Deciding on a premier varsity
ESTABLISHED in 1998, Monash University Malaysia is one of Malaysia’s most respected universities. The global footprint for Monash University in the Asian region, the university carries the distinction of being the Malaysian constituent of a premier research intensive Australian university ranked among the top 100 ( Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013) universities in the world, and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight ( Go8) ( The Go8 is a coalition of Australia’s leading research universities).
From humble beginnings, Monash Malaysia has grown in stature and is now recognised as a leader in the international higher education sector in Malaysia.
As an independent, selfaccrediting institution of higher education, the university attracts students not just from Malaysia, but also from all over the world. Some 6,000 students representing almost 70 nationalities are now enrolled at Monash Malaysia and enjoy a quality academic experience.
Here are 10 reasons why you should choose Monash University Malaysia:
1. Internationally recognised quality Australian Education: Monash University Malaysia degrees are also recognised by the Malaysian Education Ministry and Malaysian Qualifications Agency, and are quality assured by Monash University Australia and the Australian Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency ( TEQSA).
2. Opportunities to transfer to Monash University Australia if desired, or to receive a Monash University Australia degree after completing a programme at Monash University Malaysia.
3. Access to high quality research- active academic staff with strong industry connections and state- of- the- art teaching and research facilities.
4. Value for money with tuition and living expenses significantly less than studying and living in Australia, the US or UK.
5. Simplified admissions, payment and visa procedures and the availability of scholarships for academically meritorious students.
6. Safe, secure and inexpensive on- campus accommodation, and a lifestyle offering a range of extracurricular, sporting and recreational opportunities.
7. Multicultural student population providing support and cultural networks in a dynamic, cosmopolitan, moderate, Muslim environment.
8. Proximity to countries in the Indian sub- continent and Asian regions.
9. Excellent employment and career prospects upon completion of studies.
10. Lifelong worldwide connections through a global alumni network.
For details of the programmes at Monash Malaysia, come on Application Day on June 27 ( WEIL Hotel, Ipoh) and June 28 ( St Giles Wembley, Penang), from 11am to 4pm.
You can also visit www. monash. edu. my