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Monash University Malaysia

Last checked: 25 Oct 2026 UTC

What this page covers

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programs at Monash University Malaysia
Application Process
Step 1: Check your eligibility
Step 2: Find Supervisors (minimum of one)
Step 3: Submit your application

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Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programs at Monash University Malaysia

Please click the link below to learn about the program details and the application process.

Arts & Social Sciences: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Business: Master of Philosophy (research) & Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Engineering: Master of Engineering Science (Research) & Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Information Technology: Master of Philosophy (MPhil) & Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Medicine and Health Sciences: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) & Master of Biomedical Science
Pharmacy: Master of Philosophy & Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Science: Master of Science (Research) & Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Application Process

In general, these are the three steps for the application process. However, please click on the link to each program listed above for more details.

Step 1: Check your eligibility

Admission

Please refer to the Entry Requirements listed above or visit this page for further information on admission criteria for graduate research degrees.

Enquiries

For further information, please contact the Monash University Malaysia Graduate Research Office (MUMGRO) at mum.gro@monash.edu

Scholarships

To explore our range of scholarships, please click here.

Step 2: Find Supervisors (minimum of one)

Graduate research degrees involve the independent investigation of a research problem formulated by students in consultation with their potential supervisors. Potential supervisors can be viewed using this link.

Step 3: Submit your application

Submit your application here. To check the application requirements, take a look at our application submission guide. When you submit your application, you can select your intended Monash University Malaysia scholarship. Discover available scholarship opportunities here.

Once you’ve submitted your application, it will be reviewed and you will be notified via email of the outcome. Please allow 4-8 weeks for your application to be processed. If you are offered a place at Monash University Malaysia, your letter of offer will explain the enrolment process.

For further information and clarifications, please contact the Monash University Malaysia Graduate Research Office at mum.gro@monash.edu.

What is GPA at Monash?

All campuses

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.