Global Intercampus Program

The Global Intercampus Program (GIP) to Monash Malaysia gives you access to streamlined study options and a generous funding package, all while studying at a Monash campus overseas. 

As a Monash student, you can continue to study Monash units at Monash Malaysia, while exploring southeast Asia.

You can follow the steps below for an overview of the GIP program, and a step-by-step support with preparing your application.

Global intercampus program application dates

  • Applications for programs commencing in semester two, 2025 will open in week one of semester one, 2025 and close in April (dates TBD).

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science students

If you are a Bachelor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences student, please check out our factsheet for some additional considerations here.

How does it work?

The Global Intercampus Program (GIP) lets you undertake one or two semesters of study towards your degree at Monash University Malaysia campus.

While abroad you’ll:

  • remain enrolled at your home Monash campus;
  • pay your normal fees at your home Monash campus; and
  • undertake units that will transfer directly to your home degree and appear on your Monash transcript.

Studying at Monash Malaysia

Monash Malaysia is Monash University's first international campus, located 18 kilometres from the bustling centre of Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has a vibrant, global atmosphere and a diverse student population on campus.


What can I study?

Monash Malaysia offers a wide selection of units for you to study. While units are similar across all Monash campuses, you will find that Monash Malaysia offers localised units providing a unique study experience.

For language enthusiasts, the Malay Language is a non-credit earning unit, ideal for those who wish to learn the local language during their intercampus program in Malaysia.

While it may make more sense to study subjects in line with your majors and minors back home, you may be allowed to choose subjects from another one of Monash Malaysia's seven schools:

If you're a Monash Australia student studying a Bachelor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, you can apply for a one-semester intercampus program at Monash Malaysia in certain semesters of your degree (places are limited) - details of what you can study are here.

For more information about studying at Monash Malaysia, check out the Monash Malaysia study options, and filter the Monash handbook for units taught at Monash University Malaysia.

Your next steps

Interested in applying?

Check out our information on your next steps to apply.

Applying for the Global Intercampus Program

Step one: Check if a global intercampus program is right for you

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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.

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Check your eligibility

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

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Funding your experience: costs and affordability

There is a range of funding available if you’re participating in a global intercampus program. To learn more, please follow this link at click the Useful Information tab.

Step two: Research your units

Now that you have checked you meet the requirements and your course advice says an intercampus program 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.

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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.

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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.

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Application for Overseas Study (AOS) Form Walkthrough

As part of your global intercampus program 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.

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Writing your personal statement

In the AOS form, you’ll need to provide a 300-400 word personal statement as to why the global intercampus program is a good fit for you. Follow the link for advice on completing your personal statement.

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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.

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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.

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Study plan walkthrough

Learn more about submitting your study plan for the global intercampus program by watching our video.

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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

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.

After you have applied for the Global Intercampus Program

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

After your application has been submitted, it will be assessed by Monash Abroad and your faculty/ies. You will then be sent a study plan outcome advising which units have been approved or rejected, and if you need to submit additional units.

Below are the next steps to expect following submission of your application.

Step One:  Receive an outcome on your application from Monash Abroad

Keep an eye on your emails after submitting, as this is how we will communicate with you about the status of your application.

When you'll receive your outcome

You will typically receive an outcome on your study plan from your faculty/ies around two weeks after you have submitted it.

Once you have received an approved study plan, you have been accepted into the GIP program.

Step Two: Accept your place, and prepare documents for your visa application

  • Complete the post-selection form

    After being accepted into the program, you will be sent a post-selection form to complete which covers medical and passport details.

  • Pay for Malaysian health insurance

    You’ll need to pay your Malaysian health insurance to Monash University Malaysia before you apply for your visa. This is separate from the Monash University Travel Insurance, and is a Malaysian immigration requirement.

  • Get a passport photo taken for your visa

    You’ll need to provide a passport photo as part of your visa application. The requirements can be quite specific, so we recommend that you take a professional passport photo. We recommend getting a passport photo before the pre-departure session, so that you can apply for the visa when we go through the visa application process during the session.

You will receive further information about the above steps in your acceptance email.

Step Three: Attend our Pre-departure Information Session

Our Pre-Departure session is the last information sessions we hold before you go overseas, and we cover a range of topics to help you prepare for your studies at Monash Malaysia.

If you are going on the global intercampus program in Semester one, 2025, the sessions will be held at 5pm - 7pm, on October 24, 2024. .

Further details will be emailed to you in advance of the pre-departure session.

  • Receive your Confirmation Document

    During the pre-departure session, you will receive your Confirmation Document from Monash Abroad. It is used to confirm with organisations such as Centrelink, scholarship bodies, and the Malaysian consulate that you are participating in an approved overseas program. We will also provide you with other documentation to support your visa application.

  • Apply for a student visa

    You will need to apply for a student visa for your program. We'll cover this in more detail during the post-acceptance information session, but as a first step you should read through the Malaysian embassy website and learn more about their visa application requirements and process. If you have gotten a recent passport photo taken, please bring it along.

