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Applying for GIP - Global Intercampus Program (Global Intercampus Program) (Monash Malaysia)

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Last checked: 25 Oct 2026 UTC

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Step one: Check if a Semester in Malaysia is right for you

Complete a course advice request A course advice request is your faculty’s way of confirming that you have space in your degree for one or two semesters at Monash Malaysia. Depending on your degree, you may need to complete certain units in Australia. Advice

Check your eligibility Check out our eligibility requirements to ensure that you meet all the criteria to apply for the program.

Funding your experience: costs and affordability There is a range of funding available if you’re studying for a semester or two at Monash Malaysia. To learn more, please follow this link at click the Useful Information tab.

Attend or watch an information session Learn more about a Semester in Malaysia by attending one of our upcoming live information or drop-in sessions, or by watching our on-demand recordings. Advice

Step two: Research your units

Now that you have checked you meet the requirements and your course advice says a Semester in Malaysia works with your degree, the next step is to look for units that will work best for you.

The exception to this is if you are a pharmacy student, as you will have pre-approved units that you can study based on the semester you will be at Monash Malaysia - learn more here.

Search for units in the Monash handbook You can use the filters in the Monash handbook to find units that are taught at the Malaysia campus. Check out our video to learn more. Video

Tip

: We organise information sessions and drop-in advising throughout the semester - you can check out our upcoming session dates and register

here

.

Step three: Complete your Application for Overseas Study form

Figured out what units you can study at Monash Malaysia? Then you can get started with your application!

Your application comprises two parts: the Application for Overseas Study (AOS) form, and your Study Plan. You will have to submit both parts prior to the deadline date for your application to be complete.

Application for Overseas Study (AOS) Form Walkthrough As part of your application, you'll need to submit an Application for Overseas Study (AOS) form. In this video, we will step you through each of the sections. Video

Creating your financial plan As part of the AOS form you’ll need to put together a financial plan. This is a tool to help you think about funding your overseas experience. Follow the link for more information and how to complete your financial plan. Advice

Step 4: Prepare your study plan

Using the units you identified in step two, it’s time to create a study plan which lists the units you would like to study while at Monash Malaysia.

Study plan walkthrough Learn more about submitting your study plan for this program by watching our video. Video

Tip

: You'll need to submit six to eight units in your study plan, even though you will not be enrolling in that many units during your semester, and be enrolled in a full-time study load (18-24 Monash credits) while at Monash Malaysia. This is unless you are a pharmacy student, in which case, select from the

pre-approved units

provided.

Step five: Submit your AOS form and your study plan

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Click here to submit the Application for Overseas Study (AOS) and study plan for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

All other faculties Click here to submit the Application for Overseas Study (AOS) and study plan for all other faculties.

Want to learn more?

We're here to help you with your application.

Come along to one of our information sessions and/or drop-in sessions to learn more and get support from our Monash Abroad advisors.

Register for our advising sessions For more information on the Semester in Malaysia, you can register for one of our information sessions for an overview of the program, and/or our drop-in sessions for an in-depth conversation with a Monash Abroad coordinator. Follow the link and select the Study in Malaysia section.

After you have applied

Submitted both your Application for Overseas Study and your Study Plan? Great news!

Follow the link below to find out what your next steps are.

After you apply