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Academic entry requirements (Monash Malaysia)

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Monash University Malaysia

Last checked: 25 Oct 2026 UTC

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Undergraduate Courses
Checking your qualifications
Postgraduate Coursework Courses
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Philosophy and other Higher Degrees by Research Courses
Translating results

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Undergraduate Courses

Checking your qualifications

You can check whether your overseas qualification meets the standard by using the study credit and admissions search. If your country or qualification doesn't appear in the database, you can apply anyway and provide your results. We will assess them to see if they meet the requirements. You can refer to the course specific webpage or our undergraduate prospectus for more details.

Postgraduate Coursework Courses

Postgraduate coursework degrees usually specify completion of an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, sometimes with a minimum result and prerequisite subjects. You can refer to the course specific webpage or our postgraduate prospectus for more details.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Philosophy and other Higher Degrees by Research Courses

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Philosophy and other higher degrees by research usually specify a preliminary qualification such as a bachelor or master’s degree, often with a research component and a minimum result.

Translating results

If your qualification results are in a language other than English, please supply certified translated copies. Monash prefers National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) qualified translators.

Visit the NAATI website for more information on NAATI translators.

Related questions

What is GPA at Monash?

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GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale from your grades rather than your marks: High Distinction 4.0, Distinction 3.0, Credit 2.0, Pass 1.0, Near pass 0.7, Fail and Hurdle fail 0.3, Withdrawn fail 0.0. Some results, such as SFR and NE, are not counted. Your GPA is shown in WES and on your transcript. Malaysia also uses a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with different values: High Distinction 4.0, Distinction 3.67, Credit 2.85, Pass 2.15, Near pass 1.7, Fail and Hurdle fail 1.15, Withdrawn fail 0.0. It is not on your academic record, so you request a CGPA letter.

How do I withdraw from a unit?

Australia: withdraw through WES while enrolment changes are open. Before the census date there is no fee and no record; after it, you keep the fee liability and the unit shows as a withdrawal. If you are on a student visa you have study load requirements to maintain: Monash's study load page says you can reduce your load only in compassionate or compelling circumstances, unless you are in your final year and will finish within the time on your CoE. Malaysia: after the census date a withdrawn unit shows as WD-LATE or WD-FAIL, and the date you withdraw can affect fee refunds and your academic record. The last day to withdraw without academic penalty is before the WD-LATE date ends; the dates are in Monash Malaysia's Principal Dates. With a Student Pass, going below 24 credit points a semester is an underload: it needs approval, it can never go below 18 credit points, and below 18 you have to apply for intermission.

How many hours can I work on a student visa?

The rules are each country's, not Monash's, and they are different. Australia: work rights for student visa holders are set by the Australian Government, and the cap has changed several times in recent years. Monash's page links to the current Department of Home Affairs conditions - always confirm the number there before relying on it. Malaysia: with a Student Pass you may work only during semester breaks or public holidays of more than seven days, and for no more than 20 hours a week, at restaurants, petrol kiosks, mini markets or hotels; the page lists jobs that are not allowed. Every job has to be approved by the Immigration Department: you apply through the International Student Pass office and must be there in person when the application is submitted.

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