Step Four: Finalising your pre-departure administration with Monash

Tip: You may need to enrol in units for next year before your program is finalised, in order to meet re-enrolment deadlines. To avoid late penalties, enrol in units as if you were still going to be studying at a Monash Australia campus, and then enrol into your Malaysia units after your pre-departure session.

Step Five: Preparing to travel to and live in Malaysia

Almost there! Check that you have completed all the tasks below:

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Have you arranged your accommodation?
Have you completed the pre-departure module on Moodle and submitted the Travel Approval Form?
Have you applied for your student visa to Malaysia?
Have you arranged your flights?
Have you enrolled yourself into your Monash Malaysia units?
Have you provided your updated details to the Coursework Scholarships Unit for the Monash Abroad Travel Grant?
Have you submitted your OS-HELP loan (if relevant)?
Have you checked the Monash Abroad Travel Insurance policy, and assessed whether you need additional cover?
Have you booked a travel health appointment with your doctor?

Withdrawal

If you want to withdraw your application or are having concerns that may lead to you withdrawing from your intercampus program, email Monash Abroad.

Late withdrawal can affect your ability to apply for future Monash Abroad programs, so it’s really important to get in contact with us to discuss your options.

Our full withdrawal policy can be found here.

Next steps

You've completed all the pre-departure tasks before your program - congratulations!

Click below to learn more about support during and following your study at Monash Malaysia.

In-country and post-program support

Your arrival and while you are on your intercampus program

Arriving in Malaysia

You will be provided with an arrival guide from the Monash Malaysia team, which includes the tasks that you’ll need to complete once you arrive in Malaysia - this includes information on orientation, the process from being picked up from the airport and driven to Sunway, and fulfilling your visa requirements.

Changing the units you are studying at Monash Malaysia

You may arrive at Monash Malaysia and may want or need to change your units. Perhaps some of the units in your study plan are no longer being offered, or the classes are full. If you're in this situation, the main thing is to ensure that you let your faculty/ies know so your enrolment can be updated and you get credit for the new units.

Make sure you continue to meet the minimum full time load of 18 credits.

  • Changing into an approved unit on your study plan

    If you have a unit on your study plan that has already been approved by your faculty/ies, all you have to do is enrol yourself into the unit.

  • Changing into a unit that isn't listed on your study plan

    If you want to enrol into a unit that has not yet been approved, then you will need to submit a new study plan with the new unit included and have it approved by your faculty/ies prior to enrolling.

Getting support while you are overseas

If you encounter any issues while on your intercampus program, there is always help available.

As a first point of contact, we recommend contacting the local mobility staff at Monash Malaysia. They are able to provide in-person support and will know of the local services available to assist you.

You can also get in contact with Monash Abroad and we will support you remotely. If required, we can also help organise counselling for you through Monash Counselling services.

We also have a resource on Monash University’s emergency contacts, and would strongly recommend taking note of the support services at your host institution as well as saving the emergency services contacts for your host country on your phone.

Using travel insurance during your program

After finishing your program

Leaving Malaysia

After completing your semester/s at Monash Malaysia, you will need to cancel your student pass before you leave Malaysia.

The process involves submitting your passport and completed documentation to the International Student Pass Office on campus.

To allow sufficient time for your student pass to be cancelled, please ensure that you submit your complete documents and passport to the International Student Pass Office four weeks before your departure date from Malaysia.

Further information on calling your student pass can be found on the Monash Malaysia website here.

Receiving grades for your study at Monash Malaysia

After completing your program, Monash Malaysia will update your grades on WES, which will appear on your transcript.

Share your feedback with us

Following your program, we will be inviting you to complete a survey asking you about your experience. This will be optional, however we really value your feedback and it will be useful in helping us improve our service and plan for future rounds.

Re-adjusting to life back home

After you return home, you might be having mixed emotions  – excited to see friends and family, but perhaps missing your life as a student at Monash Malaysia. This is a completely normal part of the readjustment process.

Reverse culture shock can last longer than the culture shock you experienced while you are away. After all, you were overseas for a relatively short while and your experiences abroad will help shape the person you become for years to come. So allow yourself time to get used to being back home and to process the experience you have just had.

This resource defines reverse culture shock, which involves the initial excitement of being home followed by difficulties adjusting back into your home culture, and strategies for managing it after you return home.

You may not experience reverse culture shock in the same way as other returned students, but it is important to know that you aren't the only one having mixed feelings about being home.

You might consider joining one of the many cultural clubs at Monash to keep your overseas experience alive.

Applying your intercampus program to your employability skills

Having an overseas experience on your resume can be a great help in securing a job or internship. Monash Career Connect have created an employability skills (PDF, 0.22 MB) worksheet that will help you include your experience in CVs and cover letters.

Here is an example of how you might include your experience on your resume/CV.

Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia
Intercampus program October 2025 – March 2026

  • Subjects in International Business and Literature
  • Completed introductory Malay course