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Transfer to Australia (Monash Malaysia)

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Monash University Malaysia

Last checked: 25 Oct 2026 UTC

What this page covers

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Start in Malaysia. Go global with Monash.
A global student experience
Internationally recognised courses
Industry-based learning
World-class facilities
How we support you
How to Apply
Contact us

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Transfer to Melbourne and take your career global

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Start in Malaysia. Go global with Monash.

Make your change with a move to study in Melbourne. A global economic centre with access to world-leading internships, enriching cultural and learning experiences and build skills that prepare you to thrive in the global marketplace.

Ready to reach new heights? Click here to check the details of our upcoming intake.

🔍 Explore Life in Melbourne Our Australian base is in a vibrant, multicultural city offering a rich mix of cultural festivals, world-class sporting events, cafés and restaurants serving cuisines from around the globe, beautiful parks and beaches, and a thriving arts and music scene. It's an exciting place to live, study and immerse yourself in! Find out more

A global student experience

Vibrant, culturally diverse campuses. Meet new friends, create global networks and immerse yourself in new cultural and lifestyle experiences.

Internationally recognised courses

Expand your study options with a huge range of courses for you to choose from.

Industry-based learning

Amplify your employability with world-leading industry experiences integrated into your learning.

World-class facilities

Access to one of the largest and most technologically advanced university precincts in the Southern Hemisphere.

How we support you

We can support you every step of the way - from application through to arrival in Australia. Follow the path towards your global journey here.

How to Apply

For eligibility, course transfer options and details on how to apply, see our current students' admissions page.

Contact us

If you have an enquiry about transferring from Monash Malaysia to an Australian campus, please contact: Angeline Tan Course and Campus Transfer Manager angeline.tan@monash.edu

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.