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MALAYSIA 2020 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS Photo by Andrew Peter Lim CHANGE STARTS HERE At Monash, we see challenges as opportunities to make CONTENTS things better. It’s hard to imagine a time when the need to make positive change has been greater than now. WHY CHOOSE MONASH UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA? 2 We want you to help us do it. GET AHEAD 4 Whether you want to change your life, your career, your community or the world, your journey starts at Monash. UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL 6 As a university with a global footprint, we know we have ENJOY YOUR STUDENT LIFE 8 to play our part in solving the problems facing the world. LIVE IN MALAYSIA 10 That’s why all Monash students, lecturers, researchers, professional staff, alumni and supporters contribute to STUDY ABROAD 12 making real change. WE’LL SUPPORT YOU 14 You, too, have the opportunity to step up and make PREPARE FOR UNI 16 a difference. IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH 18 Are you ready? HOME AWAY FROM HOME 19 IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT, HOW TO GET HERE 20 CHANGE IT. OUR COURSES 21 ADMISSION AND APPLICATION 72 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 75 A GUIDE TO COURSES, FEES AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 78 SCAN TO LEARN MORE. UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 1 WHY CHOOSE MONASH UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA? Internationally recognised TOP 100 RANKINGS Earn a prestigious Monash University degree recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education # Malaysia, and quality assured by Monash 22 University Australia and the Australian Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency. REUTERS TOP 75: ASIA PACIFIC’S MOST INNOVATIVE UNIVERSITIES Quality education (2019) Learn from research-active academic staff with strong industry connections, supported by # world-class teaching and research facilities. 35 Intercampus mobility MOST INTERNATIONAL Study abroad for a semester or two at UNIVERSITIES IN Monash University Australia, or transfer THE WORLD after completing at least one year at (Times Higher Education 2019) Monash University Malaysia. # Value for money 58 Tuition and living expenses are significantly QS WORLD UNIVERSITY lower than studying and living in Australia, RANKINGS the US or UK. (2020) Effortless admission Simplified admission, payment and visa # procedures for a fuss-free start. Generous 59 scholarship programs are also available. QS GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY Great student life RANKINGS (2019) Discover an extraordinary range of extracurricular, sporting and recreational opportunities on campus and make the most #62 of your uni life. US NEWS BEST Diverse student body GLOBAL UNIVERSITIES Be part of a multicultural student population (2019) in a dynamic, cosmopolitan and moderate Muslim environment. # 84 Heart of Southeast Asia Proximity to countries in the Indian TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION subcontinent and Asian regions. WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS (2019) Employability Excellent employment and career prospects # upon graduation. 73 Global alumni network ACADEMIC RANKING OF Lifelong worldwide connections through WORLD UNIVERSITIES a network of 375,000-plus Monash alumni (2019) living in 155 countries. 2 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 A DYNAMIC UNIVERSITY EIGHT 160+ CAMPUSES PARTNER UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE GLOBE Scan to take a virtual tour of our campus. SELF-ACCREDITING RATED TIER 6 PRIVATE UNIVERSITY by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia OUR STUDENTS AND STAFF 8400+ STUDENTS FROM 78 COUNTRIES 22:1 STUDENT TO ACADEMIC STAFF RATIO 900+ STAFF FROM 36 COUNTRIES 83% OF OUR ACADEMIC STAFF HOLD A DOCTORAL DEGREE 36% OF OUR ACADEMIC STAFF ARE EXPATRIATE 16,800+ MONASH MALAYSIA GRADUATES Statistics as of 31 December 2018. UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 3 GET AHEAD Work experience will give you an invaluable perspective of the real world. You’ll learn that internships aren’t just about the application of academic learning; they’re also about relationships, collaboration and competition, and achieving win-win outcomes.” FOONG PIK YEE Master of Business Administration (Australia) Former chief financial officer of Hong Leong Bank Currently serving as an independent board director on a number of public companies. Pik Yee credits her Monash MBA for opening doors and helping her break into new fields. She has stayed connected with her alma mater in Malaysia and is offering her expertise on the School of Business’ Industry Advisory Board. She provides advice and thoughts on industry trends and interests to optimise the relevance of Monash’s academic curriculum to market demands. 