Monash University Malaysia
Monash University Malaysia is the Malaysian campus of Australia's Monash University, in Bandar Sunway near Kuala Lumpur. This page summarises what we found on its official pages and says plainly what we could not verify.
Fees, deadlines and requirements can change; confirm them on the university's official pages before applying. Information last reviewed: 3 October 2026
About
The campus opened in 1998 as the first foreign university campus in Malaysia, starting with 417 students according to a Monash article. Its site says the current campus was completed in 2007 and has about 9,700 students from 77 countries (undated figure on that page); the same Monash article cites over 9,000. Teaching is in English and the university is listed in the MQA Malaysian Qualifications Register.
Location
The campus is in Sunway City, Selangor, on the edge of Kuala Lumpur. The site mentions a planned Kuala Lumpur campus in 2032.
World rankings
| Ranking body | Overall rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | Not verified at source | — |
| Times Higher Education (THE) | Not verified at source | — |
| U.S. News Best Global Universities | Not verified at source | — |
| ARWU / Shanghai Ranking | Not verified at source | — |
Figures are overall institutional ranks, not subject rankings, and change every year; check each ranking body for the latest edition.
Programmes
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business
- Engineering
- Information Technology
- Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Science
- School of Pathways and Immersion
Admission requirements
Bachelor's
We did not read each programme's academic entry page in detail. The application fee is RM 100. Check each programme page on the official site for accepted Saudi and Gulf qualifications.
Postgraduate
Postgraduate admission rules were not verified. The English page gives the same IELTS 6.5 for most coursework master's programmes, with exceptions. Check each programme page.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework (6.0 per band for most); Human Nutrition, Biotechnology and Clinical Psychology need 6.5 in listening, reading and speaking; Medical Science/Doctor of Medicine 7.0 overall; Diploma of Business 5.5. TOEFL iBT has two scales: for tests before 21 January 2026 the total is 79 (79-94 for nutrition/medical), after that the page uses a 1-6 scale (4 for most degrees). PTE Academic 58 overall. Results are valid for 3 years. Duolingo is not listed on the page we read.
Fees and cost of living
2026 international undergraduate tuition per year in RM: Arts and Social Sciences 49,920; Business and Commerce 51,840; Actuarial Analytics 54,720; Computer Science 54,720 (Honours 54,240); Engineering 64,800; Science 60,480; Human Nutrition 60,480; Pharmacy (Honours) 71,040; Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine 138,720. Other fees: application RM 100, registration RM 200, general amenities RM 100 per semester. The site notes a 6% service tax for international students from 1 July 2025. Postgraduate fees were not verified.
Application deadlines
The dates we read are for Monash English 2026 only: August intake (20 weeks) international deadline 5 June 2026; October intake (10 weeks) 21 August 2026. Undergraduate and master's deadlines were not verified; check the official intake-periods page.
Scholarships and financial aid
Merit awards listed for current students, most open to international applicants: Monash High Achiever Award RM 10,000 a year; Pharmacy Excellence 50% or 25% tuition waiver for four years (separate application, deadline 31 January); Female in Engineering RM 6,000 for first year. Most awards are automatic on application. Confirm current terms on the official page.
International students
The site cites students from 77 countries. Per the intake page, the student visa application must be submitted before lectures begin; visas go through the government EMGS system. We did not read the list of authorised agents in the Gulf.
Campus life and housing
Nearby residences run by Sunway: Waterfront Residence, Sun-U Residence and Sun-U Apartment, with single and shared rooms within walking distance. No prices were on the page; contact the residence office.
Why students choose it
- Opened in 1998 as the first foreign university campus in Malaysia (Monash article).
- Publishes 2026 international fees in RM for each school.
- Merit scholarships open to international students, mostly automatic.
- Listed in MQR; site says courses are accredited in Malaysia and Australia.
How to apply
- Choose the programme and level (bachelor's / master's / PhD) that fits your academic background.
- Check admission, language and deadline details on the university's official page (links under Sources).
- Prepare documents: transcripts, certificates, passport, English test result, and any essays or references required.
- Submit through the university portal, Common App or UCAS depending on the institution, and pay any fee.
- After admission: obtain the admission document (e.g. I-20 or CAS), then visa and housing.
Almorad helps prepare and follow up your application but cannot guarantee admission; the decision belongs to the university. Contact us or browse the universities list.
FAQ
What are the undergraduate fees for international students?
For 2026 most programmes run from RM 49,920 to RM 64,800 a year, and RM 138,720 for Medicine, plus 6% service tax per the site. Confirm the final figure on the official page.
What IELTS score is required?
6.5 overall for most undergraduate and coursework master's programmes and 7.0 for Medicine; some programmes have higher band requirements.
Are scholarships available to international students?
Yes, merit awards such as High Achiever are open to international students, but terms can change; check the official page.
Can you guarantee admission?
Almorad prepares and follows up your application and documents, but the university alone decides.
What is its ranking?
We could not verify a Malaysia-campus figure on the official QS page, so we give no number. Check QS directly.
Sources
- Official website — https://www.monash.edu.my/
- Monash Malaysia - undergraduate fees 2026 — https://www.monash.edu.my/study/undergraduate/fees
- Monash Malaysia - English test requirements — https://www.monash.edu.my/study/entry-requirements/english/tests
- Monash English intake deadlines 2026 — https://www.monash.edu.my/study/apply/intake-periods/me-intake/monash-english-me-2026
- Merit scholarships — https://www.monash.edu.my/student-services/financial-assistance/scholarships-and-study-loans/merit-scholarships
- Student accommodation — https://www.monash.edu.my/student-life/accommodation
- Why study at Monash Malaysia — https://www.monash.edu.my/study/why
- Twenty-five years of Monash Malaysia — https://www.monash.edu/alumni/monash-life/2023/twenty-five-years-of-monash-malaysia
- MQA MQR listing — https://www2.mqa.gov.my/mqr/english/eakrKPList.cfm?IDAkrIPTS=150
Cover photo: *angys*, CC BY-SA 4.0 — via Wikimedia Commons.
