Monash University Malaysia

Institution Overview

Background of Institution

Established in 1998, Monash University Malaysia is the third largest campus of Australia's largest university and the first foreign university campus in Malaysia. We are a premier research-intensive Australian university ranked among the top 100 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight (Go8). Monash University is also ranked 55 in the QS 2021 World University Rankings.

A self-accrediting university, our campus offers a distinctly international and culturally rich environment with approximately 8,400 students from 78 different countries. Students are taught by highly qualified academic staff from across the world and the same rigorous standards are applied at the campus as at other Monash campuses.

The university offers a range of specialist Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in the areas of Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Engineering and Information Technology, Medicine, Psychology & Health Sciences, Pharmacy, and Science, which are directly linked to the human resource needs of Malaysia and the region. All courses are accredited in Malaysia and Australia, ensuring an education that is locally relevant and internationally recognised. With a Monash degree, our graduates, who are globally-engaged and industry-driven are able to pursue rewarding careers in both the public and private sectors across the region.

The faculty is a mix of locally and internationally recruited academics with extensive teaching, business and industry experience. They bring years of knowledge gained from research in their respective fields into the class room, providing students with a stimulating academic environment. Classes are small in number, allowing the lecturers to cater to the students’ individual needs.

Monash Malaysia has built a reputation for quality, credibility and integrity, and is held in high esteem by students, alumni, industry and government. Committed to maximising the potential of everyone in the global community, the university seeks to develop well-rounded individuals who embrace challenge and change.

What Makes Us Special?

Monash University is Ranked in the Top 1% of World Universities

• Ranked 55th in the QS World University Rankings 2021
• Ranked 64th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021

Monash University is also:

• Member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia’s most prestigious universities
• Ranked 66th in the world from which to hire graduates (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020)

Research Focus Areas

We focus and prioritise our research to have real impact and enrich the lives of people in Malaysia, our region and the world. At Monash Malaysia, our current research platforms are:

• Advanced Engineering Platform
• Brain Research Institute at Monash Sunway (BRIMS)
• Global Asia in the 21st Century
• Monash-Industry Palm Oil Education and Research
• South East Asia Community Observatory
• Tropical Medicine and Biology

International Student Support Services and Financial Assistance

Our Student Life unit provides quality services, advice and support to the Monash University Malaysia community:

• Student Life
• Scholarship and Study Loan
• International Student Support
• Counselling, Health and Wellness Services
• Career Services
• Student Engagement and Development
• Student Advisory and Support
• Monash University Student Association
• Monash University Postgraduate Association

Monash University offers a number of financial incentives to deserving students, for both undergraduate as well as postgraduate studies.

International Recognitions and Achievements

• Member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia’s most prestigious universities
• Monash Malaysia is also Rated Tier 6 Excellent under SETARA 2018/19 assessment.