4 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 From day one, a Monash education sets you on the path to future career success. We’ll make sure you’re ready to change the world through intellectually challenging courses, work-integrated learning experiences and engagement with industry. You’ll hone capabilities and qualities that will give you a competitive edge in the graduate workforce. Comprehensive support From finding work to building your employability skills, we’re here to support your career planning and development. Get advice from our career experts and participate in internship fairs, seminars and workshops, employer networking sessions and more. monash.edu.my/career-services Prepare for success Our Student Futures platform helps you track your experience and work-ready skills that you develop through your course and participation in extracurricular activities, so you can show employers you have what they’re looking for. monash.edu/student-futures Develop leadership Build and develop effective leadership skills with a series of unique modules you can complete any time you like, and be equipped to positively influence your community and, eventually, the world. monash.edu/students/leadership/leap Start early Enhance your professional skills with real-life work experience. Our online job portal lists more than 18,000 companies from 73 countries offering full-time and part-time positions, as well as volunteer programs and internships to students based in Malaysia. careergateway.monash.edu.au Go global Find international opportunities. Our database connects you with employers around the world. If you’re an international student, you’ll be able to search for vacancies available in your home country. globalcareers.monash.edu Be mentored Available to you during your final year of study, our career mentoring program matches you with experienced alumni for career advice and insights into your chosen industry. monash.edu.my/alumni/monash-career-mentoring-program An easy transition Towards the end of your course, we’ll give you critical support as you prepare to make the transition from university to the workplace. We work with key employers and partners to boost your employability skills and promote workplace readiness so you’re more confident and motivated as you begin your career. No goodbyes When you graduate, you’ll join a global alumni community of more than 350,000 members. All Monash graduates have access to our alumni programs, including network opportunities and career-related events. UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 5 UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL We want as many bright minds as possible to benefit from a Monash education. If you have the talent and RM24.55 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED drive, our doors are open to you. (2018) * All scholarships listed here apply only for study at Monash University Malaysia, unless stated otherwise. Availability Eligibility Benefits MONASH HIGH All undergraduate courses Completed an Australian Year 12 qualification or RM5000 per semester, subject ACHIEVER AWARD except the Bachelor of an international senior secondary qualification to maintaining satisfactory Medical Science and Doctor accepted by the University with an outstanding academic progress. For new students of Medicine, and Bachelor of Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or MONASH HIGH Pharmacy. Awarded equivalent, as deemed by the University. automatically to eligible ACHIEVER AWARD Met the minimum academic results of: students at the time of For Monash University admission. • AUSMAT ≥ ATAR 98 Foundation Year (MUFY) • GCE Advanced Level ≥ 3 As students • CIMP ≥ 95% • MUFY ≥ 89% MONASH HIGH • IB ≥ 38 ACHIEVER AWARD • SMA-3 Indonesia ≥ 9.5/GPA 3.66 For students from • AISSC India ≥ 90% Sunway Pathway Programs • ISC ≥ 85 • UEC ≥ 6 As • STPM ≥ 11 • Monash College Diploma Part 2* ≥ WAM 80. Applicants who’ve already commenced tertiary studies or are transferring with credit exemptions and/or advanced standing aren’t eligible to apply. * From Monash College Jakarta and Monash College Sri Lanka. MONASH HIGH All undergraduate courses Candidates are nominated by their schools based RM5000 per semester, subject ACHIEVER AWARD except the Bachelor of on their outstanding academic achievements (top to maintaining satisfactory Medical Science and Doctor 1% of the current undergraduate population of the academic progress. For continuing students of Medicine, and Bachelor of school). Nominees must have completed one year Pharmacy. of study (equivalent to two continuous semesters with a minimum of 48 credit points) at Monash University Malaysia without failing any units and having achieved a score of 80% or more. JEFFREY CHEAH All undergraduate courses Met the minimum admission requirements 100% tuition fee and associated FOUNDATION – except the Bachelor of for the course. Available only for Malaysian fees waiver, a one-off laptop MONASH EQUITY Medical Science and Doctor citizens and permanent residents. allowance of RM2000, plus SCHOLARSHIPS of Medicine, and Bachelor of a stipend of either: Pharmacy. • RM700/month and single accommodation at Sunway Supports financially deserving Monash Residence, or students. • RM1300/month