Monash University Malaysia

Welcome to Monash University Malaysia. 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 60 universities globally by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight (Go8). Monash University is also ranked 37 in the latest QS World University Rankings.

A self-accrediting university, our campus offers a distinctly international and culturally rich environment with approximately 9300 students from more than 79 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.

Governance

We are working together to ensure we fulfil our responsibilities and meet our strategic targets.

Monash University is a large, multi-campus, comprehensive, research-intensive university and a member of the Australian Group of Eight. Monash is consistently ranked in the world’s top 100 universities, reflecting our strong commitment to academic and research excellence. Monash is also a global university, with four campuses in Australia, as well as campuses in Malaysia, Jakarta, Indonesia, Suzhou, China, Mumbai, India and a centre in Prato in Italy.

The Academic Board of Monash University is responsible for oversight of the University’s academic affairs, including the maintenance of high standards in education and research. That oversight extends to all Monash’s campuses in Australia and other nations.  Moreover, the Academic Board applies the same educational quality standards to all Monash degrees, wherever they are taught.  Our graduates receive a testamur awarded by Monash University, regardless of the campus where they complete their degree.  This oversight extends to Monash degrees that are offered jointly with other universities.

All Monash’s qualifications are quality assured by the Australian Government’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency and local equivalent accrediting bodies and regulatory agencies in locations where we operate. In Malaysia, Monash University is awarded a 6-star SETARA rating by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, cementing our position in the very top cohort of outstanding universities in that country.

The global presence and industry partnerships

As a globally-connected university, Monash University has 140 partner universities around the world, and campuses on four continents – Australia, Asia, and Europe. Students can take advantage of international mobility schemes as part of their course.

Monash University Malaysia has established strong links with industry and government and serves as a platform for research and education engagement with Southeast Asia and beyond. From collaborating with industry partners to create safer medical devices to partnering with Sunway Medical Centre to grant students internship opportunities, we are at the forefront of research and education which seeks real-world solutions to address national and international priorities.

Our priorities

The campus is committed to making a positive impact on society and improving the human condition.

To this end, we have established several multidisciplinary research platforms that enable scientists in the region to work on global challenges in the following key areas: Tropical Medicine and Biology; Advanced Engineering; Global Asia in the 21st Century (GA21); Monash-Industry Palm Oil Education and Research; and a multidisciplinary health and demographic surveillance site, the South East Asian Community Observatory (SEACO).

SEACO follows a community of 35,000 people in Johor and supports world-class research in health and well-being. They have already attracted collaborations from the Asia-Pacific region and Europe.

Vibrant campus environment

In addition to a vibrant campus experience with excellent catering facilities, food outlets, gymnasium and outdoor swimming pool, the Sunway City township in which the campus is situated offer numerous shopping and leisure opportunities within walking distance. Students can also take advantage of many clubs and societies that organise exciting events, be it flea markets and competitions or cultural and music festivals.

Monash University Malaysia is in a unique position to offer the very best in higher education that is possible within Malaysia and the region. We believe in the potential of our students and staff and challenge them to change the world – and some have.

We invite you to join the Monash family!