Monash University, Malaysia
Location:
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Monash University Malaysia Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start), Split year Term 2 +1 (UBC Term 2 start)
Who can go?
- You need a minimum cumulative average of 72% to attend this partnership
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Monash semester 2): Late July to Late November
- UBC Term 2 (Monash semester 1): Late February to Late June
- UBC Full year (Monash semesters 2 + 1): July to June
- UBC Split year (Monash semesters 1 + 2): February to November
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Engineering
- Land and Food Systems
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Avoid Capstone units
- If you are an undergraduate student, choose Level 1,2, or 3 units. This is indicated in the unit code. For e.g. MKW 1002 is a Level 1 unit, indicated by the first digit. You should not choose units that are Level 5 and above.
- If you are a postgraduate student, you may choose Level 5 units and above.
Course equivalency Formula
- 8 Monash Points = 5 UBC Credits
Course load Information
- Average load: 24 credit points (four units/subjects)
- 18 credit points (three units/subjects) is permitted
- Maximum load: 24 credit points per semester
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- English is the primary language of instruction
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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