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Monash University, Australia
Founded 1958 ยท Group of Eight ยท QS #36 ยท Top 50 Globally
๐ About the Home University
Monash University is one of Australia's leading research universities, ranked QS #36 globally and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8), Australia's equivalent of the UK's Russell Group. Founded in 1958 in Melbourne, Monash is particularly renowned for Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering, Business and Law. It is ranked #4 in the world for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (QS 2025) and operates campuses across Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Italy. The Monash degree is awarded from Australia and is identically recognised worldwide.
๐ About this Campus
Monash University Malaysia was established in 1998 as the first foreign university campus in Malaysia and remains the third-largest campus in the entire Monash global network. Located in Bandar Sunway, one of Malaysia's most vibrant planned townships, 20km from Kuala Lumpur, the campus serves over 11,000 students from 80+ countries. It is accessible via the SunU-Monash BRT station and a Canopy Walk connecting directly to Sunway Pyramid Mall. The campus is adjacent to Sunway Lagoon theme park, Sunway Medical Centre and an extensive retail and entertainment precinct. Students receive the same Monash University (Australia) degree as those at the Melbourne campuses, with MQA accreditation and Monash self-accreditation status since 2010.
๐ Campus Facilities
๐ฌState-of-the-art engineering and science laboratories
๐ฅJeffrey Cheah School of Medicine, full medical school
๐School of Pharmacy, #4 in the world (QS 2025)
๐Gymnasium and outdoor swimming pool on campus
๐ฝ๏ธExtensive food outlets and cafes on campus
๐ On-campus student residences available
๐BRT SunU-Monash station at campus entrance
๐๏ธCanopy Walk to Sunway Pyramid, shops, cinema, F&B
๐ฅSunway Medical Centre adjacent to campus
๐Exchange at 100+ partner universities in 30 countries
๐ Programmes & Fees
| Programme | Level | Duration | Annual Fee | Entry (A-Level) |
| Business and Commerce | UG | 3 yrs | ~ยฃ9,750/yr | See website |
| Computer Science | UG | 3 yrs | ~ยฃ10,650/yr | See website |
| Engineering (Honours) - various | UG | 4 yrs | ~ยฃ11,550/yr | See website |
| Information Technology | UG | 3 yrs | ~ยฃ10,650/yr | See website |
| Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | UG | 5 yrs | ~ยฃ17,750/yr | See website |
| Pharmacy | UG | 4 yrs | ~ยฃ12,150/yr | See website |
| Psychology | UG | 4 yrs | ~ยฃ9,750/yr | See website |
| Business Administration | PG | 1.5 yrs | ~ยฃ14,200/yr | See website |
Fees shown are approximate GBP (converted from USD at ~0.79). Always verify directly with the institution for the most current information.
๐ฐ Scholarships & Funding
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Monash High Achiever Award
Up to 50% tuition fee waiver for students with outstanding academic results
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Jeffrey Cheah Foundation Scholarship
Full and partial scholarships for Malaysian students, one of the largest private scholarship funds in Malaysia
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Monash International Merit Scholarship
Merit-based award for high-achieving international students
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Need-Based Bursary
Financial support for students demonstrating financial need
๐ Student Life
Bandar Sunway is one of Malaysia's most complete urban townships, students have the Sunway Pyramid Mall, Sunway Lagoon theme park, Sunway Medical Centre, and dozens of restaurants and cafes within walking distance or via the BRT. The campus is 20km from KL city centre, about 25 minutes by car or BRT+LRT. With 11,000+ students from 80+ countries, the Monash Malaysia campus has a genuinely international atmosphere, with strong student clubs across engineering, business, culture and sport. The Monash global network allows students to spend time at campuses in Australia, Indonesia, China or Italy through exchange programmes at no additional tuition cost.