accounting and Finance, Economics, AI and Engineering
Tuition and living costs in Malaysia are around half those in Australia, giving excellent value
Every course delivers the same learning experience as Monash's Australian campuses, with identical selection criteria, learning outcomes and assessment
Rated Competitive (Berdaya Saing), the highest band in the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education's SETARA system
Study in Sunway City, a lively university township offering a safe, friendly environment that captures what makes life in Malaysia distinctive
Students may study full-time in Malaysia or transfer entirely to Monash Australia after one year, with a streamlined visa process
Substantial scholarships for international students, from 20% of tuition up to a full award

Monash University Malaysia entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

Undergraduate

High school graduate with a year-12 GPA of 8.0 or above, or
An Australian high school qualification, or
A Levels or the IB, or
A recognised foundation programme, or
Another qualification the institution recognises
IELTS 6.5, PTE or C1 Advanced; some subjects set a higher bar

Postgraduate

A bachelor's degree or equivalent

Scholarships at Monash University Malaysia

ASEAN Monash Malaysia Coursework Scholarship: 100% of tuition plus a living allowance and a laptop
Monash High Achiever Award: MYR 10,000/year
Monash Pharmacy Excellence Scholarship: 25–50% of tuition
Female in Engineering Scholarship: MYR 6,000
Monash Malaysia Bursaries: 10% off tuition on eligible courses
Master of Professional Counselling Scholarship: a partial tuition reduction
Monash Diploma Merit Scholarship: MYR 20,000

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at Monash University Malaysia?

Budget roughly US$21,200 a year in total — about US$13,500 in tuition and US$7,700 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for Monash University Malaysia?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. High school graduate with a year-12 GPA of 8.0 or above, or

Where is Monash University Malaysia?

Monash University Malaysia is in Kuala Lumpur, at Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Can international students work while studying at Monash University Malaysia?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In Malaysia the current allowance is 20 hours/week during term, and the post-study route is graduate pass — 1 year.