Monash University Malaysia

Subang Jaya  Malaysia

Monash University Malaysia is the third-largest campus of Australia's largest university and the first foreign university campus in Malaysia. We are a modern, international and research-intensive university with a world-renowned reputation for research and education excellence. Our degrees share the same syllabus with Monash University in Australia. Your Monash University degree will be recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and quality assured by Monash University Australia and the Australian Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency. At Monash, we’re committed to supporting bright minds who want to change the world for the better. That's why we offer a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and tuition fee waivers to support our students in achieving their full potential. Since 2009, we have awarded over RM384.2 million in financial assistance.

Why study at Monash University Malaysia?

You’ll get the same outstanding education, access the same resources and global connections, and graduate with the same Monash degree as your peers in Australia.

Our dedication to teaching and research excellence leads us to be consistently ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide.

You’ll enjoy significantly lower tuition and living expenses than you would studying and living in Australia, the US or the UK.

1240+

postgraduate students

16

PhDs

37th

ranked in World University Rankings - QS 2025

Subang Jaya  Malaysia

main campus

About Monash University Malaysia

Established in 1998, Monash University Malaysia is the Malaysia campus of a premier research-intensive Australian university ranked among the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. We are a global university, with four campuses in Australia, as well as campuses in Indonesia, China, India and a centre in Italy.

A self-accrediting university with over 140 partner universities around the world, our campus offers a distinctly international and culturally rich environment to approximately 9700 students from 77 countries. Since our inception, we have built a reputation for quality, credibility and integrity. We maintain a proud tradition of excellence in education, providing a nurturing environment for bright young minds to flourish, and lifelong opportunities for those wishing to enhance their education and career.

RESEARCH AT MONASH

From developing cancer treatments from local medicinal plant-derived phytochemicals to discovering new ways to extract energy from waste by-products, we have a clear vision of what we want our research to achieve and how we'll help our researchers make it happen.

We work hard to provide a supportive culture, infrastructure, and environment. We partner with industry, government and community, with international collaborators, to translate our research into tangible outcomes. Every project we support is driven by a desire to make real change.

Join us in our quest to seek imaginative solutions to complex challenges through research and innovation. Start your research career with us and let's achieve meaningful change together.



Malaysia is a great destination for learning and adventure. Located in the economic pulse of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is the leading tourist and commercial destination in Asia. It’s politically stable, geographically safe and has a warm tropical climate. And with a diverse population of various ethnicities, cultures and backgrounds, Malaysia offers no shortage of flavourful cuisine, vibrant festivals and heritage traditions. Nestled in the heart of Sunway City, Monash University Malaysia offers a delightful combination of scenic open spaces and modern facilities in a student-friendly, cosmopolitan township. Our campus has excellent transport links, giving you full access to the city and international airports if you’re looking for a weekend adventure to a neighbouring country. On campus, our students immerse themselves in exciting events and opportunities available all year round. Gain more learning opportunities by attending workshops and seminars or presenting at conferences. Be part of an active postgraduate community supported by the Monash University Postgraduate Association. Participate in unique research opportunities and work with world-renowned professors on cutting-edge research projects abroad. The possibilities are endless.


Monash offers a wide range of scholarships, awards, bursaries and fee waivers to help you achieve your full potential. Please visit http://www.monash.edu.my/scholarships for more details. Monash University Malaysia awards up to 80 Graduate Research Excellence Scholarships a year which provide a stipend and a tuition waiver. You may be interested in our Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS), a program that aims to support the best and brightest PhD students to pursue their research at Monash. The program offers 15 scholarships each year and recipients will be funded for 42 months, including a paid placement in Australia for 6 to 9 months.

Applications for the Doctor of Philosophy are open all year round.

Monash University Malaysia offers generous travel grants to support PhD students through the PhD Global Mobility Scheme. This scheme allows you to conduct research placements at other Monash University campuses, other universities and research institutes outside of Malaysia to expand your research horizons and collaborate with international researchers. Many schools within Monash Malaysia offer additional travel grant opportunities.

Schools at Monash University Malaysia offer students a range of internal grants including conference funding, field research grants and publication awards. School grants differ so you are advised to seek information from Schools on specific internal grants available.

Monash Doctoral Program equips you with essential skills through exceptional professional development opportunities. These programs are designed to hone your research skills and equip you with valuable transferable skills, supporting your success throughout your PhD journey and future career. Professional Development activities are a selection of research, professional and career-related development workshops and seminars.

Depending on the quality of your application and the support of the host school, you may be offered a full or partial tuition waiver.


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Main campus

Monash University Malaysia

Subang Jaya

Malaysia