Take your research degree in Engineering or Information Technology at Monash University Malaysia

Over 100+ Scholarships Available.

Scholarships include the Graduate Research Excellence Scholarships, Tuition Waiver Scholarships, Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarships. Application for candidature is open throughout the year, but selection for scholarship occurs in March, June and September of every year. Click here to find out about our scholarships.

How to Apply

When you apply to undertake a research degree with Monash University Malaysia you can indicate whether you wish to be considered for scholarship during our three scholarship rounds per year. For information on how to submit an Expression of Interest and how to apply please click here and choose the research degree that interests you.

Living in Malaysia

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The School of Engineering

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The School of Engineering sits in the Faculty of Engineering, Monash University, which is consistently ranked in the top 100 universities in the world. Our research spans all engineering disciplines, with strength in advanced engineering. Our research is supported by government competitive schemes, industry, and international funding agencies.

With world-class infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities, our staff positively impact on communities by providing innovative solutions to industry challenges and addressing the world's most pressing problems.

We provide an exceptional environment and robust support for researchers. Our school is home to world-renowned professors and talented early-career researchers. Our research spans across the departments of Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Robotics, and Mechanical Engineering, focusing on eight multidisciplinary research clusters.

Research Areas

Energy Sustainability, Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology, Medical, Engineering & Biological Sciences, Smart Industry & Living, Critical Infrastructure, Computational Intelligent Systems, Waste and Environment, Intelligent Lighting

Potential Supervisors

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Available Projects

Here are some examples of our current projects. We also welcome general applications not linked to a specific project. Please see here.

The School of Information Technology

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The School of Information Technology sits in the Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University. We’re the only university in Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight that has an entire faculty dedicated to IT teaching and research.

The School offers generous schemes to support graduate research, including conference travel funding, supplementary funding, IT-specific workshops, top journal publication rewards, global research experience support, and faculty graduate research retreats at Monash University Australia. We have strong industry partnerships and collaborations with colleagues in Monash Australia and international institutions, creating international learning opportunities.

Join us for a PhD at Australia's only dedicated IT faculty in the Group of Eight, pioneering AI, cybersecurity, and digital health solutions.

Research Areas

Our research areas include Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Software and Systems, and Digital Health. With over 20 active research projects funded by government, industry, and international agencies, we host the Advance Computing Platform, providing essential computational resources. Engage with our researchers to discover more. The Future is IT!

Potential Supervisors

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Available Projects

Here are some examples of our current projects. We also welcome general applications not linked to a specific project. Please see here.